The geyser-type coffee maker was invented by the Italian engineer Luigi de Ponti in 1933 for the Alfonso Bialetti company. This company still manufactures devices of this type. They use two containers, in the filter between which coffee is placed. The boiled water is forced out through the filter by increasing pressure, 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 drinker or a dozen, with or without cream, in aluminum or steel, for cappuccino or coffee with milk. The electric geyser coffee maker will turn itself off and inform you that the drink is ready with an unobtrusive melody. 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, 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 in comparison with the purchased ready-made coffee.
- Convenience. If you, like most people, make coffee in the morning, then you don't need a complex geyser coffee maker. Plugging the plug into the outlet and pressing the button is the maximum that many are capable of a few minutes after waking up.
It's even better if the smart device turns on by itself and brews coffee when needed. But time is money, such devices are expensive.
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How to choose a Bialetti geyser coffee maker
The most demanded devices of this type from Bialetti are listed below.
Classic. Bialetti Moka Express, the world's most popular geyser coffee maker, with sales exceeding 200 million units. It is the classic solution for home use. 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 and saves energy.
A la espresso. Bialetti Brikka has become famous for the “Brikka system”, thanks to which you can make coffee with froth right at home. With a dedicated pressure control valve on the upper chamber inlet, you can now enjoy the rich aroma of the cream.In search of perfection, the manufacturer went even further - now the lid of the appliance has a hole that prevents steam from condensing and, dripping into the foam, dilutes the coffee lover's pleasure. 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 maker 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, double 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 other, make foaming of the drink with progressive movements until the required volume and consistency of foam is achieved.
Cappuccino maker. 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). In Mukka Express, the filter funnel is equipped with a special device that prevents coffee from pressing. 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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Electrical. 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 coffee has been prepared. 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 - car 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 high quality steel (18% chromium, 10% nickel. Available in 4-6 cups (230-300 ml). Unlike aluminum alloy devices, steel can be used with induction hob 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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