What are capsules for coffee makers and how to use them
Coffee is very popular all over the world. Many lovers of fragrant drink keep appliances at home for its quick preparation. Among them, capsule models are of the greatest interest, who can prepare your favorite drink in minutes, using special capsules for coffee makers and coffee machines. Consider, what they are and how to use them.
What are they
Let's start with, what are capsules and what they are. They are small cups with lids, inside which is fried, ground and pressed coffee. They are made of different materials:
- Made of aluminum. Capsules are in high demand, made of aluminum foil by most manufacturers. The foil protects the resulting drink from the effects of metal. Such packaging is often used for re-brewing coffee, so-called reusable capsules.
- Plastic or polymer products, environmentally friendly.
- Combined, using polymeric materials, aluminum foil and cellulose.
How to brew "capsule" coffee
Coffee capsules for the coffee machine must be equipped with a sealed lid. In the device they are located in a special compartment between two filters, where they are specially pierced on two sides. Then on one side of the capsule is fed under high pressure hot water, and on the other side of it pours ready-made coffee. If the capsules are disposable, they are usually discarded immediately after use. In the same case, if the products are reusable, they can be reused.
Capsule-type devices are characterized by rapid coffee preparation and process automation. All you have to do is insert the selected capsule into a special compartment of the coffee machine and press the start button.
This is usually followed by the following:
- The capsule enters the machine and is punctured on both sides.
- Then hot water enters one of the holes under high pressure, order 10-20 there is.
- Saturated comes out of the opposite hole, well brewed coffee, which is then poured into a cup.
Advantages of reusable capsules
From a large number of positive qualities the following stands out:
- They are economical.
- You can experiment on your own, adding different varieties of coffee or cocoa.
- Reusable capsules are usually compatible with coffee from different companies.
- The coffee inside is protected by an airtight lid, so, taste, the aroma lasts longer, and the drink turns out rich and strong.
- Reusable capsules do not clean or wash. At the end of their service life, they are simply discarded.
- Coffee with their use is brewed faster and is much tastier than usual.
Advantages of brewing coffee with capsules:
- In the first place, of course, drink quality, since the coffee inside them - all the same grind. In the car the corresponding dosage and temperature of heating of water is maintained, which improves the taste of the drink.
- Brewing such coffee is easy and simple. All you have to do is place the capsule in a special compartment and specify the necessary parameters for its preparation.
- They do not need to be cleaned after use, you can just throw it away.
- The whole process is almost silent.
- The prepared drink retains the taste of freshly ground coffee, as "cups" differ in the tightness.
When choosing capsules, you need to pay attention to their brand, desirable, that they were the same firm, as a coffee maker.
Supermarkets often hold presentations of coffee drinks from different manufacturers, where you can try different flavors for free and decide for yourself, which manufacturer's range you prefer.
Capsules are of different types. Their tightness helps preserve the aroma and taste of coffee for a long time, moreover, the amount of coffee powder in them always depends on the specific formulation of the drink. The proportions are usually composed as follows, that one capsule is intended for one serving of coffee.
Now manufacturers produce capsule products containing not only coffee drinks, but also cocoa, hot chocolate, elite varieties of tea.
varieties
Many manufacturers develop the design of capsules for their machines. Concerned about the question, which capsules may be suitable for the models, example, coffee machine Squesito, and which for other coffee devices, you need to remember, that not always capsule products of one manufacturer can approach the device of another firm. Example:
- Nestle has created several types of capsules for its Nepresso coffee machines 4 coffee varieties: lungo, espresso, Pure Origin, as well as decaffeinated options. But different versions of their recipe - 16, and they all have different fortresses.
- Cremesso coffee machines work only with their unique capsule products (11 types of coffee, 4 varieties of tea), as well as "cups" such as Nescafe, Sweet taste (14 types of coffee, 2 cocoa, Tea Latte tea).
- Reusable capsules, available for Squesito coffee makers, contain various coffee blends, which are not inferior to Italian quality. They can even replace capsules for Philips coffee makers. Capsules for the Squesito coffee machine contain a blend of coffee beans from different countries. The basis is robusta and arabica. The products have a high level of tightness, thanks to which the natural aroma and taste of coffee is preserved.
- Reusable capsules for the Krups Nespresso coffee machine can even be filled with any ground coffee, cocoa or tea by hand, tamp them well, and tightly closed with a lid.
Also popular are reusable capsules for all models of Bosch Tassimo coffee machines. Capsules for Bosch Tassimo coffee machine have different recipes for making different types of coffee:
- Latte macchiato.
- Coffee cream.
- Espresso.
- Latte macchiato caramel.
- Cappuccino and others.
It is recommended to use a special Tassimo capsule to prepare drinks with added milk in a Bosch coffee machine., containing concentrated milk powder and created by the original technology.
Choosing capsules, you need to focus on the device manufacturer. Most often, companies provide in the instructions a list of compatible third-party manufacturers. At this point you need to pay special attention. Because the use of improper capsules can lead to its breakdown.
Compatible with coffee from different manufacturers
Many coffee machines have the ability to use different capsules. Example, reusable capsules for the Nespresso coffee machine are currently being produced, which can be used multiple times. They are safe and environmentally friendly, although made of plastic. Manufacturers of Nespresso coffee makers have the widest selection of capsule products. They have a wide range of them - 16 types of coffee, which include 7 varieties of espresso and several options without caffeine.
And all these capsules are universal and can be suitable for cars:
- DeLonghi;
- Siemens;
- Krups.
Similar capsule products are produced by other manufacturers, example:
- Capsule products for the Cremesso coffee machine are offered to buyers in 11 options, among which the most unusual is coffee with the aroma of spices.
- Dolce Gusto devices are available 14 types of capsules for making macchiato and latte coffee. As well as capsule products with cocoa and tea.
- Tassimo capsules are great for cars, manufactured by Bosch. They are available not only with coffee, but also with tea, cocoa.
- Reusable capsules for the Tassimo coffee machine are also quite popular. They can be purchased on special Internet resources, and in ordinary supermarkets.
Capsules for Dolce Gusto coffee makers are popular among consumers. They are cheap, which, however, does not affect their quality. They are versatile and can even go well with Delonghi coffee (Delongi). Dolce Gusto capsules, often called budget. They are produced by Nescafe. Such capsules contain 6 d coffee (instead of necessary 7 G), and produce them in a fairly large range:
- Espresso - 10 variations.
- Coffee with milk - 6 variations.
- Decaffeinated - 1 version.
What are the benefits of empty capsules
What not to say, and a portion of any coffee beverage is very convenient.
Using empty capsules for coffee makers, you can pre-fill them with the desired amount of coffee, sugar, milk and seal with foil. The latter is always included with the products from Dolce Gusto, Cremesso, Nespresso and Tassimo.
These capsules are reusable and allow you to experiment with flavors and different recipes for coffee drinks. You can save significantly with them, using, example, coffee powder, bought by weight, which is much cheaper. How many such capsule products are enough, depends on the frequency of their use - on average, on 30-35 cups.
Coffee capsules should usually be of the same brand, as a coffee maker. There are cases of their compatibility with different devices. About this, usually, specified in the instructions for the device. It is not necessary to buy capsules for the coffee maker not in specialized shops, as it is likely to buy their counterparts, forged under the original. In this case, your coffee machine may be damaged.
