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Different Types of Coffee Machines

• Pod or Capsule Coffee Makers

  Produced by major brands like Nespresso and Tassimo, these coffee makers have been getting major popularity in recent years. These machines use capsules that have the perfect amount of coffee, which you can simply push it into the machine. These are usually made by the same company that produces the machine and come in many different types. They are easy to use and efficient; all you have to do is to snap in the capsule, add water and press the button. Some even feature smart functions, through which you can schedule a time with an app so that the machine can automatically brew a coffee. These machines can also be small so it can be placed on any size countertops.

• Bean-to-Cup Coffee Makers

  If you like the idea of using whole coffee beans, these bean to cup machines are the coffee makers for you. They require users to add dried, whole coffee beans into the machine. The attached grinder than automatically turns these raw beans into fine powder, which is then fed into the percolator, making a fresh cup of coffee. Usually very versatile with plenty of different options, these machines are quick and easy to use. On the downside, they can be tough to clean, a little noisy when they grind the beans and slightly more expensive. However, it is worth an investment if you are a coffee enthusiast.

• Manual Espresso Coffee Machines

  Unlike the bean-to-cup machine, this machine does not grind the beans for you. For this, you use a separate grinder and you'll also need to learn a bit of tamping techniques. Many manual machines come with levers that pump the water through the coffee. Despite its old-school method, the resulting coffee is always strong and full-bodied.

• Pump Coffee Makers

  You'll see pump machines in most coffee shops for a good reason; they are able to produce high pressure, thus preparing amazing espresso-based coffees like Americano and Cappuccino. Additionally, they require little to no skills to brew a perfect cup of coffee. You just need to master the tamping, which compacts the coffee grinds as tightly as possible and flattens off the top of the tamper. Tamping too hard will take you longer to get a cup of coffee and the coffee might result in burnt taste. Tamping too lightly will result in the opposite: weak and watery coffee. The right tamping will do a wonder and give you perfect espresso with light cream on top with a jolt of caffeine that will help you get through the day.

• Filter Coffee Machines

  The filter coffee machine is a classic; it simply drip-feeds boiling water through coffee grounds placed in a fine filter and captures the concentrated black coffee in a jug below. Usually much more affordable than other more complicated coffee machines, filter machines are a great option if you enjoy simple black coffee. However, they do not come with a grinder and they are the least versatile out of all available coffee machines.

• Percolators

  A bit more advanced than a filter coffee maker, a percolator let you make a stronger, richer cup of coffee. In a percolator, coffee grounds are placed in a top chamber above the water that with high heat seeps through them in the form of steam, before condensing into rich, strong coffee. Their advantage is that they usually make stronger coffee using higher temperature than other brewing methods—just what you need on a chilly winter morning. Percolators come in different sizes and with larger collecting jugs, they are great for social gatherings as well.

• Cafetieres

  Also known as the french press, cafetieres are a student staple. All you have to do is adding some ground coffee in the bottom of the glass pot, pouring boiling water and waiting a few minutes before pushing down the filter to get coffee. Simple, cheap and effective, cafetieres are an easy go-to for everyone.