Archive for July 13th, 2010
If you go to Starbucks or Tully’s for your daily dose of java, you may assume there’s one standard way to brew a cup of coffee, which certainly isn’t the case. When you go shopping for a coffee maker, you’ll be faced with several different brewing options, each of which has its own distinct features. Here’s a quick overview of some of the most popular:
~Drip Machines: When people think of coffee makers, they typically are thinking of drip machines. These machines work by forcing heated water through a filter with coffee grounds, creating a quick, economical cup of coffee.
~Pod Coffee Makers: This machine is essentially a drip/espresso hybrid, combining quality with fast-paced brewing.
~French Press: Made for the coffee purist, a French press is the most traditional means of brewing coffee still in practice. You’ll have to heat the unit on the stove and use a manual plunger to strain the coffee, but the extra labor is definitely worth it.