Grind And Brew Coffee Makers – Hot European Design

July 20, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Kitchen Decor

Grind and brew coffee makers are a popular appliance in contemporary gourmet kitchens that place a premium on elegant European design.

For the style conscious, these brewing systems are much more than machines that integrate a brewer and a grinder into one device. Brushed metal finishes, frequently stainless steel or chrome, and sleek lines combine for looks that are keeping some high-end models winning prestigious design awards.

But the elegant exteriors are just the icing on cutting edge technology that grinds your favorite whole coffee beans just before brewing your favorite coffee beverage. And the aroma of freshly ground beans only adds to the ambiance of any gourmet kitchen.

There’s a wide range of these bean to cup machines, as they’re called in England, with prices to match. Savvy shoppers are able, during sales and at some sites online, to find entry level machines for less than $100. At this level, you can find good values routinely for $100 to $200. As the bells and whistles are added, the corresponding price goes up.

At the high end of this coffeemaker category, you’ll find automatic cleaning systems, touchscreen displays, atomic clocks, thermal carafes and milk frothers, just to name a few of the features. Prices at this level can easily go four figures. On the other hand, mid-level models can be found that will completely satisfy the needs and tastes of the typical coffee junky who wants to experiment with espresso based beverages.

When considering a grind and brewer, it pays to know as much as possible about the machines. To understand the possibilities, check out the models made by firms such as Saeco, DeLonghi, Siemens, Bosch, Gaggia, Bodum and Jura-Capresso. While many designed specifically for home use are automatic, grind and brew coffee makers in some high-end lines can be manual or semi-automatics, too.

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