by: Chris Vorelli

When you are craving a delicious, smooth, rich cup of "Joe", you may want to research and take note of all of the different types of coffee machines on the market. Coffee machines can be found in homes, dorms, offices. You'll even be able to find a coffee maker that is designed to fit into spaces inside an RV and a "big rig"! If you are going camping, there's coffee making machines you can use, too! There are many different models of coffee machines on the market today. Each has its own special features and most are available in a wide variety of colors, finishes, size and price.

There are many types of coffee machines, including: automatic, French press, stove top, espresso, vacuum and the pod. These machines will either be hot or cold brew coffee makers. There's actually even machines that are combination; they posses both grinder and coffee making capabilities! Whether you need a coffee maker that produces one cup, or 20 cups and more, there are many machines to pick from.

Many companies manufacture machines used for making coffee, including: Bodum, Bosch, Bunn, Capresso, KitchenAid, Mr.Coffee, Jura, Saeco, Rancilio and Santos. These makers are offered in many colors, including: black, red, white and just about every other color you could want. They can be found to be made of a durable plastic or stainless steel and they usually contain a shatterproof glass carafe.

The features offered include: electric timers, filters, frothing systems, thermal glass carafe, water reservoir, lighted on/off switch, digital/programmable, warming plate (some are metal and some are porcelain) and thermostat. Coffee machines can also vary in price, depending on your preference and functionality it will need to perform.

One thing is for sure, when you are craving a great cup of coffee, espresso or cappuccino, you will want to put some thought into the type of machine you will need. Once you decide your price range, make a list of the features you are looking for. There are so many different coffee machines out there, you should have no trouble finding one that will be perfect for your home or office!