different brands produce different types of coffee pod/ coffee capsules that are not compatible with all types of coffee machines This can get a little confusing. If you don’t know whether the coffee machine that you have is compatible with your coffee pod, stress no more. Do all coffee pods fit all coffee makers? Different … Read more
Like many of the best espresso machines, Vibiemmes are made in Milan, Italy (3). Where are espresso machines manufactured? The ECM range is presently manufactured at two locations. The single-boiler and heat exchanger models continue to be manufactured in Italy, while the dual-boiler Synchronika model, the commercial machines, and the entire range of grinders are … Read more
For some coffee makers, like our top pick (the OXO Brew 9 Cup Coffee Maker), the advice is to run a brew cycle with descaling solution. Our test-kitchen staff uses a DIY method: Fill the water chamber with one part water, one part white vinegar Place a clean filter in the basket. Can you descale … Read more
Top Moka creates, produces and makes all its coffee machines in the breathtaking Lake Maggiore’s panorama, located in the north-west of Italy, remaining one of the last fortresses of the moka coffee pots branded “Made in Italy”. Are any moka pots still made in Italy? Top Moka creates, produces and makes all its coffee machines … Read more
Are refurbished coffee makers worth it? It may have have been returned due to a faulty part or just had general issues. Either way, a refurbished coffee machine is almost always going to be of higher value than a used coffee machine If you’ve chosen to go with a refurbished coffee maker, then you’ll want … Read more
How does a keurig brewer work? First, the brewer punctures a hole through the foil and then sends hot water down through the ground coffee, After that, the beverage is pushed through the paper filter. Another hole is punctured into the bottom of the k-cup which allows the drink to flow into your actual cup … Read more
At first glance, these coffee makers look nearly identical. They’re both glass carafes with handles held on by leather straps. But there are a few differences: the Chemex has a wooden handle, while the Bodum’s handle is cork The Chemex also has a distinctive glass bubble to mark the halfway point. What is so special … Read more
Most automatic espresso machines have 5 buttons. The last button on the right is usually for manual flow The buttons with 1 cup are usually set to 40 ml and the buttons with 2 cups are set to 80 ml. On the picture above this means that button 1 and 2 are set to 40 … Read more
Are all basket coffee filters the same size? Sizing up your basket filter is relatively simple, as there are only two sizes : junior, which is for coffee makers that produce less than six cups of brew, and regular, for larger machines that can hold more than six cups of coffee. Do coffee filters come … Read more
Another aspect of noise creation from coffee makers is the boiler heating up While it is not as poignant a noise as the grinder, it is still noticeable. It may emanate as a slight buzzing noise, and again – as it is an integral part of the machines inner workings – it is something we … Read more