Visit our site http://espressomachineselect.com/ for more information on Gaggia Espresso Machines.The Espresso Machines that create up to 15 atmospheres (ATM) of pressure to force the water through the coffee makes its brewing time to become much shorter. 1.5 ounces of almost boiling water is forced through a compactly packed finely ground espresso to create a shot of espresso.