I want to buy the coffee machine, in India.

I want to buy a coffee machine.... What is the difference between a coffee machine, espresso machine, coffee and espresso machine but also a cappuccino/espresso machine?? VERY CONFUSED

• Answer:

  First, a couple of definitions: Espresso: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/espresso Cappuccino: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cappuccino Now, you can make coffee through a variety of means. You can dump grounds into boiling water and strain each cup as you pour it (alternately, you don't strain it and add a little cold water to the cup to help the grounds settle). You can use a "French press" type pitcher. This consists of a straight sided glass container that is fitted with a lid and a tightly fitting mesh plunger. Put grounds in the bottom of the pot, pour in boiling water and put on the lid. After it has brewed for a sufficient time, slowly press the plunger down until the ground are trapped at the bottom of the pot and clean, fresh coffe is ready to pour. You also have the option of a coffee filter holder that you may pour boiling water through for either a cup or a pot amount. An example would be the famous "Chemex" pot. A percolator, which forces boiling water or steam into a chamber filled with coffee grounds, also enjoys waning popularity and are often designed to brew on a stovetop or over a fire. You also have the "Mr.Coffee" type (automatic drip) coffee maker. So named from the original brand name of automatic drip coffee makers that became popular in the mid 70's (Mr Coffee was introduced in 1972 and went from 1000/day in sales to 38000/day in sales in just three years). An automatic drip pot (usually with a 10-cup pot) would be your cheapest, easiest to obtain option (you can probably get a coffee filter holder cheaper, but they aren't as widely available). I would expect to find one for around 20USD (no frills). You can get a percolator for about the same amount. A separate espresso maker will set you back around 20USD (stovetop model) to 30USD (electric) at the low end; although you can spend much more. Most electric espresso makers will include a steam port for frothing milk (cappuccino). Many stovetop models include some sort of attachment for steaming/frothing milk separately (although this will probably increase the cost). Now ask yourself a few questions: 1. Do you like espresso/cappuccino? If you answer no, then you just need a coffee maker. 2. Do you want espresso/cappuccino as often as you want regular coffee? If you answer yes, then you will probably want an espresso maker (with steam port) as well. A combo unit will probably go for around 60USD, so if you want to get out more cheaply, you might be better off with separate (possibly even stovetop - especially if you don't care about cappuccino) units. 3. Will you drink 10 cups of regular coffee? If you answer no, then consider a single cup brewing system. There are plenty of other options around and you will find variable prices around the US, so do your own shopping. Hope this helps.