Comparison of carob and capsule coffee makers. Which one is better?

Almost every devoted connoisseur of coffee sooner or later thinks about purchasing a good coffee maker.

The acquisition of this miracle of technology will allow you to enjoy your favorite drink using various variations of its preparation, whether it be espresso, cappuccino or latte.

When choosing technology for making coffee many find it difficult to give preference to some a certain type of coffee maker, since there are really many options.

The most popular today are two types of coffee makers: capsule and carob type. Let's figure it out how do they work, what is the difference between them and which one is better.

Capsule coffee maker and how it works

This type of coffee maker was invented specifically for those who like to treat themselves to a cup of quality drink, but does not tolerate long manipulations during its preparation.

If the morning ritual of coffee drinking brings you pleasure, and the process of grinding and brewing seems not so pleasant, then the capsule coffee maker will definitely please you, because brewing coffee from capsules is very similar to brewing tea bags.

Despite the visual simplicity of the capsule coffee maker, the process of preparing a coffee drink has layers of complexity, although it requires minimal participation from a person.

The cooking process itself takes place in several stages:

1. to start the machine in a special tank you need pour water;
2. the built-in pump moves water to the coffee machine;
3. flowing through the heating element, the water reaches the optimum temperature;
4. in order to increase pressure, water is supplied through a thin needle;
5. a high-pressure stream of hot water enters the ground coffee capsulewhere the process of brewing the drink takes place;
6. when pouring a drink into a cup, a special filter prevents the grounds from entering the brewed coffee.

Rozhkovy coffee maker and the principle of its work

The carob-type coffee maker is designed to satisfy the tastes of real gourmets. The principle of its operation is fundamentally different from other coffee makers.

Before brewing, coffee is tightly packed in a special horn (holder) and fixed in a special connector. After starting the water supply, it heats up and passes under high pressure through the pressed coffee.

During the operation of the carob coffee maker you have to independently control the supply of boiling water, as well as temperature and pressure using a special tap, supply valve and boiler pressure gauge.

In addition, this kitchen appliances there is a steam supply valve and a pump pressure gauge, with the help of which the steam pressure in the boiler is monitored and controlled. Using these two mechanisms, you can monitor the health of the machine.

The optimal conditions for making strong tart espresso are:

• The temperature of the brewing water must be within
  86-93 °С;
• the pressure under which water is supplied to the holder should be 9 bar;

• the time during which the liquid is passed through the pressed coffee in the holder, 20-30 seconds.

What is the difference between them?

The main difference is the process of making coffee. Using a capsule coffee maker, you will spend a minimum of time and effort to prepare your favorite invigorating drink. The type of coffee maker will have a mediocre relation to the quality of the output product, because to a greater extent everything will depend on the quality of the coffee itself.

A significant difference between the two indicated types of coffee makers also includes Possibility to make different types of coffee. So, for example, in a capsule coffee machine, you can only use special capsules that already contain ground, pressed coffee.

Usage carob coffee machine will provide an opportunity to choose among the variety of coffee varietiesincluding blended options.

As for the pricing policy, according to the Yandex Market website, the simplest model of a capsule coffee maker will cost you an average of 3-4 thousand rubles. The simplest carob-type model costs about 5-7 thousand rubles.

What is better in a capsule?

1. the beverage preparation process is fully automated, which allows us to attribute ease of use to the main advantage. All you need to do is select a coffee capsule, place it in a special compartment and press a button;
2. capsules contain high-quality roasted coffee with a sufficient degree of grinding, which allows you to bring the taste of the drink closer to the ideal;
3. ease of maintenance. It is necessary to wash such a coffee maker no more than 1 time in 10-15 days, descale - once every 2-3 months. There are modern models that are able to self-clean;
4. the speed of operation is much higher compared to a carob coffee maker. Espresso can be prepared in just 30 seconds. It will take you about 50 seconds to prepare drinks using the cappuccinatore;
5. there is no need to purchase replacement filters;
6. the cost of a quality capsule coffee maker is lower, than the automated carob model. When buying relatively inexpensive carob coffee makers, you will have to deal with rather limited features;
7. compactness in comparison with carob-type machines, which are unlikely to harmoniously fit into the interior of a small kitchen or small office.

Advantages of carob

1. the main advantage of a carob coffee maker over a capsule coffee maker is choice of coffee beans. You will be able to enjoy a great variety of tastes of different varieties;
2. built-in customization functions allow you to fully manage the preparation process and independently bring the drink to perfection;
3. there are built-in programs for cleaning and descaling;
4. the machine can be trained to whip the foam.

Interesting video

In the video you will see a comparison of the two types of machines described in the article:

When choosing between a capsule and carob coffee machine, first of all, decide on the purpose of its further use.

The capsule coffee maker will delight coffee connoisseurs who don't want to spend time searching for the perfect coffee bean grind and the required steam pressure, but prefer to press a button and get their drink within 1 minute.

A similar carob-type technique will appeal to professional baristas, who will be able to hone their skills and prepare exclusive drinks strictly according to their own recipe.