With this in your home, you won t waste your precious coffee because it only brews exactly the amount you drink. Single cup coffee makers aren t just easy to use; they are also easy to clean. Types of Single Cup Coffee Maker Conventional coffee machine This type uses standard ground coffee through a normal filter system. Most often, consumers who purchase the beans only get to experience the full flavour on the first brew; this is because they often fail to keep the packet sealed or leave it in the refrigerator. Doing so destroys the molecular components of the beans and makes the coffee hard and dry. Although it could prove to be convenient, it is better not to grind the beans if one does not intend to brew it in an hour. Also, in 1937, the company patented the filter and in 1962, vacuum packing. In the year 1938, freeze-dried coffee (Nescafe) was introduced. Then Ernest Illy developed the first automatic espresso machine in 1933. Later in 1946, the modern coffee maker was invented by an Italian named Achilles Gaggia. Design This type of coffee maker comes in a wide variety of sleek designs and color choices including white, black, and stainless steel. It is a good idea to go for stainless steel units. Cup Capacity While they appear small, under cabinet coffee makers have Perfect Pour thermal carafe that can contain up to 12 cups of coffee. Tassimo Hot Beverage System - Another one-cup-at-a-time brew system is the Tassimo Hot Beverage System. This versatile coffee maker has an adjustable cup stand, drip tray, and removable 68-ounce water chamber. Its cup stand can be used for different sized cups. Each brew takes less than a minute to complete. The drip coffee makers and programmable brewers are the latest choice of many coffee lovers, while the stove-top percolators and vacuum style coffee makers are already set aside in many kitchens. With the many styles and features these new coffee makers have to offer, there is always that perfect one to suit your needs and budget.