Connoisseurs of natural coffee sooner or later face the problem of buying a coffee maker. This machine will allow you to prepare a fresh drink, with a minimum of effort. However, with the available assortment, choosing a coffee machine can sometimes be a problem. Therefore, when buying this unit, you need to pay attention to several things.
Firstly, this is a type of drink, because in addition to traditional coffee, there are lovers of espresso, cappuccino, etc. Secondly, it determines the choice of a coffee machine, its power and the presence of filters for water purification.
Widespread for home use, drip type machines. This is due to their low cost and functionality. Their principle of operation is as follows. Water is poured into the container available here, which is heated to a high temperature and drips through a filter, where it passes through ground coffee, saturated with its taste and aroma, into a special container, usually made of heat-resistant glass. Under it, in most models, there is a heating element that does not allow the drink to cool.
It should be noted that although power is important, there are small nuances. So, the higher this characteristic, the faster coffee will be prepared. However, the slower the liquid passes through the ground grains, the more aromatic and stronger the result. Therefore, in the latter case, it is better to opt for a coffee machine for the house at 800 V. For people who need time, it is better to prefer models that have a power above 1 kW.
Filters in these units can be disposable or reusable. The first ones are quite convenient, do not require cleaning, they are simply thrown away after use. The second is much more durable.
Among the functions that are inherent in different models, it can be noted auto-heating, anti-drip system. The latter allows you to pause the drink, even if the coffee pot is not installed in its place. This allows you to pour a cup of coffee without waiting for all the liquid to brew. However, this function should not be abused, since after some time the water still leaks. When choosing a coffee maker, you should pay attention to the presence in the model of automatic decalcification. With it, the machine is cleaned of scale and coffee oil. In the absence of this function, the unit owner will have to do this manually.
If you need to make a choice of an "espresso" coffee machine, otherwise called a "carob", first look at its pressure, measured in bar. For more expensive models, this characteristic can reach up to 15 bar. It is believed that the drinks prepared here have the best taste and rich aroma. These coffee machines are suitable for making both espresso and other types of coffee. Milk foam, which is so difficult to make by hand, is formed here thanks to a special tube and a stream of steam, which is under pressure, with which ground grains are processed. If the choice of a coffee maker is made in favor of a similar model, it is important to pay attention to the grinding. If the grains are too large, the drink may turn out to be watery, if too small, the steam may not pass through the horn, where they are filled. Some units are immediately equipped with a coffee grinder, which allows you to better preserve the taste of beans and improve the taste of coffee.
For some consumers, in addition to functionality, design is important. Here it is worth considering the size of the rooms in which the device will be located. The overall interior of the kitchen is also taken into account.
Among others, automatic coffee makers can be noted , the advantage of which is that in order to make a drink, just press a couple of buttons.
A large number of manufacturers give the buyer a wide selection both in functionality and in the appearance of the models. However, most of them are quite affordable. So, it should be noted coffee machines from Bosch, which are quite reliable and durable to use. Delonghi and Jura models are popular, in which a stylish design is combined with high functionality. A wide range of coffee machines is presented by Nivona.