So what is the number one wedding gift for most newly married couples? Don't have an answer? Could it be a food processor; or how about linens? Think again. There are more than 2.2 million weddings each year, according to the U.S. Wedding Report. The coffee maker, a must-have appliance in the majority of American kitchens, is still one of the most popular bridal registry choices. However, it isn't as easy to choose a coffee maker as it was in the past. New styles, designs and updated technology have brought the coffee maker category to a new level.

You must love coffee since you are reading this article. Do you own a new coffee machine that you use on a daily basis? If you don't that would be a big surprise as over 90 % of all U.S. households own and use a coffee maker! Whether you 're buying a coffee maker as a wedding gift or for yourself, you have more choices than ever before, including combination machines and high-quality models that can control the variables of brewing to extract the maximum flavor and aroma out of the coffee beans. Here are tips to ensure your choice will provide you with the highest-quality results:

If you are concerned about your coffee getting cold, thus prefer very hot coffee you may want to consider a couple of different options. Here is the best option for hot coffee staying hot. Consider a vacuum thermal carafe, which will keep your coffee hot for hours without the cooked taste that results from a glass pot kept on a warming plate. Look for 10-cup machines that have a special 3 - to 4-cup brewing cycle. Without this feature, you may find that smaller pots of coffee do not meet your taste or temperature standards.

Not all coffee makers are created equal. Some coffee makers not only make great coffee but they also make outstanding espresso. Add a milk frother to the unit and you have a cappuccino machine, not only a coffee maker! If counter space is at a premium, look for a specialty coffee maker that is a combination of two or more appliances. Capresso offers the CoffeeTeam-S, which is a coffee maker and professional-style brewer and grinder in one. Think espresso. A high-quality espresso machine can make delicious gourmet-quality, pressure-brewed coffee as well as a variety of your favorite espresso-based drinks.

Since the coffee maker is showcased on the counter and the carafe is an important serving piece in your dining room, look for coffee makers that offer stylish designs with high-quality materials such as stainless steel. Now take the time to visit your nearest retailer and see what a large selection of coffee makers are available. After you review a few new coffee makers we feel confident you will select a machine that best fits your kitchen as well as lifestyle. With the hundreds of coffee machines available today it will be an easy task to find the best machine for the best money that you and your family will be very satisfied with for years to come!