He wakes us up in the morning and invigorates during the day - some people's dependence on coffee sometimes goes beyond the reasonable. Every self-respecting fan of this fragrant drink has long had the skills of a real barista.
For everyone who has not yet reached a professional level, we present the rating “Coffee Makers for Home”, which will tell you about the most popular units, prices and customer reviews.
Types of Coffee Makers
Choosing a coffee maker is not the easiest thing. Let's take a closer look at the types of devices:
- Drip. This cheapest and low-power option is a bowl on a heated stand, into which coffee literally drops drop by drop through a filter. Of the advantages, only the price and ease of preparation can be noted. But the famous "US", unfortunately, is not much different from instant coffee. In addition, frequent filter changes and tank cleaning are required.
- French press. Pour coffee into a small flask, add hot water and lower the piston - a few minutes later the aromatic drink is ready. This method does not require much effort, electricity or additional accessories. The taste of coffee in the French press also leaves much to be desired.
- Capsule. Instead of ground grains, special capsules are used. They are placed in the compartment of the coffee maker, then hot water under pressure passes through the capsule. The technology is extremely simple and does not require washing filters, tanks and other elements. In a matter of minutes you get a delicious espresso, latte or hot chocolate - the benefit of the choice of capsules is quite large. Of the minuses - the cost of these supplies. In addition, the availability and price of capsules depends on the manufacturer, but there is no alternative.
- Carob. Most often, such coffee makers are purchased for restaurants and cafes. Power from 4 to 15 bar, the ability to prepare several cups at once, as well as various drinks with milk. Disadvantages: the need for annual prevention and high cost.
Selection criteria
So, how to identify the best coffee machines for the home? The rating was compiled not only based on the opinions of consumers, but also taking into account the following criteria:
- pressure (affects the cooking time and taste of coffee);
- power (beverage strength and preparation time);
- Filters
- volume;
- the presence of a cappuccino machine;
- fortress regulator.
Capsule Coffee Makers
In recent years, capsule coffee makers for the home have become increasingly popular. The rating of these units includes only three brands and is as follows:
- DeLonghi (Nespresso).
- Bosh (Tassimo).
- Krups (Dolce Gusto).
The first place is rightfully occupied by DeLonghi. Like other devices from the Italian manufacturer, capsule coffee makers feature a stylish design that fits perfectly into the interior of your home or office.
Characteristics EN 110
The price depends on the model and functional features - on the official website of the brand the simplest coffee maker will cost almost 12,000 rubles. Model EN 110 has the following technical specifications:
- Power - 1260 watts.
- Pressure - 19 bar.
- Automatic brewing function.
- Removable water tank.
The price for PIXIE EN 125 and EN 266 models is even higher (equipped with a system for whipping milk foam).
Customer opinion
Reviews of happy owners note the great taste of coffee and the lack of difficulties in use - for this reason, DeLonghi appliances topped the rating of “Coffee Makers for Home”. The only drawback that reviews are talking about is the high prices, including the capsules themselves.
The other two applicants were far from technical equipment. For the Tassimo models, there is too little capsule choice, and Dolce Gusto, with all the variety of coffee drinks in quality, loses to Nespresso.
Drip coffee makers
If you are not ready to spend a substantial amount on another kitchen appliance, then pay attention to the drip coffee makers for the home. Philips, Bosh and Moulinex models highlight the rating, price and customer reviews.
According to the owners, the main advantages of drip coffee makers are:
- low price (from 1000 rubles depending on the brand);
- lack of need for service;
- ease of use.
Experts recommend carefully approaching the choice of filters, because the taste of the prepared drink depends on them. However, the only thing you cannot influence is the fortress. Making American-style espresso instead of coffee doesn't work.
In addition, the process of preparing a fragrant drink will take quite a while (from 5 to 15 minutes).
The drip-type Coffee Makers Home rating is based on customer reviews as follows:
- Bosh TKA 6024. Bright appearance, technical specifications and affordable price - the model from Bosh will be a welcome guest not only in the house, but also in the office. The “hot plate” maintains the desired coffee temperature for a long time, and the volume of the glass bulb is 1.44 liters. In addition, the manufacturer has provided the “strong coffee” function, but customer reviews suggest that there is not much difference in the preparation of drinks. Requires the purchase of disposable filters.
- Philips HD7457 / 20. Another budget model that is equipped with a drop-stop system that can stop the flow of coffee at any time. A volume of 10-15 cups, a stylish design, a water level indicator light and a switch with LED-backlight - the characteristics are pretty good, but there are still “cons". Paper filters can cause inconvenience, but it’s quite easy to get them, and the price is small - about 250 rubles per 100 pieces.
- Moulinex CJ 6005 Thermo Coffee. The “Coffee makers for the drip-type home” rating is completed by the original model, which has the function of a thermos. A metal flask allows you to maintain the temperature of the drink for several hours. In addition, there is an anti-drip system and cup heating, and the case itself is made of stainless steel. Unlike Philips and Bosh appliances, the CJ 6005 features a reusable 60-cycle nylon filter.
Carob Coffee Makers
As you might have guessed, DeLonghi is one of the best manufacturers of coffee brewing machines. It is not surprising that the rating of carob type coffee makers for the house did not resist the stylish models developed in Italy.
The most popular model is the EC 820, which combines the optimal set of functions and a very reasonable price - up to 15 thousand rubles.
Main characteristics:
- The maximum pressure is 15 bar.
- Making cappuccino, latte and espresso.
- Water tank - 1 liter.
- Adjustable steam pipe.
- Indicators of inclusion, water level, steam pressure and readiness for work.
Owners of the EC 820 coffee maker note the frontal location of the water tank and the excellent taste of coffee, there are no difficulties with making cappuccino. There are no serious shortcomings in the work, however, the energy saving mode declared by the manufacturer is absent.
Main competitor
The Russian brand Vitek made a worthy competition to DeLonghi and entered the rating of carob coffee makers for the home thanks to the VT-1514.
With this model, you can make fragrant espresso or latte, and an automatic cappuccino machine and the ability to control the density of milk froth are provided for cappuccino. The maximum pressure is 15 Bar, the volume of the water tank is 1.5 liters.
Opinions of customers regarding this device are divided. Half of the reviews talk about the stylish design and excellent quality of all coffee drinks, while the other half sees only flaws - the pungent smell of plastic and sour milk after repeated use of the cappuccino machine, as well as noise during operation. The difference in price between DeLonghi and Vitek is approximately 4-5 thousand rubles.