It is often said that good coffee is one of life's greatest pleasures and that is why investing in a high caliber coffee machine is a necessity for many coffee lovers.

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What to Look for in a Coffee Machine

The selection of coffee machines available on the market is vast and it may feel daunting to choose the best option for your lifestyle and budget. It is recommended to start off by seeing which type of coffee machine is best suited for your needs. For instance, a drip coffee machine makes a single large pot of coffee, a pump espresso machine pushes pressure through tightly packed ground coffee to create an intense coffee shot while capsule or pod coffee machines uses high pressure water pump to pierce the pod and create coffee-shop quality coffee.

So, a capsule coffee machine may be a good choice if you like to indulge in a variety of coffees and hot beverages that go beyond the popular espresso, drip coffee machines are great if you are interested in the convenience of a simple cup of coffee always close by while an espresso machine is perfect if you only want the very best espressos.

Irrespective of the type of coffee machine that you choose; having a coffee machine at home or at the office will give you that barista-style taste that instant coffee can never replicate.

Coffee Machines Available in Malta

There are various options to choose from if you want to buy the best coffee machine in Malta.

It is possible to select an Italian coffee maker, a coffee machine that use coffee capsules, a coffee machine with accessories (such as separate milk frothers) or a bean to cup option that grinds coffee beans prior to brewing. If you are looking for a caffeine fix for the whole office, it might be a good idea to explore the possibility of renting a coffee machine.

All major service providers also offer coffee machine repair services for machines purchased from their store and they can also provide assistance if you need to descale your coffee machine.

Wake up and Smell the Coffee - Popular Coffee Blends and Beverage Types

Coffee is probably one of the most popular drinks around the world so it is no wonder that there are many ways of enjoying a great cup of coffee, however, the most popular varieties are:

• Cappuccino: This Italian breakfast favourite typically includes an espresso shot and steamed milk which are topped with frothy milk and optionally, chocolate powder.
•  Americano: This simple beverage is made by mixing hot water with a shot of espresso.
•  Espresso: The most intense coffee experience that is known for its strength and boldness. Espresso is prepared by pressuring a hot shot of water through compacted finely ground coffee.
•  Lungo: This one is very similar to an espresso but with a little more water mixed in. Hence why it is called "lungo" or long in Italian.
•  Cortado: This Spanish favourite is also another espresso variant since it features an espresso shot with an equal amount of warm milk.
•  Macchiato: Similarly to a cortado, a macchiato is also an espresso and milk combo but in this case the espresso shot is topped with a spoonful of foamed milk.
•  Mocha: This is the perfect coffee beverage for those who have a sweet tooth since it is consists of an espresso shot mixed with hot milk and chocolate flavouring.

Irrespective of which coffee option you favour, coffee is always made by brewing ground roasted coffee beans. The coffee tree is a tropical plant and the large majority of coffee beans come from various countries that include Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia and Honduras. Although there are different coffee bean types, the most common forms are arabica and robusta. Arabica is probably the world's most popular coffee bean variety due to its softer and sweeter taste. Indeed, it is often said that this type of coffee has flavour notes of nuts, caramel, chocolate, fruit and berries. Robusta is also a very popular variety but has a more bitter, grainy flavour with a peanutty after taste.

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