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Is the American drip filter an "IQ tax"? Is a fully automatic American coffee machine worth buying? What coffee beans are suitable for dripping black coffee?

Published: 2026-08-18 Author:

Last Updated: 2026/08/18, Customers who often come to Qianjie to buy coffee beans sometimes ask if there is a lazy coffee machine suitable for use at home. It is best not to price too high. At this time, Qianjie will say: You can learn about American drip coffee machines! Among many home users, the "reputation" of the American drip coffee machine is extremely polarized, and many people think it is fucked.

Customers who often come to Qianjie to buy coffee beans sometimes ask if there is a lazy coffee machine suitable for use at home. It is best not to price too high. At this time, Qianjie will say: You can learn about American drip coffee machines!

Among many home users, the "reputation" of the American drip coffee maker is extremely polarized. Many people think that it is easy to operate and can meet daily coffee needs, and is worthy of strong recommendation; many consumers think that the coffee made from the drip pot is not good to drink, and it is definitely an "IQ tax." Is this really the case? Qian Jie came to talk to you today about the advantages and disadvantages of American drip filters, whether it is an "IQ tax" and whether it is worth buying.

Around the end of World War II, espresso machines with supercharged functions became popular. Because the US military in Europe was not used to drinking traditional Italian espresso, they mixed hot water into a small cup of espresso until diluted. The taste is the same as drip coffee. This drinking method is despised by Italians and only Americans like it, so they call this light drink "American coffee."

In 1965, Philips invented the first drip coffee maker in response to market demand. After its launch, it extended various names, drip coffee, brewed coffee or filter coffee. Since then, drip coffee makers have left a good impression of being simple, efficient and reliable.

Today, coffee machines have become a general term for brewing appliances. They can be divided into two categories according to the extraction method. One is an espresso machine with extraction concentration, which is popular in coffee chain brands and independent coffee shops around the world; The other is a drip American coffee machine.

Drip Coffee Maker, as the name suggests, belongs to drip extraction. The principle is similar to the principle of hand flushing. It is sometimes called "artificial hand flushing". It is one of the more common coffee utensils currently used and is suitable for beginners at home, offices, hotels, restaurants and other places.

It is very simple to operate, convenient to make, and the process is basically standardized. Generally, a pot of black coffee can be brewed in a few minutes, and there is not much emphasis on coffee beans, and there are various types to choose from. If you like American style with low bitterness and low fragrance, choose Qianjie strawberry candy, Qianjie flower quai, and Qianjie Grana rose summer; for a balanced taste that is not sour and bitter, you can try Qianjie PNG Paradise Bird, Qianjie 2013 Yunnan Tiepi Card; If you are afraid of acid, the first choice is Qianjie PWN Gold Mantelin.

The mechanized drip filtration method is divided into two layers: upper and lower. The upper layer is a funnel-shaped filter; the lower layer is a coffee pot with a filter inside. The extraction time varies depending on the model and the amount of powder. When operating, you just add coffee powder and hot water (if you have grinding function, directly pour coffee beans), and press the button to brew coffee. In addition, there are many styles of drip coffee makers, ranging from simple and compact to multi-functional models. You can make choices according to your needs. Those with larger body capacity can make multiple cups of coffee at once.

In terms of price, ordinary drip coffee makers can meet basic needs between 200 and 500, while standard-equipped espresso machines are often several times more expensive than it, and the highest unit price can even reach hundreds of thousands. If your budget is less than 1,000 yuan, Qianjie recommends that you give priority to the drip coffee pot and focus on the functions of the equipment and the selection of coffee beans. After all, an espresso machine purchased for the same price may be a toy machine. It is difficult for the espresso produced to meet the standard.

"Hand in hand when you are free, American when you are busy." This is the motto of many office workers drinking coffee. For them, the prerequisite for achieving coffee freedom at home during the weekday is efficiency. Although both belong to drip extraction, hand-washing is still much more cumbersome than making a cup of drip American coffee. If you can use your favorite coffee beans within ten minutes, you can get a cup in two or three steps. Freshly brewed coffee with a similar taste is certainly the best.

However, drip coffee makers also have many shortcomings. First of all, because it is limited by a single-function design, it will be called a "silly machine". There is not much room for adjustment in parameters. The coffee made with it is often very different, and the overall color is lighter. The aroma level is far inferior to that of being washed by hand, and if pre-ground coffee powder is used, the taste will be further discounted.

Secondly, compared with other single-serving brewing appliances, the "powder pocket" of some drip coffee makers is fixed, and each time it is made, it needs to be filled and extracted with a whole pot of coffee. This is naturally convenient for large families. It is convenient, but it may become a burden for individuals with small needs. At this time, it is more practical to choose a hanging ear or capsule coffee maker than buying a machine that may become a "dust sealing" machine.

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