Many people cannot imagine their life without coffee. And some prefer to use a drip coffee maker. This is an electrical device for obtaining filtered coffee by pouring or percolating. Devices have been released for a long time, but even now they remain one of the most popular. How to use a drip coffee maker is described in the article.
What is this?
The drip coffee maker has its own history. For the first time, a device that prepared coffee by straining hot water through ground powder was offered to customers in 1800. The inventor of the method is Jean-Baptiste de Bellois, a minister of the church, the Parisian archbishop.
This invention has been repeatedly modernized, redone, presented in different countries. But the principle of preparation remained the same. Thanks to the evolution of electrical devices, the drip coffee maker has its own heating source. A modern machine is presented in the form of an electric apparatus with a heater, where hot water enters through a filter.with ground coffee and penetrates into the tank. The strength and aroma of the drink is provided by the slow passage of water through the coffee, so that it has the taste and aroma of ground beans.
What is it made of?
Devices are produced by different manufacturers, but their basic elements are the same. What is the device of a drip coffee maker? The device consists of:
- cold water tank (usually non-removable, located at the back);
- tank or boiler where heating takes place;
- heating element;
- funnel or filter for ground coffee (the funnel in some devices is removable, and the filter is autonomous, it can be disposable and for regular use);
- capacity for finished coffee (made in the form of a flask, coffee pot).
The instructions for the drip coffee maker indicate the features of the device device. It also contains the rules for using the appliance and making coffee.
Working principle
It is important to know not only how to use a drip coffee maker, but also how it works:
- Water is poured into the reservoir, from which it passes into the boiler.
- The water in the tank heats up and rises up the tube.
- It drips through the coffee powder and into the lower compartment.
- After heating and dripping water through the filter, coffee is considered brewed.
Coffee grounds will be in the filter and will not stain the cup. The area where the beverage tank is present will heat and maintain the temperature of the coffee. Although coffee makers from different manufacturers are similar, they differ in design, volume, materials and power. The difference is observed in the functions: auto-off, timer, indication, control.
Terms of use
How to use a drip coffee maker is indicated in the instructions for each device. The rules of operation are simple, even a beginner can learn how to do it. So how do you use a drip coffee maker? This requires:
- Connecting to the network.
- Filling the tank with water to the required mark.
- Adding coffee in the proportion indicated in the instructions. Usually 1 tsp. with a slide added for every 100 ml of liquid.
- Closing the filter. It is required to put a container for the received drink.
- Pressing the power button.
- Waiting for water in the form of coffee to flow into the reservoir.
- Shutdown.
- Pouring coffee into cups.
When the device cools down, the disposable grounds filter must be disposed of. Reusable clean, wash, dry. All devices work according to this principle.
Features
What else do you need to know for those who are interested in how to use a drip coffee maker? The device prepares only one type of coffee - natural black filtered. This drink is called americano, as it is offered in coffee shops in the United States. With such a device, it will not be possible to prepare espresso, cappuccino, oriental coffee.
The strength of the drink will be medium. Although there is a possibility of increasing this indicator, if you take finely ground coffee andsome water. Typically, the device uses beans that have medium and strong roasts of medium grinding. In terms of simplicity and reliability, this coffee maker is the leader.
Advantages and disadvantages
These devices are in demand because of:
- simplicity and reliability;
- uptime;
- management convenience;
- affordable cost;
- prevalence and availability;
- consistent coffee quality.
But coffee is only prepared according to one recipe. With a coffee maker, the delicate aroma and taste of elite varieties are lost. Although the devices differ in design, they are of the same type for many manufacturers.
Coffee makers also differ in the type of filters. They are reusable and disposable. This affects the operation of the appliance and the preparation of the drink.
Reusable
It comes with the kit. The reusable filter is presented in the form of a removable strainer funnel, usually made of plastic and nylon. Expensive is the option with a metallized coating applied to nylon. The advantage of the filter is the absence of additional costs. The downside is the need to clean after each use.
Disposable
This filter has the significant advantage of not discarding coffee grounds. After preparing the drink, the filtered element with the contents is simply thrown away. Its disadvantage is the high cost of funds. Although the coffee maker may come with somekit, but it still runs out after a while.
Disposable filters vary in size. Cellulose is used in their manufacture:
- Unprocessed. It has brown color. No whitening ingredients are used in the manufacture. Is an eco-friendly option.
- Bleached. White bleached pulp filters. Previously, chemical components were used in the manufacture, now oxygen is used for bleaching.
Sometimes bamboo fiber filters are on sale, this is the same cellulose, but it has a higher cost. The average price is 2-3 rubles.
Sizes
Filters come in different sizes - from 1 to 10, where 1 is considered the smallest. The numbers indicate the number of cups. If there is no information which one is needed, then you should choose 2 or 4. They are ideal for most coffee makers up to 1 liter. If the edges protrude slightly, they should be folded or trimmed.
For devices with a volume of 1-1.5 liters, sizes 4, 6 or 8 are used. The exact size is indicated in the instructions, and sometimes on the packaging box. Disposable filters are suitable for any drip coffee maker.
Producers
These devices are quite simple, so they are in demand. Many manufacturers of small household appliances include them in their range. Coffee makers "Brown" and "Philips" may differ in design, functions and features.
The difference between the devices is small. Differences may be in:
- volumetank;
- filter type;
- additional features.
Although the devices are of the same type, Bosch and Tefal coffee makers may still have features. Cheaper options will have worse build quality or materials. It is advisable to choose products of well-known brands that provide a guarantee, as well as having a network of service centers. The best drip coffee makers include:
- Philips.
- Tefal.
- DeLonghi.
- Bosch.
Vitek, Polaris, Maxwell are considered cheaper. Brown coffee makers are used in the same way as many other appliances, there may be only a slight difference. All devices differ in the nuances of work. The Bosch coffee maker is also included in the list of the best appliances.
The following coffee makers are in demand among buyers:
- Redmond SkyCoffee RCM-1508S. The device has electronic control, the launch is carried out from a smartphone. It turns out a fragrant drink. The kit comes with a reusable filter. High quality has earned it a leading position.
- Maxwell MW-1650. The device is convenient, simple and reliable. It will make a great drink.
- Bosch TKA 3A031. The device is presented in different colors, it has high reliability and affordable price.
- Redmond RCM-1510. The device is durable and of high quality, the set includes reusable metallized filters, functional electronic control, delayed start function.
- Philips Daily Mini. A reliable and durable coffee maker is also in demand amongbuyers.
- Philips HD7459. The device has a delayed start timer, high-quality assembly. It produces quality coffee.
Thus, drip coffee makers are among the most sought after. Before starting operation, you should familiarize yourself with the rules for using the device. Following the manufacturer's recommendations will prolong the life of any coffee maker.
