5 cheapest coffee machines

A capsule device for the home is the best opportunity to combine ease of preparation with high quality of the final result.Brewing coffee in capsules is as easy and convenient as tea bags, and the taste is always predictable. The brewing process is almost completely automatic, and the variety of beverages created by Bosch's range of T-discs is huge. In manual mode, it is possible to change the preparation parameters - coffee strength and portion size, and your favorite coffee and milk treats are prepared without a cappuccinatore.

The opinion of users about the unit is unambiguously positive. A barrel of honey spoils only one fly in the ointment - the cost of capsules. Unlike starter equipment, you can’t call them inexpensive. If you consume at least 2 cups a day, the difference between the cost of a capsule and a good grain machine is covered fairly quickly.

The ancestor of capsule coffee systems is the Swiss company Nestle. Cars for her are made by two companies - DeLonghi and Krups. The smallest of them, only 11 cm wide, is the Nespresso Essenza Mini. In addition to the minimum dimensions, it has many advantages: extremely simple handling, full automation of the process, lightning-fast delivery of the finished result, minimal cleaning efforts. Plus, it is inexpensive in itself, but the low price is offset by the cost of capsules, which, in terms of 1 cup, covers many elite varieties of grains (400–600 rubles / 10 capsules).

However, in comparison with other brands, it is for this system that there is the largest number of alternative coffee capsules. Dozens of manufacturers offer them for Nespresso: Smart Coffee Club, L’Or, Single Cup Coffee, etc.All of them are noticeably cheaper than the originals and practically do not concede in taste. There are reusable and even empty capsules that you can fill with regular ground coffee, but they need to be washed, and the process itself is somewhat tedious.

The entry-level coffee machine Philips EP1220 doesn't come across as cheap. It looks quite solid at home, and the design is assembled at a decent level. A clear fit of the elements, the responsiveness of the touch panel, the presence of a seal on the lid of the hopper - all indicate that Philips remains true to itself in the inexpensive segment. Even the cappuccinatore in the configuration was not stingy.

The model appeared in 2019 along with several modifications on a completely updated platform. All containers are quite capacious: water tank - 1.8 l, grain bin - 275 g, cake compartment - 15 servings. The drain tray is also larger than previous versions and does not need to be emptied every 5-6 cups. There are many reviews about the EP1220. They indicate that the device brews excellent coffee and cappuccino, it is very easy to care for it. But the quality of the material of the water tank, according to users, leaves much to be desired.

Having appeared in 2013, the model still beats competitors in many respects. One of them is obvious - this is the most stylish coffee machine from a well-known coffee brand in the inexpensive segment.The branded chopped design benefited the dimensions - the device turned out to be also compact, only 20 cm wide. Coffee makes exemplary, but only from coffee beans. The pre-wet brewing unit provides additional aromatics. For milk drinks, a cappuccinatore is in store, you just need to learn how to handle it in order to get lush milk foam.

The coffee machine, when compared with capsule ones, is far from the cheapest. But Melitta is famous for its responsibility and owns a developed network of service centers. If there is not one in the city, in case of failure during the warranty period, the store must accept its equipment. The machine is solidly made, if problems do occur, then with a hardness filter, so it is important to always use purified water at home.

Adherents of the opinion that a coffee machine for home should be inexpensive, and it is better to spend money on good grain coffee, can pay attention to the ESAM 2600. The unit is reliable, proven, has been on the market for at least 10 years and remains the most affordable after capsule ones. Its main advantages are unpretentiousness in care, ease of operation (mechanical buttons and multi-position switches), and, most importantly, great coffee taste.

For lovers of the hottest drink in the cup, the good news is that the combination of the hot water outlet from the thermoblock with the inlet to the brewing unit ensures minimal temperature loss, so that the final drinks are hotter than those of competitors.Of the nuances, some noise of the device should be noted (automatic coffee machines are rarely quiet), a simple manual cappuccinatore in the kit and decent dimensions - 280x380x360 mm. You will need a lot of space for him in the kitchen.