Most of us think of only one kind of coffee maker when we hear the word "coffee maker." Most people think of a drip coffee maker or an espresso machine, depending on where they live and what kind of coffee they like. Of course, people's choices also depend on where they live.
In some parts of the world, a certain type of coffee maker might be looked down upon, but in other places, it might be fine. Some types of coffee makers have been around for a long time, but...
Most of us think of only one kind of coffee maker when we hear the word "coffee maker." Most people think of a drip coffee maker or an espresso machine, depending on where they live and what kind of coffee they like. Of course, people's choices also depend on where they live.
In some parts of the world, a certain type of coffee maker might be looked down upon, but in other places, it might be fine. Some types of coffee makers are very old by today's standards, but people who like the coffee they make still use them.
This is the case with coffee makers that work like percolators. There are two kinds of percolator-style coffee makers: ones that you put on the stove and ones that you plug in. Both percolators work the same way: boiling water goes over the coffee grounds and through a metal filter over and over again. Some people say this makes a good cup of coffee, while others say this style of coffee maker makes the worst coffee ever. Some people say that the percolator makes coffee that tastes bitter no matter what brand or grind you use.
By far, the most well-known type of coffee maker is the one that drips coffee on its own. This coffee maker makes coffee by heating water in a reservoir, which then moves up into a coffee bin with a filter and coffee grounds. Then, hot water drips through the coffee and filter in the bin and into a pot or carafe waiting below. Most of these coffee makers have a heating element that keeps the coffee warm until it's all gone or until it's time to make another pot. Some models come with a thermal carafe that lets the coffee drinker make a pot of coffee right in the carafe so they can take coffee with them.
American consumers use automatic drip coffee makers more than any other kind. This kind of coffee maker can also usually make anywhere from one to ten cups of coffee at once. There are also automatic drip coffee makers that are made to make just one cup of coffee. Unlike percolators, the automatic drip coffee maker has filters that can be thrown away.
The espresso coffee maker can be used on a stovetop or with an electric plug. The model that you put on the stove is, of course, cheaper than the one that you plug in. The stovetop espresso maker has another benefit: it's easy to move around. The electric model, on the other hand, is hard to move around because it's big and needs electricity.
One problem with a stovetop espresso coffee maker is that it might leave little bits of powdery granules behind. To make a perfect cup of coffee with a stovetop espresso coffee maker, you have to learn how to use it properly.
