Horn-type coffee makers - one of the best versions for making coffee at home. First, because the quality of the finished drink is better in comparison with drip models. Secondly, thanks to the ability to prepare immediately in several recipes - although it is usually present only in expensive models. And one more of their feature can be called a wide variety - you can find options from different price categories that differ in functionality and quality. And in order to choose a good horn to the coffee machine, it was easier to get acquainted with a list of the 10 most popular models.
Garlyn L70.
The model, equipped with a high-quality Italian pump, which creates a pressure of 15 bar - more than enough to open the taste and fragrance of fresh espresso. The list of its capabilities is the preparation of a double portion or 2 cups at the same time, obtaining dairy fakes for latte or cappuccino.
Another feature of the coffee maker - programming the volume of portions and save the specified settings when the next is turned on. The self-cleaning feature provides the possibility of washing the items, allowing you to save time on maintenance and extend the service life. A 1,4-liter water tank is enough to prepare at least 10 medium coffee portions.
- High pressure and durable Italian pump pump;
- spacious water and milk tanks;
- convenient control and cooking at once 2 cups;
- Several coffee recipes, including cappuccino;
- Automatic shutdown when non-use and self-cleaning mode.
- relatively high cost;
- Lack of hot water supply without cooking coffee.
De'longhi ECP 33.21
Coffee maker, buying for the optimal ratio of opportunities and prices. Among its capabilities is the preparation of a drink made of ground coffee and from calinds (special filter bags) and the ability to cook cappuccino.
And, although the cooking of dairy fifts is possible only manually, and the volume of water tank is only 1100 ml, the functionality of De'Longhi ECP 33.21 is still quite good. There is an opportunity even to feed just hot water, which can be used, for example, for making tea. The cups are heated by maintaining the optimal temperature of the drink, and there is a special tray to collect randomly spilled drops.
- Fast preparation of 1 or 2 cups of beverage;
- the possibility of using ground coffee or chalinds;
- function of heating cups;
- Preparation and espresso, and cappuccino;
- The possibility of using cups up to 12 cm high.
- not too durable plastic hull;
- Cappuccino cooking only in manual mode.
Kitfort KT-742
Compact and convenient to manage a coffee maker from the average price category, almost the only disadvantage of which is not too smooth steam supply when cooking cappuccino. However, it has more pluses more.
Among them are high power and pre-wetting mode to improve the taste of coffee, the illumination of the working area and the possibility of supplying hot water to make other drinks. And also - the weight of only 3 kg, which makes it easy to move the coffee maker in the right place and a removable tray, collecting spilled drops.
- pressure 19 bar, providing and high preparation speed, and excellent coffee taste;
- Compactness and lightness, thanks to which the coffee maker is easily transferred and installed in the user-selected place;
- preparation of three coffee options;
- the possibility of filing hot water;
- Adjusting the volume of portions.
- Not too big water tank;
- Lack of steam feed intensity adjustment.
De'longhi Dedica EC 685
Powerful coffee maker, able to prepare 2 cups of coffee at once, and 4 recipes - Latte, Latte Machiato, cappuccino and espresso. Among its features - cooking cappuccino, even if it is manually, with the help of the cappuccinator rotating on the flexible suspension.
And in the list of functions there is a program to remove scale, heated cups from the thermoblock, automatic shutdown, temperature adjustment and the number of hot water. The volume of the reservoir for the liquid is 1100 ml, and the maximum height of the cups is as much as 12 cm, in the kit there is a convenient temperature and 3 filters. And the only only drawback is about 25 thousand rubles.
- High power and ability to prepare 4 types of drink;
- water supply for 1 or 2 cups;
- maintaining the temperature of the finished drink;
- Durable metal case and auto-disconnect function;
- the possibility of using cups up to 12 cm high;
- Not bad equipment, which includes 3 filters and tempera.
- manual cooking cappuccino;
- Relatively high price of coffee makers.
Kitfort KT-706
Model capable of cooking at once 4 cups of coffee per 1 time, and espresso, and cappuccino. And even warming up the beverages hot steam. The fluid temperature is controlled by the built-in thermostat, and the ready-made coffee can be poured or in a cup, or in a coffee pot, which is included in Kitfort KT-706. Among other features are a durable metal filter, weight is less than 2 kg and a removable tray for collecting droplets.
However, in order to get the cost affordable for most buyers, the manufacturer had to make compromises. The capacity of 400 ml is enough for only 2-3 cups of coffee, and the pressure is small, just 4 bar.
- The available cost, due to which Kitfort KT-706 can be called one of the most affordable horn models on the market;
- The possibility of cooking at once 2 cups;
- cappuccinator that allows you to prepare not only espresso, but also cappuccino, albeit in manual mode;
- minimum sizes and weight;
- low noise during operation;
- Original model design.
- low power;
- short power cord;
- Lack of water level indication and opaque case.
Vitek VT-1517
Coffee maker with a roomy 1,65-liter water tank, simple control and automatic cappuccinator. Among his main features is the possibility of regulating the volume of water and heating cups. A large enough of this model and a capacity for milk - by as much as 300 ml, and there is a special removable tray to collect spilled drops.
In the list of accessories that comes complete to the coffee maker, there is a measured spoon and 2 filters for coffee, calculated on 1 and 2 portions. And the model is characterized by compact sizes and good ergonomics, the presence of illumination of the working area and the original modern design.
- High power and the ability to fill two cups at once;
- spacious water and milk tanks;
- the presence of automatic cappuccinator and the functions of heating cups;
- Convenient control panel;
- Highlighting the working area and automatically shutdown when using.
- relatively large sizes;
- Not too convenient cleaning of coffee capacity.
Oursson EM1500.
Another model to pay attention to, first of all, for an interesting design in retro style. And also - for the relatively affordable cost and the ability to prepare cappuccino.
True, the foam will have to be done manually, but the coffee maker allows you to prepare 2 cups of drink at once, maintains their temperature and ensures the collection of droplets into a special pallet. On the front panel there are indicators to control the inclusion and steam action, and during long-term non-use of the OURSSON EM1500 automatically turns off to save electricity.
- The possibility of cooking and espresso, and cappuccino;
- cooking 2 cups at the same time;
- The function of heating the finished drink;
- indication of the inclusion and water level;
- Original attractive design.
- The possibility of only manual cooking cappuccino and not too convenient cappuccinator design;
- Relatively high noise.
Redmond RCM-1512
Coffee maker with a large 1,4-liter water reservoir, cup of heating cups and adjustment of coffee portions. The model is characterized by an efficiency, simple departure and not bad equipment, which includes a measuring spoon, a cappinacer tube, a filter holder and a dispenser.
The technique allows you to simultaneously cook 2 cups of drink, automatically shuts off when using 30 minutes after 30 minutes and automatically deletes internal contaminants. And its buttons can be reprogrammed according to the needs of users - and then, if necessary, return the settings to the factory.
- simple and understandable control, the presence of a self-cleaning system and auto power connections;
- Built-in cappuccino with the possibility of automatic cappuccino preparation;
- Spacious water tank and milk tank;
- Simultaneous preparation of 2 cups and heated the finished drink;
- Special cord storage compartment and tray for collecting droplets;
- Not bad equipment, which includes horn, containers
- weak heated dishes;
- Relatively high noise.
Gaggia Viva Style.
The coffee maker with a sufficiently high price, from 18 thousand rubles, but with a decent power, not bad for the volume of 1.25-liter water tank and manual cappuccinator. It can prepare a drink made of ground grains or challes, allows you to adjust the supply of hot water and warm up the finished drink.
Among other features are a special filter holder, a comfortable nozzle Panarello for making cappuccino. And this coffee maker has a function of automatic decalcification of water, tray for collecting water droplets and a sufficiently long network cord.
- Ability to prepare cappuccino, espresso and latte;
- use and ground coffee, and chalinds;
- Compact sizes and a sufficiently long power cord;
- saving the temperature of the drink using the heating function of cups;
- The function of automatic decalcination.
- handmade cappuccinator;
- Lack of opportunity to apply only hot water.
Polaris PCM 4008Al
Horn coffee maker, which is distinguished by the available price and simply control. True, it provides only 4 bar, which does not allow you to get the same rich taste of coffee, as with the help of more expensive models. And the water tank has a volume of only 240 ml.
On the other hand, it will be quite enough for home use. Moreover, the coffee maker can pour only 1 cup of coffee at the same time, and will become a good option if coffee in the family drink no more than 2 people.
- available model cost;
- Simple use;
- cooking not only espresso, but also cappuccino;
- Metal durable case;
- Comparatively quiet model.
- small capacity of water tank;
- no function of auto power off;
- Cooking only one cup.
Summarizing
According to the results of the review of the horic coffee makers, it is possible to make not only a certain idea of the possibilities of the most popular options, but also recommendations for their purchase. So, if the buyer needs maximum functionality and does not matter much higher cost, it is worth paying attention to the model DE'Longhi Dedica EC 685. If necessary, purchase a good, but relatively inexpensive coffee maker with a cappuccinator and distribution for 2 cups, a good choice can be Kitfort KT -706. And those who are looking for the optimal value of the price and opportunity, will suit such a model as De'longhi ECP 33.21.