Coffee pad machines are trendy, after all they promise quick coffee enjoyment without much effort. But can you keep up with freshly brewed coffee?
The coffee pad machine – practical or tasteless?
While the good old coffee machine used to be an integral part of every kitchen, another trend is now gaining ground – the coffee pad machine. The small devices not only look modern, they are also easy to use and very popular in small households. The preparation is reminiscent of brewing a tea. Loose, pre-portioned coffee powder lies in individual pads made of filter paper. Thus, one pod corresponds to one cup of coffee. The preparation takes place at the push of a button. Advocates of the coffee pad machine are enthusiastic about the high functionality and easy handling. Critics complain about the taste of the coffee, which should not come close to freshly brewed coffee. But who is right and what are the advantages and disadvantages of such a machine?
A trend with a future? The coffee pad machine
Coffee pad machines have long outstripped the old coffee machines in electronics stores. The devices are now available in a wide variety of designs, colors and shapes. The first machines for the precise portioning of coffee enjoyment came onto the market around 1990. They only became a trend at the beginning of the 21st century. But the trend continues, although there is now a subtle backward movement towards carefully brewed coffee by hand or filter machine.
The advantages of a coffee pad machine are obvious. The preparation takes place within a few seconds, after all, only the required amount of water has to be heated. No special expertise or skill is required. Time-consuming work, such as grinding the coffee beans, is no longer necessary. Thanks to the large number of different varieties, there is something for every taste. All you have to do is insert the respective pad. A filter change or the like is not required. Thanks to its small size, a coffee pad machine is suitable for every household and even in the office, the small machine can easily be accommodated. Cleaning is very easy, many components can even be cleaned in the dishwasher. In addition, thanks to the use of filter paper, there is less waste than with a capsule machine.
Disadvantages of a coffee pad machine
At first glance, the advantages clearly outweigh the disadvantages. But a coffee pad machine also has disadvantages. The small machine allows individual coffee enjoyment, but it is not possible to prepare a larger amount of coffee. Here the filter machine is clearly in the lead. In addition, the price per cup of coffee is slightly more expensive than freshly brewed coffee. An individual setting, such as changing the degree of strength, is not planned either. For a milder coffee, the coffee drink must be temporarily diluted with water. A fully automatic coffee machine from Kaffee Partner has clear advantages here, because many parameters can be conveniently set via the control panel.
The main criticism of many coffee experts, however, is the taste. Due to the pre-portioned pads with ground coffee powder, little can be said about the quality of the coffee beans. In addition, the powder used is not freshly ground, but rather older. In contrast, fully automatic coffee machines grind the coffee beans fresh. No wonder that particularly aromatic coffee drinks are produced here. It is worth trying different pads, because there are big differences in quality. The following measures help to achieve the best taste from a coffee pad machine:
Moisten the pad beforehand to release roasted aromas
Use quality coffees
Warm up cups beforehand
Store pads airtight and use up quickly
Who is the coffee pad machine suitable for?
The coffee pad machine fits into our everyday life, in which everything has to work faster and more easily. Hardly anyone takes the time to grind the coffee beans themselves, for example. This makes the small machine perfect for households where small amounts of coffee are occasionally consumed. Families, flat-sharing communities or people who like to invite people over for a coffee quickly reach their limits with such a machine. Here, a fully automatic coffee machine, such as that offered by Kaffee Partner, should be purchased. In the end, taste also decides which coffee machine best suits your own requirements. Try out different variants, you will definitely find your favorite coffee quickly.
