Well, I don't know what a "pan" is when referring to coffee makers, but I can list what the common types are in the US
1) Percolator. These were very common up until the mid 70's. They take longer, can be a bit noisy, but turn out a great cup of coffee.
2) Drip Coffee. Became very popular in the 70's, with "Mr. Coffee". Do a good job, but can be flaky at times
3) Espresso Machine. If you live is Seattle, you will eventually get one. Pumps hot steam through the ground coffee to make espresso and also has an attachment to pump steam through your milk to make it frothy.
I use an expresso machine, almost daily, and my wife uses a Cuisinart drip coffee maker.
My recipe for a honkin' big mocha espresso that is just decadent.
3 1 oz pumps of Hershey's chocolate syrup
2 large shots of espresso (Colombian Supremo)
An equal amount of 1/2 & 1/2 (half cream/half milk for those of you in many parts of the world where they don't sell it) steamed up into a thick froth. Use all of it.
Whipped cream on top with cinnamon if you want it.
Harvey Moul
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