How to choose a coffee maker for your home - review of coffee makers and choosing the best one

Created: 12/16/2019
Updated: 03/01/2021 21:03:53 Share:
Author of the article: Vladislav Samoshkin

*Review of the best according to the editors of expertology.ru. About the selection criteria. This material is subjective in nature, does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before purchasing, consultation with a specialist is required.

Coffee is the best drink for those times when you need to stay alert. But it's not always tasty. If you want to get the perfect coffee, you will have to get a coffee maker. Unfortunately, now stores are literally littered with disgusting devices that are unable to prepare any tasty drink. That is why we recommend that you read our review, which only talks about those coffee makers whose purchase does not disappoint at all.

How to choose a quality coffee machine?

Laboratory experts tested coffee machines on a number of indicators, and the prepared coffee was tested for organoleptic properties. If you can read about the technical properties of the model in the product description, then you won’t be able to find out whether the device will make tasty coffee from the description. Therefore, 10 experts blindly tasted the hot espresso prepared by each coffee machine, evaluating not only the taste, but also the appearance, smell, and cream. In addition, the experts' assessments were supported by the opinions of a sample of consumer tasters of 30 people.

But tasty and rich coffee is only part of the success. When answering the question of which coffee maker is best, you need to consider its size, performance, energy consumption, noise level, ease of use and cleaning. A good coffee machine should brew a cup of coffee quickly, and the temperature of the drink should be 67 plus or minus three degrees. If it is higher, the coffee may have a burnt taste.

Intuitiveness and ease of use were the main parameters when assessing the convenience of the device: the coffee machine itself should know its business, with minimal intervention from the owner. When choosing, you should pay special attention to cleaning and washing the coffee machine, since it, like other equipment, requires periodic maintenance. Here, experts assessed how easily the device can be disassembled for cleaning, whether individual containers are easy to clean, how long it takes to wash, and how often the machine needs to be washed.

SAECO

The second position in the top manufacturers is deservedly occupied by another Italian brand. Which is not surprising, since Saeco coffee machines have been preparing a high-quality aromatic drink for more than 30 years. The brand’s equipment is in demand both among professionals and among fans of gourmet home-made coffee.

In 2009, the company became part of the Philips concern, and for some time the products were released under a double name. But now the equipment is labeled with the original brand name.

The following devices are especially popular on the market:

Features of the company's devices:

• the brewing mechanisms of the equipment can be easily removed and completely washed without the use of detergents;
• a clear control system that is easy to use even for those who are using the coffee machine for the first time;
• reliable components and impeccable assembly are the key to a long service life of the device;
• The fashionable design in stylish silver and black colors turns the device into an elegant element of the interior, and its compact dimensions will allow you to place the equipment in every room.

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Best Coffee Machine Brands

If we analyze the top of the ranking, there are three leaders among manufacturers of quality coffee machines: DeLonghi (5 models in the top 15), Krups (5 models in the top 15) and Jura (4 models in the top 15). But when choosing, you should not blindly rely on the brand: models of the same brands are also among outsiders.

Stanislav Polubinsky

Director of the Analytics Department of Roskachestvo

– As a survey conducted by Roskachestvo showed, when choosing a coffee machine, the brand is one of the main parameters. It is important for more than a third of respondents (36%). Two other key selection parameters were the type of device (important for 3/4 of respondents) and the ability to prepare additional types of coffee (important for half of respondents).

Now let's move on to the rating of the best coffee machines for home.

PHILIPS

For fans of futurism, there are Philips coffee machines. These devices seem to have come into the kitchen (or office) from the future - their appearance is so ahead of its time. The strict lines of EP3510/00 or the relief contours of HD8649/51 - each model is unique in its own way and looks like it traveled on the Enterprise along with the heroes of Star Trek.

Given the thoughtful design, little things like durability and precision assembly seem to go without saying. And for good reason: for the concern, the reliability of equipment is initially a priority.

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Parameters of the company's best devices:

Advantages of the company's equipment:

1. The brand offers models in various price categories - from budget to luxury. Therefore, every coffee lover will find a suitable technique for himself.
2. The user can select the desired volume of drink each time.
3. The coffee grinder automatically controls the grinding quality.
4. Classic foam will be provided by a special cappuccino machine.

DeLonghi Nespresso Gran Lattissima EN650 – the best capsule coffee machine

DeLonghi DeLonghi Nespresso Gran Lattissima EN650

4.4688

With a price of 37,990 rubles and nine coffee programs, the DeLonghi Nespresso Gran Lattissima EN650 is the leader in our rating and the best capsule coffee machine. It can brew one cup at a time and the water container holds 1L. Convenience and ease of care are the strength of this model. The water tank is easy to fill, the buttons are intuitive, and the capsule and milk containers are easy to remove. This model also received an “A” for cleaning: everything in it can be easily disassembled and washed under running water. And what is equally important is that the process of making coffee is very simple and does not require special knowledge.

Rating of the best coffee makers

Krups Nespresso XN890810 Atelier – productive capsule coffee machine

Krups Krups Nespresso XN890810 Atelier

4.3985

Krups Nespresso XN890810 Atelier with a price of 49,990 rubles is slightly inferior to the Nespresso Gran Lattissima EN650 in convenience due to the not-so-optimal location of the milk container, but it has some of the best performance results. This means that your favorite coffee will not be overheated, and its preparation will not take the whole morning. The taste of coffee may vary from program to program. The coffee machine is easy to clean and has a 1 liter container.

– When using capsule coffee makers, the taste of the coffee is completely contained in the capsule and in the “system”. “The system here means that the coffee maker belongs to the capsule standard: Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, Tassimo,” says Dmitry Yurchenko
,
author of the website “ 101coffeemashina.ru ”
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Each capsule coffee maker can only use capsules from its own system (there are exceptions, but they are vanishingly rare). Within the system, all coffee makers brew 100% the same, the expert explains. All the differences are in the capsule. The person has no influence on the final result in the cup at all, only the capsule.

Delonghi ECP series, starting with the youngest 31.21