Brewing the ideal cup of coffee has been reduced to a simple, but precise, formula. First, use freshly ground beans then use hot water under high pressure, and brew the coffee within a very short time-frame (30-60 seconds).

This is almost universally considered to be the ideal means for extracting the optimal flavor and aroma of coffee, and has been adopted by connoisseurs, restaurants, hotels and coffee houses around the world.

With a simple press of a button we can brew our own ideal cup of coffee using this same process. Using an automated single cup coffee maker, coffee beans are ground just prior to brewing while high pressure pumps force hot water through the coffee grounds to insure optimal flavor and aroma, leaving behind bitter tasting chemicals.

Several manufacturers have created a series of single cup coffee makers that will brew authentic espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, long crema coffees, even hot chocolate and tea, with a push of a button, perfectly every time!

With some of the available models you can make espressos with up to two double shots at a time. You can also make coffee up to 16 oz. at a time. Read the rest of this entry »