Review of the best Vitek coffee makers for home and office in 2022

The coffee industry is growing every year and finds more and more of its admirers in different countries of the world. If earlier an exotic drink was a privilege of the upper class and was prepared by hand in famous Turks, today, thanks to the development of technologies for domestic use, an aristocratic drink has turned into a wide range of daily consumption goods. More brands are entering the market with coffee makers and coffee machines, the article will tell you about the best Vitek coffee makers that you can 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 curiosity in the post-Soviet space.

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

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

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

Recent studies by scientists have proven the usefulness of coffee not only as a tonic and energy-mobilizing product, but also as a prevention 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 confectioneries have taught us to understand different varieties and methods of making coffee, offering a wide selection of not only types of drink strength, 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 do not understand how to choose an assistant who will suit them.

The question is still ambiguously interpreted - how does a coffee machine differ from a coffee maker?

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

A coffee machine is a device for a complete preparation cycle, from grinding and mixing coffee beans to preparing and dispensing a ready-made aromatic liquid. A coffee maker is a semi-automatic device that will always require the participation and control of a person 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 of the coffee machine compared to the coffee maker. Supporters of this division say that only a device that prepares real espresso under high pump pressure can be called a coffee machine.

And if coffee is made by drip technology, then the device that created it can only be considered a coffee maker.

The main differences between true espresso coffee and drip coffee are the fineness of the grind and the brew time. Espresso is prepared much faster thanks to specialized espresso machines. They create a pressure of about 15 atmospheres to force hot water through the coffee powder. With the right process, you should get a dark brown dense liquid with foam, reminiscent of a beer cap. For a proper espresso, different types of coffee beans from different countries are over-roasted to a dark, buttery color, ground to a very fine consistency, and processed with different types of variables (temperature, water pressure, fineness of grind, 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 is much longer. Surprisingly, a cup of drip coffee has more caffeine than espresso.

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

The most famous Russian manufacturer of household appliances, including those with a large number of modifications for making invigorating drinks, does not use such selling tricks and introduces 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, Vitek has a number of attractive features that confirm which company's products are 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 positioning themselves as "the best manufacturers".

Vitek has been on the market for about 18 years, and its main advantage was the direction to the Russian consumer. Almost 30% of Russian families use the company's climate and household appliances today. Cooperation with the Asian market allows us to significantly reduce costs and offer an acceptable cost with stable quality.

Coffee machines cover the classic line of models by 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:

Horn - this method is chosen most often, as it has undeniable advantages. Cooked with a steel cone, there is no sediment, it gives a good strength and forms a delicate light brown foam.

Classic carob 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);
• using a pump mechanism, when the water is heated to 90 degrees and passes through the coffee powder under pressure (feed level is about 15 bar), it cooks for about 30 seconds. It is the second option that was chosen by the manufacturer Vitek for carob 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. Filters are reusable. The strength is medium. The main disadvantage is the impossibility of long-term storage of the finished drink, as the taste becomes sour.

capsule This method of making coffee is practically out of circulation today. Ground coffee after long-term storage loses its aromatic and healthy qualities. Such a method can only be successful if it is necessary to obtain the drink as quickly as possible, if the user is willing to sacrifice quality. The latest VT1510 coffee maker, whose selection criteria were in the field of operating speed, is not currently offered on the official website of the manufacturer.There is competition between drip and horn (pump) models, which we will consider by price segments.

Devices up to 5000 rubles

Drip coffee makers with large jug

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

In this category, we can distinguish the most expensive and most budget models:

VT1521

The best and smallest model.

It costs only 1590 rubles, has not the smallest heating power, but a modest volume (0.6 liters) and is not equipped with the function of auto heating the bowl after the cooking process is completed.

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

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

VT1528

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

This is the latest modification released to the market in 2017, which received excellent reviews from office staff.The price and quantity of the drink put it in first place in the category of budget devices for obtaining coffee.

• Both options are not expensive and are easy to use in an affordable cost class;
• VT1528 - functions in the cup warming mode and keeps it hot without losing flavor after cooking.

• Model 1521 is made of cheap and short-lived materials. According to reviews - there have been cases of a split in the main tank after a short use;
• Gourmets can complain about the slight smell of plastic.

 Devices up to 9000 rubles

Pump-action carob 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 liquid 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, there are no problems for several years.

It is important to fully check the full performance of the machine when purchasing. A large number of devices do not work initially, or 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 efficient operation, it is necessary to adapt an appropriate container that will stop the splashes without leaving any residue.

VT 1518

Only positive feedback.

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 addition of water.

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

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

Devices more expensive than 9000 rubles

VT1513

Lots 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 note annoying shortcomings in service. The cappuccinatore and filters must be washed every day, while the drip tray periodically leaks, which should protect against drops.

VT1514

The most expensive offer with maximum functionality.

The price growth 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 foam level adjustment function;
• 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, drink options.

A rather expensive device, which has both pluses and minuses. First of all, the design and ergonomics of the control are pleasing, which in many ways raises the class to a coffee machine.

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

• Very convenient control panel;
• Large selection of drinks, including hot chocolate;
• Good design.

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

VT1526

The best electronically controlled pump coffee maker in terms of price and quality.

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

On the front panel there are buttons that activate the functions:

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

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

To reprogram for individual taste, you need to activate the button and follow the process of drawing coffee into the cup. If the volume suits, the button must be released and quickly pressed again. Such a procedure will enter the volume of the drink into 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 time of pouring the drink and the maximum volume in order to avoid overflowing the liquid. 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 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 feature for different people who use the same device.

In order to avoid problems with the choice of grinding size, it is better to use an average size, or mix coarse and fine fractions in equal proportions.

• Metal filters without combinations with plastic do not give unpleasant aftertastes;
• Improved cappuccinatore, which makes it possible to evenly whip the foam;
• Combination of functions for automatic and manual dosing;
• Tank auto flush.

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

Conclusion

When surveying 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 every one of us can call himself a gourmet of a noble drink. Many people will really enjoy running an inexpensive and fast coffee maker every morning if its characteristics suit 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 features.