What is good drip coffee maker

How nice to meet a new day for a cup of invigorating and aromatic coffee! But in which coffee maker is it better to brew a drink in order to fully reveal the aroma of coffee and convey the taste qualities of the grains? Many coffee lovers prefer drip type devices. Let's see what a drip coffee maker is and whether to buy it for home use.

What it is

The device refers to the kitchen appliances. Its purpose is to brew coffee. With the help of this coffee maker they cook American, the main thing is to pick up heavily roasted grains.

The name "drip coffee maker" speaks for itself: the finished drink fills the cup in droplets. The household appliance is perfect for brewing coffee both at home and in offices.

Device device

 Traditional drip-type coffee maker consists of:

• heating element;
• water tank;
• custard vessel with filter;
• heat-resistant capacity for the finished coffee.

Principle of operation

To master such a device is not at all difficult, as long as there is access to the electrical network. For making coffee, you need to turn on the device in the outlet. Pour bottled or distilled water into the water tank. Load the ground coffee beans inside the custard and press the “Start” button. The process of making coffee has begun.

Device drip coffee makers

At the bottom of the device is a heating element, to which water flows first. Moving along the heating circuit, the liquid reaches 100 degrees and turns into steam. It rises to the top of the unit, condenses and forms water droplets that fall into the filter with ground coffee. There, the water takes from the coffee all the most delicious and aromatic, and then flows into a heat-resistant container. The cooking process is complete. It remains only to pour the coffee into cups and enjoy an invigorating drink.

Because of the filters, the drip coffee machine is also called filtration.

How the drip type coffee maker works, we have reviewed, now let's analyze it “by the bones”.

More powerful - does not mean better!

What does this mean? Everything is much easier than you think! The more powerful the drip coffee maker, the faster the boiling water passes through the ground coffee. As a consequence, at the exit, we have a not very saturated drink. Accurately the opposite happens with a device of lesser power. In his custard tank, the water is a little longer, so it has time to absorb more taste and aroma of coffee.

To prepare a strong drink, you need to use a coffee maker, the power of which does not exceed 800 watts. The lower the capacity of the drip coffee machine, the longer the process of making coffee.

Filter and its types

Making coffee in a coffee machine or drip coffee machine is impossible without the use of filters. What are they like?

All filters are tapered. According to the duration of use they are divided into two types.

Disposable. Made of porous paper that does not get wet.The one-time paper filter gained its popularity due to its ability to filter out harmful alkaloids (cofestol and coffeol) contained in coffee. The advantage is that the filter does not wash, but ejected along with the remaining thick. You need to change it after each coffee preparation.

Reusablewhich also have their own classification. They are divided into:

1. Plain nylon. Such filters have a plastic frame, covered with a net of nylon. Often they are included in the instrument package. The instruction manual for the machine indicates that the nylon filter changes every 60 coffee preparations. As practice shows, the period of operation of the filter is much longer, but there is one “but” - the quality of the prepared beverage decreases.
   

2. Metallic. This species is distinguished by its durability. However, coffee made in a coffee machine with a metal filter has a specific taste.
   
3. "Golden". Externally, the filter is similar to nylon. A distinctive feature is the deposition of titanium nitride, which makes it stronger. Accordingly, the “golden” filter lasts longer and costs more than nylon.
   

Reusable filters should be cleaned from the remnants of coffee grounds and thoroughly washed after each use, otherwise you risk getting coffee with an unpleasant smell and taste.

What is the preferred filter? It all depends on your taste preferences. It is best to choose devices with the ability to use different types of filters.

Advantages and disadvantages of drip coffee makers

The advantages of the device include:

1. Relatively low cost.
2. Ease of Management.
3. The ability to prepare many servings of coffee at a time.
4. The possibility of heating the coffee pot.
5. Thick delayed by filters.

Despite the positive aspects, there are still certain disadvantages. Namely:

• Additional costs for the purchase of filters.
• The need to wash the device after each coffee preparation process.

What to look for when buying

When choosing a drip coffee maker, it is recommended to pay attention to the following parameters:

1. Coffee maker volume. In one cycle of operation, the machine can prepare from 1 to 1.5 liters of aromatic coffee. There is also a certain minimum. Often these are two cups. When choosing a device you need to take into account the addiction to coffee drinks of your family.And if you choose a device for the office, then you need a device with a maximum volume.
2. Capacity for finished coffee made of heat-resistant glass or food grade plastic. What's better? Give preference to a glass flask in which the drink does not acquire foreign smell, which is not true of plastic containers, especially in cheap models. In addition to the material of the flask, there are other important characteristics. The trapezoid shape of the coffee pot and airtight lid ensure the preservation of the coffee aroma. Regardless of what material the jug of the appliance is made of, you can always put it in the microwave for heating the cooled coffee.
3. Concerning filter holder, the sliding compartment, in comparison with the removable one, is more convenient in operation. Pay attention to this when choosing a unit.
4. Availability drip-stop. Very useful feature, but it is desirable to use it at a minimum. What is its essence? In the event that the coffee container does not stand in its place, the mechanism that stops the supply of the finished drink is triggered. After installing the container back into the coffee maker, it will immediately fill with a drink.This function should not be neglected. With the retention of the finished coffee, the brewing process will continue anyway, and the accumulation of liquid in an unnecessary place may damage the filter or even the device itself. Be careful and turn on the device only if all the components are present!
5. Some coffee makers are equipped with water filter. This is a very useful addition for those who use water from the tap, which in most cases is of poor quality. It doesn’t matter whether a filtration system is provided or not, it’s better not to risk a coffee maker, and even more so with your health, and only pour in water that has been previously settled or bottled.
6. Such a function as heated flask, will be indispensable for owners of large volume devices. A heating element is installed in the stand of the coffee maker, which makes it possible to maintain the temperature of the finished drink (more than 65 degrees) for up to two hours.
7. Availability water level indicator which allows you to monitor the level of fluid in the tank.
8. Department in the case of coffee makers cord storage. Of course, this is not so important, but it is very convenient when the cord does not interfere at hand, but is neatly folded and hidden in a special compartment.

Pleasant trifles

Some additions can in no way affect the quality of brewed coffee, but they will make the process of making a drink pleasant and will greatly facilitate the care of a drip-type coffee maker. What could it be?

1. Removable water tankwhich can be easily disconnected from the device and brought to the tap to fill it with water. Thanks to this, you will not spill water on the appliance.
2. Timer. Prepare everything you need to make coffee in the evening and set your waking time. Having sensed the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, it will be much easier to get out of bed in the morning.
3. Pollution level sensor the unit is a very convenient function, because women have enough household chores and do not always manage to keep track of everything. And the sensor always “tells” that it’s time to clean the filters and wash the coffee maker.
4. Transfusion protection. Thanks to this function, as soon as the coffee pot is filled with the finished drink, the coffee maker will immediately stop working.

That's basically all the points that you need to pay attention to when choosing a drip-type coffee maker for both home and office use.

Note: the more functions provided by the manufacturer, the higher the price of the drip coffee maker.

Choose a device for making coffee according to your taste preferences. Take into account, delicious coffee will be obtained only from good varieties of coffee and high-quality water. Enjoy your time with a cup of freshly invigorating coffee!