Recommendations for choosing a good coffee machine for home

Drip

Drip (filtration) type coffee makers are the most common and budget option for the home. These devices are inexpensive, easy to use and can please you with more than one serving of an invigorating drink.

The principle of operation of the apparatus is as follows:

• ground coffee is poured into the mesh (filter), which is located under the flask with water;
• water is poured into the container, which is heated to 90-95 degrees;
• hot water slowly drops onto the filter;
• the drink enters the coffee pot;
• after 1-2 minutes, a cup of coffee is ready.

Such a simple system will give you a good drink, however, for true connoisseurs of quality espresso or cappuccino, a drip coffee maker is not suitable. We can advise this option to picky customers for whom the choice of goods primarily depends on the price.
If you decide to choose a good drip coffee maker in 2017, be sure to evaluate its main parameters. Pay attention to the power, the availability of protection against transfusion, the choice of the strength of the prepared drink and the type of filtration. All these little things will help you buy the best device:

1. Power. A high-power coffee maker will heat the water faster, but keep in mind that the slower the brew is made, the stronger it will be.
2. Filter. A standard mesh can be made of paper, ordinary nylon or nylon with a titanium nitride coating. The paper version is suitable for use only 1 time, while nylon is up to 60-80 times.
3. The choice of fortress. A useful feature in which you can choose how strong coffee should be.

In addition, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the models that are optimal in price and quality, choosing one of which will be the right solution:

1. Melitta Optima Glass Timer. This drip coffee maker has a ton of positive reviews on the Internet. At a low cost there are all the necessary functions. It is convenient to use, compact and has a beautiful design. The volume of the bowl is 1.1 liters, which is enough to prepare 3 cups of coffee.
2. REDMOND SkyCoffee M1505S. Smart coffee maker that can be controlled via smartphone. The quality of Redmond kitchen appliances is time-tested. Power 600 W, the volume of the coffee pot is small - only 0.5 liters. There is an automatic heating stove and a built-in coffee grinder.
3. Maxwell MW-1650.This device does not have a display, pressure gauge and other useful elements, but still at a cost of 1500 this is not critical. It copes well with its main function, moreover, it has compact dimensions, which is especially important for a small kitchen. Maxwell product quality is time-tested.
4. Philips HD 7457. Another inexpensive coffee machine, which we recommend because of the low cost, but high quality. A roomy coffee pot and quick preparation of a coffee drink makes it one of the best in its price segment.

Geyser

A geyser-type coffee machine or mocha also has a pretty attractive price and functionality. Unlike the drip version, it is not necessary to periodically change the filters here, the device is durable and practical. In order to brew coffee in such a device, it is necessary to pour water into the upper section. When heated, it will splash up to the filter with coffee, after which it will come back through the holes. Thus, multiple brewing occurs to obtain a serving of coffee.

A great advantage when choosing a geyser coffee machine for the home is the ability to brew various herbs and teas. The device is almost universal, for which it has earned numerous positive reviews on online forums and in ratings.

How to choose a geyser coffee maker for the home and what should I look for? As with the drip view, there are some nuances here:

1. Material. If possible, opt for an appliance with a metal container and a glass lid. It is good if the handle is insulated.
2. Volume. Manufacturers produce products for 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 and 18 servings of the drink. Here it is already necessary to proceed from the number of family members who love coffee.
3. Power. The larger the coffee maker’s volume, the more power should be (from 450 to 1000 watts).

Among the most popular models, I would like to single out the following three, which have a lot of positive reviews on thematic forums:

1. Delonghi EMKE 63. A very user-friendly geyser model. Its main advantage is the presence of a timer thanks to which you can set the cooking time in the evening, so that aromatic coffee is waiting for you by breakfast. Many experts recommend choosing the Delonghi EMKE 63 because the quality of the device is at a very high level.
2. ENDEVER Costa-1020. A relatively new coffee maker, which has been in demand since 2016 due to its low cost. Despite the fact that the price of the device is slightly more than 2500, coffee is prepared quickly and nothing affects the taste.
3. Delonghi EMK 9 Alicia. You can choose this geyser coffee maker if you do not find the Delonghi EMKE 63. In fact, a very similar model, but without a display. As for the obvious shortcomings, they are not, but the advantages can be identified quick coffee, compact size and neat appearance.

Capsule

One of the best in many respects is capsule coffee makers. They are very convenient to use, because to make a drink, you need to place the capsule with coffee in the machine and press the program button. The capsule is pierced in 3 places with a special needle, through which air and hot water enter this shell. Great flavored drink is ready!

This model has recently become very popular, however, it also has its own characteristics. If you decide to choose this option, you will have to constantly buy special capsules, which are more expensive than regular coffee. In addition, you should take into account the fact that you will need to choose from the assortment that is presented in capsules.
Are you not afraid of these features? Congratulations, soon you will become the owner of an exclusive machine for home and office, which makes excellent coffee. However, before choosing a capsule coffee maker in 2017, we advise you to listen to our useful recommendations:

• the power of the product must be at least 1,000 watts;
• the maximum value of the pump is 15 bar;
• give preference to a device with a removable compartment, it is quite convenient for washing a coffee machine;
• useful features that you should pay attention to include the automatic ejection of a used sealed capsule and the regulation of the water level.

The most popular models for 2017 are:

1. Bosch TAS 4301/4303/4302 / 4304EE Joy. Despite the fact that there is no display, the controls are pretty simple and straightforward. For such a price (about 5000) it is difficult to find a worthy analogue, because Bosch build quality is very high.
2. Krups XN 3005/3006/3008 Nespresso.Another inexpensive but reliable capsule coffee machine, which we recommend you choose. The only drawback is its expensive capsules, but otherwise a very convenient model to use, which at the same time quickly makes coffee.
3. De’Longhi Nespresso Latissima Touch.This coffee maker has an attractive design, intuitive controls and compact dimensions. Perfect for both home and office. For lovers of coffee with milk foam, we recommend choosing De’Longhi Nespresso Latissima Touch, which is quite popular in 2017

Carob

The horn coffee makers are perhaps the best to date, and if possible, we advise you to choose this particular type. This is confirmed by numerous reviews, ratings and video reviews. Ideal value for money, which will appreciate the real "coffee lovers"!
The principle of operation of the carob coffee machine is as follows:

• ground coffee is poured into special horns (an alternative to the mesh);
• under high pressure, water (in the form of steam or thanks to a special pump) passes through coffee beans.

Sometimes a cappuccino machine is included in the package, thanks to which you can please yourself with a delicious cappuccino.

Before buying this carob type electric appliance, you should know some nuances that will help you choose the right product:

• Pump or steam. In steam coffee makers, water boils and turns into steam, which does not affect the quality of the drink very well (real coffee is prepared at a temperature of 85-95 degrees). In pump-action pressures are not created by steam, but by pump-action pumps, so the water is heated to 90 degrees.
• Pressure and power. One of the most important parameters of the carob type apparatus is hot steam. The more power the device has, the greater the vapor pressure. At the same time, high pressure will provide a quick preparation time for a great drink. If you value your time, the ideal coffee maker is from 1,000 watts with a pressure of at least 15 bar. In addition, high power and pressure is accompanied by a large volume of the flask, up to 1.5 liters!
• The choice of volume to be prepared. Some carob type electrical appliances have an excellent portion selection function. You can choose how many cups of the drink you want to brew, which is very convenient for a small company of "coffee lovers".
• Horn material. It is better to choose a metal horn, so the grains will warm up more strongly and the taste will be more saturated.
• Additional functions. As additional parameters, the horn coffee maker may have protection against overheating, the function of not turning on the device without water or a quick shutdown.

When choosing a carob coffee maker for the home, we advise you to pay attention to the following 3 models:

1. VITEK VT-1517. The main advantage of this device is its low price (about 12 thousand for 2017). Despite this, it has an automatic cappuccino machine, cup heating and other important functions.
2. De’Longhi ECI 341 WH / BK / CP / BZ Distinta.Another budget model that does not lend itself to special criticism, as at a cost of 13 thousand, it has everything you need to make delicious coffee.
3. Saeco Odea Giro Plus V2.The price of this coffee maker is an order of magnitude higher, but it fully justifies its value. If you prefer cereal coffee, we recommend choosing this device. Reliable Italian assembly, relatively quiet operation and beautiful design should be highlighted among the advantages.

Here, in fact, is the entire rating of the best coffee makers for the home in terms of price and quality.Finally, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with video tips on how to choose a good model and not overpay the extra money:

That's all the tips that we wanted to provide you on how to choose a coffee machine for home. Carefully read the recommendations before buying and read the reviews on the forums. Remember that it is better to buy a quality product once than to constantly spend money on repairing a cheap model!

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