Are you a millennial looking to join in the rising trend of making coffee at home? Or you’re tired of not being able to make a perfect cup of coffee and keep making common coffee making mistakes with your manual, traditional way? Or even you’re just sick of dealing with terrible overpriced coffee from your local corner café? Well, say no more – we’re here to help. In today’s post, we will be breaking down the top four types of coffee makers for all of your at-home barista needs.
From drip machines to espresso makers, there is something out there for everyone; let us walk you through all options on the market and what features you need to consider when deciding which type is best for you. So grab a tumbler, pour yourself some joe, and buckle up as we get ready to deep dive into all things coffee related – it’s brew time.
Electric Drip Coffee Maker
The most popular type of coffee maker, the electric drip (or filter) coffee maker is by far the most widely used in households. This machine works by passing hot water through a paper filter combined with ground coffee to create a strong and aromatic brew. Advantages of this method include convenience, affordability, no mess, and fast brewing times. If you just want a straightforward machine that gets the job done without having to sacrifice on quality, then this is the way to go.
Percolator Coffee Maker
A percolator coffee maker looks similar to an electric drip machine but works differently. The main difference being in its design as it includes a metal filter and boiling chamber within the machine, which ensures the water is constantly re-circulated and heated until it is then forced up a pipe, passing through the coffee grounds before dripping down into the carafe. This process produces a stronger, fuller-bodied cup of joe that can’t be duplicated with any other type of machine. If you’re looking for an extra strong, bold cup of coffee, this machine might be the one for you.
French Press (Electric)
The French press is usually a manual coffee-making method that requires no electricity and can produce an incredibly flavourful, robust cup of joe in just a few minutes. But imagine if it’s an electric one. Instead of pressing a plunger manually, you can use an electric French press that is just as fast and effective. This type of coffee maker works in the same way as the manual version by forcing hot water through coffee grounds before being filtered into the cup or carafe. It’s an incredibly simple machine but produces some seriously delicious results with very little effort.
Vacuum Coffee Maker
The vacuum coffee maker is a classic manual method of making coffee but with an electric spin. It’s made up of two chambers that are airtight and connected by a tube and filter. Hot water is poured into the lower chamber, which starts to boil, forcing steam up through the cylinder and eventually pushing it through the filter and into the upper chamber. As the steam cools, it creates a vacuum effect that draws the brewed coffee from the lower chamber. It’s an incredibly elegant way to make coffee but does require some pre-planning as the process can take anywhere between 10-15 minutes. If you’re looking for a more traditional way to make coffee with a hint of modernity, this is the machine for you.
Okay, we’re not trying to get you bombarded with tons of options. But the list isn’t exhaustive. However, these four, we believe, will make a better option for you. Now it depends on your style and preferences as to which machine would be best for you. With that said, we hope this guide will help you make an informed decision when shopping around for a coffee maker. So happy brewing.