Coffee Maker

If you are familiar with the commercial coffee giant BUNN, then you are probably also aware of the new product called the BUNN Trifecta out on the market. This is a product that BUNN created to fill a void in the market when Starbucks purchased the Coffee Equipment Company and removed their Clover machine from the market in March 2008.

For that reason, the Trifecta offers more power than the Clover, and it actually has quite unique features in comparison. The machine itself is cylindrical and heavy duty, and when it is brewing, it will be illuminated. The Trifecta simply works by the user dispensing coffee grounds into the filter basket, pulling a clamp to seal the basket, and pushing the button to start the brew cycle that has three different pre-programmed stages, hence the Trifecta. Now we get it...Read more

If you are wondering what the best gift may be to get your mom this Mother's Day, she would absolutely love something that is all her own. You know that your mom has put in some serious hours making you breakfast, doing your laundry, and even pouring your coffee, so the customized gift that is right up her alley is a single cup coffee maker.

Interestingly enough, single cup coffee brewers have become a hot trend in the American coffee culture since they are so convenient and economical. Many people have the common problem of brewing an entire pot of coffee, only to have half of it cold and wasted by the middle of the morning. If you want each cup of Joe that you drink to be as fresh as possible, a single cup brewer is perfect choice. For a top of the line single cup brewer gift for Mother's Day, check out the BUNN My Café Pod Brewer. This is a more expensive model at $350, but it brews a single cup of coffee with pods so that your mom doesn't even have to worry about grinding coffee beans and placing them into the filter! Even better, a fresh and delicious cup of Joe will be brewed within only 30 seconds.Read more

If you are anything like me, then you are probably one of the many people out there that is looking for some serious coffee to curl your toes up in the morning. This is often referred to as "coffee to put hair on your chest," and it can be found in the simple device of the Krups Moka Brew.

If you have never heard of a moka pot, it is a stovetop device that brews espresso in a few moments. This is something that many people prefer over a larger home espresso machine to save time and money, but it gets even more convenient with the Krups Moka Brew. The Krups Moka Brew is basically providing the same benefit as a moka pot, but it works electrically, so you don't have to worry about setting it up on your stove or waiting for it to boil. This will give you a thick and delicious espresso style coffee with quick heating and brewing capabilities.Read more

One new and interesting trend on the market is that consumers are starting to purchase commercial coffee makers for home use. Many people are tired of their average coffee makers going out on them, making them unreliable, prone to breakage, and with a short lifespan. The truth of the matter is that if you are interested in a longer life to your coffee maker purchase, a commercial coffee maker can give you all of that and more for home use!

Pourover or Automatic?

Interestingly enough, commercial coffee makers offer a unique feature of being able to be hooked up directly to a water line. This is something often used for larger restaurant settings, but if you are so inclined and have an available waterline, you can hook up your coffee maker directly to have fresh coffee within moments, any time that you would like. It's better than going to an actual coffee shop! Other than that, many commercial coffee makers still work with pourover features, where water can be poured in directly before brewing. Read more

If you are feeling your wallet hurting from the impending prices of home espresso machines, not to fear! There are a number of budget home espresso machines on the market that will give you more bang for your buck at a lower cost, but you do need to know what to look for...

1. Saeco Nina Bar Espresso Machine: This is a compact little steal of an espresso machine at $300, and it also lets you use prepackaged espresso pods if you don't feel like freshly grinding your espresso beans. This espresso machine has a user-friendly display, and it also offers an automatic frothing feature that you can use to quickly create custom espresso beverages, like cappuccinos.Read more

Super automatic espresso machines are wonderful to have for home use, but they may seem overwhelming at first glance. These are deluxe machines created to simulate an actual barista, where they will grind, tamp, and brew a custom shot of espresso or espresso drink. Even better, users have the opportunity to touch a single button for one espresso drink creation, and most of the super automatic espresso machines are designed to be quite user-friendly!

So how do they work?

• LED Display: This is a user-friendly panel in the front of the super automatic espresso machine that will normally display the strength and cup size of coffee. Many premium super automatic espresso manufacturers allow the user to change the strength and the size of the espresso that is brewed with the touch of a button.

• Burr Grinder: Many top super automatic espresso machines will have a coffee grinder included, which will thoroughly and consistently grind all espresso bean so that they are fresh for brewing every time.

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When it comes to purchasing a home espresso machine, there are two basic choices available: semi-automatic or super automatic. The advantages and disadvantages to both offer different features to the user, depending on how you would like your espresso brewed!

Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines

The main difference in semi-automatic espresso machines is that they involve a little more effort on the part of the user. You will have to grind and tamp your own espresso into a portafilter, which may be exactly what you're looking for if you are somewhat experienced as a barista. This gives you the opportunity to tweak your grind consistency, brew time, tamping pressure, and other changes to make sure that your espresso is absolutely perfect.Read more

If you are ready to move beyond the realm of your average coffee maker, then there is one simple machine available to you in the Krups KM7000 Grind and Brew Coffee Maker. However, don't be fooled by this seemingly humble machine because it really is a powerhouse that operates as two machines in one!

The main benefit to purchasing the Krups KM7000 Grind and Brew Coffee Maker is that it literally is two machines for the price of one. This machine is going to both grind and brew your coffee, as the name suggests, and it even offers you control over the grind levels and strength of your coffee brew. Pretty much, you can view this coffee machine as your own personal barista because it will take your orders and brew up your cup of Joe just the way you like it. There are three different strengths of coffee brewing available, as well as five different grind settings. Read more