Modern appliances in the kitchen make life much easier for their owners. If you are a fan of brewed coffee, but it often “runs away”, you should consider purchasing a coffee maker. The most budget option would be a drip type coffee maker. Read about its features in this article.
The drip-type coffee maker consists of a plastic or glass tank (usually made in the form of a flask or jug), on the wall of which a scale is depicted, and a heated stand.
It doesn't matter what shape the tank is, although some manufacturers say they have developed special flasks to help preserve the flavor of the prepared drink. For example, the Bosch drip coffee maker has a round coffee pot, while the Braun has a trapezoidal pot.
Working principle
The required volume of water is poured into a special tank. A drip type coffee maker heats it up. The temperature usually reaches 95 degrees. After that, the hot liquid slowly passes through the ground grains, which transfer their color and aroma to it. It should be noted that in terms of taste, saturation and strength, the resulting drink is calledGerman or American, inferior to coffee brewed in other machines or in a Turk.
Benefits
What are the benefits of a drip coffee maker? Customer reviews indicate that they are attracted by its low cost. An important advantage of this device is the following: thanks to the heated stand, it is able to keep the finished coffee hot for a long time.
Negative points
As already mentioned, the main drawback that a drip-type coffee maker has is the quality of the prepared drink. However, for those who do not like too strong coffee, it is quite suitable. Another disadvantage of this device is the need for periodic filter replacement. This accessory must be purchased separately, and this is an additional waste of time and money. Another disadvantage some coffee connoisseurs consider the lack of foam.
Extra
If you like stronger coffee, get a coffee maker with a capacity of no more than 800 watts. If the model has higher power, then it will prepare the drink faster, which means it will be much weaker.
Take care of the presence of an anti-drip system. It stops the coffee maker when the coffee pot is removed. When it is returned to its place, the machine will continue to prepare the drink. This means that it is not necessary to wait, you can pour yourself a cup or two ahead of time.
Overflow protection will help stop the brewing process when the coffee pot is full, preventingpouring liquid on the table.
There are several types of filters for coffee makers: disposable paper, nylon and "gold". The former should be changed after a single use. Nylon ones can last up to 60 brews. The "gold" filters coated with titanium nitride will last a little longer. However, it should be remembered that their cost is much higher than that of ordinary nylon.
