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Coffee Machine Key Terms

Get the coffee machine to suit your company needs by learning important equipment terms
By Denise Ryan Even something as seemingly simple as a coffee machine has an assortment of key terms to describe its features, capacities and accessories. Whether you’re looking for one to use in your company break room or choosing models to merchandise in your retail store, learning about terminology like “pourover,” “pod brewer” and “thermal carafe” will allow you to get the ideal models with the features you want and help when it comes to ordering coffee supplies and equipment replacement parts.
 

Thermal carafe brewer

While most coffee makers brew into glass pots, thermal carafe brewers drip coffee directly into insulated pots that can keep the beverage hot even when removed from the burner.
Try: Check out a selection of thermal carafe brewer models, along with various styles of carafes that work in conjunction with them, through Coffee Makers Etc.

Pod brewer

Coffee drinkers in search of convenience will appreciate pod brewer models that don't require loose coffee grounds. Pod brewers use enclosed coffee pods that are easy to place into the machine and dispose of once the beverage brews.
Try: Get operational details and specifications for pod brewer models through Coffee Espresso Pro. The website for Flavia also explains the differences in single serve brewers.

Pourover

If you're interested in coffee makers that don't require a dedicated plumbing line to add water before brewing, a pourover coffee maker is the solution. Pourover systems allow the user to add water through the top to customize the amount brewed.
Try: See pourover coffee makers and discover their configurations and features through Cuda Coffee Company.

Dual coffee maker

Operations that need to brew multiple gallons of coffee quickly will benefit from a dual coffee maker. Most units feature back-to-back brewing capability into thermal airpots or servers that are easy to transport to another location for serving.
Try: Learn more about dual coffee makers, including capacities and energy saving features, through Coffee Gear USA.

Digital control

The coffee brewing process is more convenient with digital control settings that program grinding, brewing and mixing operations. Most units also feature programmable timers that allow users to have a warm cup at the ready in the morning.
Try: Discover the benefits of a digital control on coffee machine models through the product descriptions and photos on the Beverage Factory website.

Hot water faucet

If coffee machines are located in restaurant or hospitality locations, a hot water faucet feature will be convenient to customers and guests. With a flip of a switch, the coffee maker can dispense hot water to create additional beverages like hot chocolate and tea.
Try: Check out commercial coffee machines with the hot water faucet feature through CPAPC Restaurant Supply and Design.