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Coffee Machines
Buying advice for coffee machines
In the morning, you look forward to your first wake-up call after getting up. In the afternoon, you've invited friends round for coffee and cake. In the evening, a cup of espresso is the perfect end to a good meal. Coffee is many people's favourite drink. With its flavoursome aroma, it not only awakens the spirits, but is also good for many other situations in life. Coffee machines do a good job of preparing the hot beverage and ensure that coffee specialities are prepared correctly. Whether it's a classic filter coffee machine, an espresso maker or a modern capsule machine, this buying guide will tell you which coffee machine is right for you.
Also if you want to know how to make the best coffee with a superautomatic coffee machine check our post where we explain the best tips to achieve it.
Table of contents
> For a single household
> For families
> For passionate coffee lovers
> Checklist: What's important for coffee machines
> Conclusion: Preparing speciality coffees conveniently
For a single household
It is often not worth buying a larger coffee machine for a single household or smaller shared offices. Capsule machines or coffee pod machines are an alternative. These two types of appliance are easy to use and work in a similar way: pour water into the water tank, insert the pod or capsule into the compartment provided and press the start button. The machine prepares your coffee within a few seconds. Depending on the manufacturer, you can even dispose of the used pod in the organic waste or on the compost heap, while capsules go in the household waste. Preparing coffee with these machines is therefore not only child's play, but also very clean.
Filter coffee machines
Coffee pods are made of filter paper, filled with ground coffee and placed in a special insert. They are available in the basic varieties mild, normal, strong, extra strong and decaffeinated. Many manufacturers offer pods for preparing specialities such as cappuccino, latte macchiato or cappuccino caramel and cappuccino chocolate. In addition to the coffee powder, the pods contain other ingredients such as sugar and milk or cocoa powder.
Some machines are also designed so that two hot drinks can be prepared at once. This is practical when you have visitors. Special foam chambers ensure a beautiful foam crown, as is typical for an espresso crema.
Capsule machines
The capsule machines work on the same principle as the coffee pod models. Boiling water is pressed through an aluminium capsule at high pressure. The result is coffee specialities such as café crème, espresso, cappuccino or caffè latte. The capsules are flavour-sealed. As the water and machine are perfectly matched, the hot drink tastes almost like an Italian café. The high pressure of the hot water produces an almost flawless crema. If you would like to enjoy additional delicious milk foam on your coffee, a separate milk frother is a good choice.
For families or bigger offices
Larger quantities of coffee can be brewed with the classic filter coffee machine. For lovers of espresso, cappuccino or latte macchiato, fully automatic coffee machines are recommended.
Filter coffee machines
Many coffee drinkers swear by filter coffee, as this method of preparation brings out the individual flavours of the coffee particularly well. Preparation is also simple: measure out the right amount of coffee, pour it into the filter, pour water into the machine and switch it on. The coffee is then slowly poured over with hot water and drips into a jug. There are differences in the design, the materials used, the number of cups and the type of jug.
Large, powerful filter coffee machines with a glass or thermos jug are suitable for families. A heating plate ensures that the coffee stays hot and fresh. There are also small machines for a maximum of five cups as well as even smaller machines that pour the coffee directly into a thermo mug.
Fully automatic coffee machines
Fully automatic coffee machines work with whole coffee beans that are freshly ground at the touch of a button. The coffee powder is then flushed with water under high pressure. In this way, fewer bitter substances are released, while essential oils and flavours can develop well.
Many machines are equipped with a milk frother. This allows you to make your cappuccino or caffè latte in no time at all. Other extras include heated cup shelves, brewing temperature selection, a powder compartment for a second type of coffee, a display with menu navigation or an automatic timer.
For passionate coffee lovers
Coffee lovers prefer to prepare the hot, aromatic drink by hand without using a machine. That's why espresso makers, for example, are a good choice for them. But espresso machines and coffee grinders are also popular.
Espresso machines
The espresso machine with a portafilter. In contrast to a fully automatic machine, the coffee beans are first ground in a grinder. The ground coffee is then filled into the portafilter. In addition, some models allow the temperature, water quantity and brewing pressure to be adjusted manually. The manual labour is worth it: the finished espresso tastes very aromatic and has a great crema.
What is important for coffee machines
To ensure that you enjoy your coffee machine for a long time, you should pay attention to a few quality features when purchasing. The following points will help you make the right choice.
Consumption
Which coffee machine you choose depends not least on how much coffee you drink and what you value most when enjoying your coffee. If you drink a lot of coffee, a filter machine is a good choice. In terms of running costs, you can also opt for a fully automatic machine. Although this is more expensive to buy than a filter machine, the freshly ground beans ensure consistent freshness and a consistently high-quality flavour. Coffee pod and capsule machines, on the other hand, are well suited for people who drink little coffee. The coffee stays fresh in the capsules for a long time thanks to the flavour seal.
Timer
An integrated timer helps you to enjoy your coffee at exactly the right time. For example, the machine can be prepared and programmed in the evening. In the morning, you will then wake up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Some fully automatic machines also have a timer. The machine is then preheated at the selected time and ready for immediate use.
Milk frother
With a built-in milk frother, you can easily make milk foam for cappuccino or latte macchiato. However, it takes some skill to get the froth fluffy and creamy by hand at the steam nozzle. That's why some coffee machines have an automatic frothing device. This sucks the milk out of the tank, froths it and allows the heated milk foam mixture to flow directly into the cup. The device should be thoroughly cleaned regularly. If this is too much effort for you, you can use a separate milk frother.
Rinsing and descaling programmes
It is important to rinse the coffee machine regularly after use. Many machines have an integrated programme for this purpose. At the touch of a button, the machine carries out a fully automatic rinsing programme. This also applies to the milk frother. If there is no such programme, you should clean the steam nozzle and other accessories thoroughly by hand after each use.
Descaling the coffee machine is also very important. Most fully automatic coffee machines have an automatic cleaning programme for this. This automatically recommends starting a descaling process after a certain number of brewing cycles. Make sure to use the descaling agent recommended by the manufacturer and to run a complete water tank with clear water through the machine after the descaling process. This removes the residues of the descaling solution
Grinder
The grinder of a coffee machine ensures that the coffee beans are ground evenly and freshly. There are three different grinders: the conical burr grinder, the beater grinder and the disc grinder. The beater grinder works in a similar way to a blender. It produces a somewhat uneven grinding pattern. With the disc grinder, one disc rotates over another. The ground material is distributed outwards by the centrifugal force. This produces a very even, fine grinding pattern. The conical burr grinder works in a similar way. However, a conical grinder (cone) rotates above the disc.
Brewing or pump pressure
The brewing pressure refers to the pressure with which the ground coffee is pressed through the sieve of the coffee machine. This is an important indicator, especially for fully automatic coffee machines and espresso machines, as the pressure is responsible for ensuring that oils and important components can be released from the powder. This gives the coffee its special flavour. In general, a machine should be able to generate a pump pressure of at least 15 bar.
Conclusion:
Coffee awakens the spirits and is the favourite drink for many people. Coffee machines are helpful for making really good coffee. Depending on how often you want to enjoy the aromatic hot drink and what you value, different appliances and methods are recommended.