Coffee Makers

A good coffee maker goes a long way to creating a productive work space and at Cromwell we have a wide selection for all your coffee making needs. With big brands like Makita, you'll be sure to find the right solution for your needs.

What are coffee makers?

Coffee makers all server the same functionality, brewing coffee, however there are varying types and selecting the correct one is mostly dependent on your needs.

Why coffee makers?

A good coffee maker will also pay dividends, keeping your workforce caffeinated and productive. Although they very in design most coffee makers can produce coffee instantly, or at the very least brew more than enough for one individual, saving time.

Types of coffee makers

Coffee makers come in various types, below are a few of the most common types.

• Drip coffee makers - Affordable, reliable and easy to use, drip coffee makers, produce a large amount of coffee relatively quickly. Their drawback comes with the warming plate which can cook the coffee not being used altering the flavour.

• Thermal coffee makers - These function much like a drip maker, however they have the added advantage of not cooking the coffee, thanks to the thermal carafe. Their drawback comes at cost as they are more expensive than drip brewers.

Considerations when choosing a coffee maker

• Cost - Budget comes heavily into play when choosing a coffee maker. The more advance the design features the more expensive the item. Find a happy medium between, price and functionality.

• Access to power - Coffee machines can be bulky and tend to take up more room on counter tops, which can mean limited access to a plug. In offsite environments portable battery operated coffee machines are available, these tend to be smaller and have less capacity than their countertop counterparts, but are a handy way to brew coffee when access to power is limited.

FAQ

Can drip coffee makers make espresso?

For an espresso to authentic it needs concentrated. Drip coffee makers typically don't function in this way so it won't be possible to make a true espresso with a drip coffee maker. To get the authentic espresso experience you will need an espresso machine.