Coffee Machines 
Coffee is an everyday ritual for many people, whether you’re hurrying to work first thing in the morning, having a relaxing coffee at your favourite café or wandering around the shops, it has become essential for many people.
Depending on how important coffee is to you will depend on the coffee machine you purchase. It’s worthwhile considering some of the following factors when you are looking to purchase a coffee machine.
Which type of coffee you drink the most?
- Espresso: A more expensive, high-quality, semi-automatic pump machine would be most suitable for this purpose. Although it will take longer to create espresso with a pump machine than it would with an automatic machine, a piston machine is considered by coffee purists to be the best type of espresso maker. Steam driven coffee machines are considered to be unable to provide the pressure required to produce quality espresso.
- Cappuccino & Latte: If you prefer the frothy taste of cappuccino, a mocha or a latte made with steamed milk, and the quality of espresso is not important to you, choose a less expensive machine. A super-automatic may be just the ticket for you.
How often are you likely to use an espresso coffee maker?
If you are likely to use your coffee machine daily, it’s worth considering a high quality model with more features. However, if you are going to use your coffee machine for the occasional dinner party, then a cheaper model, more basic model will suffice.
Popular Features Available on Espresso Coffee Machines & Cappuccino Makers
Hot Water Dispenser |
Useful for topping up, or when using the machine to make tea and other beverages instead of using the kettle. |
Cup Warmer |
Usually a flat area on the top of the machine that’s warm. Simple but useful nonetheless. |
Frothing Wand |
This steam wand is a real bonus when making lattes and cappuccinos. Cheaper machines may just have a wand, but higher end machines may have an actual canister for milk. |
Water Filter |
This takes out any chlorine or iron tastes that may be present in your tap water. Bear in mind that you will need to buy replacement filters. |
Pre-moistening cycle |
Moistens the ground coffee prior to the shot of espresso being pulled. Brings out more aromatic oils to improve the taste. |
Pod Compatibility |
Pods are pre-packed discs of ground coffee which reduce the preparation time quite dramatically. Newer models of coffee machine can take both pods and normal loose coffee. |
Strength Controls |
Quality espresso machines have controls which let you vary the amount of water used for each pull, giving the exact taste that you are looking for. |
Integrated Bean Grinder |
Coffee makers with this feature tend to cost more, but the bean grinder will grind enough coffee for the best brew. |
Bypass Doser |
Used in conjunction with an integrated bean grinder. This lets you use a different coffee to in the one that’s already in the grinder. |
Small-Batch Setting |
Allows you to make smaller amounts with a full-sized coffee maker. Small-batch settings adjust settings so that a small batch turns out as well as a whole pot. |
Digital Controls |
- Encompasses a variety of features, such as LCD display screens, clocks, and a timer. A timer strategy allows you to set up the coffee maker in advance. This way, you can instruct the coffee maker to brew coffee at a specific time.
- Another popular part of the controls package is the auto-off. A fabulous feature for absent-minded people who are tired of scorched coffee pots.
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At Camberwell Electrics, we have a large display of coffee machines, including Gaggia, Saeco, Delonghi, Sunbeam, Krups & Breville. You are welcome to come into our store and test out the best machine for your needs.
Please select any of the following suppliers to see some of the products we offer.
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