Capsule type coffee machines are very popular today. Despite the fact that they appeared on the domestic market only a few years ago. The most popular manufacturers are Dolce Gusto, Caffitaly and several others. They all work according to a single principle: for making coffee, you need to use special capsules containing ground coffee of different varieties.
Let's look at the basic models, their advantages and features.
Dolce Gusto models
Capsule machines of this brand were developed in France by the company "Nestle dolce gusto". Produced under the brand Krups, attract quality and low cost - the minimum price "starts" from 5,000 rubles.
A distinctive feature of this tool is a wide range of capsules - 25 options. In addition to the drink with a classic taste, you can prepare more than seven options: chocolate drinks, latte tea, coffee with milk. As you can see, the capsular coffee machine of this brand makes not only coffee, but also tea.
The most famous models are listed below.
Krups KP1108
The cost of this equipment is 5,600 rubles. The main characteristics include:
- power - 1200 W;
- pressure - 15 bar;
- volume of water tank - 800 ml;
- There is a power indicator.
The advantages of the model include the presence of auto-off, removable drip tray, inexpensive capsules for the preparation of the drink. Among the minuses: some capsules are made not from ground, but from instant coffee.
Krups KP350B10
This model is for those who prefer fully automated equipment. The cost of the device starts from 18 thousand rubles.
Main characteristics:
- power is 1500 watts;
- pressure - at 15 bar;
- volume is 0.8 l.
Among the advantages: the presence of a water level indicator, 25 coffee flavors. However, the device does not have a timer, which many attribute to cons.
Bosch Tassimo coffee machines
This capsular coffee making system was developed by Kraft Foods. Compared to other manufacturers, it is characterized by the release of technology with a pressure of only 3.3 bar. At the same time, the weight of the capsules themselves is slightly less than 10 g - this is more than all other manufacturers.
Coffee from this manufacturer is not compressed, so you can get a tasty drink even without high pressure. Due to the presence of the Brita water filter, the taste is richer, and the life of the device itself also increases. The main thing is to regularly monitor the cleanliness of the equipment so that it can determine for itself how much temperature and time it takes to make coffee.
The most famous model of this brand is Bosch TAS 1251. Specifications are as follows:
- Cost - from 4300 rubles.
- Power is 1300 watts.
- Tank volume - 0.7 l.
The advantages of the model include the presence of a stand for cups and indicators. Among the minuses noted: not too long cord, a small selection of capsules for the preparation of the drink.
On sale you can find the smallest capsule coffee machine, which not only takes up minimal space, but also prepares a variety of drinks, including hot chocolate and cocoa. The model name is Bosch TAS1252 Tassimo Vivy Black. The cost of the device starts from 7500 rubles. Characteristics are the same as for the above model.
The advantages of the device include the presence of a decalcification indicator and a device that helps remove scale from the car. The disadvantages include the fact that the equipment works only with branded capsules.
Coffee making equipment from Nespresso
The Swiss system, which was created in the late 1980s, was developed at Nestle Nespresso S.A. According to reviews, the equipment of this brand occupies the top positions. Capsule machines of this type are developed today by companies such as DeLonghi and Krups, the cost of equipment varies from 5 to 45 thousand rubles.
All models of this brand attract high-quality assembly, pressure up to 19 bar, the characteristics also include premium design and excellent quality. For the coffee machine, you can find 21 capsules with different drinks. Due to the longer spillage of water, portions of the drink are more voluminous.
Each capsule contains 7 g of drink, but they are quite expensive - they can only be purchased in retail stores.
Coffee machines of this type can work with budget models.
The most famous model is Nespresso Inissia from Delonghi. The main characteristics include:
- power 1290 W;
- pressure - at 19 bar;
- The volume of the water tank is 800 ml.
The advantages include the choice of interchangeable capsules, the ability to auto-disable, but there is no automatic decalcification.
Coffee machines from the brand Caffitaly
The birthplace of this equipment is Italy. The advantages of such equipment include the fact that not only relatives, but also “alien” capsules are suitable. In total, more than 20 types of capsules are produced, and not only with coffee, but also with tea, cocoa - for the price of one drink costs around 35 rubles.
The popularity of this coffee machine can be compared with such "giants" of the market, as Lavazza and Paulig.
Such equipment has one important feature - the pressure during the preparation of a drink can be as much as 15 bar and 3.5 bar (in the latter case, when making tea and other beverages, except coffee). The cost of units varies from 8 to 15 thousand rubles.
The most popular model in the line is Caffitaly Nautilus S04, which costs 14 thousand rubles.
The main characteristics include:
- Pressure - at 15 bar.
- Power - 950 watts.
- The volume of the tank - 1.2 liters.
The advantages include the following:
- Availability of waste container after preparation of drinks.
- The stand is adjustable.
- Capsules have two filters.
But, of course, there are downsides. For example, it is very difficult to find native capsules, in addition, they are very expensive and not everyone can afford.
Basic recommendations for choosing a device
If you decide to purchase such equipment, you should select it based on the following factors:
- Power. From this value depends on the speed of making coffee, the strength of the drink.
- Water tank capacity. It is selected, given the number of regular users of the device.
Additional features to pay attention to include:
- the possibility of making two cups of coffee at once;
- auto-cleaning after cooking;
- "tank" for waste.
In addition, it is worth remembering that the cost of capsules can be very high, which is also worth considering. If you often drink this drink, you can spend on the purchase of capsules half of your salary.
Difference of capsular coffee makers and coffee machines
Choosing a coffee maker, coffee preparation is carried out as follows:
- insert the capsule;
- turn on the device;
- After drinking the coffee, you need to get the capsule and replace it with a new one.
There are even more difficult to use coffee makers: you first need to grind grain, distribute ground coffee in capacity, replace the filter. With the coffee machine, you can almost completely automate the entire process.
In addition, according to many users, the use of coffee machines will allow you to combine different types of drink, creating new flavors. It is also considered that the drink prepared in this way will be more delicious, featuring a pure aroma.
You should also say a few words about adjusting the process of making coffee. In the coffee machine, you can adjust the parameters of the equipment for themselves. For example, you can easily set the volume of water when preparing a cup, you can program and set the temperature of the water.
In addition, coffee machines can prepare a variety of drinks, in addition to the traditional espresso and American: cappuccino, lungo, etc. And the main advantage is that you just need to press one button. After the capsule is empty, the equipment will throw it away and install a new one. You just need to wait until the tank for cleaning is filled with waste.
