How do you choose a filter coffee machine?
Choose a filter coffee machine
Every filter coffee machine brews coffee in the same way, but there are a lot of differences between the machines. Ask yourself the following questions when you're looking for a new machine:
- Do you want to use ground coffee or coffee beans?
- How many cups of coffee do you want to make in one go?
- Do you want to adjust the intensity of the coffee?
- How do you want to keep the coffee warm?
- Do you want extra functions for more user-friendliness?
Do you want ground coffee or coffee beans?
For filter coffee, you need ground coffee. You can buy ground coffee in the supermarket. Prefer to grind the beans yourself? Use a coffee grinder. With a separate coffee grinder, you can adjust the grind size of the beans yourself. There are also filter machines with a built-in coffee grinder. Simply put fresh coffee beans in the machine and it'll grind the beans right away.
How many cups of coffee do you want to make in one go?
With most filter coffee machines, you can make about 10 cups of 120ml coffee each. The amount of coffee you brew depends on the size of the water tank. Are you the only coffee drinker at home? Choose a small water tank. Do your roommates or family members also like to drink coffee? A coffee machine with a larger water tank is a better choice for you. Via the cup indicator in the water tank, you can easily see how much coffee you're making.
Do you want to adjust the intensity of your coffee?
You can easily switch between flavors if you use a different type of coffee beans or ground coffee. Do you use a separate coffee grinder? You can adjusts the grind size, which gives the ground beans a different flavor. Do you want to adjust your cup of coffee to your liking more easily? Choose a filter coffee machine with adjustable coffee intensity. That way, you can effortlessly adjust the coffee to your liking.
How do you want to keep the coffee warm?
Filter coffee machines have 2 options to keep the coffee warm for longer. The first option is an included thermos. This way, your coffee remains warm for 30 or 40 minutes longer. There are also filter coffee machines with a heating plate. Place the coffee pot on the heated plate on top of the machine and enjoy warm coffee for up to 40 minutes longer.
User-friendliness filter coffee machine
Timer
Use the timer to set when the coffee should be ready. This way, there's a cup of coffee ready for you when you wake up.
Drip stop
Once you take the coffee pot from underneath the coffee machine, the machine will continue to drip. With a drip stop, you won't have this problem and your coffee will stop leaking right away when you remove the pot.
Permanent filter
You can use a permanent filter over and over again every day. This means you don't have to throw the filter away after every use, as you do with paper filters. Throw the coffee grounds into the trash can and rinse the filter under the faucet. Choosing a stainless steel coffee filter? It won't rust and it lasts a long time.
