Tired of instant coffee? Learn how to use a coffee machine for the laziest people

I first drank coffee to refresh myself when I was working overtime, but it didn’t work as I expected. Instead, I didn’t experience the refreshing effect, but it became a habit that I couldn’t quit. Suddenly, I got tired of instant coffee and wanted to try making it myself to experience that pleasure.

Of course, if you want to drink a cup of authentic coffee, you can’t do without the help of equipment. From capsule coffee machines to hand-brewed pots, there are many types of tools and machines for making coffee. If you just want to drink coffee at home and don’t want to grind beans, press powder, and brew laboriously, a coffee machine is the best choice. However, there are many types of coffee machines. How can you choose the one that suits you?

The most lazy person must-have: capsule coffee machine

If you don't want to drink instant coffee but want to drink stable and pure coffee, and don't want to spend too much on learning and investing, the capsule coffee machine is a perfect choice. There is almost no skill required to use a capsule coffee machine. Just press the brewing button and you can quickly get a cup of strong coffee.

When choosing a capsule coffee machine, you first need to choose a coffee capsule system. Currently, there are four mainstream capsule systems: Nespresso, IPERESPRESSO, Dolce Gusto and Tassimo .

Nespresso

Nespresso is a brand of Nestle, and it has the most diverse espresso capsules. Its original capsules are of excellent quality, and the excellent packaging process ensures the taste of the coffee. The brands that are suitable for this type of capsules are mainly Delonghi of Italy, Miele of Germany, Siemens of Germany, and Krups.

Recommended products: Nespresso Pixie/Nespresso Citiz

Nespresso Pixie

Nespresso Citiz

If you want a cost-effective machine, Nespresso Pixie and Nespresso Citiz are both good choices. The cup holder and side panels are made of metal, and these two machines have good compatibility, 19 bar pressure extraction, which can meet basic Espresso needs, and the price is affordable.

Nespresso Pixie:

Nespresso Citiz:

IPERESPRESSO

IPERESPRESSO is owned by the well-known coffee brand Illy. Its biggest selling point is Illy's exclusive blending and roasting formula. It offers dark roasted, medium roasted, low caffeine and Lungo blended capsules, as well as single-origin coffees from four different origins. However, there are not many fancy coffees to choose from.

Recommended product: illy x7.1

illy x7.1

illy x7.1, a unique alien capsule coffee machine, is extremely good-looking. The 15pa pressure allows the capsule to exert its maximum energy. It only takes five minutes to make coffee each time. There is no need to grind or press the powder, adjust the electric grinder, control the flow rate, temperature, or pressure, or clean the countertop - just put the capsule in and press the coffee button. The most important thing is that the "alien" can also make milk foam latte art, satisfying the needs of literary youth to show off.

Illy x7.1 (1369 yuan):

Dolce Gusto

It is also a brand under Nestle, but it focuses on fancy coffee, including latte, mocha, macchiato, and even a variety of milk tea capsules. It is an all-round player in the capsule system. The machine using this capsule system is characterized by a separate auxiliary material capsule containing milk powder and other auxiliary materials. Fancy coffee can be easily made by putting them in one after another.

Recommended product: Dolce Gusto Genio

The shape is like a penguin. The pressure is 15Bar, and it can output various fancy coffees and even milk tea with different capsules. Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato, American strong black coffee, Italian espresso, Hong Kong-style milk tea, chocolate milk... There are many flavors. The biggest selling point of the Gusto capsule coffee machine is the use of Gusto capsules, plastic shell with PE composite film, and the addition of corresponding milk capsules (French milk powder), so it can directly output a cup of stable beverage. The most important thing is that it does not need to be cleaned.

Dolce Gusto Genio (1190 yuan):

Tassimo

Tassimo is a brand of Mondelez. Its coffee is provided by Jakobs, one of the mainstream coffee suppliers in Germany, with good quality. It is suitable for lazy people. Tassimo capsules come with QR codes. The machine can judge the type of capsules based on the QR codes and automatically set the water temperature, water volume, and brewing method. You only need to put in the coffee capsules and the auxiliary material capsules and press start. It is more convenient than brewing instant coffee.

Recommended product: Bosch TAS3202CN

German industrial design, precise workmanship, in addition to one-button intelligent control, instant heating, self-cleaning and other functions, it also adds humanized designs such as push cup start and adjustable base. You only need to put in the capsule + one-button start, which can be said to be very "lazy".

Bosch TAS3202CN (1419 yuan):

High-end lazy people's choice: Italian coffee machine

If you are more demanding about the quality of coffee, and prefer espresso, and most importantly, have a sufficient budget, then I suggest you buy an Italian coffee machine. The coffee made by an Italian coffee machine is of higher quality, with less impurities and a rich taste, and it is also comprehensive in functions and can be used to make a variety of fancy coffees.

There are two types of espresso machines: fully automatic and semi-automatic. Semi-automatic coffee machines require a grinder to grind coffee powder, put it into the holder, and evenly press it. Just above the brewing head of the semi-automatic coffee machine, lock the upper handle to position it, and then press the button to take the coffee liquid. The steps are cumbersome.

For fully automatic coffee machines, you only need to set the amount of coffee you want in advance, and everything including pressurization and temperature control will be automatically processed. You only need to press a single button to enjoy a cup of pure espresso at any time. Therefore, we only recommend fully automatic Italian coffee machines below.

Recommended product: Delonghi ECAM22.110.SB

Delonghi is a brand that domestic users trust, and it also has its own flagship stores on major domestic e-commerce platforms, so its quality and after-sales service are still very guaranteed. The following Delonghi ECAM22.110.SB has extremely high sales and a high cost-effectiveness.

Delonghi ECAM22.110.SB has 7 levels of grinding, which can meet the grinding requirements of different coffee beans and improve the taste. The 15Bar standard pump pressure can instantly penetrate the coffee powder, truly extract the essence of coffee, and produce a thick layer of coffee oil to obtain mellow espresso.

It is worth mentioning that the Delonghi ECAM22.110.SB coffee machine also has an automatic cleaning function, and the core component, the extraction movement, can be completely disassembled, so there is no need to worry about cleaning issues.

Delonghi ECAM22.110.SB (4690 yuan):

The purest flavor: Drip coffee maker

For lazy friends who like to drink purer coffee like American coffee, a drip coffee machine is suitable for you.

The drip coffee machine is one of the must-have small appliances in American families. It is easy to operate. Just add the required amount of water to the water tank, put the filter paper into the funnel-shaped filter, put the ground coffee powder into the filter paper, and press the power switch. Of course, buying whole, freshly roasted coffee beans is one of the most powerful guarantees of high-quality coffee. It is not recommended to buy ground coffee powder, which will go stale soon after opening. If you buy whole beans, it is recommended to choose those that have been roasted within one month.

There are many types of drip coffee machines, but the basic principle is the same. When purchasing, the higher the wattage, the better, because the higher the wattage, the stronger the heater power (generally 850 for households), and the more even the water temperature, the better the coffee taste.

To paraphrase an ad slogan, not all American drip brewers are SCAA certified, and not all American drip brewers can make a "golden cup" of perfectly extracted coffee. The one below says it can.

Product recommendation: Bonavita 5-Cup Drip Coffee Maker

The Bonavita drip coffee machine has good temperature control, even water injection, and simulates the hand-pour process. It can be said to be the most hand-pour drip coffee machine. The Bonavita drip coffee machine has 9 water outlets and can be scheduled, which can make you a cup of barista-level American coffee with the least worry.

As a high-end brand in specialty coffee, Bonavita's strength and sincerity are different from traditional drip machines. Although it does not have a bean grinding function, the nine-hole water injection and hand-pour filter paper are more professional. If you are not looking for a simple popular brand and a good aura, this product is a good choice for easy production of specialty coffee.

Bonavita 5-Cup Drip Coffee Maker (about 980 yuan):

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