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If you are just a coffee drinker, you probably do not know that capresso coffee maker has a model that can do cappuccino. Then, you might wonder if the quality of the cappuccino is on par with those that are done with espresso.

As with coffee makers, this cappuccino that is brewed from a capresso coffee maker would appeal to some but not to others. It is a matter of taste profile. We all know that cappuccino is 1/3 milk, 1/3 froth and 1/3 espresso. So, instead of having espresso, the cappuccino from this capresso coffee machine would have a filter coffee.

And there is nothing wrong with a filter coffee, although not as intense as an espresso, if it is done correctly, the taste can still be great and the cappuccino can still be awesome!

Oh, the capresso coffee maker that we are talking about in this case is the capresso coffeetec coffee maker. A top of the line coffee maker that not only comes with a auto milk frother, it has many other features that would enhance your overall coffee experience, and in fact, the features are important in ensuring that the cappuccino from this capresso is good.

Regardless, if it is filter coffee or espresso, burn coffee would ruin the entire coffee experience and this is something that even milk in a cappuccino would not be able to mask. And for many drip filter coffee maker, the one thing that would spoil the coffee are the warmers.

It is difficult to get the “just enough” temperature to keep the coffee warm yet not burn it. Too cold, and the coffee would go stale, too hot, and you would end up burning the coffee.

So, forget about the warmers. Capresso Coffeetec has a thermal carafe that according to feedback can keep coffee hot and fresh for at least 4 hours. Other than being able to brew great cappuccino from this coffee, isn’t it great to know that with just one brew, you can have fresh coffee for up to 4 hours?

Other than this feature, being a high end coffee maker, it comes with a complete set of programs that allows you to customized and decide how you want your next brew to be. For example, not only can you decide what time you want your morning brew to be, you can even set in how many cups to brew for your morning coffee.

You can see that I am moving away from the main point about a coffee maker that can make cappuccino, but for this capresso coffeetec, there are simply so many features that at times, I think that there heavily marketed auto-frother feature is too over-rated.

In fact, I find their spill proof carafe to be a greater selling point. Imagine, a carafe that is especially designed so that you can totally eliminated spillage and all your brewed coffee goes right into your cup for your enjoyment!

Yes, capresso coffeetec is one of the few coffee makers that are able to froth cappuccino from filter coffee, but their main selling point is the ability to brew great coffee using all its features available…

Ebenezer Heng, the owner of On Coffee makers does the research for on any machines related to coffee. As long as you are looking for a machines to better your coffee experience, chances are you can find it at http://www.oncoffeemakers.com

Check out other coffee makers that Ebenezer Heng reviewed, or learn more about capresso coffee maker in these articles.

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If you like coffee you might agree with this ” A perfect cup of coffee is dependent on 1) coffee and 2) coffee maker”.

Choosing good quality coffee preferably whole beans, marks the first step to making a good cup of coffee Making sure that the water temperature is right for brewing and adding suitable amount of water to the coffee will impact on the aroma of the coffee that is going to be served.

The task of choosing a coffee maker thus seems to be important since the coffee maker will affect the brew. Interestingly, for the same beans that are used, the coffee that is brewed taste different. I’m saying this out of experience. The two different types of coffee maker that are available in my office produces different tastes of coffee though they use the same beans. Interesting? How could this has happened? The extraction of coffee from coffee grounds or beans by different coffee makers affect the flavor and taste of the coffee.

The most basic type of coffee maker is the automatic drip coffee maker. It is simple to use. Coffee grounds are put into a filter funnel and then water is boiled and flows through the funnel. If you are someone who like things simple and hassle free, you might want to go for this conventional and reliable type of coffee maker. Most such coffee makers in the market offers an automatic turn off safety feature and a pause and serve feature. Prices for such coffee makers are around the range of US$60 – US$140 dependent on the brand and model. The normal capacity is between 8 – 12 cups.

If you like to have a bit more options in customizing your cup of coffee you might wish to go for a coffee and espresso combination machine. These types of coffee makers offer more variety in the type of beverages that can be made from regular coffee to latte and espresso. Prices are steeper, starting from US$200 onwards. When choosing such a machine, you might want to consider the features such as the grinder, milk frother, good bean hopper, strong pump. If your skills in coffee making are good, you might want to choose a manual machine. If not, an automatic machine will help to save the trouble but give you a good cup of coffee.

Different brands of coffee makers are available in the market and as a conscious consumer looking for good value, it is important to consider the reliability of the machine and the reputation of the manufacturer other than price and functionality. When you are embarking on the journey to get the right coffee maker, why not keep these pointers in mind?

Coffee Maker Wizard offers reviews of coffee makers and coffee tips.

Author: Anne Lim
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