So, what kind of coffee machine do you need?
Automatic? Manual?
What are we talking about? Before you go out buying a coffee machine, there are
a few things you need to know.
There are three
general types of espresso machines on the market:
2.
These have made quite
an impact on the coffee machine market in the last few years, and now make up
the bulk of espresso machines we buy in Australia.
Pods are
discs of coffee compressed between two layers of filter paper. Some machines
can cater for both pods and ground coffee by providing a separate filter basket
and possibly a different shower head for each.
Capsules are
the size and shape of a single-serve UHT milk holder. They're not compressed
like pods but rather hermetically sealed, giving them the added advantage of
staying fresh for about nine months.
How they work
A pod or capsule of coffee is
inserted into the machine, it then pierces the capsule to allow hot water to
flow through and the shot is poured.
Pros
- The machines are very simple and convenient to
use.
- There are many flavours of coffee available.
- They require very little cleaning up.
Cons
- Enthusiasts may find coffees from these machines
lack depth or intensity of flavour.
- The used capsules can be recycled, but usually
end up in landfill, which is very wasteful of the aluminium and other
material that goes into making them.
Cost
They range in price
from $99 to $500.
- Find results for pod coffee machines in our home espresso machine reviews.
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