Coffee maker types can be quite confusing, especially if you're on the market for one. There are at least 15 different types of them, all doing the same thing but in dramatically different ways. So it's understandable that it could be hard to pick which one is perfect for your needs.
Fortunately, this guide will help explain some of the most common types out there, so you'll make better purchase decisions.
Drip Coffee Maker
Let's start with probably the most common of all coffee maker types: the drip. As per GoodHouseKeeping, this is the kind you go for if you want everything to come easy and familiar. They're super-simple to operate and can brew as much as 14 cups if the household calls for that many or just a single, nice cup for yourself.
To work one, you only need to add cold water to the reservoir and ground coffee to the filter. Then, the water is heated and passes through the beans. The brewed coffee will then be put into the glass container, where it is kept warm by a hot plate.
Go for a drip coffee maker if you want to keep things simple, but also have the opportunity to tailor your drink to your liking. It is also perfect if you have to entertain multiple guests or have your family with you due to its brewing capacity.
Espresso Machine
Another pretty common coffee maker type, espresso machines, have even more "subtypes", which basically demand their own article. But as per HomeGrounds, you only need to know of a handful of these subtypes:
Super-automatic: This is perfect for those who don't want to think about their next cup of joe, as the machine basically does everything for you. All you need to do is load up the ingredients and press a button.
Fully automatic: Pick this one if you feel like your coffee still needs a bit of human intervention. A machine like this will require you to add the ground coffee and tamp it yourself. But once you put that into the portafilter, it will take over.
Manual: If you're all about the human element of making coffee, then go for this. But remember: this kind of machine is the hardest to master, so unless you have the actual skills (and practiced them extensively), then this is a bit out of your league.
Pour-Over Coffee Maker
Consider this the "old school" way of making coffee, intended for single-cup drinkers. This type of coffee maker makes use of a cone-shaped funnel with a filter on it.
To use it, you put the grounds in the funnel, then run hot water through them two times: first to "bloom" the beans, then the second to fully brew them. All of the water filters through the grounds and is emptied into a cup. Go for this one if you don't mind using your hands all the way and if you live alone.
French Press
Another simple-to-use coffee maker, the French Press, is often considered an excellent buy for those who are learning how to make coffee at home for the first time. It is relatively cheap and easy to use, as demonstrated in this YouTube video:
Aside from helping you make coffee, the French Press can also help you froth milk. To do so, just add warm milk to the chamber and move the plunger up and down rapidly, which is a quick and easy way to also make your own latte.
Enjoy Brewing!
Try to consider what you read here when you go out to buy your new coffee maker. Also, don't overdo it and be sure that you only drink enough because if you do it right, drinking coffee can actually help you live longer.
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Written by RJ Pierce
