10 best coffee machines for home under 30,000 rubles

The youngest model in the VeroCup series is endowed with interesting enough for a device for 30,000 rubles. functions. One of them is the automatic Calc`nClean descaling and plaque removal, which starts at the touch of a button. The reviews say that the technology is not as automated as we would like: you still need to stand next to the car and interact with it according to the manual. But here there is an automatic cappuccinatore of a cunning design: you can lower it into a cup and move away, and it will turn the milk into a delicious lush foam. The coffee machine can prepare black coffee, cappuccino and latte macchiato on its own and in the right amount - there are direct start keys on the panel for them.

The German brand Krups is 170 years old, but it is much less common on the Russian market of coffee machines than the leaders Delonghi and Saeko. One of the most successful models, Essential EA8108, occupies a very small area of ​​33x24x36 cm, however, it will prepare coffee according to all the rules - strong, hot, fragrant, according to reviews, better than some expensive machines. The main feature of the machine is a non-removable brewing unit that does not need to be removed for cleaning. She launches the flushing algorithm on her own; for this, the manufacturer has provided special tablets in the kit. She has a minimum of settings, with a fortress and grinding it’s not particularly clear, and the manual cappuccinatore does not always work at the level, it’s difficult to get good foam with it.

Siemens knows that the most important secret of delicious coffee is perfect grinding, and the EQ.3 s100 coffee machine is equipped with a coffee grinder that evenly grinds beans to a selected of 3 degrees. The sensoFlow instantaneous water heating system ensures the correct brewing temperature – up to 95°C. It is not surprising that in the reviews, among the advantages of the model, the bright branded taste of espresso is constantly mentioned. In addition, the car is praised for its cute design, the presence of a rare one in the price category up to 30,000 rubles. automatic cappuccinatore and quietness - "Delongs", according to many, work louder. There are also those who are dissatisfied - with the flimsy fastening of the cappuccinatore, high water consumption, uneven preparation of milk foam.

The only capsule-type coffee machine in the selection. Its main trump cards are miniaturization, extreme ease of operation and lightning-fast dispensing of a drink. More than 30 flavors are now on sale, all using selected raw materials, so that users can rightfully count on flawlessly brewed coffee at home. However, keep in mind that the purchase can still be ambiguous. Although the model costs up to 30,000 rubles, it has a significant drawback: it only cooks what the manufacturer gives, and the capsules are expensive, and you can’t find them in every store. However, the way out is quite simple - you can switch to more affordable alternative capsules, many make them for Nespresso.

If the family drinks more than 6 cups of coffee a day or needs a coffee machine for a small office, the 520th CafeRomatica is just right. A decent-sized tank is built into it - 2.2 liters, which is quite comparable with commercial devices. The coffee machine is endowed with only basic capabilities, however, it brews all possible options for coffee drinks and, I must say, it brews deliciously. Cappuccinos and lattes are also available - for them you need to activate the cappuccinatore, and it serves milk directly from the store box. You don’t need to pour anywhere, and then you don’t need to wash extra dishes - I took it out of the refrigerator, whipped the right amount, and put it in the refrigerator. Everything is simple. Another important point is the presence of self-cleaning programs for brewing and coffee dispensing systems.

The entry-level espresso coffee machine prepares 2 types of coffee from freshly ground beans - espresso and lungo (via the "coffee" start button). Her ability to brew americano in a special way is interesting: simultaneously for 2 servings, first pouring 2 espressos, and then adding double the volume of water. If all this is done in one cup, you get a delicious and fragrant drink, as if it was prepared not at home, but in a coffee shop. The panarello nozzle allows you to diversify the coffee menu of cappuccino and latte macchiato. It is convenient to manage it due to the fact that the developers have somewhat modified its design. They also changed the location of the nodes, made them freely accessible, so the model is praised in service centers. It is made very soundly and looks more expensive than its 30,000 rubles.

The Caffeo Solo automatic coffee machine belongs to electrical appliances with minimal energy consumption, its power is 1400 watts, but this does not affect the speed of preparing the drink. Unlike many models for 30,000 rubles, there is a backlit display. For milk drinks, there is a classic cappuccinatore, which at first requires handling skills, but then it produces an excellent dense foam. It is convenient that there is a platform for warming cups, but this process takes more than 20 minutes. The bean container is small enough for 10 servings, but a large family will need to add a new portion often. The water tank is also small, so it is better to take the device for the home.

In automatic mode, the Philips coffee machine prepares espresso and lungo, and in semi-automatic mode it also prepares drinks with milk.It has a burr grinder and a classic cappuccinatore, which is a separate steam outlet channel. The water container is quite capacious - by 1.8 l, also, in comparison with previous models, the drip tray and the cake container have been increased. In the device, you can use not only whole grains, but also pre-ground ones. For any drink, you can choose 1 of 3 degrees of strength. Yes, this is not 5, like in older models, but you can choose as close as possible to your taste, especially since there is an intuitive touch control panel.

The main advantage of the ESAM 4000 coffee machine is the ability to adjust the volume, strength of the drink and the brewing temperature, but for some reason these processes are not covered in the instructions.So, to set the temperature mode, you need to press the button for preparing one cup of coffee and hold until the corresponding indicators light up. Thanks to the unique Tubeless coffee brewing technology, freshly ground beans are taken into the brewing unit immediately after grinding, which ensures an impeccable aroma and taste of the drink. This unit is removable, so washing it does not take much time and effort. Unless from time to time you need to look into the coffee grinder and control the presence of grains, because there is no indication of their absence.

It is no coincidence that the coffee machine is among the favorites of coffee lovers: it is inexpensive, reliable and brews coffee at the level of professional devices 2 times more expensive. You should not expect a large set of options from it, the device automatically prepares only espresso and americano. A cappuccinatore is provided in the design, but you will have to froth milk and wash the nozzle manually.Smooth multi-stage adjustment of the strength of the drink from 6 to 14 g per serving allows you to brew coffee exactly according to your own taste. The volume can also be adjusted, even a glass of latte fits. In the reviews, they are satisfied with the device, they only warn about the possible occurrence of an error sign (!) on the display. It appears when there is a power surge in the house's electrical network - then it is better to connect the car through a stabilizer.