Real coffee: TOP-5 coffee makers for home

Philips Daily Collection HD7457/20 stainless steel

The first in the selection is the drip model from Philips. This is not only the most affordable of those presented in the review, but also the easiest to operate and maintain. The principle of operation is the passage of water through ground coffee - this is how all coffee makers work, with the exception of the conservative "Turks" or "cezve". The water simply heats up to a boil and enters the funnel, where a paper filter with coffee powder is installed.

Since the water pressure is not artificially increased in drip coffee makers, its temperature does not exceed 100 °C, which guarantees the absence of a bitter, “burnt” taste in the drink. Water enters the coffee slowly, drop by drop, so a lot of aromatic substances and caffeine are extracted from the beans, but the taste of the drink is unsaturated due to the large amount of liquid per serving. This is the main feature of the American coffee recipe. By the way, the HD 7457 prepares it correctly, and not “in a European way”, when espresso is simply diluted with hot water.

The capacity for the finished drink is large - 1.2 liters, the prepared coffee is enough for the whole company. Thanks to the “drop-stop” system, the cooking process can be suspended, pour a cup or two, and then continue it again. The water tank is not transparent. The coffee maker has legs with a non-slip coating, which is important, since a spilled liter of boiling water can cause a lot of trouble.

We can recommend Americano fans and those who drink coffee from time to time - it is easy to use, undemanding to the fineness of grinding , and the removable parts are washed in the dishwasher.

Russell Hobbs Allure 18623-56 stainless steel

To make espresso “just like in your favorite coffee shop”, you need a coffee maker that can compress steam up to 15 bar. Russell Hobbs Allure Espresso uses a pump for this, which guarantees a good taste of the drink, while in boiler coffee makers, due to overheating, coffee steam often turns out with excess bitterness due to burnt beans.

The model is equipped with a mechanical control panel. The frothing and heating of milk with steam is also done manually. But learning how to brew coffee with it is not difficult - there are only two buttons and a steam switch on the case. The main condition for success is not to tamp the coffee in the filter too much and correctly place the horn in the seat.

It works both on loose powder of ground beans and with portioned coffee pods. In the first case, the user can easily select the desired variety to taste or add spices, but it is required to thoroughly clean the filter after preparing the drink. In the second case, you are limited to pods, but you just need to throw away the used sachet and rinse the filter.It works both on loose powder of ground beans and with portioned coffee (pods). In the first case, the user can easily select the desired variety to taste or add spices, but it is required to clean the filter thoroughly after preparing the drink. In the second, you are limited to pods, but you just need to throw away the spent bag and rinse the filter.

The package includes two filters of different capacities, the large one allows you to prepare either two cups of “standard” espresso or one cup of “high strength” . The water tank is transparent and removable. There is a drip tray where spilled coffee, drops of water and milk from the cappuccino maker drains: your table will always remain clean.

Russell Hobbs Allure Espresso is a good option for beginner home baristas. It will suit any interior, is relatively inexpensive, allows you to prepare espresso and coffee drinks based on it, is simple to use and quite easy to clean due to the simplicity of the design.

SAECO Estrosa black

If you're willing to spend an above average amount on your love of coffee, then pay attention to this model. No wonder the name of the product mentions the legendary Italian brand Saeco - this coffee maker can make real espresso.

The pump pumps steam under pressure up to 15 bar, ensuring the correct extraction of aromatic substances and caffeine from beans . High power promises rapid boiling of water. But regular use of the device should not greatly increase energy bills: after nine minutes of inactivity, the coffee maker will automatically turn off.

It has a display that shows the current operating mode and information about problems. The control is manual, as well as frothing/heating milk.

Additionally, the functions of heating the filter holder are implemented, which allows you to get a fragrant and piping hot drink, as well as preheating cups. It can simultaneously prepare two cups of drink thanks to the double nozzle cone. What is important: the design provides a stable and uniform cream (foam). The package includes filters for both powdered coffee and ESE pods

The main complaint about Estrosa is the capacity and design of the water tank. Yes, it allows you to install Brita Intenza + cartridges for additional water filtration, but 1.25 liters may not be enough. The tank itself is located inside the body, you can see how much water is left only through a narrow transparent slot. Fortunately, this model is equipped with automatic protection against running without water, so you don’t have to worry about the pump and the heating element.

Stylish and compact, the Philips Saeco HD 8525 Estrosa coffee maker will decorate any kitchen, but for the office it’s better to look another option.

De'Longhi Caffe Corso ESAM 2600 black

The pinnacle of coffee making art is a device that can do everything (well, almost everything) by itself. The pump-action 15-bar De'Longhi ESAM 2600 belongs to this category. This is the most expensive member of our rating.

Firstly, the model can work both on ground and on coffee beans< /b>. Moreover, the built-in mill allows you to set 13 degrees of fineness of grinding, and the brewing unit takes the powder directly from the mill. The amount of coffee per serving is selected by smoothly turning the knob, one or two cups can be prepared in one cycle, the volume of the drink is also adjustable.