Electric Filter Coffee Maker Vs Manual Filter Coffee Maker

If you are looking to buy a coffee maker but not sure, whether to go with an electric filter coffee maker or a manual filter coffee maker, then you should go through the following information, which will help you make an informed decision. If you want to cut to the chase and get the list of best coffee makers, then you can go through reviews of 10 best coffee makers consumer reports.

Electric Filter Coffee Maker

The Electric filter coffee maker was the most popular coffee maker in the US until the appearance of pod and capsule machines. Very easy to use and able to make a large quantity of coffee, it is still widely used in US households.

When it comes to coffee, the filter coffee maker produces generally light coffee. This is due to the fact that the extraction is not subjected to great pressure and the water is in contact with the ground for a short time. It is however possible to obtain a stronger coffee by adding a larger dose of coffee.

Advantages 

  • Relatively low price
  • Easy to use
  • Large capacity (in general you can make 1 liter of coffee per use)

Disadvantages

  • Use of a disposable filter for each use (possibility of investing in a permanent filter)
  • Rather light coffee
  • Consumes electricity
  • Bulky

Manual Filter Coffee Maker

Some coffee lovers still use the manual filter coffee maker. It allows you to have control over the water flow, and it distributes the water evenly over the entire grind.

It is generally made of glass and allows you to have a light coffee and to choose the amount of coffee you want. You can choose to make a cup or multiple cups at a time.

Advantages 

  • Relatively low price
  • Easy to use
  • Capacity and choice of the quantity of coffee produced
  • Retro style    

Disadvantages

  • Use of disposable filters
  • Rather light coffee
  • A little cumbersome
  • Ideally, use a jug
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