Coffee is undoubtedly the most widely consumed beverage in all parts of the world. It is the subject of heated debate as to whether it is beneficial or harmful – a topic that does not concern us in this case. But the fact that it provokes lively debates and how wide a circle of people are interested in it is indicative enough of the popularity of the beverage.
People drink the most in the morning, moderately during the day, and least in the evening. But they drink regularly and every day. Few are the “abstinent” ones.
It is precisely this mass market and popularity that makes the devices involved in preparing coffee - coffee machines and coffee grinders - in demand.
WHICH COFFEE MACHINE SHOULD WE CHOOSE? ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE OR FILTER COFFEE MACHINE?
If you have decided to raise the standard of your kitchen with a coffee maker, we would like to help you with some useful guidance on the purchase, which you can also make with us.
One of the things you need to consider before buying a coffee machine is where exactly you will place it. The capacity of the machine is also important – consider how many people will need to use it at the same time.
Comfort during use is also extremely important. Make sure that it will be easy and comfortable for you to work with it.
The speed of operation is also not to be underestimated. Some of the more expensive models prepare your espresso in less than 15 seconds, while others take much longer. Typically, a good coffee maker should be able to prepare your coffee in about 30 seconds or a little more.
It is very important to be aware of what functions you expect the appliance to have, where it will be located and how much money it is reasonable to spend. Filter coffee maker or espresso machine? The answer is – it depends on how you like your coffee. But still, let's focus on both options.
Espresso coffee machine: if you like a really strong and well-made cappuccino or latte with thick foam, then you should choose a traditional espresso machine. It can prepare coffee directly from the filter, as well as through disposable capsules that contain quality coffee. This type of coffee machine is more preferred because it can prepare different types of coffee, and it also works really fast. This is also one of the reasons why they are more expensive than the more ordinary ones.
Filter coffee maker: if you still decide to get a filter coffee maker, you need to know some basic things about it. For example, how many cups of coffee can we make with one load of the machine. The answer to this question lies in the size of the filter. A larger filter means more cups. The largest filters can make up to 16 cups of coffee, but most of the regular models allow you to work with filters that can make from 8 to 12 cups - depending on how rare you like it. It is also important to note that a good coffee maker will have indicators on the water tank, showing through divisions how much water is needed for one cup of coffee.
Most items of this type are also equipped with heating plates that keep the coffee in the pot warm. The filters can be disposable or reusable. The reusable ones are much cheaper, but they are difficult to clean. Disposable filters are not included with the coffee maker and must be purchased separately and are not cheap. Naturally, the new models are equipped with a number of extras, such as illuminated displays, touch buttons and even guards to prevent coffee from dripping onto the heating plate when removing the pot.
Cleaning the coffee maker:
If you don't keep your coffee maker clean, it can cause a number of problems. You can tell something is wrong if, after heating up, your machine starts dripping water before you've even put the filter in.
Another indicator is a change in the quality of the drink, for example, your coffee no longer has the same creaminess and aroma as before. In smaller, non-professional espresso machines, these problems are most often solved in the following way - when you remove the strainer from the machine, you usually see a brass bolt. There is a valve there. It is unscrewed and cleaned. Before putting it back in, pour a ready-made cleaning mixture into the container, which you have previously dissolved in water. Turn it on to drain until all the garbage falls out, and then run a tank of clean water. Screw the valve back on. You can also soak the strainer in the same mixture for a few hours if its holes are clogged and your coffee starts to flow slowly.
With us you can make your choice from both types of coffee machines - espresso and filter. They have different designs, sizes, powers and capacities, so they give you the opportunity to choose what you need. Espresso ones, as we have already mentioned, are of a higher price class. They are equipped with cream filters for making coffee with a thick and lasting crema and a number of other extras, which you can see for yourself when you personally examine the models.
The prices are affordable, and the brands include BOSCH, PHILIPS, DE LONGHI, CONCEPTA and others.
In this product category, we have also included coffee grinders in our nomenclature. They have different power, but have an equally high degree of safety. Convenient and compact, they are extremely easy to work with.
We also offer you consumables for servicing the devices - filters with metal and plastic mesh, as well as paper filters with different numbers.
