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
When it comes to caffeine alone, K-Cups are more expensive than JavaPresse But cost and caffeine aren’t the only issues here… Those K-Cups are filled with stale, low-grade commodity coffee and they make a sad, weak brew. Can Keurig cause health issues? Just like everything else in the kitchen, coffee makers can be full of … Read more
Before you can descale your Breville, you’ll either need to pick up some descaling solution or vinegar homemade descaling solution made from one part vinegar and one part water works well and can save you some money, but opting for a premade descaling solution is fine as well. Do you have to use Breville descaler? … Read more
If your machine doesn’t have the Auto-off function, you can keep it switched on However, we suggest you to turn off the coffee machine every single use. You will spend less energy. Is it OK to leave espresso machine on overnight? Profitec’s general recommendation is to not leave unattended machines switched on Michael uses a … 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 use … Read more
coffee makers should not be left on all day. They are a potential fire hazard when left on for several hours or more They can burn flammable objects near your coffee maker. They might burn other items close to the coffee machine and can even burn the counter. Do coffee makers cause fires? Coffee makers … Read more
keurig machines brew expensive coffee that we didn’t find particularly strong or tasty And they often break within warranty, all while taking a toll on the environment. A Keurig also doesn’t save you much time, shaving just a few minutes off other single-cup brewing setups. Are k-cups better than regular coffee? Keurig K-Cups only have … Read more