The geyser type coffee machine in 1933 for the company Alfonso Bialetti was invented by the Italian engineer Luigi de Ponti. This company still manufactures devices of this type. They use two containers, in the filter between which coffee is placed. Boiling water with growing pressure is forced out through the filter, like a geyser, leaving the upper chamber.
Boiling water dissolves caffeine better, and pressure creates a more aromatic taste. It should be noted that caffeine tastes very bitter, so coffee brewed this way is not as good as espresso.
Geyser type coffee makers are different. For one coffee lover or for a whole dozen, with or without cream, made of aluminum or steel, for making cappuccino or coffee with milk. The electric geyser coffee maker itself turns off and informs you with an unobtrusive melody that the drink is ready. The choice is yours.
Criteria for choosing a geyser coffee maker
- Volume. To choose the volume of a coffee maker, it is worth asking questions, how many people drink coffee and how often do they do it? The purchase of a device for one serving for five coffee lovers threatens with a long wait for the coveted cup in the morning, although for one moderate drinker this choice would be the right choice. The ability to brew 4 to 10 cups at a time looks more acceptable, but here you need to take into account that the cost of the device grows in proportion to the increase in its volume.
- Personal preferences. This factor is one of the most important. If someone likes frothy coffee, then buying a classic coffee maker will not solve the problem. You should choose an appliance that produces exactly the type of coffee that suits your taste preferences, otherwise what is the point of such a purchase?
- Cost. The prices for geyser coffee makers vary. In general, this is a fairly expensive product. It all depends on how profitable and acceptable the purchase of a coffee machine will be compared to purchased ready-made coffee.
- Convenience. If you, like most people, make coffee in the morning, then you don’t need a complicated geyser coffee machine. Plugging the plug into an outlet and pressing a button is the maximum that many are capable of a few minutes after waking up.
Better yet, if the smart appliance turns on on its own and brews coffee when needed. But time is money, such devices are expensive.
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How to choose a geyser coffee maker from Bialetti
The most requested devices of this type of production by Bialetti are listed below.
Classic. Bialetti Moka Express, the most popular geyser coffee machine in the world, with sales exceeding 200 million units. It is a classic home use solution. Moka Express is available in 1, 3, 6, 9, 12 cups, which corresponds to 60, 200, 300, 550, 775 ml.Moka Express is made of food-grade aluminum alloy with high thermal conductivity, which reduces the preparation time of the drink and saves energy.
A la espresso. Bialetti Brikka became famous for the “Brikka system”, thanks to which it is possible to make coffee with foam directly at home. With a dedicated pressure control valve at the inlet of the upper chamber, the rich aroma of the cream can now be enjoyed. In search of perfection, the manufacturer went even further - now the lid of the device has a hole that does not allow the steam to condense and, dripping into the foam, dilute the pleasure of the coffee lover. Simple and ingenious. Made of food grade aluminum alloy. Available in 2-4 cups (100-200 ml).
Classic + French press. Bialetti Moka Crèm is the only geyser type coffee machine that is equipped with the “Moka Crèm system”. It consists of a non-heating lid, an integrated foaming piston with a handle that allows air to be inflated to create a soft, velvety foam, and an easy-to-clean bottle. Thanks to the transparent lid, you can check the consistency of the foam, and a special, patented, twice the height of a regular funnel ensures that the strictly required amount of water is used every time. After making coffee, close the lid tightly and, holding the device with one hand, with the second translational movements, foaming the drink until the desired volume and consistency of the foam is reached.
Cappuccino machine. Bialetti Mukka Express is available in both classic and wireless design with built-in heating system. In the latter version, the machine turns off automatically with a sound signal. Allows you to prepare cappuccino and coffee with milk (the mode is selected by the position of the pressure valve). At Mukka Express, the filter funnel is equipped with a special device that prevents coffee from being pressed. The construction uses galvanized aluminum, steel alloys, bronze, plastic does not contain PVC. Mukka Express volume - 1-2 cups (200-320 ml).
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Electric. The Bialetti Easy Caffé electric geyser coffee maker with 6 portions (300 ml) is also equipped with a built-in heating system with an automatic shutdown function after brewing coffee. The device will keep the drink hot for 25 minutes. Used food grade aluminum alloy. Cannot be heated on the stove, dishwasher safe.
Electric coffee machine Easy Timer - a high-tech analogue of the classic Moka Express. Thanks to the built-in timer, you can program the preparation time of your favorite drink so that you can enjoy a unique taste in the morning without delay. Designed for 3-6 servings (180-360 ml).
Elettrika Auto - An automotive version of an electric coffee maker with a 12 V connector.
Steel instead of aluminum.Bialetti Musa, Bialetti Kitty and the Bialetti Venus geyser coffee maker are made of stainless steel (18% chromium, 10% nickel. Available in 4-6 cups (230-300 ml) volumes. Unlike aluminum alloy devices, steel can be used with induction hobs surfaces.
Original. And the most original one is Bialetti Moka Melody Italia, which proudly carries the logo of the Italian Football Federation and plays the national anthem of this country after making a drink.
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Other manufacturers of geyser coffee makers
In addition to the founding company of geyser coffee makers, there are many other manufacturers: Bunn, DeLonghi, Krups, Jura Capresso, Serafino Zani, Vev Viganò, Bellman, Volturno, Top Moka, G.A.T. Their products, although original, are in many ways similar to Bialetti's solutions.
For example, the De'Longhi Alicia electric coffee machine matches the Easy Caffé coffee machine, featuring a transparent top container that allows you to observe the coffee preparation process, as well as the presence of a function for warming up the cooled drink.
Serafino Zani focuses on engaging world-renowned design masters to create its product lines, transforming the coffee maker from an ordinary kitchen appliance into a work of art.
If the choice falls on one of the geyser coffee machines, then soon you will find yourself a fan of your own coffee maker, and you will not have the slightest concern with baristas' crafts.
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