If you’re like us, you take your daily coffee seriously and want to get the most out of each precious brew. The problem is, your local appliance store doesn’t help much, considering you only have the option of perusing the wares, rather than sampling the bean-abetted goods. To help make the process less of a headache, we’ve scoured the Web to find the best coffee makers currently available. What follows the best coffee makers worthy of helping you get your daily caffeine fix.
Bonavita 1900TS
The best
Why you should buy this: The Bonavatia 1900TS is a compact yet eloquent coffee maker that brews some of the best drip coffee we’ve ever tasted.
Who’s it for: Limited counter space but high coffee standards? This is the coffee maker for you.
Why we picked the Bonavita 1900TS:
Possibly the last drip-coffee machine you’ll ever want to own, Bonavita’s 1900TS aims to revolutionize the at-home coffee experience. The 1900TS takes up little more than a sliver of real estate in your kitchen with its incredibly compact design, which prevents it from sticking out like a sore thumb.
Aesthetics aside, this Bonavita model packs a serious punch, arguably producing the best cup of drip coffee you’ll ever taste. It does so by utilizing the underused process of pre-infusion, which wets the coffee grounds a few minutes before brewing. Pre-infusion allows for your coffee to extract evenly, producing a more consistent brew — and a hell of a good cup of coffee.
Moreover, the device’s thermal 8-cup carafe keeps the coffee piping hot (around 150 degrees Fahrenheit) for nearly four hours after the brew cycle completes. Compact, sleek, and efficient, Bonavita’s 1900TS is the cream of the coffee-maker crop.
Cuisinart DCC-3200
The best on-demand option
Why you should buy this: The Cuisinart DCC-3200 is a feature-filled coffee maker with a few unique tricks up its sleeve.
Who’s it for: Households with multiple coffee drinkers (and varied wakeup times) will appreciate this coffee maker.
Why we picked the Cuisinart DCC-3200:
Cuisinart’s 14-cup DCC-3200 improves upon its predecessor in so many ways that its reasonable price tag is difficult to believe. The included water filter and permanent gold tone filter ensure you’ll always get a clean pour and it even allows you to pause the maker mid-brew in order to pour yourself a quick cup, in case you’re short on time.
The feature-laden DCC also boasts adjustable brew strength, allowing you to make coffee that’s as rich or as watery as you want. In addition, self-cleaning capabilities and auto-shutoff timers make this one of the most convenient, versatile coffee rigs on the market. The 3200 features a revamped system that’ll simultaneously make hotter and better-tasting coffee, however, the only drawback is its relatively large countertop footprint — this guy isn’t terribly small.
One common complaint about the DCC-2650 was its glass carafe. Luckily, Cuisinart realized this as an issue and upgraded the DCC line to include double-wall insulated carafes. Now, your java never gets cold. Plus, the whole machine is BPA free, so no need to worry about harmful chemicals sneaking into your brew. All in all, the DCC-3200 is an admirable upgrade to an already excellent line of coffee makers.
Mr. Coffee Optimal Brew
The best keep-it-hot coffee maker
Why you should buy this: The Mr. Coffee Optimal Brew is an economical option that will keep you caffeinated all day long.
Who’s it for: If you refill your morning cup three or four times, this might be the coffee maker you’re looking for.
Why we picked the Mr. Coffee Optimal Brew:
Consistency and efficiency go a long way in making a coffee maker stand out from the crowd, both of which Mr. Coffee’s Optimal Brew machine achieves with ease.
Outfitted with a stainless steel thermal carafe, the Optimal Brew keeps your beverage hotter than your average coffee maker. Moreover, the vacuum-insulated carafe keeps each pot hot regardless of whether it’s sitting within the machine or conveniently on your kitchen counter. Mr. Coffee also equipped the machine with a removable water reservoir, rendering the task of refilling the tank an absolute breeze.
Users can program the machine to brew at a set time each day, too, or choose from either normal or bold-brew cycles.
Keurig K55 Single Serve K-Cup Coffee Pod Maker
The best single cup coffee maker
Why you should buy this: Do you use K-cups? Do you occasionally drink tea? If your morning routine varies by the day, this Keurig is the coffee maker that keeps up with you. Plus, it brews coffee in less than a minute.
Who’s it for: Anyone who needs their coffee faster than the speed of light.
Why we picked the Keurig K55 Single Serve K-Cup Coffee Pod Maker:
Easily the most versatile coffee maker on our roundup, this Keurig model gives coffee lovers loads of options when brewing java, lemonade, or tea. The device has a 48-ounce reservoir, and can handle six, eight, or 10 ounce pours. The downside? With regular wear and tear, the hoses on this machine might start to leak. But the chances of that happening are slim.
Still, don’t let the lone gripe distract you from just how great the machine is as a whole; few coffee makers offer as much functionality as this Keurig. The fact it brews coffee or tea in under a minute and looks good while doing so makes it even more attractive.
DeLonghi BC0430
The best combo coffee/espresso machine
Why should you buy this: Craving coffee some days and espresso on others? Now you don’t have to choose.
Who’s it for: Those who like to switch up their caffeine intake.
Why we picked the DeLonghi BC0430:
Most people only have enough real estate on their kitchen counters for either a coffee maker or an espresso machine, forcing them to choose between the two. That means that coffee maker owners seeking an extra kick to set off their morning have to bypass the countertop machine and head to the coffee shop.
Good news, though: now you don’t have to choose. This DeLonghi cappuccino, espresso, and coffee maker can do it all, and do it well. The machine is really two in one, with separate reservoirs for each. The device also features a built-in milk frother for cappuccinos.
At 12.8 inches high, the machine will fit underneath most countertops and features an attractive design. The machine produces solid coffee, and you can pop in an E.S.E. pod into the espresso side of the machine for a quick pick-me-up.
While the device is a bit on the spendy side, its two-in-one functionality will save you trips to the coffee shop – and money – in the long run.
