electric coffee makers

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La best way to have a cheap coffee at your fingertips, whether at home or office, is to have an electric coffee machine. These machines provide a economical, clean and effective solution to prepare coffee without risks and in a very simple way. Generally speaking, electric coffee makers include all those machines that have replaced external heat sources with electrical heating systems to prepare coffee or infusions.

Here we will focus on the electric moka pots, which have a base to heat automatically connected to a plug. Like the rest of the Italian coffee machines, in these electric ones you will also find the same sizes or capacities. For one cup, two cups, four, six, eight, etc. Here is a list that includes some of the best models of electric coffee makers:

The best electric coffee makers

In the table above you can find a comparison of the most popular models of electric coffee makers. Here is a more detailed analysis of some of the best electric coffee makers that you can buy among all the different models and types that exist in the market:

De'Longhi EMKP42.B

One of the best Italian-type electric coffee makers is the De'Longhi. Despite being an Italian brand dedicated to the most sophisticated electronic machines, it also has some classic models on the market like this coffee maker. With metal finish and resistant plastic.

It has a 450w power to heat the water and bring it to the boiling point quickly. In addition, its tank has a capacity of 1 liter, that is, with a capacity for 4 full cups of coffee. And for added convenience, it's semi-automatic.

De'Longhi Alicia Plus EMKP 63.B

Another alternative model to the previous one is the De'Longhi Alicia Plus. An electric Moka or Italian coffee maker with 450w of power to heat the water. On this occasion, its capacity is somewhat higher, since it allows up to 6 cups of coffee at one time.

It has digital control, with an LCD screen and a 24 hour programmable timer to have the coffee ready when you want. It has several functions, including one to keep the coffee hot for longer. And with its aroma function you can select between light, medium and strong.

Bialetti Moka Elektrika on the go

Bialetti is another Italian manufacturer of this type of traditional coffee maker to which technology has provided them with an electric heat source. You can prepare a good espresso coffee wherever you want by connecting this simple machine, with a steel body, safety valve, ergonomic handle, etc.

In this case, the capacity of your deposit is for 2 cups of coffee, the power has dropped a little compared to the previous ones and its operation is less sophisticated. It only has a simple activation button, without screens or functions that can be confusing for older people.

Bialetti Mocha Timer

It is the large version of the previous model, and incorporates a timer with large numbers that informs us at all times when the coffee is ready. Its high definition LED screen, the automatic shutdown function or its small size are some of its virtues.

All this linked to the classic and very personal design offered by the Bialetti brand, an indistinguishable hallmark of true coffee lovers. With a capacity for six cups and an unmistakable flavor, it is a safe bet for those who are looking for quality and personality in their kitchen.

Cloer 5928

It is somewhat stranger than the previous ones. It is a Cloer electric coffee maker with strong stainless steel body. Its power is 365w, for a fast heating of the water to obtain a fast result as if you prepared it in a conventional plate.

It has the capacity to prepare 2 liters of water at once, which results in up to 6 express with each startup. It includes an automatic shut-off function, a safety valve system, and a removable jug that is very well integrated into its compact design. Like the Bialetti, it is extremely simple for older people who do not get along with technology…

ELDOM KA40

Electric coffe maker Eldom with 480w power. In this case you have capacity for up to 6 Italian-style coffees that are very aromatic and have a delicious flavor. You will not need a gas flame thanks to its integrated heater, with only contact with the electrical base there will be enough.

It is compact, so as not to take up space in the kitchen and is easy to use. It only has a power button to start and prepare the coffee. Two minutes later you will have everything ready to drink. And like the previous ones, it has its safety valve, for greater peace of mind.

beufirst

Por último, la beufirst it is another cheap coffee maker that you can get, and whose results are good. In this case it has a power of 480w, so it has nothing to envy to the previous ones. You can prepare from 3 to 6 cups of espresso at most, thanks to its large capacity.

It is made of resistant aluminum alloy, with an auto-off function, and an easy-on button without further complications for the elderly. When the electric base is removed, it will turn off and turn on automatically when the temperature of the coffee drops to always keep it at a good temperature. It also includes the safety valve, 360º rotating base, design of the clear acrylic top to better see when the coffee rises, and easy to transport to take it on the road.

What is an electric coffee maker?

Conclusion Moka or Italian models, only that they have evolved with the traditional coffee pots that were put on the fire. Now there are these types of coffee makers with an electric plate that heats the coffee maker so that you do not have to have another external heat source such as a plate.

This is comfortable, since you don't need a kitchen to be able to prepare your coffee in the Italian machine. You just need a plug to power it and nothing else. Ideal for older people who do not know how to use the most sophisticated electronic machines and must not use more dangerous heat sources such as the gas hob, etc.

Advantages of electric coffee machines

These electric coffee makers are very compact and ideal to take them wherever you want. They are easy to transport and you can put them wherever there is an electrical outlet to connect them, even when traveling if you want to make your own coffee wherever you go. You do not need anything else. Other electric coffee machines such as filter coffee machines, super-automatic coffee machines, etc., are much more cumbersome in this regard.

Some models of electric coffe maker They include insulated mugs to serve as thermoses and keep coffee hot for a few hours. So you can enjoy it whenever you want, without having to use single-dose machines that make only one dose of coffee at a time. Ideal for homes or places where there are several people who drink coffee, since you will have to wait to make a capsule before starting the other.

cheap electric coffee makers

All the cheap electric coffee makers They are not synonymous with poor quality, or short durability. There are many cheap electric coffee makers from good brands that are going to be a great purchase. What makes them so cheap is the type of coffee maker you are looking at, since they are usually simple Italian coffee machines with an electric base, or the typical classic American ones.

For choose a good one cheap electric coffee maker, you could follow these simple steps. In this way, you ensure that your purchase is a success and you get what really suits your needs:

• Type: among the cheap electric coffee makers you can find drip, portable, or electric Italian ones. The choice will depend on what you need. For example:
  • To prepare several cups at the same time: they can be both the drip ones and the electric Italian ones. Both allow you to make several cups at the same time, although it will depend on the capacity of each one. For this reason, especially in Italian ones, you should pay attention to the number of cups that it has a capacity (and keep in mind that they usually refer to short cups, so if you like to drink coffee in a glass or in a large cup, it is likely you have to divide that figure in half).
  • Simple and safe for the elderly: both the drip and the Italian type are simple to use and safe, but perhaps in this case the Italian ones are much easier for older people since they are the ones they have been using all their lives. This will make the charging process more intuitive for them, but without the risk of using the stove or fire…
  • for travel: although the Italian can also be a good option to take from one place to another, the ideal is a portable coffee maker, since it is specially designed for that and you can even connect it to a vehicle.
• Auto-off: It is a feature that all cheap electric coffee makers should have, although it is likely that in some rare case it does not have it. It is not only a comfort, it is also a security measure so that it stops automatically if you have forgotten to do it.
• Integrated: It is not the most important thing at a technical level, but maybe if you have it in sight in your kitchen or office, you need a coffee maker with an attractive design. An appliance that combines well with the rest of the decoration and is not unsightly.

Small electric coffee makers

The smallest electric coffee makers you can buy are those of Mocha or Italian type electrically based. These coffee makers are the most compact of all, even more so than the drip or American ones. Therefore, if you do not have enough space, these coffee machines will be the best option for you.

In the case of the American, or drip, the size can be somewhat less compact in some cases. The reason is that, while an Italian coffee maker has a fairly narrow metal body, the drip machine's plastic coating around parts such as the filter, the removable water tank support, or the front base for the carafe, makes them be slightly larger in size.

There are also some small electric coffee makers such as the portable ones, a type somewhat unknown to most people, but which are specially designed to take on a trip wherever you need, for a camping trip, for the caravan, or to take it in your vehicle. In fact, they accept power from a 12v cigarette lighter socket (they also include an AC adapter for a conventional plug), just like those in vehicles, so it will be easy to power them wherever you go. Some even accept capsules, such as the CONQUECO, which accepts the Nespresso and L'Or types.

How to use an electric coffee maker

The way to use this type of coffee maker is the same as for a traditional Italian coffee maker. To prepare the coffee you simply have to follow the following steps:

1. Use a quality ground coffee or use beans and grind them fresh for best results. You should put this ground coffee in the central filter of the coffee maker. Some people prefer to leave it as it is, others say they like it better if they press it down a bit with the spoon.
2. Then put the water up to the mark on the base of the coffee maker. You put the filter embedded in this bottom part. And you screw on the top of the coffee maker.
3. Once it is well closed, you put it on the base and connect the heat source. When it starts to make noise and the coffee has risen to the top, it will be time to remove it. Now you can serve the coffee in the cup or store it in a thermos for more doses, depending on the size of the purchased coffee maker.

Remember, as with other coffee machines, it is essential to use quality coffee to get a good result. As well as a water without too much flavor, such as mineral water.

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Maintenance and cleaning of an electric coffee maker

With regards to cleaning and maintenance, one of the best suggestions for coffee to come out well and with all its flavor and aroma, you can do the following:

• These coffee pots do not require special maintenance. Nothing beyond the same that a traditional Italian requires. Only in this case it has an electric base.
• As for cleaning, many purists say that they should not be washed. Many people do it, but consider it a big mistake. That removes all the impregnated aromas and can cause the flavor to be altered. Therefore, the ideal is Do not clean the coffee machines. All you have to do is shake the filter with the coffee grounds so it's ready to brew the next batch...
• Being based on the same simple principle as the Italian ones, they do not require a great deal of maintenance, and are very durable.

Accessories for electric coffee machines

Since electric coffee makers make very light coffee, you may want to give it a creamy touch, for which it is best to have a milk frother. Another accessory that is essential when choosing a superior coffee is the electric grinder, which allows us to have the instant ground coffee, thus preserving all its aroma.

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