Find out what kind of coffee maker is best for you

Coffee has without doubt become one of the most popular drinks around, whether that’s at home or in a cafe, in the morning or in the evening, it’s always a good time! It is so heavily consumed that it has even become a ritual for some people, who want to make sure they can make the highest quality coffee in their own home. If this sounds like you, and you’re looking for your perfect coffee maker, then this article is for you, we’ll tell you all you need to know.

Types of coffee maker, so many to discover

⦁ Italian coffee makers / moka pots. This is the most common and most traditional, it is made up of 2 metal compartments that screw together, with a funnel-shaped filter inside. The water goes into the bottom compartment, and when it reaches boiling point, it rises to the top compartment passing through the ground coffee which infuses it.
⦁ Plunger / French press. A concept which is over 150 years old, this device is made up of a glass cylinder that has a valve covered with a filter as a lid, and when pushed down, the liquid passes through it and the solids don’t.
⦁ Filter machines. This is one of the most popular types of coffee maker in the United States and it works in the same way as the moka pots and French presses: by infusing the coffee. The only difference is that the coffee drops into the cup having passed through a thick filter.
⦁ Espresso machines. This is the leading coffee maker, or at least the most successful in recent times, used in bars and cafes. It works by heating the water until it reaches a very high pressure. Once the right temperature and pressure have been reached, the water pulls all the flavour from the coffee, resulting in a creamy, fully-bodied and intense liquid.
⦁ Aeropress machines. This modern coffee maker, invented in 2005, uses a fairly simple method, it combines the espresso and French press methods. The interesting thing about this method is that it is fully manual: when you apply the pressure, the remnants stay in the filter and the liquid pours into the cup.
⦁ Single serving / capsule coffee makers Another of the more modern coffee makers that are found in homes these days are the capsule machines. These work in the same way as the espresso machines, but the pressure required is lower so they can make coffee from one capsule and are smaller in size.

Which is the best coffee maker for you?

Now we’ve shown you the most popular and well know coffee makers, it’s down to you to decide which will best suit your taste and needs; we can help you make the decision

⦁ If you’re someone who likes flavoursome and full-bodied coffee, without missing out on the aromas and tones, then the French press is the coffee maker for you.
⦁ If you like to make coffee as fast as possible, then the best coffee makers for you are the espresso or capsule machines.
⦁ If you want to have something that’s easy to clean and maintain, then you should choose the French press, although the moka pots aren’t complicated either.
⦁ Do you like to make a lot of coffee and have it ready with time? If so, you should use a moka pot or a large French press.
⦁ Finally, if you’re the sort to look at the price over a long period of time, the most economical is the filter machine.
⦁ If you want to make the cheapest coffee, then choose a moka pot or a French press without thinking any more about it.
⦁ If you are a purist, you should go for a moka pot or an espresso machine, although some capsule machines could give you good results.
⦁ If you’re looking for a personalised coffee, then a manual espresso machine or, if you want something simpler, an automatic one will be the best for you; although don’t rule out the French press.
⦁ Do you love lattes and cappuccinos? Find a coffee machine specifically for these types of coffee, which would mean choosing the capsule or espresso machines.

Take a look at our coffee makers section where we’ve got a wide range of products for everyone. The choice is yours!