How to choose a coffee machine

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How to choose a coffee machine: selection criteria

The first coffee machine was invented for the preparation of espresso. This drink owes its name to the Italian word “espresso”, which means “pressed” - as they prepare it by passing the steam (pressing) of hot water through a layer of ramified ground coffee. At the output, a fragrant drink is obtained, which has absorbed the maximum taste of natural coffee. A variety of stylish and compact units allow you to quickly and easily get fragrant freshly brewed coffee, as well as diversify the daily ritual, preparing various options for drinks.

To decide which coffee machine to choose, formulate a list of the required parameters and important functional characteristics that are important primarily. The reliability and ease of operation of coffee machines directly depend on the selected model.

As a rule, the main aspects of the choice of coffee machines are:

• productivity (number of cups per day) and ease of operation;
• the amount you are ready to part with;
• attractive design, body material and suitable dimensions (take into account that medium and large coffee machines require free space for household and maintenance);
• the availability of additional options (in the form of backlight, heating the stands for cups, etc.);
• quality and price ratio;
• warranty period, availability of high -quality service.

To choose a suitable coffee machine, also pay attention to the following features:

• the optimal dimensions of the model, as well as the type - a coffee machine can be built into furniture or desktop;
• it is necessary that the working pressure indicator for the espresso machine is at least 7-9 bar;
• the type of loaded coffee for a coffee machine is ground or in grains, as well as ready -made coffee capsules. There are also universal coffee machines;
• the presence of a cappuccinator - milking of milk can be carried out using a classic nozzle in a cup, as well as automated (using steam in an automatic cappuccino);
• the water heating temperature for brewing - the optimal indicators are slightly lower than the boiling point;
• design features - removable or stationary custard mechanism;
• water heating system - a storage or running system of supply and heating of water;
• whether the regulation of the degree of grinding of coffee beans, as well as the dosage of coffee is provided;
• does your needs correspond to the performance of the model;
• whether the coffee machine is equipped with automatic washing and cleaning modes, as well as the automatic shutdown mode;
• the presence of built -in filtration;
• type of control panel - button or sensory, rotary switch. Pay attention to the display, the presence of an understandable interface and the possibility of programming, the presence of a Russian -language detailed instructions for the coffee machine;
• the complete set and volumes of working containers - for grains, ground coffee, milk, water, waste coffee, as well as a capblemer;
• ease of operation of a coffee machine;
• the presence of spare parts for a coffee machine, as well as the service center of this brand in your city.

How to choose a coffee machine: characteristics and functions

To become the owner of high -quality and durable technology, when choosing a coffee machine, you need to have an idea of \u200b\u200bthe technical characteristics and functional advantages of various brands and models.

How to choose a coffee machine: performance and ease of operation

The coffee machines are designed to simplify the process of brewing the drink, while the frequency of the necessary operations of adding grains or ground coffee, as well as the removal of the spilled coffee mass and pouring water from the capester depends on the volume of working containers.

The power of the device affects the speed of the preparation of coffee, however, with an increase in the welding rate, the strength of the drink may decrease. It is recommended to choose a coffee machine, taking into account the planned amount of the prepared drink, so as not to overpay for excessive performance. If you need a coffee machine for a home or a small office, usually a performance of up to 30 cups per day is enough. Professional office coffee machines with a large number of employees, bars and restaurants can produce several hundred cups of coffee per day.

How to choose a coffee machine: water supply methods and filtering

In modern coffee machines, two types of water heating systems are used:

• running - the machine will heat the necessary volume of fresh running water;
• bay (cumulative type) - in the boiler -type tank, it is necessary to replenish the water reserves as needed. Devices of this type are easier in operation and belong to cheaper coffee machines. The disadvantages include the probability of staging water in the tank.

If you plan to buy a coffee machine with a running water supply system, pay attention to the presence of a shift water filter that will save the drink from an extraneous taste and impurities of tap water. Also, the following types of filters can be used to improve the quality of the drink and minimize the scale in the coffee machine:

• disposable nylon;
• paper, designed for several dozen brewing;
• more durable "gold" (nylon with a tetan nitride coated).

How to choose a coffee machine: a millstone

Coffee machines with coffee pots are equipped with two types of millstones:

• ceramic - in the process of grinding coffee beans work quietly. Ceramic millstones are recommended for home coffee machines, as well as for reception rooms in offices, so where loud noise is undesirable;
• steel - as a rule, more noisy during the grinding process, are resistant to wear under the influence of mechanical loads - respectively, and more durable. In the case of planned high loads when using a coffee machine, the use of steel millstones is recommended.

There are models with an optimized severine system, almost silent.

In connection with the development of the resource of the millstones, due to their blunting, the processing time of coffee beans increases and the quality of the grinding is deteriorating. Therefore, after the preparation of more than 5000-10000 portions of coffee, it is recommended to replace the millstone in the coffee machine.

How to choose a coffee machine: Hot mechanism

The process of brewing coffee is carried out directly in the custard mechanism.

In modern coffee machines, two types of custard mechanisms are used:

• removable - it can be washed under running water without the use of detergents. Moreover, if the coffee machine does not provide an automatic cleaning system, the liquid system in the form of tubes and hoses must be washed at least once a month - otherwise a precipitate will accumulate inside them, a worsening taste of the prepared drink;
• non -removable - in this case, the cleaning process is automated and is carried out using cleaning products for coffee machines. Using the built -in counter, the coffee machine automatically tracks the number of portions and signals with the need for cleaning. It remains to load coffee machine tablets and start the cleaning program - thus, the custard is cleaned and washed.                           

How to choose a coffee machine: additional options

Additional options include:

• built -in counter of the number of servings;
• additional sound insulation;
• preliminary brewing function to improve the taste of coffee;
• the presence of two parallel working systems - water heating and the production of steam required for whipping milk. The fast steam function significantly accelerates the process of cooking cappuccino;
• manual adjustment of cooking parameters - the choice of dosage, water temperature, water volume per cup, etc.;
• the presence of an automatic cleaning program from scale and coffee oils;
• the function of heating cups.

How to choose a coffee machine: varieties

There are several types of coffee machines, among them:

• ryge;
• chaldular and capsule;
• geyser coffee makers;
• express-Kombayns;
• automatic coffee machines.

How to choose a coffee machine: ROZHKOY models

The horn (holder) coffee machine is widely used for the preparation of classic espresso coffee, and you can prepare cappuccino (using a special nozzle or automatic cappuccinator - if the coffee machine is equipped with a second boiler for whipping with a pair of milk foam).

There are several types of espresso-machines:

• manual;
• semi -automatic;
• automatic.

Ground coffee is loaded into a special horn (holder), under pressure from a steam -water mixture, the water heated to the desired temperature is passed through compressed coffee and a thin filter, after which it enters the cups. Holders are made of metal capable of holding a stable temperature during the air of coffee, as well as of plastic with seal and metal details. In coffee house coffee machines, tablet coffee (the so -called chaldles) can be used. As a rule, oxer coffee machines are inexpensive and differ in ease of use.

Espresso-combines are used to simultaneously prepare several cups of the drink. Such models are usually equipped with a coffee grinder with regulation of grinding degrees, as well as automatic cappuccino.

How to choose a coffee machine: geyser coffee makers

Geyser coffee makers can be attributed to the simplest and most cheap coffee machines.

Such devices consist of three tanks - the lower water container, medium (filter for laying coffee powder) and the upper container for finished coffee. Geyser coffee makers are designed to make coffee in one way - the filtration method is exchanged. Under the influence of heating, the water rises up and under pressure is passed through the filter, forming a finished drink, which enters the upper tank on the tube. According to reviews, coffee machines of this type, despite the simple design, prepare aromatic coffee, which has a fairly rich taste. If you decide to buy such a coffee machine for the home, you need to determine the required amount of the drink in advance, since the device of this type is designed to prepare coffee at full load.

How to choose a coffee machine: portioned models

Portion models are compact (they are easy to place even in a 6-meter kitchen), as well as a lower cost compared to many automatic coffee machines.

In chald coffee machines, compressed tablets of fried ground coffee (Challes) packed in paper sealed bags and designed to prepare one cup of coffee are used to prepare a drink. They are portioned in the reservoir and the device is launched, after which the heated water comes from the boiler - and the finished espresso enters the cup. Most of these models are equipped with a funded water supply system (it is poured into a coffee machine’s capacity). The result - the taste of espresso depends on the quality of the chaldo, as well as the ability of the coffee machine to maintain the necessary stable temperature of water and steam. In some chaldular coffee machines, the function of electronic temperature stabilization is used for this.

Capsular coffee machines have a design similar to a chaldoy. To prepare the drink in this case, special airtight capsules are used, which are placed in a barstan node. After starting the device, water is passed through a punctured capsule through a special system, and the finished drink enters the cup. Capsules for coffee machines favorably differ from the chals with a low price.

According to reviews existing on the Internet, capsule coffee machines do not require complex maintenance, it is enough to clean them periodically of scale. In addition, they are convenient in operation - the process of making the drink is light and is accurate. To date, the assortment of coffee capsules presented on sale is quite wide.

How to choose a coffee machine: automatic models

Devices with a fully automated process of making coffee are made - automatic coffee machines. These multifunctional devices of the device are equipped with a display on which you can track the state of the system, as well as a coffee grinder, a capricum, water treatment system using a water filter. Automatic coffee machines prepare espresso coffee and a variety of drinks based on it.

When loading coffee and milk, and the subsequent pressing of the button, this device independently carries out grinding of coffee from grains, previously moistens it to extract a maximum of taste and aroma, after which it brews, pours the finished drink in the cups, and also puts the spent coffee in a special container. In automatic coffee machines, as a rule, it is possible to manually regulate the degree of grinding and the time of preliminary wetting of coffee.

How to choose a coffee machine: manufacturers review

The modern market offers a wide selection of household, office and professional coffee machines, their model range is constantly updated, additional functions and improvement are added.

The purchase can be made both in the online store of coffee machines and in the salons of household appliances. In order not to overpay for unnecessary excesses, it is recommended to determine in advance what functions and additional options you need.

The price of a coffee machine depends on the performance, ergonomicity, the promotion of the trading brand, as well as the experience of the manufacturer.

As the first household devices for the preparation of coffee, the Italian SAECO coffee machines performed at one time. The modern lineup of SAKO coffee machines for the home is produced in the best traditions of quality and economy.

The brand Philips - coffee machines of this brand are also good in the market are also good in good quality in the market. Currently, after the merger of this brand with Philips, Philips Saeco coffee machines are also characterized by the reliability of the structure and high quality coffee preparation.

Jura Swiss coffee machines are made by manual assembly and characterized by high reliability, as well as Swiss accuracy of the structure - all this, together, made it possible to create a luxury brand of the best coffee machines. Their disadvantages include high cost and a certain difficulty in maintenance.

The recognized leader of the modern market for household devices is the company Delonghi - coffee machines for the home of this brand are characterized by low price, coupled with reliability. Thanks to the verified design, these models are characterized by the high quality of the brewing of the drink. At the same time, the lineup of Delonga coffee machines is polished over the years.

About a decade ago, German Krups coffee machines began to be produced in the form of a Chinese assembly, while the execution and quality of materials decreased. Currently, in service centers there is a significant shortage of spare parts for these models.

The concept of the device for household use with the professional quality of coffee brewing was embodied in Nescafe Dolce Gusto capsule coffee machines. In 2006, Nestle, Krups and RPC-TEDEGO-GIZEX jointly developed Gusto coffee machines for home. These products are distinguished by convenient compact dimensions and an attractive design-capsule coffee machines of dolch are produced in bright and stylish mini-corps.

German Bosh coffee machines, even after connecting to the production of the Chinese, are characterized by simplicity and thoroughness of the structure. The quality of Bosch coffee machines is traditionally balanced - however, in many ways due to the sufficiently high cost of models. Tassimo bosh mini-coffee machines resemble electric kettle, convenient in operation and allow you to get various types of coffee drinks based on special coffee capsules-the so-called T-disks (Jacobs, Milka).

Homemade Nespresso coffee machines (or rather, rather coffee makers) are produced by two well-known brands-Krups and Delonghi, breed stable high-quality coffee from capsules, while they are characterized by quite high reliability and durability.

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