Almost every one of us has a morning with a cup of coffee, because this wonderful drink is very popular in our country. But here we prepare it in different ways.
Someone is satisfied with the simplest way, using a quick-dissolving product from a jar, for someone - this is a whole ceremony, with indispensable attributes in the form of a coffee grinder and a turkey. Of course, in the latter case, the technique allows you to get really tasty coffee, but what about the time deficit, if each of us is in a hurry to work? How to combine the speed of cooking with a high quality drink?
This is possible if you select and purchase the correct coffee machine. What it is?
There is one more feature - the possibility to get a drink made according to any recipe, depending on the taste preferences of the user. It turns out "two in one" - functional versatility and significant time savings.
For coffee lovers, the advisability of purchasing a coffee machine for a home is obvious. But considering the huge assortment of models, the question arises, how to make a choice to make it optimal? Each person has his own approach to assessing "someone" or "something."And this is understandable - we are all different.
There are general criteria for selecting a particular model:
- specifications and warranty conditions;
- owner preferences, specificity of the drink preparation and ease of use;
- value.
Here from these positions and we will understand, on what it is necessary to pay attention at purchase of a coffee machine.
Dimensions
For owners of houses this may not be of much importance, but for the citizens, especially with modest sizes of kitchen in the houses of the old layout - a factor of no small importance. In this case, you need to focus on the convenience of connecting the espresso machine at the installation site. After all, there is not always an opportunity to reinstall the outlet( or mount a new one), but it is unlikely that anyone will permanently use the carry.
The most common parameter( in "cm") for mini-models( "automatic machines") - 23 x 32 x 45.
Performance
It is clear that we are talking only about appliances for household use. But how many cups of a drink can a machine make at a time? After all, the family can be big, is it enough for everyone? And if the user himself used to consume several portions in a row?
Features of the
brewing mechanism There are two engineering options:
Non-detachable
The most user-friendly type of mechanism. In accordance with the program, the machine "counts" how many cups of the drink is cooked. When the limit is "selected", it signals the need for cleaning.
The process is started by pressing the corresponding button, and a special tablet with a cleaning agent is sent to the mechanism by the signal of the automation.
Removable
Sellers claim that plus these models is that you do not have to purchase consumables - spetsbletki. Although the cleaning is done manually, in running water, but it is not difficult to make it. And here there is a nuance.
With this method of maintenance, it will not be possible to clean all the "insides" of the connecting tubes qualitatively. One way or another, but every few months( depending on the intensity of operation of the coffee machine), the hydraulic system will have to be serviced by special means. Otherwise, cooked coffee will have a specific taste, it will become even more "bitter".
Type of millstones
From ceramics
In many respects they are better than metal ones: they are not subject to overheating( hence, there is no "burnt" of grains), corrosion.
But there are also disadvantages. Solid fractions that come with the product can cause such millstones to become unusable. In addition, after a certain number of cycles( about 2,000), they will have to be adjusted.
Out of
The foreign particles of the mill do not damage. When choosing the model you like, you should take an interest in the level of noise created. For most machines with metal parts, it is higher.
Specificity of water heating
Boiler
The disadvantage is that the entire volume is heated. This is time, and en / consumption. In addition, if the water is not completely selected, it "stagnates".Therefore, a new portion of coffee has a characteristic taste.
Thermal block
This is a flowing option. Therefore, it is also more economical, since the consumption and liquids, and el / energy - only if necessary, for a certain number of portions.
Services
Each manufacturer has its own package of additional functions of the machine, so we only note the most common:
- auto-cappuccino. The process of whipping milk is carried out under the control of electronics;
- the second boiler( "fast steam").Significantly reduces the time of preparation of the drink;
- platform heating( for cups);
- extended range of various settings;
- simultaneous preparation of two portions( 2 cups);
- adjustable dispenser and a number of others.
Complete
Each model has its own coffee machine. It is necessary to determine whether all of this is necessary for us( various pitchers and the like)?But these "little things" increase the cost of the product.
All of the above - only the main points, which need to focus attention. But manufacturers are constantly improving coffee machines, so everything can not be taken into account. When buying, you should carefully read the instructions for a specific model.
Warranty Most customers reduce everything to a trivial clarification of its validity. However, this is a rather superficial approach. What to clarify:
- who will carry out warranty( and post-warranty) repairs? Where is the relevant specialized organization? There is no point in buying a model, which will have to be sent to another city for repairs;
- availability of "hotline".In the course of operation, inevitably there will be some questions that the seller is unlikely to be able to answer competently.
The cost of
Basically, the price is determined by several parameters:
- level of automation( programming features, the presence of an LCD display and the like);
- number of boilers( 1 or 2);
- availability of automatic cappuccino - it is not available on all models;
- exterior design and body material.
Many manufacturers specialize in the production of coffee machines. Among the most famous brands are the Swiss model "Jura" , the German "Bosch" and "Siemens" , the Italian "DeLonghi" and "Gaggia" , the Swedish "Electrolux" , "Krups»( France / Germany) and several others. The price range is from 4 000 to 110 000 rubles.
Overview of the
models Let's dwell on the simplest, budgetary options, as they are purchased most often.
One of the inexpensive - TKA / 6001 from Bosch .Semi-automatic machine, in which ground coffee is loaded. A minimum of services, although they are quite enough for the house - regulation of temperature, strength of the drink and the number of servings. Performance - up to 15 with one "bookmark".A special feature is the availability of the newest system, called "anova-vortex", which allows you to achieve the best taste qualities of the drink.
The price is from 3 750 rubles.
The Italian automatic machine ICM-15750 of the company "DeLonghi" .The volume of the tank is 1.25 liters, the power consumption is 1 kW with a mass of 2.5 kg. The performance is somewhat lower - 10 servings, but the functionality is wider( digital display and more "services").
The price is from 7 650 rubles.
Naturally, the more "bells and whistles", the higher the cost of a coffee machine. But are they all so necessary for us personally? In principle, for the house is quite suitable and "semi-automatic", and the price for it is much lower than that of the "super-model".
