As for coffee makers, they come in drip, geyser, horn and capsule varieties. Depending on their type, the brewing methods also differ.
Drops and geysers
The method described below is suitable fora modest, but by no means devoid of merits, drip coffee maker. The drink prepared with its help is distinguished by a soft and delicate taste, since all the grounds settle on the filter. First of all, insert a disposable filter into the coffee maker, which is convenient because after use it is simply thrown away along with the grounds. If your favorite is equipped with a reusable filter, you do not need to insert anything anywhere. After each use, you need to thoroughly rinse the nylon filter mesh. If you forget about this, over time the coffee can acquire an unpleasant rancid taste. Then grind the beans in an electric coffee grinder for 10-15 seconds and get medium-ground coffee. It is poured into the filter at the rate of 1-2 teaspoons per cup, depending on the strength of the drink that you want to get at the end. Then cold clean water is poured into the reservoir. When measuring its amount, you can be guided by the marks on the reservoir or simply pour water from the cup from which you are going to drink. After closing the lid of the reservoir, press the start button and wait until the liquid stops dripping, then pour the steaming drink into cups or mugs. If the coffee maker does not turn off automatically, do not forget to press the off button. The second type of coffee maker that is common in everyday life is the geyser coffee maker. Such coffee makers look very elegant and resemble old-fashioned coffee pots. The brewing process involves filling the lower reservoir with water and pouring medium or coarse ground coffee (5-7 seconds in an electric coffee grinder) into the filter. Do not tamp the coffee when pouring it in, otherwise you can spoil the taste of the drink. The coffee maker is placed on the burner or turned on if it is electric. The finished drink flows into the upper reservoir. It is very important to ensure that the coffee does not boil. True connoisseurs claim that coffee brewed in a geyser coffee maker is somewhat superior in taste to that obtained in a drip coffee maker. The main disadvantage of a geyser coffee maker is the fact that it is very soft and fluffy. After each use, it will have to be disassembled and thoroughly washed with warm water and detergent.
Horns and capsules
As for horn coffee makers, hereThe quality of the drink directly depends on the grind. If you like stronger coffee, then take a fine grind (20-25 seconds in an electric coffee grinder), if not too strong, then medium or coarse. The horn should be metal, since when using a plastic horn, the drink is weak. If things go wrong, the plastic horn can overheat and the coffee will acquire a plastic taste. The second fundamental point is to press the coffee in the horn correctly. If you press too hard, the coffee will be excessively strong and bitter. If not enough, the drink will be tasteless and watery. It is quite possible to do this with a regular plastic spoon or masher, but true gourmets are advised to purchase a tamper - a special pressing tool used by professional baristas. Before achieving perfection in the art of tamping, you will have to practice. But then you will be able to teach your friends and family how to brew coffee in a coffee maker. After pressing the coffee in the horn, simply insert it into the coffee maker, turn the lever and enjoy strong coffee in half a minute. After use, be sure to rinse the horn with warm water. Owners of capsule coffee makers only need to insert a hermetically sealed aluminum capsule with pressed coffee into a special reservoir and press the button. The machine will do the rest of the work itself. In a minute, a wonderful drink of your favorite variety will be ready - espresso, cappuccino, macchiato, with or without caffeine, with vanilla, caramel or other additives. The most important thing is not to forget to purchase these capsules in advance, suitable specifically for your machine, since regular ground coffee cannot be used for coffee makers of this type. But in this case, you do not have to wash anything, except rinse the cup.
Alternative method
The risk that a quality coffee maker froma famous manufacturer will break, it is quite small, however, it cannot be ruled out. In order not to suddenly and inopportunely be left without a cup of a life-saving invigorating drink, it is recommended to purchase a Turk, otherwise called a cezve, together with a coffee maker. It is not at all difficult to brew coffee in a Turk, you just have to show a bit of patience and not leave the stove for a few minutes. Very finely ground coffee (25-30 seconds in an electric coffee grinder) is poured into the Turk along with sugar and spices (to taste), and the Turk itself is placed on medium heat and warmed up. After a minute, pour in clean cold water, but not to the brim, but approximately three quarters, then stir and vigilantly watch that the coffee does not boil or run away. As soon as foam appears, quickly remove the Turk from the burner, wait until the foam settles, put the Turk back. Repeat this 2-3 times. Let the coffee brew for a couple of minutes and pour into tiny cups. If you don't like the foam, you can remove it, or, on the contrary, carefully and thoughtfully pour it into the cup. This coffee is delicious with a slice of lemon, a drop of liqueur or the legendary black Riga balsam, famous since Soviet times. And a bronze, copper or ceramic Turk will look as wonderful in your kitchen as the most modern coffee maker.
