True coffee lovers have been known to engage in some very heated arguments over which type of coffee maker actually produces the best coffee. The answer? It all depends. It's as simple as that.
Ever since it was discovered that a liquid could be brewed from the coffee beans that, until the 16th century, had been eaten like vitamins to help warriors through battles and fight off fatigue, caffeine addicts have developed multiple methods to make the perfect cup of coffee.
Many agree that there is nothing better than a pot of coffee percolated over an open camp fire. Cowboys and cattle rustlers drank their coffee like this for decades sans the luxuries of cream or sugar. For those who chose to stay closer to home, the stove top percolator did the trick just fine. However, one of the drawbacks of these percolators is that they tend to perk all over the place if not watched carefully.
These percolators, however, were used well into the 1950s when a new invention came about - the electric percolator. Housewives fell in love with these new coffee makers because boiling over accidents became a thing of the past. Water temperature was regulated, and ingredients were measured. A perfect cup of coffee was guaranteed if you just did what you were supposed to.
No major changes occurred until the 1970s when the drip coffee maker showed up. Housewives loved this new invention as well and many families even preferred the end result. These drip coffee makers did just that - they dripped. They water would be trickled from above, over the coffee grounds, and the coffee would drip into the pot. Water was kept separate and only touched the coffee grounds once, as opposed to a percolator where the coffee would continue to bubble through the grounds. Of course, what many women really loved was the fact that they could buy one to match their kitchen; they came in a variety of popular colors of the day from white to avocado.
The 1980s brought us gourmet coffee, and coffee houses began to flourish all over. No longer limiting their selections to plain coffee, java lovers learned how to enjoy the likes of latte and espresso on a daily basis. Manufacturers met the task of making espresso machines for household use and, once again, people couldn't buy them fast enough.
American technology didn't advance much further so we looked towards other cultures and borrowed from them. We became fascinated with the French press and what we call "the Cuban coffee maker". Both of these coffee makers tend to produce a very rich, and very strong cup of coffee, not always appreciated by the average American coffee lover. These two machines make coffee in the typical "drip" method, however, the grounds are very fine thereby holding onto the water for a longer time, increasing the strength of the ultimate brew.
Whether you prefer your coffee strong, average, or even a variety, there's a machine to suit your needs. - 30543
Ever since it was discovered that a liquid could be brewed from the coffee beans that, until the 16th century, had been eaten like vitamins to help warriors through battles and fight off fatigue, caffeine addicts have developed multiple methods to make the perfect cup of coffee.
Many agree that there is nothing better than a pot of coffee percolated over an open camp fire. Cowboys and cattle rustlers drank their coffee like this for decades sans the luxuries of cream or sugar. For those who chose to stay closer to home, the stove top percolator did the trick just fine. However, one of the drawbacks of these percolators is that they tend to perk all over the place if not watched carefully.
These percolators, however, were used well into the 1950s when a new invention came about - the electric percolator. Housewives fell in love with these new coffee makers because boiling over accidents became a thing of the past. Water temperature was regulated, and ingredients were measured. A perfect cup of coffee was guaranteed if you just did what you were supposed to.
No major changes occurred until the 1970s when the drip coffee maker showed up. Housewives loved this new invention as well and many families even preferred the end result. These drip coffee makers did just that - they dripped. They water would be trickled from above, over the coffee grounds, and the coffee would drip into the pot. Water was kept separate and only touched the coffee grounds once, as opposed to a percolator where the coffee would continue to bubble through the grounds. Of course, what many women really loved was the fact that they could buy one to match their kitchen; they came in a variety of popular colors of the day from white to avocado.
The 1980s brought us gourmet coffee, and coffee houses began to flourish all over. No longer limiting their selections to plain coffee, java lovers learned how to enjoy the likes of latte and espresso on a daily basis. Manufacturers met the task of making espresso machines for household use and, once again, people couldn't buy them fast enough.
American technology didn't advance much further so we looked towards other cultures and borrowed from them. We became fascinated with the French press and what we call "the Cuban coffee maker". Both of these coffee makers tend to produce a very rich, and very strong cup of coffee, not always appreciated by the average American coffee lover. These two machines make coffee in the typical "drip" method, however, the grounds are very fine thereby holding onto the water for a longer time, increasing the strength of the ultimate brew.
Whether you prefer your coffee strong, average, or even a variety, there's a machine to suit your needs. - 30543
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John McKain owns several blogs. In his coffee maker review blog you can find out about all the best coffee makers, home coffee maker reviews, and how to pick the best coffee maker for yourself.
