subject: Types Of Coffee Machines [print this page] With the sudden onslaught of coffee during the last couple of centuries, mankind has invented a lot of appliances and utilities to make drinking it, as well as making them more convenient and less timely, and one of the most popular inventions are the coffee machines. These come in different models, variants and have made making this delicious drink as easy as possible, with just one press of a button, or one pull of a lever the beverage is made for you or your customers to enjoy. But, what is quite saddening is that the average coffee drinker does not even know the different types of coffee machines, and thus, is misguided when they try to buy one for themselves.
With all that said take your favorite beverage and let's discuss the different types of implements to make it that are in use today.
1. Pad Coffee Machine - This type uses a pre-set coffee set in a pod or capsule. By forcing water through the pod by pressuring it through an electric pump, coffee that has consistent dose is produced.
2. Lever Coffee Machine - This kind utilizes a lever that forces hot water through the ground coffee.
3. Pump Espresso Machine - They are quite similar to the pad types mentioned above that is because they make coffee by pressuring hot water through an electric pump, and then directs it into a cup. The only difference is that pump espresso machines are more convenient to use, and they operate at between a pressure of 9 and 18 bar.
4. Bean To Cup Coffee Machine - By putting fresh beans into a hopper, these types of drink maker grind the beans into fine granules, and then makes the drink from the resulting powder.
Keep in mind that no matter what type of coffee machine you are using or planning to buy. Cleaning it on a regular basis is still a definite must.