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French vs Italian coffee maker: which is better?

One of the latest innovations in the gastronomic world has been the multi-capsule coffee machines. Nevertheless, Although they have been widely acceptedmany people claim that they prefer to prepare their coffee in a traditional way. Surely you have many memories of your childhood in which the typical gray metal coffee pot appears. But did you know that it is not the only one that exists? In fact, it appears next to another, which could be presented as your rival. This is the french coffee maker. do you know her We present it to you.

What is a biosimilar

The French press was introduced to late nineteenth century. It is a piston that, when pressed, slides by itself. For achieve the elaboration of the precious coffee. Its exterior is a cylinder, usually made of glass, covered with a stainless steel, copper or aluminum frame. Although it receives the name of coffee pot, on many occasions, is more associated with the consumption of teas and other infusions. In addition, its elegant appearance makes it the Better option if you want to offer a cup of coffee to your guests.

The image of a coffee pot that most of us have responds to the Italian coffee maker. This emerged in the 30s and, since then, has become the most common. It is a machine that consists of three parts: a tank with a safety valve, a filter and the upper part. In this last area, the already blended coffee is housed. Its operation is that the water, deposited in the lower part is heated. Generating a steam to increase the pressure and get this water go through the coffee cavity and arrive at the upper part.

french/italian coffee maker
italian coffee maker / source: instagram user @ ferfriky

Which is better?

This question can only be answered by you.. Since it depends on the function for which you require it. But, above all, to your liking. For example, if what you want is a fast coffee maker, your favorite will be the Italian. While if you are looking for one with a lot capacity the french is your best option. If you don't like to clean at all and you need one that is easy, opt for italian because it has fewer parts and allows you to clean it in seconds. But, if you need a machine with which make more than one drink, buy, without a doubt, the French one.

Reasons to buy, or not, a French coffee maker

  • Elegant design and attractive.
  • Wide sizes offer: there are small models for a maximum of two cups and large ones for the whole family.
  • Capacity up to 1,5 litres.
  • greater versatility: allows you to make coffee, tea and other infusions. As well as foam for milk.
  • It offers coffee with good body and quite good.
  • Easy to clean: simply remove the coffee grounds and its parts are easy to clean.
  • Low cost maintenance: as it is not made up of electronic parts, it only requires cleaning as care.
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However, it also has its drawbacks:

  • Being made of glass is more fragile.
  • Es slower when making the infusion or coffee. With a minimum estimated time of 5 minutes.
  • Life time is limited. Namely, the coffee turns sour if kept in the coffee maker for more than 20 minutes.
  • It requires a dependent preparation: first you have to boil the water and then put in the ground coffee. Add the gua and wait five minutes to press the plunger or piston.

Reasons to buy, or not, an Italian coffee maker

  • It is capable of preparing coffee in a few seconds.
  • It is the coffee maker model more economical in the world.
  • By making the coffee so quickly, does not consume much.
  • It is resistant, since it is made of aluminum or steel.
  • Result easily transportable.
  • Is easy to use. Since you only need to add the water in the heater and pour in the ground coffee. Once done, it is rolled up, boiled and waited.

But all that glitters is not gold

  • Can leak when serving coffee.
  • It is mandatory to prepare the amount of coffee for which it is designed.
  • It has less capacity.

 

En general, both coffee makers are a great option. To know which one is better, you have to think well what are your needs. Thus, compare them later and choose which one compensates you the most. Which is your favorite?

 

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