All You Need To Know About Your Future Coffee Machine
Attention coffee lovers, this one's for you. If you love coffee and you’re always on the hunt to get the best quality coffee that you can at home then look no further than investing in an at-home coffee maker.
Most people are familiar with the convenience of a coffee maker, but what should you keep an eye out for when purchasing one? A well-designed coffee system will save you time and money and it should provide the perfect cup of coffee every day.
How does a coffee system work?
All coffee makers will have a section for you to put your raw coffee into whether this be coffee grounds or coffee pods. There will then be a hot water tube that runs from where this coffee has been inserted down to the spout. The nozzle, or spout, of the coffee maker is the mechanism that will dispense the coffee into cups ready for consumption. Some machines have the option of allowing you to control the intensity of the coffee by simply pressing a button.
A temperature controller regulates the temperature of the machine. Some machines have an automatic temperature control, while others are manual. The heating element in a coffee system serves two important functions. The heat from the machine will come out from its boiler and be poured directly over the coffee grounds and into the cup as a hot drink. In this way, it serves as a filter to dilute the coffee grounds into something drinkable.
In some machines, it also acts as an additional heat source to keep the dispensed coffee at the right temperature. This is most commonly found in filter machines. The jugs are placed on a heat plate so that even after the coffee has been produced, it will keep its warmth to be ready for use at any time.
The following are some things to keep in mind when selecting a coffee system.
Different types of brewing systems
The first thing to consider is the type of brewing system you need. If you have only one cup of coffee at a time then (unsurprisingly) a single serve coffee machine is what you’re looking for. The coffee that comes out of these machines is slower than traditional filter coffee makers. These sorts of machines make a single cup of coffee to be enjoyed over one sitting. So, if you want to enjoy coffee every so often then a single serve is for you.
If you are part of a family of coffee lovers who all drink coffee throughout the day, then you'll need a coffee maker that brews a large amount of coffee in one go such as a filter machine. It should be noted though that these two types of machines are not an exhaustive list. There are several other options out for you to choose from, such as a French press which is a mixture between a single serve and filter machine.
Different types of coffee
While some coffee systems brew espresso, others use milder ground coffee. There are also options to use coffee pods that come in an assortment of different flavours. If you prefer a more standard coffee taste then a filter coffee system is probably for you. On the other hand, if you love extra strong coffee then an espresso machine is a great option as this produces a concentrated coffee.
How should you maintain your machine?
Now that you have decided what machine suits your needs the best, it is important that you properly look after it so ensure that it lasts. There are several steps you should take to clean your coffee maker.
The first is to remove any deposits of hardened water or coffee marks that may be present in the area in which you insert the coffee grounds or beans. It is then important to clean the spout. The spout of a coffee maker should be free of obstructions such as limescale in order to allow the coffee to come out smoothly. Using a small wire or toothpick should allow you to remove any foreign matter such as this from the spout. Once this is clear, you can then wipe down the entire unit.