We Know: All About Coffee Makers
What is a coffee maker?
There are several types of coffee makers and each works a little differently:
- Drip: This is the most common type. Water drips from a holding tank into a filter filled with ground
coffee. The water passes through the coffee grinds into the carafe which holds the brewed coffee.
- French press: A plastic or glass carafe holds the ground coffee. Boiling water is poured into the carafe
and the coffee is allowed to steep. The press has a plunger which is used to separate the brewed coffee from the ground
beans.
- Percolators: Boiled water is pushed up through a tube and flows out into a filter of ground coffee. When
it's done, where the boiled water was it's now the brewed coffee.
Optional Features for Coffee Makers
Some of the features available with coffee makers:
- 24-hour clock/timer: To automatically brew coffee at a set time.
- Decalcification indicator: Tells you when the inside has calcified enough that you should clean the inside of
the machine.
- Variable cup brewing: Gives you the option of brewing a few cups, or many cups.
- Automatic shut off: Prevents the carafe from overheating and possibly breaking.
- Additional espresso machine: Some models have the espresso feature built into the machine.
- Pause feature: Keeps the coffee from spilling as you take the carafe away to pour.
- Dishwasher safe and removable parts: Easier for cleaning.
Coffee Maker Models
The following are some of the more popular coffee maker models on the market today:
- Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker: Retro style machine. Sells for around $75.
- Braun KF600 Impressions 10-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker: Brushed Stainless Steel. Sells for around $60.
- Krups 985-42 Il Caffe Duomo Coffee and Espresso Machine: Multi-purpose machine. Sells for around $100.
- Senseo HD7810/65 Single Serve Coffee Machine: For making one perfect cup of coffee. Sells for around $100.
- Black & Decker Brew 'n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel Mug DCM18S): Brews directly into a travel mug for
added convenience. Sells for around $20.
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