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What is a bean to cup coffee machine?
What is a bean to cup coffee machine? Bean to Cup coffee machines are a specific style of coffee maker designed to make the perfect coffee shop coffee each and every time. The machines mix these coffee grounds with preheated water to give a fresh barista style cup of coffee at the touch of a button
Bean to cup coffee machines are becoming increasingly popular due to the fact that they are easy to use. Coffee lovers enjoy the concept of having a freshly ground cup of coffee whenever you need it by simply adding beans and water to the machine and pushing a button.
The machine will grind the coffee, mix it with hot water, and dispense the fresh cup. Most of these machines will allow you to adjust the coffee strength you want and the quantity. More high-end machines offer some additional features such as milk frothers. Take a look at the best selling bean to cup coffee machines
The three main types of bean to cup coffee machines
There are three main types of bean to cup coffee machines. These include No Milk Machines, Manual Milk Machines and Automatic Milk Machines.
No milk bean to cup coffee machines
For anyone who’s only interested in a cup of black coffee or espresso, these types of machines offer you an excellent solution. With a built-in grinder and no milk system, these types of bean to cup coffee machines are usually the most cost-effective on the market. They allow you to add milk after if you want and generally need much less cleaning.
A manual milk frother bean to cup coffee machine
Even the most die-hard espresso fans sometimes crave some milk in their coffee. If you’re one of these, purchasing a manual milk frother bean to cup coffee machine will offer you the perfect solution to your problems.
These machines come with a manual milk frother and a grinder. The only negative of them is that they take a bit of time to work out how to perfect the milky foam. But if you’re looking for a compromise between meeting the needs of different people’s tastes in coffee, these bean to cup machines are an excellent choice. Offering coffee lovers the opportunity to make everything from espressos to cappuccinos.
Automatic milk system coffee machines
These are undoubtedly the most expensive bean to cup coffee machines on the market but they are the most convenient. The entire system is fully automated and can provide you with fresh coffee at the touch of a button. Like all bean to cup machines, it will grind your beans and prepare everything from a froth of velvety smooth milky coffee to espresso.
Why buy a bean to cup coffee machine?
There are several reasons to consider buying a Bean to cup coffee machine
#1 They are convenient
If you’re looking for the easiest way to ensure, you can get a quick high-quality cup of freshly ground coffee, then a bean to cup machine is by far the most convenient. With both extraction and grinding built into the machine, it removes the need to have a series of different units at hand to make your perfect cup of coffee.
Since the systems are fully automated they quickly grind the coffee, heat the water, and extract a coffee shop quality cup of coffee in no time. They’re also easy to maintain and operate.
#2 Timesaving devices
If you install a bean to cup coffee machine in your office or home, you remove the need for anyone to leave to get their hit of caffeine. Why head down into the local town for a coffee when you can make your own barista-style coffee in the comfort of your own kitchen or office. Simply set the machine to the drink of choice and you can make a coffee for your whole family, guests, or even work colleagues.
#3 High quality cup of coffee
Bean to cup coffee machines provide a much rounder and richer flavoured drink than anything produced by freeze-dried grounds or instant coffee. Using freshly ground coffee beans ensures you get the fullest flavour possible. The coffee is ground in a matter of seconds and is freshly extracted to your cup. Many people are surprised by the quality and wonder why they’ve never bought one before.
#4 Saves you money
When you can pay up to £3 for a standard cup of coffee in many cafes around the world purchasing a bean to cup coffee machine just makes financial sense if you drink a lot of coffee. There’s simply no denying that it’s a cost-effective investment in the long term.
#5 Better for the environment
There are several reasons why bean to cup coffee machines are better for the environment. Firstly, because you can purchase the coffee for these machines in larger quantities there is less waste from packaging. Secondly, they don’t use either plastic paper filters or plastic cups. Finally, they’re a more environmentally friendly option than constantly purchasing from a commercial coffee shop where you generally use throwaway cups.
#6 The ability to produce different coffees
Bean to cup coffee machines are one of the few varieties of coffee machines capable of producing different styles of coffee. Lattes, cappuccinos, black coffees, and espressos are all easily made with the right machine and as long as you choose carefully before you buy, you’ll easily find a machine to meet your needs.
Are there any Negatives of bean to cup coffee machines?
There are only 3 real negatives of bean to cup coffee machines. Firstly you’ll find that some machines can be a little noisier when they’re grinding the coffee. Secondly, they often need more maintenance than standard machines and they will need to clean them and descale them regularly. Finally, the initial purchase cost can be more than alternatives, but the overall quality of the machines and the coffee they produce more than makes up for the price.
How much does a bean to cup coffee machine cost?
Depending on the make and model quality and prices of these machines can vary hugely. But if you’re looking for something more than a basic machine, don’t expect much change from £300, and if you’re looking for something on the higher end of the scale, you can spend anything up to £2,000.
There is no denying the benefits of bean to cup coffee machines, if you are a coffee lover it shouldn’t be a question of whether or not to but one but just a matter of which style suits your needs best.
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