Many of us cannot imagine breakfast without a cup of hot and aromatic coffee. This invigorating and tonic drink has its many admirers. However, to cook it manually (standing at the stove and making sure that he does not "run away" from the Turks), with the ever-accelerating rhythm of modern life, sometimes there simply is not enough time. The well-known German company Bosch - a manufacturer of a wide variety of household and professional appliances, naturally, did not disregard coffee lovers. It has long been producing automatic devices for making everyone’s favorite drink.
Bosch coffee makers are very widely represented in the Russian market of products for this purpose. Constant updating of the lineup, the use of innovative technical solutions in the design and production, as well as the high quality of products allows the company to constantly be among the leaders in sales of automatic coffee brewing devices.
Varieties
According to the design features, the technology for preparing the drink and the application, all Bosch coffee makers can be divided into four main varieties:
- drip type;
- capsule;
- automatic multifunctional;
- recessed.
How drip coffee makers work
Structurally, the drip coffee machine consists of:
- housing;
- heating element;
- water tank;
- flasks for the finished drink;
- filter holder.
The principle of operation is quite simple:
- pour the required amount of water into the tank (for convenience, manufacturers put the appropriate markings on the walls of the vessel);
- we install a filter in a special holder (disposable or reusable) and pour ground coffee into it;
- we translate the holder into working condition (it can be of two types for Bosch products: rotary or movable);
- install a flask for the finished drink under it and turn on the device;
- water is heated to the required temperature and the condensate, passing through the filter, is saturated with particles of your favorite drink (that is, the brewing process itself takes place).
After all the water in the tank boils, the device automatically switches to the mode of keeping the finished drink in a hot state.
Drip Accessories
Despite the simplicity of design and the seemingly poor functionality (according to user reviews), Bosch drip coffee makers do not lose their popularity. Of all the devices for making coffee, devices of this design are the cheapest.
To date, these devices are represented by two main models:
- Bosch Compact Class Extra with a heating element power of 1100 W; swing-out filter holder; anti-drip system when removing the jug (allowing the pallet to always stay clean); special recess in the housing for safe storage of the flask; translucent water tank having an indicator scale; automatic switching to power saving mode; weighing 1.6 kg and costing 2100-2600 rubles.
- Bosch Comfort Line with a heating element power of 1200 W; retractable filter holder; function of individual settings of coffee strength (Aroma Button); adjustable system of automatic shutdown (20, 40 or 60 minutes); transparent removable water container; a special descaling program with a visual indicator; weighing 2.2 kg and costing 6000-6500 rubles.
The main advantages and disadvantages of drip coffee makers
Bosch drip coffee makers (as, incidentally, products from other manufacturers of this category of devices) have a number of undoubted advantages:
- low cost;
- the ability to immediately prepare the required number of servings of coffee (up to 10 large or 15 small cups);
- durability, reliability and ease of use.
The main disadvantage of such devices is the ability to make only classic black coffee. All other ingredients will have to be added to the finished drink.
The principle of operation and basic technical characteristics of capsule coffee makers Bosch
Recently, capsule-type coffee makers are gaining more and more popularity among fans of an invigorating drink. The developers of these products thought out to the smallest detail the convenience of using such devices. For the owner, the algorithm of actions is simple:
- pour water into the container;
- open the lid of the compartment for installing the capsule;
- install it (with the selected drink);
- close the lid and press the "start" button;
- after a few minutes we get the finished drink.
The principle of operation of Bosch capsule-type coffee makers is based on the patented T-disc technology (capsules with the ingredients for preparing the drink). The integrated intelligent system reads the barcode printed on the packaging and determines all the parameters necessary for cooking:
- type of drink;
- serving size;
- amount and temperature of water;
- brewing time;
- features of cooking technology.
The cooking process itself and the transition to standby mode after its completion is fully automatic.
The main technical characteristics of these devices:
- power consumption - 1300 W;
- water tank capacity - from 0.7 to 1.4 liters;
- the pressure developed by the pump is about 3.3 bar;
- cup height adjustment (depending on its size);
- multifunctionality: all products are intended not only for making coffee, but also for tea or cocoa;
- additional features: descaling program, manual adjustment of the preparation of the drink and so on.
Popular capsule models
Capsule coffee makers are the brainchild of two companies: Tassimo and Bosch. And, of course, in the markings of models there are names of both brands. These automatic devices in the Russian market are currently represented by three varieties.
The youngest among Tassimo products is the Bosch Vivy II capsule-type coffee maker, which currently costs about 3,000 rubles. This is a very convenient budget model that performs all the basic functions. The capacity of the water tank built into the side of the housing is 0.7 liters. Depending on the size of the cup, the tray for its installation can be fixed at 2 levels or removed altogether. Beverage preparation is made by pressing the "start" button.
A Bosch Tassimo Suny coffee maker costs about 4,000 rubles. Its advantages in comparison with the "younger sister":
- the presence of the SmartStart intellectual system (the preparation of the drink begins immediately after touching the cup on the front surface of the device, no buttons need to be pressed);
- the ability to manually adjust the strength of the drink, time and technology of preparation;
- removable water tank with a volume of 0.8 liters.
Model Bosch Tassimo Joy, having all the technical capabilities of both of the above products, is equipped with a water tank with a capacity of 1.4 liters. A distinctive feature is the innovative technology of using liquid milk. Its cost today is about 5,000 rubles.
Although all Bosch coffee makers in this category have a very high power consumption (1300 W), they are very economical in terms of energy use. Such savings are achieved through the use of a highly efficient flow heater in the design, and, as a consequence, the short preparation time of any drink. After the end of the process, the device automatically goes into standby mode.
What drinks can be prepared in capsule-type devices?
Bosch Tassimo capsule coffee makers make a variety of drinks. The choice of disposable capsules is quite wide and varied. For coffee lovers, Jacobs and Carte Noire offer all sorts of varieties of this beloved drink by many:
- Caffe Crema Classic - classic black;
- Americano with a bright taste and velvety foam;
- Caffe Au Lait Classico - classic coffee with milk;
- Latte Macchiato, combining the intensity of espresso, complemented by a milky taste and foam;
- Espresso with an easily recognizable taste of classic Italian espresso;
- Latte Macchiato Caramel, Cappuccino and many others.
The perfect combination of ingredients allows you to quickly and easily prepare a drink with high taste and unique aroma.
Tea lovers will no doubt pay attention to the Twinings T-discs, specially designed for Bosch Tassimo coffee makers. And the children will be delighted with the hot chocolate Milka.
The cost of one package of capsules (8 or 16 pieces depending on the drink) is from 240 to 450 rubles. Moreover, for the convenience of users, the packaging is marked with the cup size for the selected drink: small (S), medium (M) or large (L). Some manufacturers apply this marking, indicating the volume of the finished product, which can be prepared from one capsule, in milliliters.
Some users in their reviews indicate the high cost of T-drives. However, unless 23-24 rubles per cup of fragrant espresso is expensive (the price per pack of Jacobs Espresso of 16 capsules today is about 370 rubles).
Automatic coffee machines
The most versatile and productive, albeit fairly expensive coffee brewing devices are Bosch automatic coffee machines. For an example, let’s look at the technological capabilities of the Bosch Vero Aroma 300 model of the initial price segment, which today is 48,000-53,000 rubles:
- built-in coffee grinder with high-strength ceramic millstones and the ability to adjust the degree of grinding;
- a container for grains with a capacity of 300 grams;
- the possibility of simultaneous preparation of two cups of coffee;
- special channel cleaning system after each brewing (Single Portion Cleaning);
- innovative flowing heater with a power of 1500 W;
- self-cleaning system from scale;
- multifunctional liquid crystal display;
- pump with a maximum pressure of 15 bar;
- automatic cappuccino machine;
- milk system cleaning system (Milk Clean);
- numerous regulators: coffee strength, temperature, type of drink, portion size and so on.
More advanced models Bosch Vero Selection or Bosch Vero Cafe have even more features: for example, pre-programming, almost all cooking modes and recipes, or a special system for adapting the grinding time depending on the type of coffee and so on. But the price of such devices starts already at 90,000 rubles.
Built-in coffee makers
Built-in household appliances are becoming increasingly popular in the arrangement of modern kitchens. These devices most organically fit into the overall design of the premises. However, there is an important condition for their purchase: such devices must be selected already at the design stage of the kitchen set.
Bosch built-in coffee makers are in no way inferior to automatic coffee machines in their technical characteristics and functional capabilities. The kit of such devices quite often includes even a built-in water filter. These devices belong to the category of one of the most expensive household automatic devices for making coffee. For example, the Bosch CTL636EB1 built-in model with dimensions of 59.4X35.6X45.5 cm with a set of a wide variety of automatic functions with a power of 1600 W costs 158,000-160,000 rubles.
Service
In the instructions for Bosch coffee makers, the manufacturer clearly indicates which parts need a particular service. As a rule, all removable elements, practically, on all devices (regardless of the principle of operation and design complexity) can be washed both manually and in dishwashers. For plastic elements, it is better not to use hard brushes or washcloths, as well as abrasive detergents. For periodic descaling, use only special preparations recommended by the manufacturer.
Bulbs for Bosch coffee makers (if damaged) can be easily purchased. In this case, attention should be paid to size. It should match the model of your device.
What to look for when choosing
When choosing a device for making coffee, there are several key aspects to consider:
- How often and how much do you drink this drink. If the whole family gathers at the table, and the main look is classic black coffee, then it will be enough to get a budget model of a drip type.
- If the tastes of all family members are different, then the most suitable option is to purchase a capsule coffee maker and a set of various T-capsules, which will make it possible to prepare a drink taking into account individual preferences of each.
- Well, if you want to equip the kitchen with a full range of built-in household appliances, then the conclusion is clear - you need to purchase a multifunctional automatic built-in coffee machine.
Finally
By purchasing a coffee maker or Bosch coffee machine, you can be sure of the result: the drink will turn out to be tasty and aromatic. The final choice depends on both financial capabilities and personal preferences such as coffee. Many years of experience and the time-tested reputation of a world-famous manufacturer guarantee both the quality of the devices themselves and the durability of their further operation.