本文介绍北美比较好的家庭咖啡机，包括美式滴滤咖啡机、胶囊咖啡机、意式咖啡机、二合一等。喜欢享受手动制作咖啡的请移步阅读上一篇文章。
滤水装置
用户使用咖啡机，请留意水质质量，一般都尽量使用软水，水中杂质过多的话，会在咖啡机中产生水垢，影响咖啡口感和咖啡机使用寿命。我会在制作咖啡前，使用的时 Brita 过滤自来水。北美很多冰箱带有过滤水装置，也是可以使用。
- SMALL WATER PITCHER: This small, clear plastic pitcher has a flip top lid for easy refilling and is...
- CLEANER AND GREAT TASTING: The BPA free Brita filter reduces chlorine taste and odor, copper,...
- FILTER INDICATOR: For optimum performance, a helpful electronic filter indicator tracks when your...
美式滴滤咖啡机
这类机器的出现是模仿用户手冲咖啡。一般大家在咖啡店里面买到的现磨咖啡都是通过这类滴滤咖啡机制作出来的。市场上有很多不同价位的家庭滴滤咖啡机，我的建议是：
- 购买需要过滤纸的机器，因为有些低端机器使用的金属过滤网，会导致萃取时水流速度过快，无法完全萃取出咖啡。
- 选择拥有多个热水出水口的机器，低端机器一般就是中间一个出水口，会导致制作咖啡时，咖啡粉无法充分与水接触。
- 至于是不是需要买带有磨豆功能的机器，就因人而异，如果咖啡消耗量大，多人享用咖啡的话，不妨选择自动磨豆的机器。
- On/off indicator light lets you know when your coffee maker is on or off
- Grab a cup auto pause stops cycle if you need a cup before brewing is finished
- Dual water window allows visibility as you fill no more overflows
- Performance Coffee brewer makes an 8-cup carafe in about 6 minutes
- Powerful and precise 1500-watt heater maintains an optimal brewing temperature between 195°-205°f
- Optional pre-infusion mode mimics the artisan pour-over brewing method by pausing the water flow...
- Perfect Coffee Every Time: This pump-free coffee maker heats water to the correct temperature for...
- Easy to Use: The Moccamaster brews a full 40 oz pot of coffee in 4-6 minutes using one switch
- Quiet and Safe: The Moccamaster KBG quietly brews your coffee and automatically turns off after 100...
胶囊咖啡机
胶囊咖啡机的出现，是「懒人」的一大福音。那些既想喝上好咖啡，又不想花时间精力去学习和操作的人从此有了「完美」的解决方案。胶囊咖啡的生产商在每颗胶囊中冲入氮气，使其中的咖啡保持新鲜，延长咖啡粉的寿命，尽量使得每杯胶囊咖啡口感一样。胶囊咖啡的缺点也是比较明显的，一般一次只能制作一杯，如果有很多人同时需要，需要花时间排队等待。
K-Cup 胶囊咖啡机
在1998年，Keurig 公司发明了第一台 K-Cup 咖啡机，之后绿山咖啡（Green Mountain Coffee Roasters）入股并完全掌控 Keurig 。随着20多年的更迭，Keurig 推出了一系列价格由低到高，从入门款到旗舰的K-cup 胶囊咖啡机，来最大程度覆盖消费人群。在2012年，Keurig 拥有的相关专利到期，其他公司也陆续开始生成销售 K-Cup 咖啡机，比如Hamilton Beach， Cuisinart等。
下表是 Keurig 现在销售的K-Cup 胶囊咖啡机，可根据自己喜好和要求购买。K-Duo 既可使用 K-Cup 胶囊咖啡，若需要大量咖啡，又可以使用旁边的美式滴滤咖啡机，一机两用（所以叫 Duo）。
市面上基本所有的主流咖啡品牌都与 Keurig 签订了协议，生产并销售兼容 Keurig 的 K-Cup 胶囊咖啡。如果你选择困难拿不定主意，可以选择下面这个套餐，里面有不同类型、品牌的咖啡，可以尝试哪一款比较适合自己。价格一般每颗 $0.3-$0.8。
- Includes 2 K-Cup pods from 20 popular varieties, including Green Mountain Coffee Breakfast Blend,...
- Sample different coffees and discover your favorites from a wide variety of roasts, flavors, and...
- Contains authentic Keurig K-Cup pods, engineered for guaranteed quality and compatibility with all...
市面上还有可重复使用的空胶囊，在里面填充自己喜欢的咖啡即可，不过需要考虑咖啡豆的最佳赏味期，并且每次使用前需要磨豆（都这样了，还不如直接选择手冲咖啡）。当然，选择空胶囊最大的好处是保护环境，不会产生塑料垃圾。
- COMPATIBILITY – reusable k cup filters are unconditionally compatible with Keurig Brewers and do...
- MAKE YOUR FAVORITE COFFEE: Our Reusable K Cup coffee filters for your Keurig coffee maker, feature a...
- ECO-FRIENDLY: Our high-quality Reusable K Cups are made with the best and safest materials possible....
同场加映：既然K-Cup原理上就是美式滴滤咖啡，所以有厂商推出了手压式 （类似前一篇介绍的 Aeropress），方便消费者出门在外，也可以享受咖啡。
- The convenience of a single cup coffee maker without the high cost!
- Compact design lets you take it anywhere - home, work, school, travel or camping
- Heat water, Fill reservoir with hot water from tea kettle or place filled reservoir in microwave and...
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雀巢 Nespresso 胶囊咖啡机
如果你觉得 K-Cup 胶囊咖啡太清心寡欲，喜欢意式浓缩咖啡，那你一定要去 Nespresso 店里试试使用其胶囊咖啡机做出来的浓缩咖啡。Nespresso 学习Apple 的经营模式，在大型商场、百货中开设 Nespresso 专营店，整面墙壁的不同咖啡胶囊，提供购买建议，给消费者尝试不同咖啡胶囊机会。Nespresso 的 Original 和 Vertuo 机器都提供最大19 Bar 的压力，制作浓缩咖啡不在话下。不过两者还是略有差异。咖啡机都是找第三方厂商制作，类似 De’Longhi、Breville 等著名家电生产商。
Original Line
俗称 Nespresso 1.0，因为专利到期，很多第三方咖啡厂商陆续推出自己的兼容 Original Line 的胶囊。国内小米家也推出了自己「心想胶囊咖啡机」，兼容 Nespresso Original 胶囊。Original 的机器分半自动（需要用户手动控制打奶泡）和全自动（自动打发奶泡）。我个人使用的是 Nespresso Inissia by De’Longhi，外加奶泡机。
- BARISTA GRADE: Nespresso Inissia by De'Longhi offers an impeccable single-serve Coffee or Espresso...
- SPEED: ideal water temperature is reached in 25 seconds and you are ready to make 9 single-serve...
- VERSATILE AND SMART COFFEE MACHINE: Adjustable cup size with two programmable espresso and Lungo...
- SINGLE SERVE COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE: The Nespresso Creatista Plus offers freshly brewed coffee...
- BARISTA GRADE: Brew different single serve coffee and espresso beverage options at the touch of a...
- SMART COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MAKER: Brew a perfect single serve coffee or espresso cup time after time...
- Removable dip tray is present
- Included Components: Espresso Machine
Nespresso 本身就提供了丰富多样的咖啡胶囊，不同产地，不同风味，还有时不时推出的限量口味胶囊。Nespresso 胶囊分为以下几大类：浓烈咖啡（Ristretto, 0.85oz）、浓缩咖啡（Espresso, 1.35oz）、大杯咖啡（Lungo, 3.7oz）、低咖啡因咖啡（Decaffeinato, 0.85oz/1.35oz）、风味咖啡（Variations, 1.35oz）和大师匠心之作（Master Crafted Single Origins, 1.35oz/3.7oz）
当然消费者可以根据自身喜好的口感选择适合自己的胶囊咖啡。
以上来源 Nespresso 中国官网；美国市场的胶囊咖啡种类更加丰富，参见《雀巢 Nespresso 咖啡胶囊选购指南（Original 和 Vertuo）》。消费者可以去专卖店试尝后购买。当然在 Amazon、Target、Bed Bath & Beyond 上也能买到咖啡胶囊和机器。Nespresso 自产胶囊价格比 K-Cup 稍贵，一般为每颗 $0.7，限量版更贵一点。其他品牌的胶囊稍稍便宜一点。之前，星巴克与雀巢达成协议，后者将负责星巴克产品的分销。所以星巴克的 Nespresso 胶囊品质与 Nespresso 自产胶囊类似。
因为 Nespresso 的机器会产生巨大的压力，所有 Nespresso 胶囊都是铝制。Nespresso 倡议消费者记得回收使用完的胶囊。消费者可以将胶囊交回 Nespresso 的专卖店，或者购买新的胶囊时，问店员索要贴有 UPS 回邮标签的塑料袋，将胶囊寄回 Nespresso，他们会将回收来的铝制成各种厨房工具。消费者也可以选择可重复填充的胶囊，不过我询问 Nespresso 店员，得到的回复是：使用可重复填充的胶囊会有造成机器损坏的风险。
- 1.Pods and tamper are made of #304 stainless steel,life-time use and environmental friendly. The...
- 2.Compatible with: U&Umilk, Lattissima&Lattissma+, Essenza mini, Most of Inissia Series, Most of...
- 3. Not Compatible with: Dolce Gusto, Nes Essenza C100, Nes Vertuoline, Nes Krups CITIZ TYPE XN...
同场加映#2： 为了满足户外运动爱好者，有厂商推出了手动压缩咖啡机，兼容 Nespresso 胶囊，只要加热水，就能制作出意式浓缩咖啡。
- [SUPER PUMPING SYSTEM] Built around a newly patented pumping system and no battery/electric need,...
- [EASIER THAN EVER] The Nanopresso works best with all varieties of ground coffee. Add the boiling...
- [SMALLEST AND LIGHTEST] Nanopresso’s ergonomic design and shorter length makes it your travel...
Vertuo Line
Vertuo 可以被看成 Nespresso 2.0。Vertuo 既可以制作浓缩咖啡，也可以做普通美式咖啡。与 Original 机器不同的是，Vertuo 机器在运作时，热水会包住高速旋转的咖啡，这使得萃取出的咖啡浓度更加高，产生的咖啡油脂 crema 更加浓厚。
- AUTOMATIC COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE: Create barista grade brewed single serve coffee or espresso cups...
- VERSATILE COFFEE MAKER: Brew 4 different cup sizes at the touch of a button - 5oz and 7.77 oz...
- SMART COFFEE MAKER: Brew the perfect single serve coffee or espresso drink time after time, thanks...
- AUTOMATIC COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE: Create barista grade brewed single serve coffee or espresso cups...
- VERSATILE COFFEE MAKER: Brew 4 different cup sizes at the touch of a button - Espresso (1.35 oz),...
- SMART COFFEE MAKER: Brew the perfect single serve coffee or espresso drink time after time, thanks...
- IMPOSSIBLY GOOD QUALITY: The Vertuo Next Nespresso machine makes an extraordinary cup of coffee in a...
- QUALITY ENABLED BY TECHNOLOGY: Delivers the optimal in-cup results for each blend using...
- A RANGE OF OPTIONS: Vertuo Next makes both coffee and espresso in a variety of sizes: 5, 8, and 18oz...
因为有专利的关系，现在市面上只有 Nespresso 自家的咖啡胶囊能在 Vertuo Line 上使用。根据制作出咖啡液容量，胶囊分为下几类：Espresso (1.35oz)、Double Espresso (2.7oz)、Gran Lungo (5oz)、Mug (7.77oz)、Alto (14oz)。Vertuo 机器上面一般只有一个按钮。咖啡机会扫描胶囊上面特有条形码，来制作特定大小的咖啡。每颗胶囊比 Original 贵，大约为$0.85-$1.10。
雀巢 Dolce Gusto 胶囊咖啡机
雀巢公司除了有 Nespresso这条线，还推出了 Dolce Gusto 胶囊咖啡机，中文官方译名「多趣酷思」。机器也是由 De’Longhi 生产，最高可以产生15 Bar的压力。Nespresso 主要提供制作意式浓缩咖啡，之后要制作成怎么样的花式咖啡由用户决定，而 Dole Gusto 则是大包大揽，用户除了可以直接做花式咖啡，还可以制作奶茶、巧克力等。一份饮品咖啡胶囊会附带一份奶粉胶囊，只需根据指导、放入咖啡机制作即可。
- The Nescafe Dolce Gusto Esperta 2 is an automatic capsule coffee machine, designed to perfectly fit...
- COFFEE HOUSE INSPIRED DRINKS - Explore the wide variety of decadent flavors and coffee house...
- EASY INTERFACE - Boasting an easy-to-use wheel interface with a 7-level LED display, the Esperta 2...
雀巢除了自己的咖啡胶囊外，得益于前文提到的协议，也有推出星巴克胶囊，每杯一般$1-$2。
- Rich Espresso: The Espresso Is a Dark Italian Style Roast of a 100 Percent Arabica Blend From South...
- Italian Icon: The Rich and Bold Aromas of This Intense Espresso Meet the Smooth Taste and Creamy...
- Coffeehouse Quality Drinks – Create professional quality coffees and espresso with a rich velvety...
- ✔ 100% Colombian coffee has a round body, juicy taste and signature nutty finish.
- ✔ Nutty and floral with extraordinary cup balance and tons of complexity
- ✔ Each of the 3 boxes contains 12 capsules of Colombia Medium Roast Espresso coffee, designed for...
illy 胶囊咖啡机
意大利著名咖啡厂商 illy 生产的胶囊咖啡机。与Nespresso类似，机器可以产生15 Bar 压力，制作意式浓缩咖啡。Y系列造型方正，X系列颜值高。价格从低到高，覆盖更多的消费者。去年黑色星期五，illy 官网推出过「买指定数量咖啡胶囊送咖啡机」的活动，引起了热议。
- Effortlessly prepare Espresso and coffee with easy to use one-touch operation. Works with illy...
- Features two programmable Coffee settings and adjusts to fit almost any cup size to ensure you can...
- Works with illy iperEspresso capsules features two programmable Coffee settings and adjusts to fit...
- 6 beverage options: espresso, coffee, latte macchiato, cappuccino, steamed milk, hot water
- Uses illy iper Espresso and Coffee Capsules
- Programmable volumes and auto-stop
- illy x1 anniversary Espresso and coffee capsule machine in Black finish
- Easy capsule operation for Espresso or brewed Coffee. Compatible with illy iperEspresso capsules...
- Automated Coffee shut off for controlled volume
illy 的机型只能使用自家生产的咖啡胶囊，但作为老牌咖啡厂商，咖啡胶囊的品质就不用多说。虽然数量没有 Nespresso 多，但在世界上也拥有不少拥趸。
- Includes 3 tins: illy Lungo Classico pods (Red and Blue tin, formerly Blue tin), illy Medium Regular...
- Each tin contains 21 illy iperEspresso capsules of illy coffee - a legendary blend of 100% Arabica...
- illy IperEspresso coffee capsules work with illy iperEspresso machines only. Not compatible with any...
意式咖啡机
如果你是高阶玩家，想要享受制作咖啡时的乐趣，那么意式咖啡机必不可少。影响意式咖啡机出货品质的因素很多，如咖啡豆选择、磨豆后咖啡粉的粗细、在咖啡手柄中咖啡粉的分量、用粉锤压制咖啡粉的力度等等，每一项都需要用户不断摸索、学习。如果预算充足，可以买一台全自动咖啡机，倒入咖啡豆，一按按钮，意式浓缩咖啡就出来了，咖啡品质稳定，但少了不少乐趣（星巴克现在就是这种解决方案）。
- Stainless Steel conical burrs designed to minimize grinding heat and protect the essential oils in...
- 60 precise grind settings from the finest Espresso to the coarsest French Press Grind. Voltage: 110...
- Precision Electronic Timer allows users to adjust grind time in 0.2 second increments and consistent...
- 15 bar professional pressure assures quality results every time. Input power 1100 watts
- Second tier drip tray to accommodate larger cups. Convenient filter storage: The machine has...
- Removable 37 ounce water tank. Maximum cup height -3.5 - 5 inches. Always use 2% milk at...
- Semi automatic 3 in 1 espresso maker, cappuccino maker, and latte maker
- 15 Bar Pump System Brews Rich Tasting Espresso Coffee
- Trouble Free Automatic Milk Frother Removes the Guesswork. Do not wash the water reservoir in the...
- Elegant design, Best materials, and high quality Workmanship
- Brew each Coffee as you like it, and save your preferences With the memo function
- Professional Disc grinder made of 100% ceramic for consistent performance and natural taste
- The Breville Barista Express delivers third wave specialty coffee at home using the 4 keys formula...
- DOSE CONTROL GRINDING: Integrated precision conical burr grinder grinds on demand to deliver the...
- OPTIMAL WATER PRESSURE: Low pressure pre-infusion gradually increases pressure at the start and...
结语
「一入咖啡深似海」。望这两篇文章带给您一些购买建议，希望大家因为疫情被困家中，也能享受到香醇美味的咖啡。
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