Drip coffee

The drip coffee machine heats the water and delivers it over a basket with paper filter. The coffee falls into a glass jar or a thermo. It is the most comfortable way to prepare several cups at the same time without being pending.

Quality depends on two things that are not seen: the water temperature and how it is distributed over the coffee. Many cheap cafes do not reach 92 ° C and irrigate only the center. Use about 55-60 g of medium ground coffee per litre, rinse the filter before and remove the jar from the plate when finished: the plate continues to warm the coffee and bites it.

• In favour: a lot with one button.
• In favor: family and balanced cup.
• Against: cheap women do not take out much and unevenly.
• Against: the hot plate will damage the coffee in a few minutes.

It seeks certification of the SCA, the association of the specialty coffee: it guarantees temperature and correct times. A basic coffee maker costs €25-60; those certified, such as the Moccamaster, €200-350. Better with a hot pitcher than with a plate.

Cheapest alternative: a Melitta cone on a hot pitcher gives the same coffee for €5-15, only by selling you.