Most people have not seen an old fashion percolator coffee maker sitting on a stove burner, let alone the electric version of that same coffee maker sitting on a counter. Today, almost all coffee makers use a drip system to make a consistently perfect, cup of coffee. Among the drip coffee makers that can be found on a coffee lover’s counter is the Capresso coffee maker. Each coffee maker has basic features in addition to features needed to make coffee house style coffee drinks, depending on what type of coffees will be made at home.

Basic Features

All makers will have the basic features that coffee lovers expect from their coffee maker. These are some of the basic features:

  • Programmable – water and coffee can be put in the coffee maker and then it can be programed to start brewing at any time
  • Sneak a cup – when the carafe is removed, the coffee flow will stop long enough to sneak a cup of coffee before it is done brewing
  • Display – a digital display allows for easy programing and clock setting
  • Safety shut off – after the coffee maker has been left on for a specific amount of time, usually 2 hours, the maker automatically turns off
  • Reusable filter – a gold filter that can be reused will reduce the waste produced by paper filters

For some people who don’t drink much coffee, the basic features will be sufficient, but for others they will want more features.

Beyond Basic Features

Capresso coffee machines come with a variety features, in addition to the basic features, that are on all models. For coffee drinkers who are serious coffee lovers, it is worth the extra cost to get a coffee machine with additional features. These are some of the features that are:

  • Built in coffee bean grinder
  • Adjustable coffee strengths
  • Small coffee pot setting
  • Charcoal water filter
  • FrothXpress system
  • Removable water reservoir
  • Safety filter (prevents accidental opening during use)

Best Cup of Coffee Basics

To brew the best cup of coffee from the Capresso coffee maker, you will want to start out with a clean coffee maker. The carafe should be washed and rinsed after use and the coffee machine should be cleaned regularly to remove sediment build up. In addition, when making coffee in a Capresso coffee maker, high quality coffee grounds should be used to get a great tasting cup of coffee. You can buy the beans whole and grind them before use for the freshest possible grounds and the best tasting coffee.

A basic Capresso coffee maker may not fit everyone’s needs or prevent trips to the local coffee shop, but it will make a great cup of coffee. For those who want coffee house styled drinks at home, a coffee maker with additional features should be chosen.