Tips For Choosing A Great Coffee Maker

By : Adrian Adams
The right coffee maker can turn a cup of coffee into a sensuous work of art. There's nothing that can match the aroma or the taste of a perfect cup of coffee. With coffee makers available in so many different styles and sizes, finding the right one can be daunting task for the inexperienced as well as the coffee connoisseur. To make it a little easier for you here are a few tips for choosing a coffee maker that's just right for you!

Size matters - Size is most important when choosing a coffee maker. How big a coffee maker you choose should depend on your coffee drinking life-style. If you usually need just a single cup of coffee at a time, then you should opt for a single-cup coffee maker that will brew you a fresh cup of coffee every time you feel the need to recharge.

On the other hand, you will need a coffee maker with a larger carafe if you have a host of people, all clamoring for a cuppa at the same time.

Programmable coffee maker - Do you like to wake up and smell the coffee? - If you do, then you should consider buying a programmable coffee maker. Set it to start a few minutes before you wake up and you can literally wake up and smell the coffee.

Drip coffee makers - These coffee makers are very popular as they can be used to process almost all types of coffee beans including very fine and very coarse. Drip coffee makers come in a wide range of sizes from the gigantic ones capable of brewing 12 cups for a large family to the smaller-sized, 4-cup coffee makers.

Espresso machine - You most definitely need one of these coffee makers if you are looking to get a big kick from your tiny cup of espresso. This machine works by pumping 1.5 ounces of water through coffee grounds that are highly packed. This produces a shot of rich, dark and significantly concentrated coffee that is perfect for a quick pick-me-up.

French Press coffee maker - This one-cup coffee maker is sure to take you back to the cafes of Paris. Hot water, forced through ultra-fine coffee grounds, maximizes the flavor and oil extraction from the coffee, giving you that ultimate, full-bodied cup of coffee that every coffee aficionado dreams of.

Some of the other features you should look for when selecting a coffee maker include a built-in grinder for that delicious aroma of freshly ground coffee, a removable drip tray for easy cleaning and an automatic shut-off feature that can help prevent your house burning down if you accidentally leave it on and go off on vacation.