When coffee makers were first invented, they were quite simple little appliances. You put the coffee in the basket, pour the water in, turn it on, and the coffee trickles out a couple minutes later. That was then, and this is now. Times have definitely changed, and electric coffee makers can now come with all kinds of new features. Some of them have digital controls that let you set a few of the brewing details. You can also set a timer on the machine and it will start brewing the coffee at any time in the future. Another feature that some of the better machines have is a built in grinder attached to them.
Most coffee experts agree that the best tasting coffee is made from freshly ground beans. If you get a coffee maker with a grinder attached to it, you are assured of having a wonderful cup every time you use the machine. Although this isn’t technically considered a feature, the latest craze to hit the coffee maker scene are machines that are designed to brew just one cup at a time. While others brew 4, 8, 12, or even 20 cups of the same old coffee, these machines brew individual cups. The best thing about them is that everyone can have what they want. You get little pre-packed cups to put in them, and they come in all kinds of brands, flavors, and varieties. There are even teas and hot cocoa as well for people who don’t drink coffee.
These single cup machines are a great solution to any office or large household filled with people with differing tastes. Another great thing about them is that there is nothing to clean up afterward either. You simply put the pre-packed cup in the machine, it makes the coffee, and then you take the spent cup and toss it in the garbage. Of course these aren’t really cheap electric coffee makers either. For those on a budget, you might have to just use one that doesn’t do anything fancy.