John Lewis Coffee Makers

Coffee makers come in all shapes and sizes, and there are literally hundreds to choose from. All the major home catalogues stock these coffee makers so it is important to know which is the right one for your needs. John Lewis have provided a buyers guide in their catalogue which helps you make an informed decision, so you can buy with confidence. The prices do vary a lot, and you can spend quite an amount of cash on these coffee makers, so you certainly want to be sure you know what your getting first.

Filter coffee makers and perculators are the most common types, and these can start in price from around £25. The idea behind the filter machines is that water drips through the coffee and settles in the pot or cup underneath. Theses cups are usually heated so the coffee stays warm until your ready to drink it. Different coffee makers have different cone filters with them. As a rule, the deeper the cone filter the better the results.

The coffee filters can be paper or permanent. The paper filters are thrown away after each use, and for this reason they are considered to be more hygenic. The permanent filters are just that, so there is less messing around, although they do need cleaning regularly to avoid build up, which can affect the taste of the coffee. This can get messy if there is quite a build up, so beware of this when choosing your coffee maker.

The perculators work the opposite way round. You add the ground coffee at the top of the machine and water in the bottom. The coffee perculator then boils the water, and the resultant steam is then forced through the filter, which in turn makes the coffee in the bottom. The longer you leave the perculator, the stronger the coffee will be, and you can actually see the colour of the coffee as it becomes darker. This allows you to control the coffee strength.

All the online catalogue sell these coffee makers, and there are others to choose from as well, such as espresso and cappuccino makers. Their popularity has grown signifcantly over the past few years, and i will review some of the more popular models in future posts, from some of the more well known brands. The coffee machine bubble shows little sign of slowing down, which is why so many catalogues are increasing their product ranges.