Coffee lovers are as distinct as the blends of coffee that they prefer to drink. Their personal preferences extend to the type of coffee machine they use for home brewing. This can make it difficult to purchase coffee makers as gifts for others. Unless you know their preferences, you’re really just shooting blindly.
Ease of use and durability are important factors to consider for any machine. If you find a machine that is solidly built and offers easy controls and timers, that’s usually a good start. Those who drink coffee but aren’t particular will be happy with any machine that meets those bare qualifications.
You’ll also want to consider how many people drink coffee in that household and how much coffee at a time. Buying a single cup maker for a family of coffee drinkers is a mistake. Likewise, buying a 12 cup machine for a single person is only a good idea if they are true addicts or entertain a lot.
Other factors to consider in purchasing a coffee maker for someone is whether they prefer disposable or reusable filters and if they care about the type of carafe. Some people will only drink coffee brewed in a cone filter and a glass pot while others prefer basket filters and metal carafes. Some will have loyalties to specific manufacturers, so check that out as well.
Do just a little bit of research and you’ll be able to buy the perfect machine for the coffee lover in your life.