Posts Tagged ‘coffee makers’

One Cup Coffee Makers

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

Getting back to cup holder related info, here’s a coffee article:

What is a one cup coffee maker? Well, as the name might suggest, it is a coffee maker that brews one cup of coffee at a time. It’s a normal sized cup able to fit in any standard drink holder.

These days, not everyone wants to brew 10 or 12 cups of coffee all at once. There may not be enough people around to drink that much coffee, especially if you live by yourself or have a small family. In addition, these large coffee makers keep coffee warm for a long time, which means that if you don’t drink it in time, the coffee may burn and have a bitter aftertaste.

That’s why more and more consumers are turning opting to use a one cup coffee maker instead. These nifty coffee machines may not be considered wheelchair accessories, but are also known as pod coffee machines, due to the fact that they make coffee from a coffee pod. Of course, the next question is, what is a coffee pod? Well, basically it’s a specially packaged single serving of coffee grounds, enough to make one cup of coffee. Just place the pod in your coffee maker, press the switch, and voila! Your coffee is ready. No more messy grinding and worrying about grounds going off, the pods have it all taken care of.

Using coffee pods also means that you can try different varieties of coffee, since pods come in a range of flavours, from Viennese coffee to French Vanilla to hazelnut to… well, you get the idea.

Cleaning your one cup coffee maker is also a breeze. Just open the latch and throw away the used coffee pod. That’s it.

One cup coffee makers take about 30 to 40 seconds to make a single cup of coffee. This is great for those mornings when you’re in a rush, but you still want your gourmet coffee. Just serve it in a travel mug and head out the door for a great start to your day.

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Types Of Coffee Machines To Consider

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

And lastly for today, another trendy coffee related article:

Those who are preparing to buy coffee machines know that there is a great deal to consider before purchasing the ideal maker to take to their home or office. Among the many important factors are price, function, and additional features (which is also a thought process of our cup holder consumers). These drip coffee makers have become very popular, but there are numerous other options that may work better for your needs.

The ordinary drip coffee machines are among the most popular available, and are also usually the most economically conscious. While numerous machines may be similar to each other, they are usually equipped with varying features, such as the auto power switch, the brewing strength, and temperature meters. The pots may also vary in their sizes and makes, with sizes ranging from four to twelve cup capacity and with materials ranging from glass to carafe. An example of one of these from a well known company is the Melitta coffee maker.

Coffee peculators may also be an attractive option available when choosing your coffee machine. This styling was popular during the seventies, and is being restored now in modern coffee makers. Though the brewing functions are considerably more limited, the resulting coffee itself is often described to be fuller and richer. The same is true of a stove top espresso maker which uses the same mechanism to brew coffee.

Another variety of coffee machines was recently made, and has grown quite popular over the years. Pod coffee machines are specially designed to serve single cups of coffee, with a process that involves a “pod” of coffee being set into the chamber. The size of the coffee cup is selected on the machine, making it a great addition to offices or other public places to often plan on brewing a great deal of coffee. Some of these machines will only work with specially designed pods made by the same manufacturers of the machine themselves, so that is worth taking into consideration when choosing your pod coffee maker. It’s important to buy one that is readily available in your area, so that the pods can be purchased locally and relatively quickly.

Another attractive type of coffee maker is known as the French press – one of the oldest designed coffee makers available for purchase. The maker is specially designed to brew the coffee by pressing the grounds through the boiling water, providing for the consumer a darker and richer cup. Most of these are prepared on stove tops, and may not be the best maker for those in a hurry, as supervision is usually needed to make certain that the coffee is prepared correctly.

Each of these coffee machines is crafted to brew coffee differently. Purchasing the right one will usually depend on your preferred method of brewing as much as it will on the environment and your budget, but every sip should taste great coming from the mug in your coffee drink holder.

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Bean To Cup Coffee Machines Gain Ground

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

With all the popular coffee articles floating around on this blog (and they almost rival the number of cup holder ones), here’s one more:

Bean to cup coffee machines are a growing segment of the coffee maker industry.

While rejected out of hand by many coffee purists because of their automatic design, the combination small appliances are racking up fans in cucinas and kitchens around the globe. And it’s easy to understand the appeal.

At their most basic, the machines combine a grinder and a brewer into one appliance. You’ve probably seen commercial versions of them in restaurants or hotels, but now they’ve been scaled down and redesigned for home use.

The bean to cup coffee machine, as the British call these grind and brewers, starts with whole, fresh coffee beans. Some models allow, if you absolutely must, the use of pre-ground coffee but that completely defeats the purpose of owning this type of brewing equipment.  The grinding is on demand, at the touch of a button. Then all that’s left for you to do is select your bean-based beverage of choice and wait for the coffeemaker to dispense the steaming hot drink. At that point, the used grounds are shuttled into a compartment, which does have to be emptied by hand and cleaned.

Some well know small appliance makers have jumped into the bean to cup market. Those include, but certainly are not limited to, Gaggia, Jura-Capresso, Siemens, Saeco, Bosh, Franke and Cuisinart. Look for more companies to start a line of these machines as the concept continues to gain favor among coffee aficionados everywhere.

Some manufacturers have eliminated one of the biggest criticisms of the early versions of these coffee makers by building in a burr grinder instead of a blade grinder. This upgrade can be found in some, but not all, entry-level machines. So be sure to check for this feature if you decide to purchase one of the bean to cup coffee machines. And once done, throw that steaming cup of joe into your favorite coffee drink holder.

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