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\"CupIn a day and age when there\u2019s a Starbucks or similarly themed coffee shop on every corner, it would be entirely fair to question the necessity of a coffee machine. But if you think about it, it makes perfect sense. Why pay someone else to make you a coffee you quite like, when you could make your own coffee that you absolutely love at home?<\/p>\n

See Also:<\/strong> Kitchen Gadgets & Small Appliances<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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Coffee Machine Buying Guide<\/h2>\n

\"Coffee<\/p>\n

Here you\u2019ll find all the information you need in order to make a good decision about which coffee machine is right for you. Soak it in, let it percolate and then take the plunge.<\/p>\n

Types of Machines<\/h3>\n

The best way to narrow down your options when it comes to coffee machines is to figure out what type of coffee is your blend. Are you a filter fan, for example? Or do you normally opt for an espresso or cappuccino?<\/p>\n

The simplest and cheapest option is to buy a cafeti\u00e8re. This involves a glass container with a wire filter on the end of a plunger that you fill with coffee and hot water. The benefit of this is that you can make as much or as little as you\u2019d like, and it looks good in the kitchen! It\u2019s not the same as a modern day coffee maker, though, so your options are very limited.<\/p>\n

Filter Coffee Machines<\/h4>\n

\"FilterThese are very easy to use and often come in different cup volumes. They work by having water drip through a basket of ground coffee into a pot or similar container. You don\u2019t need to boil the water with filter coffee machines as they normally have thermos pots or a hot plate in order to keep the coffee warm. They also tend to have either paper or permanent holders.The permanent ones might be cheaper, but they\u2019re also \u2018fiddlier\u2019 to use and keep clean. Papers holders, on the other hand, can just be thrown away after use. Some of them have \u2018pods\u2019, which are similar to tea bags and produce very little mess.<\/p>\n

Percolators<\/h4>\n

These tend to work the opposite way around to filter coffee machines. The ground coffee is put into the top of the machine and water is put in the bottom. Once it boils, the water goes up a tube then over and through the filter. The brewed coffee then settles at the bottom of the jug.<\/p>\n

The bottom of the jug is sometimes see-through, so you can see how dark the coffee is getting and test it until it is right for you. It means you can vary the strength of your coffee until it is right for you \u2013 though some people think the quality of the coffee isn\u2019t as good.<\/p>\n

Espresso & Cappuccino Makers<\/h3>\n

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These types of machine are more like home versions of the ones you\u2019d see in your local coffee shop. They are steam-driven machines that produce delightfully flavoured, strong coffee. It tends to be significantly richer coffee than you\u2019d get from a percolator or filter coffee machine. Its concentration is the reason it is the basis for the likes of cappuccinos and lattes. There are two basic types of machine, which we discuss here:<\/p>\n

Pressure Machines<\/h4>\n

In these systems the water is boiled inside a chamber and this causes a build-up of pressure and steam. Eventually this forces the boiling water through to the coffee. You can use the steam to froth your coffee. One possible downside is the water can be so hot that it doesn\u2019t make an authentic espresso, so make sure you check out the bar pressure to ensure it\u2019s powerful enough for a good espresso.<\/p>\n

Pump Machines<\/h4>\n

These are more expensive than the pressure machines, as they have a separate tank as well as a thermostatically-controlled boiler. This contains what is called a \u2018Thermoblock\u2019 system the causes the water to be heated up to between 85-92 degrees centigrade. The water is sent through to the coffee when it gets to the right bar pressure. Espresso coffee tends to be made using finely ground coffee.<\/p>\n

Some of the machines use a pod Nespresso system. The coffee is normally blended, roasted and ground before being placed into hermetically sealed capsules that remain fresh for up to 9 months. You can order the pods from a number of places and they offer numerous advantages, including the fact that most major coffee machine makers offer a Nespresso system.<\/p>\n

Bean-to-Cup Machines<\/h4>\n

Bean-to-cup machines can provide you with a lovely, sophisticated espresso without any of the difficulties of use of the more complicated machines. With these machines, fresh beans are ground and used in order to allow you to make espressos on demand. These machines are mostly automatic and require you add water into a tank, milk into a container and then fill the coffee bean hopper. You then simply press a button and the machine does all of the hard work for you.<\/p>\n

In the more high-end machines you can also find cup warming facilities that gently warm your mug so that the coffee doesn\u2019t experience a sharp change in temperature when it enters your cup. Bean-to-cup machines tend to be a little bit more expensive than the other options, and are often significantly noisier. The noise is still acceptable, though, and the machines produce truly lovely coffee.<\/p>\n

Terms to Look Out For<\/h3>\n

Here are some of the main terms to look out for when you\u2019re buying your coffee machine, and what each of them means:<\/p>\n