Electric Coffee Makers

Just as they are today many years ago electric coffee makers were available in many styles, but what you wanted back then was entirely dependent on you and your means. If you were a prosperous person you wanted a machine that was aesthetically perfect. If you were not so prosperous than you wanted something that did nothing more than make the beverage. The most attractive machines were considered art forms and they came from Victorian England, where wealth and image were very important.

Did you know that as an import coffee is second only to oil? Indeed someone once said that it was the elixir of life. It's not surprising then that the electric coffee maker is an incredibly important part of kitchen equipment. In 1908, a lady named Melitta was unhappy with the grounds that ended up in the bottom of her cup. She decided to solve that problem by making holes in the pot and lining it with paper. The first drip coffee was patented.

Today you can still easily purchase a Melitta pot, and the filters still have tiny holes in them. The first of the one-cup machines was invented by Keurig. He believed that you could only drink one cup at a time, so why not brew it that way.

A fifty year old small appliance company called Toastess came up with the idea of brewing two cups at a time for people on the run. Thermal mugs keep the drink hot till you need it. There are many electric coffee makers on the market today all you have to do is choose the one best suited to your individual taste.

Small Electric Coffee Makers

Small electric coffee makers enable a tiny household to enjoy the pleasure of fresh morning coffee without the expense and waste of a large twelve cup brewer. They brew a sensible portion without any difficulty or inconvenience. These coffee machines come in two basic sizes: single cup and four cup.

The single cup coffee maker is ideal for the solo coffee drinker on the go. They range from simple hand-loaded drip machines costing less than twenty-five dollars to cybernetic wonders using prepackaged blends and automated brewing schedules. These more elaborate machines typically cost around a hundred dollars and can easily rise to almost two hundred if all of the bells and whistles are desired. A single cup coffee maker provides that perfect start to the morning. It brews a fresh cup of coffee in just a few minutes, is low in maintenance, and takes up almost no space on the counter.

The four cup coffee maker is different. It comes with a plain glass pot or an insulated carafe. The presence of the coffee in the pot reduces waste by letting everyone take however much they want. Almost all of these machines have a provision for keeping the coffee hot after brewing. Most also have a timer for starting the brew while the user is still asleep. Four cup makers are inexpensive machines that use no more counter space than most of the single cup makers. They can also supply additional travel mug coffee for drinking while driving to work.

The small electric coffee makers are great for a person living a lone or for someone who does not drink a large amount of coffee at one time. The great thing about electric coffee makers is they are cheap and affordable.

Electric Coffee Makers - Choosing the Right One

There are many electric coffee makers to choose from, but some have better qualities than others. Gevalia Coffee always offers a free electric coffee maker with a subscription to their coffee delivery service. This coffee maker includes a programmable 'Auto On' button so that you can prepare the water and the grinds the night before and have your coffee freshly brewed in the morning as you get ready for work. This electric coffee maker also has a vent at the top for the steam, and this sends out the delicious aroma of your coffee. It will brew up to 12 cups.

The DeLonghi DC514T is a 14 cup programmable electric coffee maker that comes with an aroma button, cord storage, and a pause and serve function. The water is released in 30-second intervals over the coffee grounds to ensure maximum flavor and aroma. This pricey machine not only removes chlorine from water, it also lets you know when it is time for it to be cleaned.

The Mr. Coffee FTTX95 is a 10 cup programmable coffee maker that comes with a stainless steel carafe that would look very attractive in any modern kitchen. Like the aforementioned electric coffee makers, this one also allows one to program a brew 24 hours in advance so one can wake up to a fresh cup of coffee without having to get out of bed early. This machine also has the pause and serve function so that you don't have to wait for until the carafe is filled before enjoying your first cup.

For people who like to take their own coffee makers to work, there are smaller options. Depending on the setup you have in your office or classroom, and your access to a sink and running water, some options are better than others. For example, there is the Black & Decker DCM18S Brew 'n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel Mug. The travel mug can take the place of a mug and ensures that you will not spill any coffee on your freshly-pressed shirt. It will brew 15 ounces of coffee and comes with a personal coffee filter that can be easily cleaned by throwing the grinds out right away, though you may want to rinse out any that remain. The machine shuts off automatically and the travel mug is dishwasher safe. Like with most one-cup coffee makers, it will not keep your coffee warmed if you cannot drink it right away. Another benefit to having a machine like this at work is that if you do not have access to a microwave, you can use it to heat up water for instant meals such as oatmeal or soup.

Electric Coffee Makers - A Household Necessity

Mmmm, there's nothing better than a cup of coffee that fills your house with its unmistakable aroma. Although people around the world have been making and drinking coffee for centuries (it originates from Ethiopia), it wasn't until 1972 that electric coffee makers became available for use in the home or office. These coffee makers revolutionized the way people make coffee, turning the coffee making process into a quick and easy affair. Although there are plenty of ways to make coffee without electricity, automatic coffee makers are definitely the most convenient, hassle-free way of making a great cup of coffee quickly and easily.

How an Electric Coffee Maker Works

Basically, electric coffee makers work by using a heating element to heat the water in the reservoir. The hot water is siphoned up through a tube and then sprayed onto the coffee grounds. The hot water then hits the coffee grounds, and the coffee drips down into the pot, which is on a warming plate to keep it hot until you drink it. Electric Coffee Makers come with all kinds of features these days. Some have timers you can set so that the machine will start making coffee so it is ready the moment you need it-usually first thing in the morning! Some new coffee makers are designed to make exactly one perfect cup of coffee, no more, no less. Others can make a wide assortment of coffee drinks, including espresso, cappuccino, café latte, and many others.

The Future of Coffee Makers

Home coffee makers are so widespread in the west that nearly every household has at least one on the kitchen counter. Yet things started to change once coffee chains like Starbucks started opening on corners worldwide. Since coffee shops can make specialty coffee drinks that you probably wouldn't make at home, many people started choosing not to make their cup of joe at home anymore. Coffee chains opened all over the world, buoyed by the voracious appetites of coffee lovers willing to fork over four bucks for a cup of coffee.

But alas, the tide seems to be reversing again. It seems that people are keeping a better hold on their wallets' contents, and have come to realize that it costs at least 10 times as much to buy coffee than to make it yourself at home, and many coffee shops are closing due to lack of business. Starbucks has been shutting down stores like crazy. Though many people will still frequent coffee shops, the home coffee machine definitely still holds a prominent position on the kitchen counter.