Bunn coffee makers have always had a good reputation of being one of the best coffee makers on the market, especially in the commercial coffee maker market. But the Bunn coffee maker line has brought that same quality to the home brewer in their Bunn coffee pots.
Imagine, being awakened by the smell of coffee brewing in a pot that you set the timer on the night before. The aroma makes its way from your kitchen to your bedroom and filling the house with the rich and bold smells of Columbia or maybe even Hawaii. It makes it a little easier to wake up in the morning knowing that you have a fresh brewed pot of your favorite coffee waiting for you to pour that first cup. Read the rest of this entry »
Espresso coffee has become a widely popular beverage in the United States since its origins in Southern Europe, specifically Italy. The forced beverage’s quality depends upon the espresso coffee maker itself. Read on for a must know checklist before anyone should purchase one for the home.
To ensure proper quality is maintained while brewing espresso or cappuccino at home a checklist is needed prior to an espresso coffee maker purchase. There are many features that cannot be sacrificed when deciding on which machine to bring home. Brand names and prices will vary and are many when it comes to cappuccino coffee makers. Here are the most important factors to check when making the purchase.
1. 15-bar pump-driven espresso machine – This means that this machine pumps the hot water through the ground espresso at a high pressure. 15-bar is pretty standard but there are 20-bar machines available.
2. Stay away from Steam-driven models they don’t force the water through the coffee like the bar pump systems do for a better emulsified espresso extraction. Steam driven machines are less expensive, and when the water boils, it develops only 2-3 bars of pressure to push the hot water through the espresso.
3. Self priming filter holder with 3 interchangeable inserts that holds a single or double shot of espresso or an ESE pod.
4. As many removable parts as possible. Especially, a removable water tank, removable drip tray for easy clean up.
5. An adjustable swivel jet frother for producing thick steamed milk for cappuccinos.
6. Dual thermostats for separately controlling water and steam pressure so that you can brew an espresso and froth/steam milk for cappuccinos at the same time.
7. And finally, you should be able to purchase an espresso coffee machine, with all of these features for $50-$100.
Remember, pump driven is better than steam driven machines. And if you look for machines with the rest of the checklist items above you are sure to produce the finest cup of espresso coffee or cappuccino at home in your new espresso coffee maker.
To see a listing of espresso and cappuccino machines click here to espresso and cappuccino machines to apply this checklist and find that maker for under a $100. Before you know it you will be sitting back drinking a cappuccino and imagining you are in the hills of Sicily.
The B40 Elite is Keurig's home brewing made affordable. The Elite Brewing System, the most affordably priced Keurig kitchen brewing system, offers Keurig's patented K-Cup® coffee, tea and hot cocoa brewing as the best choice to any drip coffee maker.
The B40 offers two cup sizes for brewing options with the programmable feature of Auto On/Off. The 48 oz. removable water reservoir holds up to 8 cups before refilling and for the removable drip tray allows for easy cleaning and the use of travel mugs.
The Keurig B40 has a consumer rating of 4/5 stars and ranges in retail price from $85-$155. Prices are even less from our Store.
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