A cup of invigorating coffee in the morning is for some a vital necessity, not just a whim. Therefore, the choice of a coffee maker - a device that automates the preparation of this drink - is an important task, having coped with which, a person will be able to enjoy their favorite drink every day.
Instructions
Step 1
Understand the type of coffee machine. Before talking about the internal differences, you need to decide what type of coffee maker you are interested in. They are divided into filtration, espresso, geyser and capsule. They have different capabilities and features, like any devices, they have advantages and disadvantages.
Step 2
Pay attention to the tanks. It is their volume and quantity that will influence your choice. After all, there is a difference: to prepare coffee for one person or for a large number of guests or family members, to prepare an espresso or cappuccino (this requires a large milk tank).
Step 3
Decide what kind of coffee you want to drink. The coffee machines can use capsules, whole beans and ground coffee. Therefore, you need to buy the model that will prepare coffee of the type to which you are accustomed. Please note that coffee machines differ in the use of coffee beans and ground coffee.
Step 4
Take a look at the filters. They determine not only the amount of time that the machine will serve you, but also the quality of coffee that it will prepare. If the filter is disposable, then you will need to constantly monitor that there is a supply of filters, and if it is nylon, it will withstand the preparation of about 50 liters of a pep drink.
Step 5
Pay attention to the speed of the coffee machine. This is especially important if it is designed for preparing different types of coffee. They differ in preparation time and it is important that the coffee machine regulates this process, otherwise the quality of the coffee will be significantly affected and will not bring the expected result.
Step 6
Learn about the functionality. The coffee machine has several of them:
- water temperature control (affects the quality of the prepared drink and its readiness);
- milk and water supply;
- the volume of coffee;
- coffee grinding (whether the coffee is coarse or finely ground depends on how long it will take to prepare and how rich the taste is);
- frothing milk (indispensable for making latte and cappuccino);
- heating for cups.
Step 7
Look for information. Take the time to find the maximum amount of information on the Internet, read reviews, compare different models and make an informed choice that will delight you day after day.
