How to choose the right coffee maker for your home? What types are there, what criteria should you look at when choosing, what are the most popular manufacturers?

In May 2021, the best in terms of price/quality is Delonghi ECP

Even with a quick glance at the cheapest coffee machines, it becomes obvious: for less than 15-20 thousand rubles you can’t get hold of them even during the sales period. But what if the budget is very limited, when you can allocate 5-10 thousand, but you want to drink decent coffee? I'll try to suggest a few proven options.

Types of coffee makers

The first thing you need to pay attention to is the type of coffee maker. Depending on it, the machines have their own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, and use coffee of different grinds. Coffee makers are mainly divided into the following types:

1 The geyser coffee maker has an octagonal shape, and has undergone virtually no changes over the years. These models consist of three parts - two bowls and a container with coffee between them. The name of the coffee maker is not accidental; under the influence of steam pressure, water flows from the lower part into a container with medium-ground coffee, like a geyser, and when it all passes through the filter with coffee, the finished drink is collected in the upper bowl. The advantage of this type of coffee maker is that the coffee does not contain sediment, and due to its design it will not run away.

2 The drip coffee maker or filter type coffee maker is the very first model created in 1800. The principle of its operation also remains unchanged - hot water is filtered through a layer of ground coffee, and a noble drink is obtained. Such coffee makers require a filter - reusable or disposable. The built-in heating element brings the water in the boiler part to almost boiling temperature, after which the hot water passes through the filter with ground coffee, and drop by drop, in accordance with the name, the coffee enters the kettle on a heated platform. The finished drink is similar to an Americano.

3 Carob or holder coffee makers have much more capabilities than the previous two types. In addition to classic espresso, you can use this coffee maker to make cappuccino, macchiato, and latte if it has a cappuccino maker. Thanks to the high pressure, coffee lovers who prefer espresso will also be satisfied.

4 When talking about coffee machines, we usually talk about capsule coffee makers. In them, the process is almost completely automated; a person only has to pour water and put a capsule of coffee into the coffee maker. The software of the smartest models reads information about the method of brewing coffee using the barcode of the package, and the user only has to start the brewing process. Of course, the coffee machine leaves virtually no room for imagination, but for those who love high-quality coffee with a consistent taste, this is an ideal option.

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Drip devices

Braun KF 47

The products are very popular among Russian consumers, largely due to the high quality of workmanship and the use of reliable materials in production. The water tank capacity is 1.25 liters, and the model is equipped with an automatic shut-off function. The heater power when operating at the highest parameters reaches 1 kW. The model is designed in a classic design, the external parameters do not differ at all from the standard ones. The product works with standard paper filters; reusable ones are not included. The controls here are elementary - there is only one physical power button, it is located at the bottom of the front panel. The water tank filling scale is displayed on the front panel, so you can easily see how much liquid is poured into the tank.

At the back of the device you can find a compartment where excess electrical cord is stored. The slot for disposable filters can be easily removed and cleaned of all contaminants. In general, users note a high level of product reliability. The coffee maker is available in two colors – black or white. The coffee brewing method is made using OptiBrew technology: boiling water is fed under high pressure into a special filter, into which ground coffee is poured. The volume of the glass flask is designed for 10 cups of coffee, the lid configuration is well thought out. The warranty period is quite long - two years.

Advantages:

• The power of the device is 1000 W;
• Water tank capacity 1.25 l;
• Anti-drip protection and heating function are provided;
• Made exclusively from safe plastic;
• All removable parts can be washed in the dishwasher.

Flaws:

• The design does not have a coffee strength selector;
• There is no filter for the water entering the tank.

Braun KF 47

Philips HD7457 Daily Collection

This coffee maker allows you to prepare the highest quality coffee with minimal effort and time. The main difference in the design of the device is the presence of a transparent jug into which the brewed coffee goes. Its volume is 1.2 liters, and this part is equipped with an Aroma function and attractive LED lighting, which gives the entire coffee maker additional style and originality. It turns on when the device is activated. In order to determine the amount of water remaining in the device, the developers installed a special LED indicator. Another important quality is the ability to prepare about 10-15 cups of coffee in one go. Even though this device is a drip model, you can use ground coffee.

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The coffee maker is equipped with a permanent filter, but the user can also use disposable parts if necessary. All elements, with the exception of the thermal jug, can be washed both under running water and in the dishwasher.

Advantages:

• Quite reasonable cost;
• Intuitive controls;
• Ease of maintenance and care;
• The presence of an automatic heating system for both water and ready-made coffee.

Flaws:

• Insufficient information content of the instructions;
• The developers did not provide an automatic shutdown function.

Philips HD7457 Daily Collection

Melitta Optima Glass Timer

It is made on the basis of a body made of high-quality plastic, on which various dirt will not be visible, although it is made in white. You can prepare many cups of delicious and aromatic coffee at the same time, because the capacity of the container is more than a liter. In this regard, the device is widely popular not only at home, but also in small cafes. Power consumption is not very high - only 850 W. The overall dimensions are small - 260x340x200 mm, so the coffee maker can be installed even in a small kitchen. In order to make coffee, you need to take carefully ground beans. The device has a special delayed start timer, so even in the evening you can program the cooking time of the product with an accuracy of up to 5 minutes. An automatic shutdown function is also provided here.

Despite the relatively low price, the device has a decalcification function, which, without user intervention, can quickly and effectively clean all the main elements from scale. The model is quite simple to use and is available in two colors – black and white. The coffee maker's water container has well-thought-out ergonomics; moreover, it is designed for the use of 102-size paper filters. Another important quality of the product is the ability to adjust it to a certain water hardness. There are four options for working with this function: depending on the selected parameter, the design itself will determine after what time decalcification should be carried out.

Advantages:

• Decent power for a household appliance – 850 W;
• High quality components;
• There is a built-in timer as well as a clock.

Flaws:

• There is no reusable filter.

Melitta Optima Glass Timer

The best coffee maker manufacturers

To drink delicious coffee, you need a reliable coffee maker that will serve faithfully without breakdowns! Therefore, if you want these most pleasant 10 minutes of the morning to be unclouded by anything, buy coffee makers from manufacturers with a good reputation who care about their customers. The most famous companies in the coffee world:

• De'Longhi is a manufacturer of coffee makers from the homeland of these devices - Italy. The company is named after its founder Giuseppe Delonghi, and next year will celebrate its 45th anniversary. Their product range mainly includes carob, geyser and capsule devices, which are assembled directly in Italy, in the province of Treviso.
• Bosch is a German manufacturer of household appliances that has a wide range of coffee makers, from drip to fully automatic.
• REDMOND is a brand of the Synnex corporation, considered a Russian brand, it pleases consumers with inexpensive prices and produces various types of coffee makers.
• Bialetti is an Italian company producing geyser coffee makers, also named after the founder - one of the pioneers of the coffee industry, who created his first coffee maker in 1933. The company almost went bankrupt in 2021 due to the popularity of capsule coffee machines, but it has millions of fans around the world.

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Top 2. De'Longhi Magnifica ESAM 4000

Rating (2021): 4.62

66 reviews from resources taken into account: Yandex.Market, Otzovik, IRecommend

• Nomination

  Best value for money A teapot with a pre-wetting function is used here before starting the brewing process. It provides a more complete transfer of coffee taste. The charger is taken out in two movements, so it is very easy to care for it.

• Characteristics
  Average price: 29990 rub.
• Country: Italy (produced in Romania)
• Power: 1450 W
• Tank volume: 1.8 l
• Bean container volume: 200 g
• Cappuccino maker: yes, manual
• Features: water level indicator, coffee strength control, cup heating

The main advantage of the ESAM 4000 coffee machine is the ability to regulate the volume, strength of the drink and brewing temperature, but for some reason these processes are not covered in the instructions. So, to adjust the temperature mode, you need to press the button for preparing one cup of coffee and hold it until the corresponding indicators light up. Thanks to the unique Tubeless coffee brewing technology, freshly ground beans are taken into the brewing unit immediately after grinding, which ensures impeccable aroma and taste of the drink. This unit is removable, so cleaning it does not take much time or effort. Unless from time to time you need to look into the coffee grinder and check the presence of grains, because there is no indication of their absence.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Adjusting the grinding degree
• Functionality
• Convenient to use
• Easy to maintain

• Does not inform about the absence of grains

Let's compare the models

Model	Type	Power, W	Volume, l	price, rub.
De'Longhi ECP 33.21	carob	1100	1	9210
REDMOND RCM-CBM1514	carob	1050	1.5	9640
Kitfort KT-702	carob	1100	1	5590
REDMOND SkyCoffee M1519S	drip	1000	1.5	4920
Bosch ComfortLine TKA 6A041	drip	1200	1.25	4600
Melitta Optima Glass Timer	drip	850	1.1	5840
Rommelsbacher EKO 366/E	geyser	356	0.35	9430
De'Longhi Alicia EMKM 4	geyser	450	0.4	4690
Bialetti Moka timer 6	geyser	365	0.3	9300
Nespresso C30 Essenza Mini	capsule	1310	0.6	4890
Krups Dolce Gusto KP 100B	capsule	1500	0.6	3690
Bosch TASSIMO SUNY TAS 3202/3203/3204/3205	capsule	1300	0.8	4410
FIRST AUSTRIA 5450-1	for Turkish coffee	800	0.35	1540
CENTEK CT-1098	for Turkish coffee	1000	0.5	1125
Kelli KL-1445	for Turkish coffee	800	0.6	950

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What to look for when choosing a coffee maker

There are several parameters that affect the quality of the resulting invigorating drink. Each type has both its own individual characteristics and parameters common to all coffee makers:

1 Power. It affects how strong the drink will be and how quickly it will be prepared. Coffee made in a low-power machine will turn out weak, and a coffee maker that is too powerful can result in inflated electricity bills. Optimal power ranges from 700 to 1100 W. Geyser coffee makers consume the least amount of energy – these little ones make excellent espresso with a power of 350 W or more.

2 Volume. The larger the volume of the coffee maker, the more finished drink you will end up with. Home models of coffee makers usually have a capacity of up to 2 liters. Here you must estimate for yourself how much coffee you need. For a person who lives alone, it hardly makes sense to buy a coffee maker with a capacity of more than half a liter.

3 The speed at which coffee brews depends on the type of coffee maker, but a drink brewed too quickly will be unsaturated. Drip coffee makers prepare coffee in 2-3 minutes, for a geyser device the process will take 5-10 minutes, for a carob machine – 10-30 seconds.

4 Ease of use. Some people love the ritual of preparation itself, they enjoy mixing types of coffee, grinding the beans themselves, brewing it in a Turk, while others only like to drink an aromatic drink and do not want to bother with a coffee maker at all. Capsule models are the easiest to handle, but in general, coffee makers are simple household appliances.

5 Materials of manufacture. For drip coffee makers, the material of the flask matters. They are usually made of glass, but there are also thermos jugs made of metal that retain heat longer. The case is made of plastic or metal - metal looks more presentable, but heats up more. The same can be said about the body of carob coffee makers, and the carob itself is made of plastic or metal. Geyser coffee makers are usually made of metal, less often of plastic. Ceramic coating is preferable on the inside. The body of capsule coffee machines looks technologically advanced and is made of high-quality plastic.

6 Additional options. A cappuccino maker, manual or automatic, will be a plus for capsule and carob coffee makers. Geyser and drip coffee makers, as a bonus, can have auto-shut-off, heating and timer functions. Some drip devices have an aroma function that regulates the strength of the drink - when selected, the water flows more slowly and the coffee turns out more rich.

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Capsule

In such devices, coffee is brewed from capsules - individual packages. They better preserve the quality and taste of the drink. The cooking process itself is very simple.

De'Longhi Nespresso Essenza Mini EN 85

One of the advantages of this device is its compact size and light weight. Therefore, the coffee machine will easily fit even in a small kitchen. It is also suitable for the office. The tank volume is smaller than previous models and is 0.6 liters. There is also no possibility of preparing two servings at once. But the high pressure of 19 bar ensures the drink’s rich taste and aroma. The power is 1150 W, so the entire cycle takes a little time. The coffee machine uses Nespresso Original capsules and can be placed in the waste container after use.

You can choose from two servings - 40 ml. and 110 ml. There is an adjustment for the amount of water. Mechanical control, no display. You can find out whether the device is ready for use by a special indication. Another indicator indicates a lack of water. Auto shut-off is designed to save electricity. After 3 min. The energy saving mode is turned on, after 9 the device turns off.

Advantages:

• affordable price;
• easy to operate;
• compact;
• good coffee;
• easy to use;
• easy to find capsules.

Flaws:

• there may be noise.

Customer Reviews

Natalya Yasinskaya Very compact in size. Very easy to use. If you choose capsules that suit your taste, you are guaranteed delicious coffee. I am a coffee lover, the morning begins with coffee. I brewed Turk, but constantly missed the moment and the coffee ran onto the stove. I was choosing between a drip coffee maker and a capsule one. I didn’t regret my choice. I bought the same one for my mother. Convenient in every way.

Name hidden When choosing, we were guided by size, as the kitchen is small, and by color, the kitchen is green. The car fits perfectly, the color is almost identical. The coffee is delicious and very easy to prepare. He put the capsule in and pressed the button. There is nothing complicated about care. We buy original capsules, the choice is huge and the prices are tolerable. We don’t use analogue ones, I heard that non-original capsules can ruin the car, so we don’t take risks. So I recommend it.

Krups Dolce Gusto KP 1701/1705/1708/KP173B Infinissima

This model is one of the most unusual in appearance. When developing its design, the infinity symbol was used. Therefore, the coffee machine looks modern and stylish. At the same time, it is compact, lightweight, and fits well into any kitchen or office. Because of this, it does not have the function of preparing two cups at once. At the same time, the quality of the coffee itself remains quite high. The device uses Dolce Gusto capsules. They are easy to use - just insert the capsule and start the coffee machine. The power of 1500 W ensures fast preparation of any type of coffee. A pressure of 15 bar is needed to reveal the taste and aroma qualities. It also produces foam.

Using the device, you can prepare various drinks, including latte macchiato and cappuccino. There is a hot water supply if you need to warm up dishes or just make tea. The amount of liquid can be adjusted. The coffee machine is easy to care for, because... The drip tray is easy to remove and wash.

Advantages:

• quality coffee;
• ease of use;
• different types of drinks;
• unusual design;
• compact;
• cooks quickly.

Flaws:

• there may be noise;
• no automatic shutdown.

Customer Reviews

Valeria Muravskaya A good coffee machine for those who don’t want to go through the hassle of learning how to use regular coffee machines. We chose this particular model because of its compact size, because our kitchen is not large and we don’t want to clutter it up. The choice of coffee is a problem for those who want to buy such a system for the first time. It was easy for us because our parents have a different model, but also Dolce Gusto, and we knew which version of coffee we liked