What is more, an automatic espresso machine with a grinder, after you press a button, will choose the appropriate amount of coffee and the degree to which it should be ground, however, if you wish, you can choose these settings manually, according to your own preferences. Philips and Saeco machines have ceramic burr grinders which allow you to set the degree of grinding. These grind the coffee into equal particles, are sturdy and will last long for many years to come.