Choosing a coffee maker is not as easy as choosing your dinner menu. However, whether you like your coffee served strong or bold, or with the delights of sugar and cream, you can find a perfect coffee maker for you.
First, you should ask to yourself, what types of coffee you want to have on daily basis. talkaboutcoffee.com suggests to ask these 5 questions: where and when will you be using your coffee maker?; what size coffee maker do you need?; do you drink your coffee at home or on the run?; how long does your coffee sit in the pot?;do you use one particular type of coffee, or prefer a variety?
If you answered to these questions, let's look into what types of coffee machines are in the market.
There are basically 5 types of coffee makers.
AUTOMATIC DRIP: This is the most popular coffee maker type. They work by heating the water in the water reserve, and forcing the water through a filter filled with ground coffee. The coffee is dispensed into the carafe resting on the heating plate. Automatic coffee can make multiple cups of coffee. These coffeemakers are perfect for families and company. It is the best type for those who will use the coffee machine at home with family members and company with coworkers, and for those who drink lots of coffee.
MANUAL DRIP: You can achieve the exact taste you prefer with this type, because you have complete control over all aspects of brewing process. You can achieve bold results by adding more grounds or using a finer grind, without the risk of overflow as in an automatic drip machine.
SINGLE SERVE: Single serve coffeemakers brew one cup at a time. Simply add water in the slot and press the button, and it makes one cup of coffee for you. This type is perfect for those who want quick brewed coffee in the morning and drink on the run.
FRENCH PRESS: If you are looking for original aroma and taste of coffee or if you are a romanticist, this is the perfect one. Hot water is poured directly into a carafe containing fresh ground coffee. Once the water is poured, you simply push down a plunger within the carafe. The plunger filters and forces the coffee grounds down to the bottom of the carafe and holds them there. French presses produce the most full-bodied coffee because of the direct contact between the coffee and water. It's highly portable, so good for taking camping and picnics.
PERCOLATOR: Ground coffee is a unique method of brewing placing in a metal basket with a perforated bottom. These are the oldest coffee brewing units since olden times and remain popular to this day.The basket is place in the percolator above the water line. As the water is heated in the percolator, it is forced up a tube, over the grinds and brewed coffee is returned to the bottom of the pot. If you want to enjoy the traditional brewing method and robust coffee flavor, this is the perfect coffee machine for you.
