The geyser electric coffee maker is a high-quality modern household machine. Do you want aromatic and strong coffee? You can brew a drink in it quickly and easily. All you have to do is pour water and add medium ground coffee to the appropriate compartment.
What is a geyser electric coffee maker
Love coffee, but not ready to brew it in Turkish according to all the rules? Geyser electric coffee makers are designed to make life easier. The principle of preparation is quite simple, and everyone can master it: you just need to pour water, add ground coffee and wait a few minutes.
The design of such a household appliance is simple. It consists of three main parts:
- liquid container at the bottom;
- filter, which is a strainer for ground coffee;
- container for prepared drink at the top.
Operation principle
There are two types of these household appliances: electrically driven and conventional, used on the stove. The principle of operation of the geyserelectric coffee makers (as well as the one that heats up on the stove) is reduced to the squeezing function of steam. The procedure is as follows:
- Water is poured into the appropriate compartment.
- Loading ground coffee.
- The coffee maker turns on.
- Boiling water is converted into steam. The rest of the water, squeezed out by steam and passing through the coffee, through the tube enters the container for the finished drink.
Just a few minutes - and your favorite coffee is ready.
The metal filter in a geyser coffee maker is called "Indian". Substances harmful to humans accumulate on its surface, and it is possible for them to get into coffee. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the careful care of the metal filter.
By the way, the drink is stronger and tastier if medium grind coffee is used.
Geyser electric coffee makers are capable of brewing tea with the same success. Cooking technology will not differ.
Advantages and disadvantages
The geyser-type electric coffee maker is simple and easy to use. Turning it off automatically is a definite plus of the device. This allows a person not to be present at the moment when the coffee is being prepared. Its design is easy to use and the cost is low.
This device is an indispensable representative of kitchen appliances for desperate coffee lovers. The electric coffee maker works without dirt. In this device you will be able to cook from one to eighteen servings. Cooking timer, maintaining a certain temperature of the brewed drink for a long time and thermostatic knob -the advantages of geyser electric coffee makers that have made them so popular.
The main disadvantages of such a coffee maker are associated with filters - they have to be washed very often. Washing the coffee maker after each use is mandatory, although not very pleasant. Please note: the use of chemical cleaners is absolutely unacceptable. This is due to the fact that if the surface layer is damaged, the coffee will acquire a metallic taste. Do not allow filters and safety valve to become clogged. This will negatively affect the quality and taste of the drink.
Easy to care for
If you want the geyser electric coffee maker to last a long time, replace the rubber gasket in time, and also clean the filter. When the safety valve becomes clogged, simply flush it with warm water. Attention! Please follow the instructions for use:
- it is necessary to fill in water in a certain amount (there is a mark inside the coffee maker);
- do not tamp the coffee in the filter (just press it lightly with a teaspoon);
- Clean the filter after each use.
Devices are usually made of steel. You can use a dishwasher to wash individual parts of a stainless steel geyser-type electric coffee maker. Ceramic models are also available. They differ in a variety of colors and original design. Do not buy aluminum appliances - coffee can taste bad.
Classic - Bialetti geyser electric coffee maker
Excellent choice - models of the Italian company Bialetti. It is the world leader in the production of geyser coffee makers since 1933. Under this brand, geyser-type electric coffee makers of a wide variety of configurations are produced. These famous household appliances can be cylindrical or faceted.
How many servings of coffee to make - one or ten? The quantity is determined by the selected model. The design of electric coffee makers is stylish and diverse, so you can choose your own option for any interior. Bialetti are distinguished, as a rule, by their easily recognizable design and high-quality materials from which the parts of the geyser electric coffee maker are made.
Ranking of models by popularity:
- Elettrica is a creative novelty of the brand with the possibility of use in the car. This geyser device is good for both home and travel.
- Bialetti Moka Elettrika - classic design, chrome, small volume. Its height is 18 cm, and the coffee is enough for 2 servings of 50 ml each.
- Moka Express is a classic model for homemade strong coffee. An aluminum alloy with high thermal conductivity is used by manufacturers for the manufacture of this model. This choice of material reduces cooking time and saves electricity.
- Brikka - allows you to prepare coffee with foam for two or four servings.
- Moka Crem - a model that has a press for a beautiful and fragrantfoam. Transparent lid allows you to see how thick it is.
- Moka Melody Italia is an extravagant model with the logo of the Italian Football Federation. She plays the Italian national anthem when the coffee is ready.
Which model to choose depends entirely on the preferences of the lover of this invigorating drink.
The right choice
Modern electric coffee makers have many functions. A good choice depends on the personal preferences of the one who will use it. If you want to keep the temperature of the prepared drink, give preference to the model that keeps the coffee hot for a sufficiently long time. Some geyser-type electric coffee makers made of ceramic or steel can adjust the strength of the coffee. Just keep in mind that the larger the device, the more power it will have.
Prices for geyser electric coffee makers start from 2000 rubles. and depend on the manufacturer, model, power, volume and material.
