What is a carob coffee maker

Do you like to drink coffee every morning? Can't imagine working all day in the office without this aromatic drink? If you prefer to drink coffee not in a cafe, but to prepare it yourself, you are of course concerned with the question: “How quickly, and without spending extra time, to get a really high-quality drink?”

Often, among the many devices for making coffee, an ordinary buyer can easily get confused. Drip coffee machine, Turk, geyser coffee pot, capsule or carob coffee maker - what is better to buy to get a really tasty and aromatic drink? How to choose the right device so that it serves you for a long time? Today we will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of carob coffee makers and the nuances of their use.

Carob coffee maker - device, principle of operation

If you value every minute and don’t have time to monitor the preparation of your drink, a carob coffee maker will undoubtedly suit you. She will quickly and easily prepare for you at home or in the office several cups of a strong and aromatic drink with the light foam beloved by many.

A coffee maker is a device with a handle in the form of a horn (holder) into which ground beans are placed. It is through them that the steam necessary to brew the drink passes. The horns are equipped with a handle. Their number is usually 1 or 2.A single-horn device is usually designed for only 2 cups of drink. For offices and a large number of people, a model with 2 horns is suitable.

A carob coffee maker is often called “espresso” for the speed of preparing the drink. Making coffee in such a device is very simple and anyone can do it.

Stages of making coffee in a carob coffee maker:

1. place the required amount of ground coffee into the cone;
2. compact the grains using a special device;
3. pour water into the appropriate tank;
4. substitute cups;
5. press the start button.

But are all coffee makers of this type the same? Do they have significant differences among themselves?

Types of carob coffee makers

There are 2 main types of carob coffee pots:

• pump-action;
• steam

In pump-type machines, hot water is pressurized through the coffee to brew it. The power of models of this type is 1000–1700 W, pressure from 5 to 15 bar.

This machine will prepare one cup of coffee for you in about 30 minutes. The number of cups it makes is significantly larger than the steam model (6–7 pieces). The cost of pump devices is significantly higher than that of steam ones. But what can you do, for real gourmets this is not a problem when an excellent result awaits them.

In steam coffee makers, the pressure is lower (not 5–15 bar, but only 4–5 bar), and the brewing temperature is higher than in pump coffee makers (100, not 95 degrees), while their power does not exceed 1000 W. The preparation time for a cup of drink is 2 minutes. Brewing not with water, but with hot steam leaves more caffeine in it, but at the same time makes the drink less aromatic, but more invigorating.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a carob coffee maker when compared to other automatic and manual coffee making devices?

Pros and cons of a carob coffee maker

Advantages of a carob coffee maker over others:

• it prepares coffee with a more pronounced taste compared to drip models;
• a pleasant, creamy foam, beloved by many, forms on the coffee;
• no need to monitor the preparation of the drink;
• Preparing coffee under pressure allows for minimal consumption of coffee beans.

Minuses:

• there is no built-in coffee grinder;
• It is necessary to compact the coffee in the cone using a tamper.
• its use is more labor-intensive than that of drip coffee makers;
• takes up quite a lot of space in the kitchen.

How to choose the right model so as not to make a mistake? Use our tips.

Secrets for choosing a carob-type coffee pot:

• It is practical if the horn is made of stainless steel and not plastic. In this case, it warms up better, the drink turns out stronger and without foreign tastes.
• The presence of a tamper makes it easy to tamp the coffee and get a high-quality result.
• It is convenient if the water container at the coffee pot is removable, this will simplify maintenance.
• The water tank is preferably transparent or with an indication showing its level.
• The higher the pressure value of the device, the better the result obtained.
• Light indicators - monitor the readiness time, temperature and amount of water.
• Automatic shutdown is a function that protects against overheating.
• Steam valves increase operational safety and increase its service life.
• The presence of a second pump allows you to prepare both “espresso” and “cappuccino” at the same time.
• A removable tray for leaking drips will simplify maintenance.
• The “Stop” button will allow you to interrupt the process if necessary.
• The bifurcated nozzle allows you to pour coffee into 2 cups at once.
• The function of heating the finished drink and milk will also be very useful.
• The presence of a paranello cappuccino maker in the set will allow you to make a cappuccino or latte.

In general, even though carob coffee makers do not have as many functions and capabilities as professional coffee machines, but with the help of them it is quite possible to prepare excellent-tasting coffee.

A the price will be several times cheaper than that of professional devices. But it’s worth considering when purchasing that the more expensive the coffee pot, the higher the likelihood of getting better quality coffee.

As you can see, the choice of a suitable apparatus for preparing this divine drink is varied. And ultimately, each buyer will have his own ideal option, taking into account all his individual characteristics.

For leisurely and conservative people, the classic method of brewing coffee using a Turk is ideal; young people will prefer an ultra-modern capsule machine. Someone will get a reliable and proven geyser coffee maker from Soviet times, while others will appreciate a truly high-quality and professional carob-type espresso coffee maker.