Best Small Coffee Machines in 2020
Minimalistic is the way to go, according to trend researchers and their insights for the 2020’s. What better way to start your journey with modern day “downscaling” than by looking at a smaller coffee machine. This is not downsizing in the traditional sense, but rather a bid to optimise the space you’re working with, as you start to declutter your life to make room for new things. Today, we’ll have a look at the benefits of owning a smaller coffee machine, as well as which machines you can bank on to continue to give you the best cup of coffee every morning.
The Benefits of a Small Coffee Machine
Practically, a small coffee machine takes up less space, which allows you to make the most of your kitchen space, regardless of the size of the room. Smaller machines are also more mobile, considering they are lighter, so it can be easier to move around when you feel like a change, or when you need to give the surface beneath it a good scrub. Smaller machines also tend to be a bit more cost effective than large ones, albeit that you should also keep in mind that they may come with less features than some of the larger models. This can vary between brands, but for the most part it applies.
Bravilor Novo Coffee Machine
If you’re straight up looking for a machine that does what it’s supposed to (brew a delicious pot of coffee with minimum hassle and no fuss), then Bravilor has just the product for you. This versatile filter coffee maker was designed for office and retail use, but is also popular among first-time coffee machine buyers. The Novo is equipped with two long lasting pyrex flasks and can hold almost two litres of coffee at a time. Now you can get that wonderful coffee smell trickling through the air at home or at the office, for a fraction of the price of a bigger machine (it retails for under R5000).
Jura A1
The Jura A1 is a small, elegant silver coffee machine that comes equipped with a series of bells and whistles, allowing you to have a truly personal coffee experience. With a multi-level grinter, 15 bar pump and featuring a thermoblock heating system, it’s clear that this machine is in a slightly different bracket compared to standard small coffee makers. If you’re looking to invest a little more than you would for an entry level machine, this is the way to go. Still compact and light, this machine is perfect if you’re looking to make the most of your kitchen space, while also adding an elegant touch to the space, largely due to its luxurious design.
Russell Hobbs Elegance Digital Coffee Maker
The Russell Hobbs Elegance model, is a home-only coffee machine that has a capacity of up to 10 cups at a time. The machine comes with a digital timer and control pad, designed to include automatic pause and anti-drip systems. Easy to clean and an effective way to have coffee ready for you when you wake up in the morning, this machine makes the list of the best small coffee machines in 2020 because of the fact that it is efficient, light and affordable (retailing under R1000 in some places), which is perfect if you’re looking for something simple, that does the job with no fuss. Having a good cup of coffee in the morning does not have to involve spending R30 at the barista down the road. With a little bit of research and investment, you can do so at home too.
