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HiBREW recently launched the H17, which is a multifunctional coffee maker: it comes with 3 different adapters, so it doesn't matter whether you prefer Dolce Gusto or Nespresso capsules, ESE pods or classic ground coffee, because you can "brew" them all with it. The machine also has a touch screen on top, which offers more than one setting option.
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HiBREW H17 coffee maker test – The multifunctional capsule hunter
Even though HiBREW is not an old, long-established Italian or German manufacturer, many people know its name, especially those who are our returning readers (big kudos to you). HiBREW is a Chinese brand that specializes in coffee machines and accessories, For example, it also sells milk frothers. My colleagues and I have already tested many of its models, and we have read about them in the materials You can have raisins here. In general, it can be said about the brand that offers its products at affordable prices and a large part of its range consists of multifunctional coffee machines - the H17 is one model among many. This is the main appeal of the brand, at least that's why I liked it: you don't have to buy more than one machine to drink a variety of coffees.
The H17 comes in a boring brown cardboard box with just the outline of the test subject and the brand and model name. Inside this is another box that is much more informative than the outside, inside and the packaging perfectly protects the product and all its accessories.
At first glance, the HiBREW H17 looks very similar to the Dolce Gusto Krups coffee machines, since it has a similar "head" and its dimensions are also similar: 290x317x124 millimeters, doesn't take up much space on the kitchen counter. It's not too heavy either, weighing 3 kilograms. A few years ago I received one of the aforementioned Dolce Gusto coffee makers as a gift, which still works flawlessly today, but I miss exactly what it has:
The biggest highlight of the H17: thanks to its 3 types of adapters, it can make delicious coffee from a variety of coffees, whether it's Dolce Gusto or Nespresso capsules, but it also accepts ESE (Easy Serving Espresso) pods along with classic ground coffee.
This versatility allows for a wide range of drinks, so you no longer have to stick to just one type. In addition to the adapters, a correct instruction manual and a tamper is also part of the package, the latter is used to evenly press down, or compact, the ground coffee.
It doesn't hurt to clarify at the beginning of the test that the "Intelligent Capsule Recognition" mentioned in the description on the Ranvee website, i.e. intelligent capsule recognition should not fool anyone: there is no system in the H17 that would recognize the capsule, just like premium machines.
It works with a simple, mechanical system: whichever adapter you insert, it works.
The design of the machine is not bad either: it is black and dark gray, and there is a nice, shiny metal handle on top, and a touch(!) display – I'll explain the latter a little further down. The coaster, or drip tray, can be placed in two ways, alternating so that it can accommodate either a small cup or a large mug. The water tank is surprisingly large, with a capacity of 1 liter, Although it didn't seem like that much at first, so I weighed it, it really does hold that much water. The top can be opened in the middle, so it can be easily filled with water without having to remove it from its place. Let's see what else the test subject has in store!
HiBREW H17 coffee maker test – Pre-soaks on touch, or the hidden surprises
The H17 has a power of 1400 watts. and although the manufacturer does not specify it anywhere, the machine's compact size and cold/warm function (because it can do that) it is almost certain that it uses thermoblock-based, flow-through heating, like most cheap capsule coffee makers at a similar price, since there wouldn't be enough space for a traditional boiler.
What's much more interesting than the pressure, however, is that the H17 has a small touch screen on top, or more precisely, on its head.
This is where the “button” responsible for turning the machine on and off is located, and it flashes until the machine heats up. Once it is lit continuously, liquid delicacies can be prepared by pressing another button, which is responsible for starting the coffee brewing process. On this display you can also set whether you want a cold/lukewarm (65-70 °C), warm (70-80 °C) or hot (80-85 °C) drink, which is indicated by a third button alternating green, yellow and red, in a way that is quite clear in my opinion. I mostly drink Dolce Gusto capsules and the medium temperature is more than enough for that, but with ground coffee, for which the description already recommends the hot setting.
Cold coffee is more popular in the summer, but the red dot is that the test subject knows how to do it.
The machine simply doesn't heat the water in this case, so you can make a delicious iced espresso or latte from it, for example. Most cheap capsule machines don't have a separate cold option, they can only dispense hot water, so in this case this is an added convenience feature. In the case of some Dolce Gusto capsules, the "ice" inscription on the packaging indicates that they can be consumed other than hot.
Returning to the display: you can also adjust the water pressure here, in 7 different steps, but it is usually written on the capsule boxes what the ideal amount of water is for them: approximately 50/85/110/135/160/180 or 200 milliliters.
The H17 also has a pre-soaking function, which can also be accessed from the display with a separate "button", although this is an extra feature that is more often seen in expensive espresso machines.
During pre-soaking, the machine “wets” the ground coffee (or capsule contents) with water at lower pressure for a short time before starting full pressure brewing. This is only a few seconds of pre-soaking, but You can expect even extraction and a richer aroma, as well as a nicer crema. according to theory, although practice did not convince me of this. The taste was the same for the coffee prepared with pre-soaking and without pre-soaking, and the latter had a nicer crema, but I think this is a matter of taste and slaps, not the fault of the H17. However, it is true that
You always have to press the display firmly, otherwise it may not understand how you want the soup black at first.
Summary
The H17 is another super, multifunctional coffee maker from HiBREW, which I can write little bad about. The only downside is that you have to touch the display firmly, because during the test he didn't always manage to understand what I wanted and how at first. But the big advantage is that It can also make 4 types of coffee, It doesn't matter if you are a fan of Dolce Gusto or Nespresso capsules, ESE pods or just classic ground coffee. With warm/hot coffee also capable of preparing cold delicacies and you can adjust the amount of water to your liking, right? the pre-soaking function is also provided, something I can live without, but there are certainly people who can't.
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