Review of the best Vitek coffee makers for home and office in 2020

The coffee industry is growing every year and finds more and more admirers in different countries of the world. If earlier an exotic drink was a privilege of the highest class and was prepared by hand in famous Turks, today, thanks to the development of technologies for household use, an aristocratic drink has turned into a wide range of everyday goods. More brands are entering the market with coffee makers and coffee machines, this article will tell you about the best Vitek coffee makers to install at home or in the office.

And coffee, coffee makers and coffee machines

Even 20 years ago, not every catering establishment included the preparation of real coffee (espresso or Americano) in its menu, and real cappuccino was a wonder in the post-Soviet space.

For many decades under Soviet rule, connoisseurs of the quality of coffee and the procedure for its correct brewing in the famous Turk, as a rule, were a very small stratum of the intelligentsia.

The advent of quick-brew instant coffee froze the culture of proper morning ritual for several years and even forced many housewives to part with the grinder.

But globalization and the exchange of cultural traditions between countries have once again brought properly prepared coffee back to widespread consumption and made it a fashionable trend.

Recent research by scientists has proven the usefulness of coffee not only as a tonic and energy-mobilizing product, but also as a prophylaxis for certain types of cancer.

Today, every resident of Russia understands the difference between freshly ground brewed coffee and instant ersatz, which resembles it only in name and smell. Numerous coffee shops and pastry shops have taught us to understand the different varieties and methods of making coffee, offering a wide selection not only of the types of strength of the drink, but also different temperatures and ingredients that are added to its composition.

However, until now, not everyone can distinguish features in the line of professional coffee machines that will affect the final product. People often don't understand how to choose a mate who suits them.

Until now, the question is interpreted ambiguously - how does a coffee machine differ from a coffee maker?

The first answer is differences from a technological point of view.

A coffee machine is an apparatus for a complete brewing cycle, from grinding and mixing coffee beans, to preparing and dispensing a finished aromatic liquid. A coffee maker is a semi-automatic device that will always require human participation and control in the cooking process (at least it does not include a coffee grinder).

The second option is more practical and takes into account the later appearance time of the coffee machine, compared to the coffee machine. Proponents of this division say that a coffee machine can only be called a device that prepares real espresso under high pump pressure.

And if coffee is prepared with drip technology, then the device that created it can only be considered a coffee machine.

The main differences between real espresso and drip coffee are grinding fineness and brewing time. Espresso is prepared much faster thanks to dedicated espresso machines. They pressurize about 15 atmospheres to force hot water through the coffee powder. With the right process, you should get a dark brown dense liquid with a foam, resembling a cap on a beer. For the correct espresso, different types of coffee beans from different countries are roasted to a dark oily color, ground into a very fine consistency and processed with different types of variables (temperature, water pressure, fineness of grinding and packaging). The finer the grind, the slower the finished result appears.

Drip coffee is made by dripping boiling water onto coarser ground coffee. The process is slower and the contact between hot water and coffee takes much longer. Surprisingly, a cup of drip coffee has a higher caffeine content than an espresso.

And the third, completely unsubstantiated approach to the name of a coffee machine, is used simply for the solidity of the designation of machines, regardless of how much it costs and what technology it uses. The name is more euphonic, and many manufacturers use it for promotional purposes.

The most famous Russian manufacturer of household appliances, including those that have a large number of modifications for preparing an invigorating drink, does not use such selling tricks and presents real coffee makers with various configurations and functionality to the market.

The best Vitek coffee makers for home and office

In addition to an honest approach to the sale of its products, the Vitek company has a number of attractive features that confirm the products of which company it is better to take on the Russian market.

First of all, these are popular models of coffee machines at a budget price, which makes them affordable for a huge number of lovers. The average price, as a rule, is 15-20% lower than that of competitors, including those who position themselves as “the best manufacturers”.

Vitek has been on the market for about 18 years, and its main advantage has become its focus on the Russian consumer. The company's climatic and household appliances are used today by almost 30% of Russian families. Cooperation with the Asian market allows you to significantly reduce costs and offer an acceptable price with stable quality.

The coffee machines cover the classic line of models according to the type of preparation. Moreover, many of them are equipped with additional functions. For example, the possibility of obtaining hot water for other drinks.

Coffee makers are divided into the following categories:

Carob - this method is chosen most often, as it has undeniable advantages. Cooking with a steel horn, no sediment build-up, good strength and a delicate light brown foam.

Classic espresso coffee makers work with two types of heating and processing:

• steam method, when water is heated to 100 degrees and passes through ground and roasted grains. This option produces a stronger drink, but the coffee aroma is weaker due to the high temperature. Cooking time - about 2 minutes, water pressure is not high (about 4 bar);
• with the help of a pump mechanism, when the water is heated to 90 degrees and passes through the coffee powder under pressure (delivery level about 15 bar), it is prepared for about 30 seconds. It is the second option that was chosen by the manufacturer Vitek for open-end machines.

Drip - a classic recipe for cooking by passing a metered volume of hot water through the prepared powder. Cooking time is about 3 minutes. Reusable filters. Average fortress. The main disadvantage is the impossibility of long-term storage of the finished drink, since the taste becomes sour.

Capsule - this method of making coffee is practically out of use today.After long-term storage, ground coffee loses its aromatic and useful qualities. This method can only be successful if it is necessary to obtain the beverage as quickly as possible, if the user is willing to sacrifice quality. The latest VT1510 coffee maker, the selection criteria of which were in the area of ​​speed, is not currently offered on the manufacturer's official website. There is a competition between drip and horn (pump) models, which we will consider in price segments.

Devices up to 5000 rubles

Drip coffee makers with large jug

Four variants of solutions with practically the same functions, which differ in the volume of liquid and the power of the heating elements.

The most expensive and most budgetary models can be distinguished in this category:

VT1521

The nicest and smallest model.

It costs only 1,590 rubles, has not the smallest heating power, but a modest volume (0.6 liters) and is not equipped with an auto-heating function for the bowl after the completion of the cooking process.

Such a device is often bought for temporary use, on trips or in the country, since its cost does not bother the owner, and it is easy to use.

An additional life hack was the ability to brew tea from leaves, which the device copes with without problems.

VT1528

Can prepare up to 12 cups of coffee and keep them hot on the automatic heating pad.

This is the last modification released to the market in 2017 and has received excellent reviews from office staff. The price and quantity of the drink put it first in the category of budget coffee accessories.

• Both options are inexpensive and easy to use in an affordable cost class;
• VT1528 - operates in the cup warming mode and keeps it hot without losing the aroma after preparation.

• The 1521 is made from cheap and short-lived materials. According to reviews, there were cases of a split in the main tank after a short use;
• Foodies can complain about the slight smell of plastic.

 Devices up to 9000 rubles

Pump operated espresso coffee makers with different power levels and a set of additional functions:

VT1511

A popular model in the middle price segment, with a good combination of power and fluid volume.

A huge number of positive reviews on the durability of the machine. Certain difficulties are caused by the lack of detailed instructions, but after the owner has studied all the possibilities, problems do not arise for several years.

It is important to fully check the full functionality of the machine upon purchase. A large number of devices do not work initially, or they give out obvious problems with heating, with an admixture of the smell of burnt plastic.

You also need to be prepared for a noisy and not neat cappuccinatore. For effective work, it is necessary to adapt the appropriate container, which will stop splashes without leaving marks.

VT 1518

Only positive reviews.

All owners of the device leave good comments and note the excellent value for money. The most important thing during operation will be rinsing before use, to eliminate the factory smell of plastic.

After that, the quality will not cause any complaints, especially among lovers of Americano with a large amount of water.

• Good balance of price and quality;
• Large volume;
• Measuring spoon.

• Mandatory primary cleaning;
• Insufficient strength for gourmet espresso.

Devices are more expensive than 9000 rubles

VT1513

Plenty of drink and two parallel cups.

The average price level and not the most impressive design is accompanied by an average level of coffee production. The owners do not complain about the quality, but they note annoying shortcomings in the service. The cappuccino maker and filters must be washed every day, while the drip tray periodically leaks, which should protect against dripping.

VT1514

The most expensive offer with the maximum functionality.

The price increase was influenced by pleasant, but not always critical functions that are automatically built into the model:

• turning off the coffee maker in case of prolonged non-use;
• with the function of adjusting the foam level;
• the possibility of cooking in different sizes of glasses;
• separate production of hot milk;
• self-cleaning in automatic mode;
• removable milk container for long-term storage;
• elegant design.

VT 1522

New ergonomic design, beverage options.

Quite an expensive device, which has both pros and cons. First of all, we are pleased with the design and ergonomics of control, which in many respects increases the class to a coffee machine.

The owner can get creative with different portions and vary the amount of ingredients (milk and froth level). It is possible to stop the process manually. Accordingly, the quality and composition can be balanced at your discretion.

• Very user-friendly control panel;
• Large selection of drinks including hot chocolate;
• Nice design.

• The function of hot water supply is not built-in;
• The cappuccino maker lost the ability to rinse quickly, as a result, the foam is different all the time;
• You have to completely disassemble and wash every 3 days.

VT1526

The best price and quality electronically controlled pump coffee maker.

These coffee makers are considered the best selling in the last few years.

The front panel contains buttons that activate the following functions:

• on / off;
• different number of cups;
• manual feed;
• steam preparation.

The machine can intelligently work with the delivery of the number and volume of cups of coffee. You can select the standard mode of one or two cups, and the pump will work, respectively, 20 or 40 seconds.But if the standard volume does not suit you, you can set the amount of the drink to which the owner is accustomed.

For reprogramming for an individual taste, you need to activate the button and monitor the process of putting coffee into the cup. If the volume suits, the button must be released and quickly pressed again. This procedure will add the volume of the drink to the memory of the device, as an individual one, and next time it will do it on its own.

The factory settings are set to limit the dispensing time and the maximum volume to avoid overflow. The time limit for one and two cups is limited to 45 and 90 seconds, respectively. With this work, you can get 2 regular drinks with a volume of 100 ml.

You can return to the basic settings by turning off and then turning on the plug from the mains socket.

For the first time, a manufacturer has combined the functions of automatic and manual feeding in one unit. This is a convenient opportunity for different people who use the same device.

In order not to have problems with the choice of the size of grinding, it is better to use a medium size, or mix coarse and fine fractions in equal proportions.

• Metal filters without combinations with plastic do not give off unpleasant tastes;
• Improved cappuccino maker, which makes it possible to beat the foam evenly;
• Combination of automatic and manual dispensing functions;
• Auto flushing of the tank.

• Given the low heating power, the maximum volume of the drink will have a medium strength taste;
• Filters should be cleaned at least once a month.

Output

When examining the market for offers of coffee machines, and considering the question of which one is better to buy, it is best to focus on your own taste. After all, not all of us can call ourselves a gourmet of a noble drink. Many people will truly enjoy running an inexpensive, fast coffee maker every morning if the performance is right for the owner. In order not to make mistakes when choosing, you just need to understand what criteria are really important, and not pay for unnecessary functions.