Coffee machines – The tools to make coffee
Would it surprise you that coffee pots have been around almost as long as coffee? It is true. The original coffee pot can be traced back to the Turkish Ibrik, a copper pot with a long handle and ribbed reed. This exact same design is still used in present times in the Middle East. The brew produced is a very strong brew as it is not filtered. Turkish Ibrik is perfect for those who like to eat dirt.
For those who are not predisposed to eat the grounds, there are a wide variety of other types of coffee makers available. These range from exotic to domestic. Here are some things to look for.
1. A drip model coffee maker. These coffee makers are very cheap. They work by pouring water on top and an electric heating coil heats the water as it filters through coffee grounds and a filter into a hot pot.
2. The ‘desired degree of preparation’ control: this function is minimal when selecting a coffee maker.
3. An automatic power off function. This is a very important feature as most people leave a pot on the heater all day. This could be very dangerous as if the coffee was left on all day it could burn and catch fire. Also, most people these days are too busy to wait for the brewing process to complete, so they remove the pot before the water has finished draining. In the past it would continue to drip, splashing onto the heating plate. Auto shut-off fixes this by stopping the flow of water when the pot is lifted.
4. An illustrated light display. This feature is great for those dark mornings when it’s hard to find the light switch.
5. Coffee machines with water filters. I don’t know about you, but some of the city water in most cities is not fit for human consumption. I would almost make this a number one choice. Only one side does not, the water can distort the flavor of the coffee. Poor water can make a terrible cup of coffee. Use the best tasting water you can find.
This is all you need to get a perfect coffee pot. Five simple elements can help you produce the perfect cup.