Get Your Caffeine Hit With The Best Automatic Coffee Machines For Sale

by admin on March 5, 2011

When your passion for coffee exceeds two cups a day, it may well be time to explore a deeper world of flavour. Aside from the expense of takeaways, and mediocre quality of some “instants”, there is nothing better than enjoying a real coffee brewed by your own fair hands, or machine. Such is the plethora of coffee machines for sale on today’s market, that knowing where to  begin is  downright confusing. What’s the difference between a semi and a super automatic? How much will it set you back for a machine that does all the work?

When you are in dire need of a pick-me-up, with only minutes to spare, automatic domestic coffee machines are the answer to your prayers. Commonly known as “bean-to-cup” machines, super automatic features include:

 

  • Internal bean grinding
  • Instant reheat function
  • Time sensitive shut-off
  • Rinse programming
  • Automatic de-calcification
  • Pre-set memory
  • Cup warming capability
  • Water level indicator
  • Adjustable thermostat
  • Pressure control

 

Bean-to-cup machines vary when it comes to style and size, and opting for smaller model doesn’t mean compromising on features.

Small Yet Sophisticated

If you’re looking for something a little on the smaller side, why not consider the “Nespresso D120 CitiZ Automatic”. At just 11 inches high this compact machine is one of the newer concept, domestic coffee machines designed by Nespresso. Combining urban chic with advanced functionality, the “CitiZ Automatic” is the ideal capsule machine for a modern kitchen. The “CitiZ” boasts an integrated “Aeroccino” function for steaming milk, making it one of their best coffee machines for all coffee based drinks. Its sole compatibility is with pod capsules, and a 19 bar pressure, delivers a rich créma that could rival any produced by a practised barista.

 

No Compromise on Quality

 

You may be wondering if such an abundance of auto-features means that the quality of coffee is questionable, however you would be hard pushed to find a top selling model that produces a bad cuppa. Designers such as De’Longhi and Gaggia have a long history within design, patenting and production of domestic coffee machines, to the extent they have been rated the world’s top manufacturers for decades.

The “De’Longhi ESAM3300 Magnifica” is one of the top selling examples of a “bean-to-cup” machine; with a modest price tag. Having been on the market for over four years, the “Magnifica” has had more than enough time to attract mixed consumer feedback, yet still consistently receives rave reviews. With a twin stainless steel boiler system, the “Magnifica” is one of few home coffee machines that can multi-task; preheating water and creating 15 bar steam pressure for frothing simultaneously. A 4-button, 2-dial interface offers plenty of manual control options, from adjustment of the bean grind, to the size of the coffee serving. Create anything from a mocha to an espresso, and once you’re done, be rest assured in the fact the “Magnifica” will have instantly reheated for your next caffeine hit.

The best domestic coffee machines are the ones that fulfil your needs and exceed your expectations. Super automatics are ideal if you want to take the manual out of coffee making, and still enjoy a steaming, aromatic espresso.

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The Best Coffee Machines For Pods and Capsules

by admin on March 5, 2011

Pod Machines; An Overview:

 

Pod, or capsule machines are any variant, reliant upon the manual input of a hermetically sealed coffee capsule for the brewing process. Compatible domestic coffee machines fall under semi-automatic, steam and automatic categories, with the most predominant on the market being the automatic. While pod home coffee machines usually feature an automatic piercing capability, some models require you to peel away the fresh foil prior to loading it within the machine.

Aside from being extremely convenient, pods are also a mess-free way to brew and enjoy coffee in the comfort of your own home, without having to undertake a lengthy cleaning process each time you use your machine.

Pods come in all manner of shapes and sizes. Some home coffee machines are brand specific, whereas others avail the opportunity to enjoy the products of many different manufacturers. Pod capsules are now available in pretty much every coffee type, from Arabica to Java. Some brands also offer premixed pods for hot chocolate, cappuccino and mocha drinks.

How Do They Work?

 

Some of the best coffee machines for pods are produced by the likes of Nespresso, who also manufacture one of the widest coffee selections available. The “Nespresso D90 Essenza Single-Serve” is one of the best examples of an automatic pod machine. With a 19 bar pump, the “Essenza” is able to quickly release the pressure from the boiler, up into the brew head. This pressure forces the water through the pod or capsule to infuse with the coffee, then down into the carafe.

Benefits:


  • No pre-preparation of coffee required.
  • Instant coffee in a matter of seconds.
  • Self-cleaning

 

  • Reheat automatically
  • Consistent high pressure
  • Produce quality créma topped espresso


 

Models:

 

  • ·       Combi:

 

       Combi models are those which offer a choice of producing coffee from pre-ground form, or       from a pod such as the “CuisinArt EM100 15 Bar Espresso Maker” . The 15 bar pressure            system is more than ample for a machine of this size. Classed as an automatic, the            “EM100” provides preset dosing of water and steam, for a hassle free brewing experience.

  • Pod-to-Cup:

 

       Pod-to-Cup domestic coffee machines are models which only work with pre dosed pods or capsules. Nespresso recently introduced the compact “CitiZ D120”, which at first glance looks nothing like a coffee machine. The “CitiZ” automatically perforates the pod as soon as you close the lid, and at the press of a button, will also froth your milk simultaneously. The “CitiZ” even has a used capsule container unit which has the capacity to hold eleven used pods before it needs to be emptied!

 

Pod machines come in a vast array of sizes and variants. Some super automatic, do-it-all machines are also compatible with sealed capsules, appealing to those who need their caffeine hit in an instant. Prices range from £30.00 for semi-automatics, and “combination” home coffee machines start from as little as £50.00, making them an affordable, viable option for every coffee need.

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