A good coffee machine is essential to be able to get that delicious and necessary first cup of coffee in the morning.  A good coffee machine can also ensure that you stay active and alert in the office too,  especially after you have had your lunch and suddenly want to wake up for the meeting at 3pm.  There are some specific features of a coffee machine that you should consider before buying a coffee machine.  A coffee machine can double as an electric kettle if you ensure that the one that you buy has the hot water dispensing option.  The water filter is another feature of the coffee machine that can keep put dirt particles that may have found their way into the water.  However, this coffee machine part will need to be cleaned regularly to ensure proper functioning. Instant coffee never tastes as good as coffee made from freshly ground coffee beans.  To achieve the best aroma and taste of coffee, make sure that you choose one that has a bean grinder.  There are also coffee machine models in the market that allow you to adjust the level of coffee,  milk and water so that you can get coffee, exactly the way you like it.  The latest coffee machines also allow you to set the temperature and type of coffee.  While a frothing wand is not really an essential feature of a coffee machine,  it is a good thing to have when you want to make a cappuccino or a latte.