Coffee maker

Coffee maker refers to a variety of kitchen appliances used to brew coffee. The term is often used to refer to machines which use coffee beans, although it can also refer to other types of coffee brewing devices.

History

The history of the coffee maker begins with the discovery of coffee itself. The first methods of brewing coffee were very rudimentary, but over time, the process has been refined and machines have been developed to automate the brewing process.

Types of Coffee Makers

There are several types of coffee makers, each with its own unique method of brewing.

Drip Coffee Maker

The drip coffee maker is the most common type of coffee maker. It works by dripping water that has been brought to near boiling point through a "puck" of ground coffee and a filter into a carafe or coffee pot.

Espresso Machine

An espresso machine forces a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans. Espresso machines are more complex than many other types of coffee makers, as they often include a mechanism to heat and froth milk for cappuccinos and lattes.

French Press

A french press, also known as a press pot or plunger pot, is a simple coffee maker design that has been around for centuries. It consists of a narrow cylindrical beaker and a plunger with a mesh filter. The coffee grounds are steeped in boiling water, then the plunger is pressed to separate the grounds from the coffee.

Percolator

A percolator continually cycles the boiling brew through the grounds using gravity until the desired strength is reached.

See Also

• Coffee
• Espresso
• French press
• Percolator