Half the kingdom for a cup of coffee! TOP 5 automatic coffee machines

The low-cost representative of the class of automatic coffee machines from the German brand Krups does not take up much space in the kitchen and at the same time helps to quickly prepare one or two cups of fragrant coffee at a time.

With modest dimensions (25x37x33 mm), there was a place in the milky-white body of the model not only for a 1.8 L water tank, but also for a built-in coffee grinder with adjustable grinding degree (3 stages). The strength of the drink also lends itself to two-position adjustment, and with the help of a rotary knob on the front panel, the user can choose the amount of water per serving (from 20 to 220 mL).

The coffee maker works only with whole grains — there is no separate compartment for loading ground coffee in its design. To a greater extent, Krups EA 8105 will appeal to espresso fans, since not all owners of the model can adapt to the preparation of drinks based on whipped milk. This is not facilitated by a manual cappuccino machine, through which, moreover, it is impossible to supply ordinary hot water, which is supported by the vast majority of similar devices.

In the arsenal of useful options of the model, there is the possibility of heating cups before cooking, which ensures the creation of an optimal espresso temperature to improve its taste qualities. In addition, it is necessary to highlight the self-cleaning function, through which the by-products of coffee preparation are removed. For its price, the model turned out to be very competitive. And as an alternative to it, you can offer to turn your eyes to the closest relatives of the coffee machine:Krups EA 8010, Krups EA 8019 and a more advanced version in the faceKrups EA 8050.

There is nowhere easier to understand the management of the Philips HD 8825 coffee maker — only 6 keys and the same number of LED indicators are built into the front panel of its case. Thanks to the intuitive pictograms, it immediately becomes clear what exactly you need to click on to make an invigorating coffee.

The strength of the drink is proposed to be regulated by selecting the variety of coffee beans and choosing the degree of their grinding. It will not be possible to use ground coffee as a raw material, since the model works exclusively with grains. Also, the coffee maker does not support temperature control — by default, its value is set according to the recipe for the preparation of a specifically selected coffee drink. This fact may not appeal to those people who prefer to drink hot coffee.

The height-adjustable spout of the coffee machine distribution allows you to install a cup up to 15 cm high on a tray.In addition, two outlet openings open the possibility of simultaneously filling 2 cups with an invigorating drink. Even more convenience is provided by the location of the water tank, the reserves of which can be replenished without removing the container from the grooves.

The semi-automatic cappuccino machine in the equipment of the model prepares milk foam no worse than similar models with their own milk container. Many people like this solution even more, because with it there is no need to wash the container after use. The cappuccino machine takes milk from any container or directly from the package, whips it and ensures continuous feeding into the cup without splashing. Philips HD 8825 espresso can also be prepared at a high level. Therefore, despite the lack of functions in the arsenal of the temperature control model and the choice of the strength of the drink, it still deserves to get its piece of space in the kitchen in the house of true connoisseurs of the taste of coffee.

The Bosch Verocafe LattePro series model is designed for kitchens with a sufficient amount of free space, otherwise the task of installing a coffee machine almost half a metre deep may be complicated.

Bosch TES 51523 uses both whole grains and ground coffee for the preparation of beverages. Grinding of grains is carried out using a ceramic coffee grinder with a compartment with a capacity of as much as 300 g. The user is given a choice of 6 degrees of grinding. Otherwise, the volume of the coffee machine tanks is quite standard: the water tank is designed for a volume of 1.7 liters, and the cake container is filled at the end of cooking 10-12 cups of drinks.

At the top of the model body there is a wide platform on which you can put cups for preheating them — the upper part of the coffee machine is heated by the heat of the thermoblock. In the upper left corner of the front panel there is a red backlit display to display the name of the selected drink, its strength and technical information.

The device can cook cappuccino and macchiato in semi-automatic mode. To do this, a flexible cappuccino tube is included in its equipment, which is inserted into a separate container with milk (it is not part of the design of the coffee maker). Judging by numerous reviews, the model whips up a lush airy foam that stays on the surface of the drink for a long time. Note that the remains of milk after making cappuccino can be an unpleasant surprise for lovers of drinking Americano. This is due to the design features of the tap opening, which is uniform both for hot water supply and for whipped milk.

The coffee machine is included in the rank of a strong average person with all the necessary functions for making coffee at home. And its distinctive feature — an autocapuchinator with a discharge tube — exposes Bosch TES 51523 in the light of one of the most preferred options for purchase by everyone who is not indifferent to milk and coffee drinks.

Philips Saeco Incanto One Touch HD 8918 coffee machine takes over all the worries about making delicious and aromatic coffee at home. The user is only required to monitor the presence of grains in the coffee compartment and water in the corresponding tank.

Grinding of coffee beans is carried out directly inside the machine, for which a coffee grinder with ceramic millstones is included in its equipment. 5-step adjustment of the degree of grinding allows you to achieve the desired particle size according to your own preferences. The same number of degrees of adjustment is provided for the strength of the drink.

All drinks, including lattes and cappuccino, are prepared by the device in a fully automatic mode. Milk foam is whipped with a built-in cappuccino machine without user intervention, apart from the need to fill the milk container. Classic espresso deserves the greatest number of flattering reviews — the owners of the model speak about its wonderful aroma, rich taste and persistent foam.

The water tank of the model is equipped with a replaceable filter, the resource of which is 5000 cups of coffee. The manufacturer recommends replacing it every three months, regardless of the amount of drinks prepared. It is worth considering that the cost of this consumable is very high. But it is still easier to change the filter than to periodically decalcify the coffee machine.

A number of pleasant features of Philips Saeco Incanto One Touch HD 8918 are complemented by a separate tap for hot water supply (300 mL at the touch of a button), an informative backlit display and the ability to fill two cups with a finished drink at the same time. The disadvantages of the model can be written down except that the tendency of the glossy surface of the pallet to collect scratches, which is why its attractiveness is lost over time. This disadvantage is so insignificant that it completely fades against the background of the many advantages of the coffee machine.

The ETAM line of models from the Italian company De'Longhi is an ultra—compact in the world of coffee machines. Due to the minimum width of the De'Longhi ETAM 29.660 case (only 19 cm), the coffee maker can be easily positioned on the very edge of the kitchen countertop. The main thing is that it fits in depth, the value of which is 48 cm.

The reduced dimensions of the coffee machine had an impact on the volume of the water tank (1.3 liters instead of the more usual 1.8 liters) and the capacity of the built-in coffee grinder (150 g). However, this is enough to make 4-5 cups of coffee without replenishing the stocks of pure water or grains.

The real admiration is caused by the equipment of the model, which is difficult to link with its modest dimensions. Thus, all functions of the De'Longhi ETAM 29.660 are controlled via a touch panel with a two-line display in the centre. In addition to the standard set of keys, separate LONG and DOPPIO+ buttons are highlighted on it. The first control body is responsible for lowering the pressure in the cooking chamber, which makes it possible to prepare the right Americano, not espresso diluted with boiling water. The second key allows you to get a double espresso with an increased amount of water (14 g of coffee per 120 mL of liquid) in one press.

The preparation of milk and coffee drinks is carried out in a separate block, which includes latte, latte macchiato, Flat white and milk foam. The height of the foam cap is adjusted using a special handle on the autocapuchinator, the rotation of which also cleans the milk duct at the end of cooking. The factory parameters of the strength and the size of the foam can be changed in the expanded settings for each of the types of drinks individually.

Among the useful functions of the coffee machine, it is impossible to lose sight of the start delay timer. With its help, a fresh portion of coffee can be prepared exactly at the specified time (for example, for breakfast). Preliminary passive heating of the cups at the top will help to improve the taste of the drink. Well, taking into account the fact that the coffee machine is equally good at preparing a wide variety of coffee drinks, De'Longhi ETAM 29.660 will appeal to everyone who knows a little about coffee and appreciates its taste.