Best home coffee systems
Best coffee makers 2023: tested by the experts
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For some, the best coffee maker is just the way to a caffeinated morning. However, those who are fussier about their espresso or americano will be willing to sacrifice a bit more time for something that can achieve a smooth, Italian-style crema. We find that these coffee makers will require a bit more maintenance, but they can make a great morning ritual that offers an easy way to indulge at any time of the day.
Depending on how you like to prepare your coffee, from barista-quality espresso machines to unfussy drip coffee makers that deliver great-tasting coffee fast, we've evaluated the best coffee makers across a variety of types. Our clever price widgets constantly update to serve you the best price, and for the holiday season, most of our favorite models are on sale.
We have been careful to feature machines of all shapes, sizes, and prices, but if you know exactly what type of coffee machine you're looking for, we also have more curated guides for the best drip coffee makers, best espresso machines, best single-serve coffee makers, and other expert coffee makers, complete with hands-on reviews.
The best coffee makers of 2023
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1. Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
Our favorite espresso machine for one-touch beverages
Specifications
Coffee type: Espresso, Coffee, Hot Water, Cappuccino, Latte and Americanox
Dimensions: 9.6"W x 17"D x 14.6"H
Pressure: 15 bar
Warranty: 2- years
RRP: $799.99
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Reasons to buy
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Easy to clean
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Fully automatic
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Adjustable settings and cup size
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Brilliant milk frother
Reasons to avoid
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Noisy
The Philips 3200 Series LatteGo makes any type of coffee you could wish for with just the touch of a button.
It has an in-built milk dispenser that takes the effort out of making your own latte or cappuccino, and the bean-to-cup design means you'll end up with the perfect dose of fresh ground coffee every time.
It's truly luxurious, with the ability to make effortless, barista-worthy brews. We loved the LatteGo milk frothing system, which has markings to show you how much milk to add for different types of coffee. This cuts down on waste, and you can put it through the dishwasher to keep it perfectly clean.
It's modern and understated, and while no bean-to-cup machine is small, this one is easy enough to store. It sits perfectly under cabinets with some extra clearance that makes it easy to top up on coffee beans.
You can change the temperature, strength, and quantity of your drinks using the smart touchscreen control panel. It's quick to warm up and automatically flushes any water that may have been sitting in the system overnight.
Our Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine review has more information
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Breville Precision Thermal Brewer The best coffee maker with tons of programming options
Specifications
Coffee type: Drip coffee
Dimensions: 12.4” x 6.7” x 15.7”
Cups: 12
Warranty: 2 years
RRP: $329
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Reasons to buy
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Beautiful design and slim shape
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6 preset brewing modes
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2 filter baskets
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Temperature control
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3 flow rates
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LCD screen
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Stainless steel carafe
Reasons to avoid
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Water tank is not removable
True coffee lovers who want to experiment with their coffee will have their routines transformed with Breville's Precision Thermal Brewer. The coffee maker has six pre-set brewing modes, including Strong, Gold (meets SCA requirements for a Golden Cup Standard), Fast, Over Ice, and Cold Brew, but the real magic is you can even customize (and save) settings for temperature, bloom speed, and flow rate.
These settings are easy to operate with the LCD screen and control dial. It’s programmable too, so you can set it to start brewing before you wake up.
The machine itself is made with quality stainless steel parts for added durability. It uses a Thermo Coil Heating System that delivers water that is purer than typical brewing systems that use aluminum.
In addition, the thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot for a longer time. Depending on the amount of coffee you choose to brew (up to 12 cups), there are also two filter baskets: a cone-shape and a flat-bottom filter, which is recommended to use when brewing more than 8 cups.
Our Breville Precision Brewer Thermal Coffee Maker review has more information
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3. De'Longhi All in One Combination Coffee Maker
Most versatile coffee maker
Specifications
Coffee type: Espresso, drip
Dimensions: 17.5in x 14in x 12.25in
Pressure: 15 bar
Warranty: 1- year
RRP: $299.
95
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Reasons to buy
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Variety of coffee and espresso options
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Run both drip coffee and espresso maker at the same time
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Superb value
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24-hour programmable timer
Reasons to avoid
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Wider than a standard coffee machine
If you love a cappuccino over breakfast, filter coffee during the day, and an espresso mid-afternoon, the De'Longhi All in One Combination Coffee Maker is your perfect machine.
It comes with attachments that allow you to brew up to 10 cups of filter coffee, as well as a portafilter for single and double shots of espresso. Even better, you can accomplish both at the same time. Recent additions to the latest edition include a digital touchscreen control, a Bold brew setting, an updated front-loading water tank, and a spillproof glass carafe.
The De'Longhi All in One Combination Coffee Maker conveniently replaces the need for you to invest in both an espresso maker with an advanced milk frothing steam wand and a drip coffee machine. However, the trade-off for three machines in one is that this machine takes up a lot of countertop real estate.
Our De’Longhi All-in-One Combination Coffee Maker and Espresso Machine review has more information
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4. OXO 8 Cup Coffee Maker
Best drip coffee maker under $200
Specifications
Coffee Type: Drip
Dimensions: 13.5" x 10.5" x 7"
Cups: 8
Warranty: 2 years
RRP: $199.95
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Reasons to buy
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Brew a single cup or a full carafe
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BetterBrew precision brewing meets SCA Golden Cup Standard requirements
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Space efficient
Reasons to avoid
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The water tank isn't removable
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Not programmable
With its 8-cup coffee maker, OXO forgoes complicated settings, and instead focuses solely on the coffee.
It still is one of a handful of home coffee makers that meet the Specialty Coffee Association's Golden Cup Standard and can brew a whole pot in less than six minutes.
Brewing is extraordinarily simple, just indicate brew size and power on, and you'll have one of the best cups of drip coffee you've ever tasted. And if you want just a single cup, OXO incorporates an attachment that makes it simple to make single-serve coffee without pods. OXO's BetterBrew precision brewing system does all the magic, with automatic controls for water temperature, volume, and brewing time, all of which contributed to its Golden Cup Standard rating Finally, a rainmaker showerhead evenly distributes water over the grounds.
Once brewing is complete, OXO nixes the hot plate for a leak-proof double-wall, vacuum-insulated thermal carafe that keeps your coffee's temperature for hours.
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5. Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select
Best coffee maker for coffee purists and design aficionados
Specifications
Coffee type: Drip coffee
Dimensions: 6.
5 x 12.75 x 14 inches
No. of cups: 10
Warranty: 5 years
RRP: $349
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Reasons to buy
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Very quiet
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Built to last, with a long warranty
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Easy to use
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Brews very fast
Reasons to avoid
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Lacking in extra features
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Simple design for an expensive machine
The Dutch-made Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select is the best coffee maker for true coffee lovers. What it lacks in a multitude of extra features, it more-than makes up for with smooth and speedy brewing, and a quality design that is backed by a five year warranty.
This coffee maker is certainly easy on the eyes, with a large and striking build that puts function first. It's available in a selection of colors though, so you will be able to fit it into any kitchen design you wish.
You'll find this coffee maker in our guide to the best drip coffee makers, where we noted that it's as close as you'll get to a pour-over coffee from a home machine.
The Moccamaster has a cone-shaped coffee filter to allow a full flavor profile to develop when you brew. It has a shower-style pour-over design that automatically works, and takes only a minute to come to the right temperature. This uses copper brewing technology to reach 196°F - 205°F, the ideal temperature range for the full extraction of ground coffee. We found that the entire process took around four minutes, and was whisper-quiet throughout.
Our Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select review has more details
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6. Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee & Espresso Machine with Aeroccino by Breville
Best single-serve coffee maker
Specifications
Coffee type: Single-serve
Dimensions: 16.97in. x 5.5in. x 12.52in.
Brew sizes: 5oz, 8oz, and 14oz
Warranty: 1- year
RRP: 189.
99
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Reasons to buy
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Smallest Nespresso maker yet
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Made with sustainable materials
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Can brew five different cup sizes, plus an 18 oz. carafe
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Can be purchased with or without milk frother
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Many color options
Reasons to avoid
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Pods create waste
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Smaller pod capacity
For when you quickly want the perfect cup of espresso or coffee for one, without the fuss, and at the touch of a button, Nespresso is the way to go. With 16 standard coffee blends and dozens of specialty recipes, plus the countless third-party pods now available, Nespresso remains one of the best pod coffee brands, and Nespresso's latest iteration of its Vertuo line is slimmer and has more options than ever.
That's why it takes the top spot in our best single-serve coffee makers guide.
The 37oz. water tank capacity is enough to get you through a few espressos before having to refill, but the pod capacity is 8, which is less than most Vertuo models. Unlike other Nespresso models, the Next can also brew an 18oz. carafe for when one cup isn't enough, as well as the standard 5oz., 8oz., and 14oz. options and single and double espresso shots.
The magic of the Vertuo system and its one-touch brewing technology is how the machine is able to scan a capsule-specific barcode to deliver the optimal in-cup, taking into account cup size, pressure, brewing time, and temperature. Rather than utilizing bar pump pressure, the Nespresso Vertuo uses a Centrifusion brewing system to extract its flavor. Together, this technology helps develop a perfect, silky crema.
Our Nespresso Vertuo Next review has more details
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7. Jura ENA 8 Automatic Coffee Machine
An automatic espresso maker that promises a transformative experience
Specifications
Coffee type: Super-Automatic Espresso
Dimensions: W11" x h23.
6" x L16.5"
Pressure: 15 bar
Warranty: 2-years
RRP: $1,899
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Reasons to buy
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Quiet grinding
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Fully adjustable settings
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Sensitive to different water hardness
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Works with grounds or beans
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Removable water container
Reasons to avoid
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Awkward power button placement at the back of the machine
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Small bean container
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Milk dispenser costs extra
The Jura ENA 8 brings coffee consumption to a whole other level. The fully-automatic machine can whip up 10 coffee beverages at the press of a button and has a sleek, sophisticated design with a full-color LCD display screen that only adds to its premium nature.
'Never sour, never bitter, always quietly ground and luxuriously poured into my mug,' is how our Head of Reviews Millie described her overall experience with this premium machine.
The ENA 8 has a slightly smaller footprint than other Jura machines, making it more friendly for home use without compromising on any features. It can hold up to 37 oz. of water, and 4.4 oz of beans. Once you select your drink, the coffee quietly grinds before brewing. The milk frother feature incorporates a tube design that can be dipped into a glass of milk or a Jura milk jug (sold separately) that then froths directly into your mug. Depending on your chosen drink, the milk froths either before or after the espresso. It's all very fool-proof while creating amazing-tasting coffee.
Our full Jura ENA 8 review goes into more detail.
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8. Café Affetto Automatic Espresso Machine
Best looking espresso machine
Specifications
Coffee type: Espresso
Dimensions: 7.
09” W x 16.1” D x 12.48” H
Pressure: 20 bar
Warranty: 1-year
RRP: $729
Reasons to buy
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Stylish design
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Very powerful
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Precise built-in grinding
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Five beverage choices
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App-compatible
Reasons to avoid
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Can only adjust temperature via app
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Only backed by a one-year warranty
The Café Affetto Automatic Espresso Machine achieves barista brilliance with a chic and relatively compact frame that's perfect for brewing single-serve espresso-based drinks. It's a treat to look at, with white, black or silver finishes and those bold rose gold accents that bring a uniquely modern take to the traditional espresso machine.
With a built-in grinder, the Café Affetto Automatic Espresso Machine has five different settings to allow you to adjust based on the specific beans.
Note that espresso should be made with much more finely ground beans than pour-over coffee, so limiting you to five settings makes sense for the range of ground sizes you could need to make espresso in this machine.
The controls are simply laid out on the top of the machine, with a pre-set mode for espresso, americano, steam, and hot water, as well as a custom 'my cup' setting that can be set up in the paired app.
Our Café Affetto Automatic Espresso Machine review has more details
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9. Espro P7 French Press
Best French Press
Specifications
Type: French Press
Size: 18 oz., 32 oz.
Warranty:
RRP: $119.95- $149.95
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Reasons to buy
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Makes a killer cold brew
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No risk of broken glass
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Easy to use
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Insulated design keeps coffee hot
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Double filter minimizes graininess
Reasons to avoid
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Tight seal makes it more difficult to pull plunger out
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Pricier than alternatives
For those all about exploring craft brewing methods, the Espro P7 makes a delicious cup of coffee and is truly one of the most luxurious French Presses you can buy.
How so? Well, with expert attention to detail, ESPRO's unique brewing system uses a two-stage filter with an extra tight seal that will leave you with a smooth sipping experience, you may have thought you're drinking pour-over.
The durable stainless steel body is shatterproof and can also keep beverages hot for longer periods of time, compared to glass. The brewing vessel is hefty, yet sturdy, with a handle that is comfortable to pour from, and a spout that doesn't dribble.
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10. Morning Coffee Machine
The best coffee maker for precision
Specifications
Coffee type: single-serve
Dimensions: L40.2 cm x W10.2 cm x h35.5 cm
Pressure: 20 bar
Warranty: 1 year
RRP: $392
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Reasons to buy
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Simple to use
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Customisable temperature, roast, and pull options
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Fantastic coffee
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Clear display
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Handy app
Reasons to avoid
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Relatively expensive
The Morning machine is a dream to use.
It's a single-serve machine with 10 presets, but you can also precisely tailor the length and temperature of your coffee to the exact degree you want. You can even change the pour profile to play with the flavour of your coffee.
Morning also has partnerships with a range of roasters from around the world, so you can buy your pods from them through the app. The app also has customized coffee profiles from every roaster, so you can drink their coffee exactly as intended.
When it comes to the coffee, our tester Alex found that 'compared to the mediocre coffee from other, cheaper machines, the short black espresso produced by the Morning was simply in a different league'. No matter the pods you use, you'll get delicious coffee out of this machine.
The Morning is a relatively quiet machine, which is a particularly welcome feature at 6am. It has a good countertop footprint too, fitting snugly between cereal boxes or other appliances, so this is a good option if you're short on counter space.
While we love the modern Scandi look, it might be too space-age in country kitchens.
Alex's full Morning Coffee Machine review has more detail.
How we tested the best coffee makers
We put a lot of thought into how we test the best coffee makers before featuring them in our guide and have included a range of coffee makers from top brands like Breville, Nespresso and Technivorm to make sure that there is a coffee maker for everyone in our roundup.
Each and every one of the best coffee makers in our guide has been tested by a member of the Homes & Gardens team. You can also click through to read more thorough reviews of coffee makers, including how easy they are to set up, our thoughts on the user experience, and that all-important cleaning process.
Ecommerce EditorJaclyn is H&G's eCommerce editor and oversees all things shopping, testing the coffee makers in the guide. She regularly scouts out the best of the best for buying guides to help you fill your home.
Millie Fender is Head of Reviews on the Homes and Gardens Ecommerce team. She specializes in cooking appliances like the best coffee makers, and also reviews outdoor grills and pizza ovens.
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About this review
Head of eCommerceAlex is Head of eCommerce at Homes & Gardens. He has several years' experience as a product tester in the homes and gardening industries, especially with kitchen appliances like coffee makers.
How to choose the best coffee maker for you
Before you buy, consider which sort of coffee you and your family enjoy drinking.
A comprehensive bean-to-cup model will grind fresh beans from scratch for example, and we promise you’ll notice the difference in freshness in the flavor.
Machines that only use ground coffee are generally less expensive, yet still, produce delicious results. You may, however, want to keep a coffee grinder on hand, if you're partial to buying whole beans.
Compared to the more expensive automatic espresso maker designs, manual espresso makers take practice but offer more precision and control.
If however, you prefer classic filter coffee rather than espresso or lattes, an affordable carafe design will make fresh coffee, and keep it warm with the minimum of fuss.
Single-serve or pod machines promise mess-free real coffee in convenient single-cup servings, and while they generally produce quality espresso, they generate create quite a lot of waste compared to buying a simple bag of coffee. Additionally, you can look into reusable pods that you pour your own coffee grounds into.
Finally, true coffee aficionados who want complete control over their coffees, from brew time to water temperature, will want to try the French Press or Pour-Over methods for an experience, that is best described as truly gourmet.
How much does a coffee maker cost?
We’ve found excellent coffee machines costing anywhere from $100 and $3000, but as a general rule, the more you spend the better the machine will be, especially in terms of longevity, quality of parts – especially if it has a built-in grinder – and ease of cleaning.
Pod coffee machines are generally quite affordable, but the pods themselves tend to cost more per serving than using typical grinds.
If you want to make quality coffee at home, we think you should aim to spend at least $200, but given how much a flat white in a café costs, your machine could easily pay for itself in just a few months.
If you love real coffee, you’re going to need a quality coffee machine. If you love instant coffee or tea all you need is a spoon and a kettle, but for specialty coffees with Barista flair, a model that has a high-pressure boiler that can extract espresso with a lovely crema layer on top is a must.
Bean-to-cup designs offer the freshest brews. By grinding exactly the right amount of beans for your chosen drink you’ll extract more flavor from your favorite roasts.
How easy is a coffee maker to clean?
Cleaning a coffee machine that uses ground coffee is a messy, unavoidable chore. As well as regularly emptying the grounds and drip-tray, you’ll need to clean the milk wand and jug, plus it’s advised to have regular deep cleans using specific coffee machine cleaning products and de-scale to avoid any problems from hard water.
What is the best coffee maker?
For those looking for a customizable cup of coffee, the Breville Precision Brewer is a beautiful machine with six brewing modes, including Strong, Gold (meets SCA requirements for a Golden Cup Standard), Fast, Over Ice, and Cold Brew, plus the ability to tinker with settings for temperature, bloom speed, and flow rate.
For the perfect cup of coffee every time, machines like the OXO Brew 8 Cup and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select pre-set to deliver consistent results every single time. OXO's version utilizes a thermal carafe and comes with an attachment to brew 1-4 cups as opposed to a whole carafe while Moccamaster with its striking design and numerous color options uses a glass design and hot plate that shuts off automatically after 100 minutes.
What is the best espresso machine?
The Philips 3200 Series currently holds our top spot, combining our favorite qualities of espresso and coffee into one easy-to-use single-serve machine, at a very competitive price.
Plus, it essentially froths the milk for you. For those looking for a splurge, we admire the Jura ENA 8 for its quiet grinding and ability to make 10 coffee beverages at the press of a button, though the milk frother is sold separately. The Café Affetto Automatic Espresso Machine also impressed with its outstanding 20-bar pump pressure, and sleek looks on the countertop, and uses a more traditional steam wand for frothing your own milk.
Which coffee maker makes the hottest coffee?
According to the Specialty Coffee Association, the optimal temperature for brewing a great cup of coffee is 197.6ºF – 204.8 ºF, while most coffee makers will brew a range of 195ºF- 205ºF. The machines approved by the SCA, many of which feature on our list, would fall within that optimal range.
Coffee brewed at too high of a temperature runs the risk of losing some of its flavors and tasting bitter or burned, just as coffee that is not hot enough comes out watery and weak.
For those that want extra hot coffee, look for machines that offer the ability to change settings and vary temperatures, such as the Philips 3200 Series or the Breville Precision Coffee Maker , while machines like the OXO Brew 8 Cup and the Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select are designed to deliver the best tasting cup of coffee and are optimized to do so within the ranges set by the SCA.
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Photo: Michael HessionUpdatedNov 2022
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Over the years, we’ve tried nearly every method of making coffee, from cold-brew coffee makers and the Chemex to moka pots and Moccamasters. For people who want pour-over-quality coffee as well as the convenience of a one-button machine, we recommend the OXO Brew 9 Cup Coffee Maker. Of all the methods we’ve tested, we think the OXO Brew offers the best ratio of flavor to effort—at a good value. But if you’re looking for an espresso machine, a coffee grinder, pour-over gear, and more, we have other recommendations, too.
Our pick
OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker
This stylish brewer makes consistently good coffee and has a solid thermal carafe. And you can program it to brew automatically before you wake up.
| Pros: | Cons: |
|---|---|
| Pre-infuses coffee grounds, like pour-over, for best extraction | One-button dial is sleek but not intuitive to use |
| Starts with very hot water for best flavor | Takes up a lot of space |
| Has a timer for automatic brewing |
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Best drip coffee maker
Our pick
OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker
This stylish brewer makes consistently good coffee and has a solid thermal carafe.
And you can program it to brew automatically before you wake up.
Who this is for: Anyone who wants a solid drip coffee maker to make a pot of great-tasting coffee that stays hot for hours. If you already own a good grinder (the most important part of any coffee setup) and you pay a premium for gourmet beans, this machine will get the most out of them.
Why we like it: The OXO Brew 9 Cup Coffee Maker is fast and convenient, with features like a programmable start time and an automatic pre-infusion cycle (which briefly wets the coffee before brewing, for better extraction). In our tests to determine the best drip coffee maker, we found that the coffee was pleasant and much better than what we made with some of the competitors. The coffee maker has a handsome design, with a well-made thermal stainless steel carafe that pours easily and keeps coffee hot for hours.
The OXO Brew 9 Cup Coffee Maker can brew a full pot in just under 7 minutes.
Photo: Michael Hession
The OXO’s digital interface is sleek and easy to use, once you get the hang of the single-button system. Photo: Michael Hession
The OXO Brew 9 Cup Coffee Maker can brew a full pot in just under 7 minutes. Photo: Michael Hession
Flaws but not dealbreakers: The OXO has an unintuitive interface. So if you don’t read the manual, programming the timer can be difficult. But once you get the hang of it, it’s pretty straightforward. In our years of long-term testing, we’ve also noticed that the lid on the OXO’s carafe tends to trap old coffee; even a good rinse isn’t enough to flush everything out. Another thing to note is that the OXO is tall, at 17.2 inches, so it may not fit under some cabinets—especially since the lids for the water tank and the grounds basket need an additional 5 inches of clearance to fully open. By comparison, our also-great pick, the Bonavita Connoisseur, is just 12.2 inches tall.
And in our taste tests, the Bonavita Connoisseur beat the OXO.
So this is something you should consider if you prioritize flavor over all else (though the Bonavita lacks some convenience features, including a timer). Finally, if the OXO’s price seems a bit steep, check out our guide to budget coffee makers.
Dimensions: 15 by 8.3 by 17.2 inches
Capacity: 9 cups
Brew time: less than 7 minutes
See our complete coverage and learn more in our full review.
Best pour-over coffee dripper
Our pick
Kalita Wave 185 Dripper
Out of all the pour-over drippers we’ve tested, the Kalita Wave 185 made the best-tasting coffee.
Buying Options
$27* from Amazon
*At the time of publishing, the price was $24.
Who this is for: People who want a manual, inexpensive method for making great-tasting coffee, and one that doesn’t take up a lot of space.
Why we like it: The pour-over method is simple, and it produces delicious coffee. By having more control over the brewing process, you can hone each variable to get the most flavor out of the beans. In our guide to the best gear for making pour-over coffee, we have recommendations for drippers, grinders, kettles, and scales. The Kalita Wave 185 is our favorite dripper because it produced the most-consistent, even, and flavorful cup of coffee of all of the drippers we tested.
The Kalita Wave 185 Dripper’s signature “wavy” filters maintain temperature by insulating the pour from the cone’s walls and ensure an even flow of water. Photo: Michael HessionFlaws but not dealbreakers: In comparison with an automatic drip coffee maker, a multistep, gear-intensive method of making coffee can be a bit complicated, especially if you’re groggy first thing in the morning.
Also, our dripper pick, the Kalita Wave 185 Dripper, uses proprietary filters that are more difficult to acquire than standard Melitta filters. They are, however, available on Amazon or in specialty coffee shops.
See our complete coverage and learn more in our full review.
Best cheap coffee maker
Budget pick
Who this is for: Someone who wants a decent, low-fuss drip coffee maker for under $100. This machine will brew reliably good coffee whether you use freshly ground or pre-ground beans, making this an especially good choice if you typically buy the latter.
Why we like it: Among the budget drip models we tested, the Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker CE251 made the most balanced and the hottest cup of coffee.
It has convenient, simple-to-use features, like different settings for a classic or richer taste, and its removable water tank is easy to read and fill. This model was also intuitive enough to program, so it’s suitable for shared kitchens.
The Ninja has easy-to-read buttons for customizing and preprogramming a pot of coffee, but remember to select the features you want before pressing the brew button. Photo: Connie Park
The removable water reservoir is easy to both fill and clean. Video: Connie Park
The Ninja has easy-to-read buttons for customizing and preprogramming a pot of coffee, but remember to select the features you want before pressing the brew button. Photo: Connie Park
Flaws but not dealbreakers:We had issues with the carafe’s lid: It screws on and off, and is not as easy to use as the flip-top lids on some of the other models we tested.
Capacity: 12 cups
Brew time: about 13 minutes
See our complete coverage and learn more in our full review.
Best French press
Our pick
Espro P3 French Press
This inexpensive French press has an innovative filter that consistently makes cleaner, more-nuanced coffee than the competition.
Who this is for: People who want a super-simple, quick method of making coffee. This is great for coffee drinkers who want something that’s easy to learn and master.
Why we like it: The Espro P3 French press produces consistently clean, bright, flavorful coffee. It has a bucket-shaped double filter, with finer mesh than that found in most French presses. This keeps coffee as close to grit-free as you get with a pour-over (and noticeably more so than coffee made in our runner-up pick, the Bodum Chambord). Once the Espro is plunged, it keeps the grounds away from the coffee, so your java doesn’t take on bitterness from oversteeping.
In our tests, the last cup we poured tasted as good as the first—even a full hour later.
The Espro P3 makes consistently clean, bright, flavorful coffee. Photo: Michael Murtaugh
The Espro’s unique plunger uses two bucket-shaped fine-mesh filters to create a cleaner, more-balanced pot of coffee. Video: Michael Murtaugh
The Espro P3 makes consistently clean, bright, flavorful coffee. Photo: Michael Murtaugh
Flaws but not dealbreakers: Glass presses will never be as sturdy as their stainless steel counterparts. All glass beakers are delicate and will break if you drop them or knock them too hard. In the event that the Espro P3 does break, you can buy replacement parts, including beakers and filters.
The Espro P3 is not as visually appealing as some other French presses, like the Bodum Chambord, with its classic stylings. And the double filter makes it a little tricky to clean. But we didn’t find the Espro to be that much harder to clean than any other French press, and we think the results are worth any of these tradeoffs.
Available sizes: 12 ounces (1½ cups), 17 ounces, 34 ounces (4 cups, pictured), 51 ounces (6 cups)
Materials: borosilicate glass (beaker) and polypropylene (handle)
See our complete coverage and learn more in our full review.
Best cold-brew coffee maker
Our pick
OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker
OXO’s cold-brew maker has the best-looking design, plus some clever aspects that make it easier to pour from and to store. The brew it makes was often a favorite of panelists.
Who this is for: For people who want to make better iced coffee. Compared with simply refrigerating hot-brewed coffee, cold-brewing with a slow exposure extracts fewer bitter flavors. So you’ll get a sweeter, milder-tasting coffee.
Why we like it: The OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker is our pick for the best cold-brew coffee maker because it’s well designed and easy to use, and in our tests it produced a more-consistent, flavorful cup of coffee than other models. It made cold coffee with balanced acidity, a stronger aroma, and a cleaner finish.
The OXO brewer makes a flavorful concentrate, looks good on a counter, and is easier to use and store than any other pick. Photo: Michael Hession
The “rainmaker” lid on the OXO brewer evenly saturates the grounds below, ensuring full extraction and saving you a stir. Photo: Michael Hession
The OXO brewer makes a flavorful concentrate, looks good on a counter, and is easier to use and store than any other pick. Photo: Michael Hession
Flaws but not dealbreakers: Some of our testers thought the Filtron Cold Water Coffee Concentrate Brewer (our runner-up) made a smoother, mellower cup of coffee. But others liked the stronger, bolder flavor of coffee from the OXO.
Plus, we found our pick easier to use than the Filtron (which is a bit more cumbersome).
Dimensions: 9.5 by 9.5 by 14.7 inches
Capacity: 32 ounces (4 cups)
See our complete coverage and learn more in our full review.
Best beginner espresso setup
Our pick
Breville Bambino Plus
This potent little machine is fast and easy to use, and it will impress beginners and experienced baristas with its consistent espresso shots and silky frothed milk.
Who this is for: People who like good coffee and want to make quality espresso (or espresso-based drinks like cappuccinos, lattes, and Americanos) at home.
Why we like it: The Breville Bambino Plus espresso machine stood out in our tests for the best espresso machine, grinder, and accessories, pulling consistently great-tasting espresso shots more easily than other machines.
It was also the simplest to use, featuring the best documentation and most user-friendly design. When it came to making milk drinks, the Bambino Plus’s steam wand was easily the best of those on the under-$1,000 machines we tested. This model comes with a lot of accessories and a place to store them. And it’s available for a reasonable price.
When you’re making espresso, a good grinder is just as important as a good espresso machine. Our coffee grinder picks, though great at grinding beans for drip or pour-over coffee, lack the finer, more-precise settings that are needed to make the best espresso. The Baratza Sette 30 accurately produced fine espresso grinds. In our tests, it performed the best in its price range.
The Bambino Plus consistently produced rich, tasty shots. Photo: Sarah Kobos
Pouring latte art takes practice, but producing silky milk froth with the Bambino Plus does not. Photo: Sarah Kobos
The Bambino Plus’s steam wand is fast and powerful when used manually.
Photo: Sarah Kobos
The Bambino Plus consistently produced rich, tasty shots. Photo: Sarah Kobos
Flaws but not dealbreakers: In our tests, the Bambino Plus made the most consistently good espresso, but it did not make the absolute best espresso (the pricier Breville Barista Touch won that crown). The preprogrammed double-shot setting on the Bambino Plus cut off the extraction too quickly during our initial attempts. But reprogramming the shot volume, using a phone timer, was easy. Finally, the Bambino Plus lacks the hot-water dispenser that’s included with other Breville models.
Dimensions: 12.5 by 7.6 by 12.2 inches
Water filter: yes
Water-reservoir capacity: 1.9 liters
See our complete coverage and learn more in our full review.
Best Nespresso machine
Our pick
Nespresso Essenza Mini
The Essenza Mini makes the same exact espresso as $400 Nespresso machines, but it has no unnecessary features.
Who this is for: People who are interested in convenience and speed. A Nespresso is the fastest, most effortless way to make an espresso-like drink—all you have to do is pop a capsule into the machine and press a button.
Why we like it: The Essenza Mini is our pick for the best Nespresso machine because it’s small and mighty, capable of making the same espressos and lungos as any other Nespresso machine in its line. We’ve determined that all of the machines make identical drinks, so the least expensive one is your best bet. We don’t love the flavor of Nespresso, and it’s more expensive than a full cup of drip coffee. But taste is subjective, and the real appeal of Nespresso is its ease, speed, and consistency (though if you want to make real espresso at home, we recommend these beginner setups).
The Essenza Mini’s slim, tidy frame takes up less space than a hot-water kettle. Photo: Michael Hession
The Essenza Mini has a removable drip platform.
Photo: Michael Hession
The waste container can hold up to six used capsules. Photo: Michael Hession
The LED brewing buttons light up when the machine is heated. Photo: Michael Hession
The Essenza Mini’s slim, tidy frame takes up less space than a hot-water kettle. Photo: Michael Hession
Flaws but not dealbreakers: In exchange for its compact size, the Essenza Mini has a 20.3-ounce water tank and a reusable tray that can accommodate just six capsules, the smallest of any Nespresso machine. But then again, both are easy to refill and empty. The Essenza Mini did struggle slightly in our testing after brewing dozens of back-to-back espressos. This may be a problem if you plan on churning out lungos from your Essenza Mini for a large dinner party. But if the machine sputters or stops, let it rest for a minute and it should be good to go again.
Dimensions: 4.3 by 12.8 by 8.1 inches
Water-tank capacity: 20.
3 ounces (enough for eight espressos)
Used-capsule capacity: six
See our complete coverage and learn more in our full review.
Why we don’t recommend Keurig machines
Best coffee grinder
Our pick
Who this is for: If you want to take coffee seriously, the most important item in your brewing setup will be a good-quality burr grinder. Unlike blade grinders, which randomly chop coffee beans into smaller and smaller pieces, burr grinders pulverize coffee beans between two sets of burrs and deliver a much more uniform grind, resulting in better-tasting coffee.
Why we like it: The slim and trim Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder is priced lower than most of the competition—about $170, compared with about $200 for anything else in its echelon.
In our testing for the best coffee grinders guide, the Encore performed as well as or better than any home grinder we tried. It grinds beans quickly and evenly and is simple to use and adjust. And because it’s easy enough to clean and maintain, you’ll use it for years to come. The Encore makes it supremely easy to produce a great cup of coffee.
The Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder grinds beans quickly and evenly. Photo: Michael Hession
Grind settings on the Encore. Photo: Michael Hession
The Encore’s amusing on/off/on/off switch. Photo: Michael Hession
Looking inside the conical burrs of the Encore. Photo: Michael Hession
The Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder grinds beans quickly and evenly. Photo: Michael Hession
Flaws but not dealbreakers: The Encore is a very simple machine. It has an on/off switch only, so it doesn’t allow for a timed grind (whereas the Baratza Virtuoso+, our upgrade pick, does). It can take a long time to grind on a very fine, espresso-like setting.
And like all of the machines we tested, the Baratza machines can be messy when grinding coffee, spreading dust and chaff over the counter.
Dimensions: 6.3 by 4.7 by 13.8 inches
Grind settings: 40
See our complete coverage and learn more in our full review.
Best electric kettle
Our pick
Also great
OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Pour-Over Kettle
We recommend this gooseneck kettle for anyone preparing pour-over coffee or for tea lovers who will geek out over its spot-on temperature accuracy.
Who this is for: The Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle is for anyone who needs to bring water to a boil to make French press coffee, pour-over coffee, or tea.
The OXO Brew Pour-Over Kettle is best for people preparing pour-over coffee (the gooseneck spout offers better aim) or for tea lovers who will geek out over its spot-on temperature accuracy.
Why we like it: The Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle topped all of the competition in our tests for the best electric kettle guide (this model has been our pick since 2013). The PerfecTemp offers a winning combination of speed, accuracy, and ease of use. Its handle has buttons with preset temperature settings, which is pretty useful since different coffees and teas require different brewing temps. In addition, if pour-over coffee is your jam, you’ll appreciate the precise aim of the OXO Brew Pour-Over Kettle’s gooseneck spout. It had the most accurate temperature controls among all of the models we tested. Unfortunately, as of this writing, we’re struggling to find the OXO kettle in stock anywhere. The sleek-looking Cuisinart GK-1 Digital Gooseneck Kettle was a standout in our recent testing—with accurate temperatures and an even smoother pour; it will likely replace the OXO as the gooseneck pick in our electric kettle guide.
The Cuisinart CPK-17 remains our top pick for the fifth year in a row. Photo: Michael Hession
Our top pick has six preset temperature-setting buttons on the handle (160 °F, 175 °F, 185 °F, 190 °F, 200 °F, and Boil), plus a Start button and a Keep Warm button. Photo: Michael Hession
The OXO pours in a steady, controlled stream, ideal for making pour-over coffee. Photo: Sarah Kobos
The dial on the OXO allows you to easily adjust the temperature to the degree. Photo: Sarah Kobos
The Cuisinart CPK-17 remains our top pick for the fifth year in a row. Photo: Michael Hession
Flaws but not dealbreakers: Although the Cuisinart CPK-17 had better accuracy than most of the other kettles we tested, we found that it wasn’t as accurate at hitting lower temperatures; when we set it to 160 °F, it measured 8 degrees over. Because this model has a slew of other noteworthy features, we’re willing to forgive its minor temperature variances at the lowest setting.
We’ve received feedback from some of our readers about this Cuisinart model breaking down after about a year, including rusting screws and lid issues. We haven’t experienced these issues ourselves; several people on our staff have owned and used this kettle for years and haven’t had any problems with it.
As with most gooseneck kettles we tested, the OXO’s lid doesn’t open at the push of a button—you have to pull it off manually, which can be tricky when the kettle is hot. Also, like most gooseneck kettles we tested, the OXO lacks a water-level window. And, although a handful of Amazon reviews complain of durability issues, it’s important to remember that electric kettles tend to have a shorter-than-average shelf life compared with other small appliances. That said, the OXO comes with a two-year warranty, which is more generous than the one-year warranty of your average kettle. And we’ve found OXO’s customer service to be very responsive.
Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle:
Dimensions: 9.
75 by 8.25 by 12 inches
Capacity: 1.7 liters
Temperature settings: six preset heat settings
OXO Brew Pour-Over Kettle
Dimensions: 11.4 by 6.3 by 8.1 inches
Capacity: 1 liter
Temperature settings: adjustable in one-degree increments, from 140 °F to 212 °F
See our complete coverage and learn more in our full review.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best black coffee maker?
Though getting the most out of your beans is important no matter how you drink your coffee, it’s especially important for those who drink their coffee black. We think pour-over methods make the best black coffee.
They’re a simple, consistent way to brew coffee, with flavor dimensionality you might not get from a machine. And the paper filters used with our pour-over picks reduce residue, resulting in a cleaner-tasting cup, compared with coffee made in a French press. That said, our French press pick, the Espro P3, uses a mesh double-basket filter, which makes a cup that’s pretty close to pour over.
How can I make coffee taste better at home?
Buy whole beans in small batches. Coffee beans lose flavor over time. Keeping the beans whole and storing them at room temperature in an airtight container—we like the Rubbermaid Brilliance Pantry Storage Containers—will keep your coffee from turning bitter or absorbing ambient smells. Grinding them just prior to use with a burr grinder will ensure that the coffee is ground evenly, resulting in coffee that is flavorful and balanced.
For the most consistent cup, weigh your beans using a kitchen scale, rather than measuring by volume. Beans and grounds don’t settle the same way in a spoon every time, and the coffee-to-water ratio can make the critical difference between a good and bad brew.
The American Weigh Scales LB-3000 Compact Digital Scale is the most accurate 0.1-gram scale we’ve tested.
Are pricier coffee makers worth it?
Arguably, the best ways to make coffee are often the cheapest. You can get a quality pour-over dripper for about $25 and a French press for about $40. However, hand-pour methods can still require other gear, like grinders and kettles. The grinder especially is worth spending a little more money on. Our burr grinder pick, the Baratza Encore, costs nearly $150, compared with a budget blade-style grinder which runs about $25, but ensures a more consistent, flavorful cup.
For automated makers, they’re worth springing for up to a point. We tested espresso machines and learned that anything under $500 isn’t worth buying—espresso requires durable hardware and precise temperature and pressure control, which are costly. For drip coffee makers, a $100 coffee maker will make better coffee than a $40 coffee maker. After a certain point, though, the price difference comes down to user interface and design, rather than coffee quality.
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Further reading
The Best Cold-Brew Coffee Maker
by Nick Guy, Kevin Purdy, Daniel Varghese, and Anna Perling
The OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker is the best we’ve found after years of testing. It makes smooth, balanced, delicious cold brew.
The Best Drip Coffee Maker
by Marguerite Preston, Alex Arpaia, and Liz Clayton
We’ve been testing coffee makers since 2015, and we think the OXO Brew 9 Cup Coffee Maker offers the best combination of convenient features and delicious coffee.
How to Clean Your Coffee Maker
by Joanne Chen
Cleaning your coffee maker regularly and thoroughly will help the machine last longer and make the coffee taste better.
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10 best automatic coffee machines for home 2023
A good coffee machine is about not wasting time preparing aromatic coffee every morning, because automatic technology will do everything itself. MOYO has compiled a ranking of the best coffee machines. Each model makes a drink for every taste: grinds as the user wants, makes cappuccino.
Moreover, some devices from the review are suitable not only for the home: hardy automatic devices are also suitable for offices. Also there are devices that pour boiling water. Such a coffee machine will prepare tea, heat water for baby food or instant noodles. nine0003
DeLonghi ESAM3000.
B This coffee machine is easy to maintain. The indicators located on the front panel promptly inform about the need to clean from scale or from the finished product.
The freshness and aroma of the drink is preserved due to the fact that coffee is dispensed from the grinder directly into the container.
Advantages:
- The tank is designed for 1.8 liters of water - DeLonghi ESAM3000.B can prepare up to 26 cups of coffee with a volume of 70 milliliters (optimal for espresso). nine0020
- Coffee container holds up to 200 grams of beans.
- The machine cooks exactly the way its owner wants thanks to personal settings: the user can determine how many cups to prepare (1 or 2), as well as select the amount of water, strength and grind.
- Auto descaling - simply pour the special liquid into the tank, dilute with water and turn on the auto descaling function.
Drawbacks:
- manual cappuccinatore - you will have to help the coffee machine to make milk foam.
See also: Top 10 best coffee maker brands - Ranking 2017
Saeco Lirika RI9840/01
This Philips espresso machine is hardy, so it is useful not only as a home option: it is suitable for a small bar or cafe, office.
Note: The container holds 1.7 liters of water, while the grain container holds 350 grams. nine0045
Saeco Lirika RI9840/01 pluses:
- Versatile and easy to use: thanks to an intuitive panel, the user can choose the portion size, adjust the brewing temperature, as well as the strength and grinding. Due to these functions, the device will do exactly what its owner wants.
- It is possible to place cups up to 14.5 cm high thanks to the adjustable spout.
- The machine is capable of preparing a drink for 2 cups at once. nine0020
- The user has the opportunity to make a delicious cappuccino or brew tea: the device can supply steam and pour hot water.
- The processed product enters a special container, and the corresponding indicator notifies you of the need for cleaning. The system is flushed and descaled automatically.
Siemens CT636LES1
The supermodel among coffee machines will appeal to even the most demanding users: they will like the taste of drinks, ease of operation and design. The manufacturer has installed everything that is needed for user comfort in this built-in coffee machine. The buttons are backlit, so you can give the machine a task even in the dark. The language in which the functions are displayed can also be selected. The cappuccinatore is removable, it can be washed in the dishwasher, and the owner always has a short manual at hand, because it is stored in the device itself - the model has a compartment for instructions. nine0003
In addition, the model is equipped with a Brita water filter - its owner will feel only the pure taste of coffee. Thanks to the aromaPressure System, the device will automatically determine the level of pressure that is needed to fully reveal the taste.
Note: the machine is guaranteed to produce 15,000 cups of perfect quality drink.
The quick heat appliance has a compartment that can hold half a kilo of grains. The sealed lid of a separate container for the ground product does not allow the aroma to disappear, so you can safely grind coffee for the future: the freshness of the taste will not be lost. nine0003
9 attractive features of the device:
- Memorizes user recipes: "My Coffee" - an option that stores 8 names of drinks and proportions set by the user.
- Features a safety lock to prevent accidental activation - great for families with small children.
- Will cook what the owner wants. The amount of drink can be selected depending on the volume of dishes, the height of the feed unit and the cappuccinatore (up to 15 cm) can be adjusted in accordance with the height of the cup, and the grinding strength can be selected. nine0020
- Able to prepare two drinks at once.
- Siemens CT636LES1 can be connected to a milk container or even a carton of milk.
- Service friendly: the coffee machine notifies the user in advance when coffee and water are running low.
- Brews every kind of coffee the way it should: the silent, touch-controlled ceramic grinder allows you to adapt the operation to the specific type of coffee. nine0019 Cooks deliciously: maintains a constant temperature, which is necessary for the flavors of the drink to be fully revealed. Strong coffee lovers will get an invigorating drink without a bitter aftertaste thanks to the special aromaDouble Shot system.
- Easy to clean: the brewing unit, like the coffee container, is easy to remove and wash. The intracanal cleaning system works in auto mode, and after turning on the device, the program itself starts, which flushes the system. The scale device also cleans itself. nine0020
Delonghi ECAM 22.360 S
Compact, automated model, ideal for home use.
Ease of operation, a lot of individual settings and ease of maintenance - that's what characterizes this coffee machine. The device can cook from ground and grain coffee.
1.8 liters fits in the water tank, and the grain container is designed for an average pack of product - 250 grams. On the front side of the equipment there is a control panel with intuitive designations of functions. nine0003
The appliance has indicator lights that remind the user when it is time to fill the machine with water or coffee, or remove coffee grounds from the grounds container.
Highlights of the coffee machine:
- Supports user settings: you can adjust the portion size, water hardness and grinding force, as well as the temperature of the drink and its strength. The selected mode is shown on the display.
- Saves energy: Delonghi ECAM 22.360 S turns itself off when it finishes cooking. nine0020
- Variety of coffee brews. And the point is not only in the variety or type of drink, but also in the 13 degrees of grinding available for selection.
- The drink is always warm: the cup holder is heated.
- Filters water, which improves the quality and taste of the drink.
- Cappuccino is easy to prepare: with the Auto Cappuccino function, a separate milk container, the owner of the coffee machine will prepare a drink with one touch.
- The user has the ability to control the amount of coffee drunk thanks to the counter of prepared portions. nine0020
- The device is easy to care for: it is automatically descaled. The cappuccinatore is also washed automatically. In addition, the owner of such a device will not often have to empty the compartment from the ground: the container is designed for 14 servings.
Interesting to read: How to choose an electric meat grinder
Bosch CTL636ES1
Many functions, the ability to connect to the water supply, water filtration and, of course, making coffee to the taste of the owner - this is just a small part of the features of the model.
nine0141 This is a practical built-in device that will not only save space and fit well into the interior, but also give you the pleasure of delicious coffee.
In addition to the 2.4 liter water tank, the device has three compartments with a capacity of half a kilo: for beans with a protective cover that preserves the freshness of the aroma, for ground coffee and for milk. The device is equipped with a display and an interactive menu.
Note: for Bosch CTL636ES1 the buttons are illuminated - to make coffee in the evening, it is not necessary to turn on the light. nine0045
7 advantages of the device:
- Memory effect: the device can save the names and proportions of eight drinks set by the owner - by specifying the parameters manually once, the owner of such a device in the future will be able to receive favorite drinks in one click.
- The coffee machine is able to drink coffee to two people at the same time.
- "Parental control" - protects against unintentional launch.
- The ceramic bean grinder is quiet and can be adapted to the specific type of coffee. nine0020
- Delicious crema can be prepared separately from coffee: just milk and water.
- Care without worries. The brewing system as well as the milk supply system are cleaned automatically. The device also cleans itself from scale. The cappuccinatore is removable and can be washed in the dishwasher.
- It is difficult to forget to load the machine or remove the coffee grounds from the container - the indicators remind you of this.
Saeco HD8912/09
Model for domestic use assembled from high quality materials, equipped with a display and control buttons, having figured out which, the user can easily prepare morning coffee even with his eyes closed. Also, the coffee machine is able to simply heat water for tea. nine0003
The appliance is equipped with a 250g coffee compartment.
Grains and ground product are poured into separate tanks. The water tank is designed for 1.8 liters.
Note: you can also put a tall cup (up to 15 cm) in the device.
Advantages:
- Remembers personal settings - the user has the opportunity not only to set the proportions, strength and degree of grinding from the five available, but can also save them for the future. nine0020
- No off-flavours in coffee thanks to ceramic burrs.
- It is very easy to prepare any flavored drink with the Saeco HD8912/09 for both one and two cups.
- The coffee machine is easy to care for: the descaling and rinsing of the circulation elements work automatically. The metal cup holder is removable, as is the entire brew group.
The disadvantages of the device include the lack of a container for milk. nine0003
Philips 4000 Classic HD8842/09
With a display showing the selected program, this machine will make one or two cups of coffee.
The device can grind grains in different ways: 5 degrees are available to the user. The device allows you to adjust the proportions of coffee and milk, as well as the strength individually - it will definitely prepare exactly what its owner loves.
Note: The Philips 4000 Classic HD8842/09 is equipped with a 250g grain bin, 15 servings waste container and 1.8 liter water container. nine0045
Pros:
- The CoffeeSwitch function is a handy lever for switching coffee preparation modes. One position - for classic coffee, the second - for espresso.
- You can place a tall cup (up to 15.2 cm) thanks to the adjustable spout.
- The built-in coffee grinder is equipped with ceramic burrs - the user will not feel any foreign taste in coffee.
- The volume of water per cup is adjustable. nine0027
- Able to froth milk - the owner of the device will be able to treat himself to a cappuccino.
- The cup holder is heated to keep the drink cool.
- Able to filter water, which allows you to enjoy 100% coffee taste without foreign aftertaste.
- The owner of the appliance will be able to choose how much water and coffee to use per cup.
- The coffee grinder is built in the device - owners of the device will be able to enjoy drinks from freshly ground grains.
The latter are stored in a container with a tightly closed lid, which preserves their original flavor. nine0020 - The machine is also capable of preparing a drink from already ground beans.
- It is possible to save your own recipes. With the "My Coffee" function, the device will remember the name and proportions set by the user for eight drinks.
- Cooks the way the owner wishes: it is possible to choose how much water to pour into the cup, the ratio of coffee and milk, as well as the degree of grinding of coffee beans, strength and temperature.
- The device quickly and almost silently creates any coffee drink for 1 or 2 cups at a time. nine0020
- Bosch CTL636EB1 can also simply heat water - you can make tea.
- Makes milk foam for cappuccino and latte.
- "Smart" mill - adapts the work to the type of coffee.
- Built-in appliances can be connected directly to the water supply: it will purify the water with a Brita filter.
- The device is easy to maintain. The tray where the drops flow is removed. Washing it is easy and fast. Scale is removed in auto mode.
- This machine is easy to operate - a convenient, intuitive menu and 8 buttons allow you to prepare a variety of coffees with one touch.
- Easy to customize. The user has the opportunity to choose the amount and hardness of water, the degree of grinding, as well as the fortress.
Saeco Aulika Focus RI9843/01 also has an option for tea: the machine will simply serve boiling water. - The coffee machine can be fitted with a water filter to improve the taste. nine0020
- The device is self-maintaining - cleaning is automated.
- whether a coffee grinder is built into it; nine0020
- whether it is possible to adjust the degree of grinding of grains;
- is it possible to adjust the strength, temperature and volume of the drink;
- what is the volume of the water and coffee tanks;
- is there a cappuccinatore in the set;
- availability of auto-flushing mode;
- other functions.
Disadvantage: there is no manual milk frother and no milk container, so the user will have to hold the milk container himself.
Delonghi ECAM 22.110 SB
This coffee machine for home is equipped with a convenient control panel - functions are selected by simply pressing the button and turning the knob. The device is also equipped with a display, which shows the selected program and the progress of work.
Note: 1.8 liters of water is placed in the water tank, and the indicator indicates that it is time to fill it. nine0045
6 attractive features Delonghi ECAM 22.110 SB:
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Bosch CTL636EB1
This built-in model is a coffee guru that will satisfy even the most demanding. It is easy to operate the equipment thanks to the touch display with intuitively clear designations of functions: you can make coffee with one touch. The display language can be selected. nine0003
The device supports fast heating, so it prepares coffee in a few minutes. It is convenient that you can connect a carton of milk or a separate container to the machine: it is easy to prepare several cups of latte or cappuccino at a time.
Equipped with a 500 gram bean container and a 2.4 liter water container. With such a reserve, you can forget about the need to fill the device for a long time and, waking up in the morning, simply set the desired program.
Note: when the waste container needs to be cleaned, filled with water or replenished with coffee, the technician notifies the user by means of an indicator. nine0045
What is good about the model:
Saeco Aulika Focus RI9843/01
The manufacturer claims that this device can be installed not only at home, but also in the office. The machine is designed for 2.2 liters of water, half a liter of milk, and is also equipped with a 350 gram bean container. The ability to load ground coffee into the machine is also provided. Using the indicator, the technician reminds the user that it is time to fill the compartments.
Note: The waste tray holds 20 servings so you don't have to empty it often. nine0045
Advantages of the device:
Any coffee machine presented in the review deserves to take its place in a home or small office. All devices are equipped with coffee grinders, so their owners can enjoy the fresh aroma of an invigorating drink. If you need a simple and easy-to-use device - Saeco Aulika Focus RI9843/01 may be to your taste. Its power is less than other models, so it consumes electricity more economically. A capacious water tank and a compartment for grains make it possible not to load the machine often. nine0003
If you do not want to violate the integrity of the interior, but you need a powerful coffee machine, you should take a closer look at the luxury model - Bosch CTL636ES1. A chic machine capable of brewing coffee for a large family: it is equipped with a compartment designed for half a kilo of beans.
Many settings allow owners to prepare the coffee they want. In addition, this device has a safety lock, which is useful for families with children: a curious kid will not start the device by accident.
top 12 rating according to KP
Modern bean coffee machines for the home are able to prepare the same delicious drinks as in coffee shops. Tart espresso and americano, delicate latte and cappuccino are no longer a problem even for compact models, the main thing is to choose the perfect one for yourself.
There are two types of grain coffee machines: with and without cappuccinatore. The first category is intended for lovers of coffee with milk, and the second - for classic black coffee. Cappuccinatore coffee machines are divided into manual and automatic. In manual models, milk must be whipped independently using a special nozzle. In the second case, the process of preparing coffee drinks is fully automated.
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Editor's choice
SMEG BCC02 (model with milk frother)
SMEG BCC02. Photo: yandex.market.ruA fully automatic coffee machine from the SMEG brand is high quality, advanced technology and impeccable design. With it, you can prepare espresso, americano, latte, cappuccino and ristretto in just a few minutes. All you have to do is fill the container with coffee beans, fill the reservoir with water and select your drink from the menu bar.
The compact body of the device is decorated in a corporate retro style. The rubberized feet do not scratch the surface of the countertop and prevent slipping. The coffee machine is available in four colors that fit perfectly into any kitchen. nine0345
Pros and cons
Stylish design, automatic and manual milk frother, multiple grind settings, customizable drinks
High price, no ground coffee, small water tank
Saeco Aulika EVO Black (model without milk frother)
Saeco Aulika EVO Black.
Photo: yandex.market.ru Saeco's Aulika EVO Black grain coffee machine for brewing espresso and americano is a great option for a large family. It has an increased capacity for water and coffee, as well as the function of preparing two servings of drinks at once. nine0003
The clear interface is very easy to use. You can choose one of the seven preset recipes, or customize your own. Volume, temperature and coffee strength are easily adjustable.
Also equipped with a ceramic coffee grinder with conical burrs, which has seven degrees of grinding.
Main features
| Power | 1400 W |
| Pump pressure | 9 bar |
| Distributions for two cups | is |
| Building material | Plastic |
It is equipped with the function of pre-wetting coffee, due to which the aroma and taste of the drink is revealed more strongly. A user-friendly control panel displays basic settings information. 
nine0386 PLASS AND MINCOUSS COMPATIONAL SAME, ASCOUNTION OF POLOWS, COMPLEMENT OF POMPLEMEN use ground coffee, the glossy surface of the machine is prone to scratches
2. Philips EP1000/00
Philips EP1000/00. Photo: yandex.
market.ru 9The 0002 Philips automatic coffee machine is perfect for black coffee lovers. She brews two types of drinks: espresso and lungo. For preparation, you can use both grain and ground coffee. The coffee machine has an intuitive touch control panel that is used to adjust the strength and temperature of the drink, as well as to activate the automatic cleaning and descaling mode.
The 1.8 liter water tank is enough to make over 10 cups of coffee. nine0003
Noisy, no grain indicator
3. Jura X6 Dark Inox
Jura X6 Dark Inox. Photo: yandex.market.ruA professional coffee machine from the Jura brand, which can be used at home. It will definitely be appreciated by gourmets and connoisseurs of tart coffee drinks. The control panel of the device consists of keys and a display, in addition, it can be used through a mobile application.
The degree of grinding of grains, water heating, portion size and strength of the drink can be adjusted and adjusted to your taste.
The coffee machine has a mode of simultaneous filling of two cups and an automatic self-cleaning function. nine0003
Massive size, high price compared to analogues
4. Rondell RDE-1101
Rondell RDE-1101. Photo: yandex.market.ruThe RDE-1101 coffee machine from Rondell is a real must-have for coffee lovers. It has an optimal set of functions: preparation of coffee drinks, self-cleaning, blocking when there is a lack of water and auto-off when not in use.
The device is equipped with an Italian-made pump and a built-in coffee grinder with the ability to adjust the degree of grinding beans. In addition, it signals the absence of water and grains in the tank. nine0003
Do not use ground coffee, no pre-soak coffee
5. Saeco New Royal Black
Saeco New Royal Black. Photo: yandex.market.ru New Royal Black is a coffee machine for making espresso, americano and lungo. It has capacious tanks for water and coffee, which is enough to brew a large number of drinks.
The coffee grinder built into the machine has conical steel burrs that grind the beans to the desired degree of grinding. In addition, the model has a special compartment for ground coffee. nine0345
Pros and cons
Ability to use both beans and ground coffee, large water tank capacity, many grind settings
Needs frequent cleaning
How to choose a grain machine for maximum enjoyment of coffee making , you should responsibly approach the choice of a grain coffee machine. To do this, you need to carefully study the functionality of the device:
Based on this, it will be clear how a particular model of coffee machine suits a particular user.
Dose Coffee brand barista Alina Firsova shares her recommendations on choosing grain coffee machines. nine0003
“A good coffee machine for the home should be as independent as possible and ideally prepare coffee at the touch of a button . If we are talking about grain coffee machines, then they are equipped with a device for grinding grains, which is a plus and a minus at the same time. The undoubted advantage is that a separate coffee grinder is not required. And the disadvantage is that it will not be possible to accurately and finely adjust the grinding of grains (fractions into which the grains will be crushed), as a professional barista does in a coffee shop, but you can try. nine0003
It is worth paying attention to coffee machine horn material , I would advise you to choose metal, then it will definitely last longer.
In addition, many owners of home coffee machines claim that coffee from it is tastier.”
Popular Questions and Answers
Alina Firsova answered frequently asked questions from Komsomolskaya Pravda readers.
How does a grain coffee machine work?
“Basic principles of operation of bean coffee machines: first, the device grinds the coffee beans, places them in a metal filter and compacts. Next, the machine passes hot water through a layer of pressed coffee under pressure. After that, the drink goes through the tubes into the dispenser and into the mug, and the used coffee cake goes into the waste tank. nine0003
Classic black coffee (espresso and americano) can be prepared in any bean coffee machine, but cappuccino only in those with a built-in cappuccino maker (creamer).
Cappuccinators are available in automatic and manual versions. In the first case, the device injects a jet of hot steam into the milk.
Using a manual cappuccinatore means that the foam is whipped on its own.
Which type of control is preferred for a coffee bean machine?
“I guess what sets a good coffee machine apart is the number of settings that allow you to tailor your coffee to your individual taste and save it for next use. Many models allow you to select the strength of the coffee, adjust the temperature settings, select and set the volume of the drink.” nine0003
How to correctly calculate the power and tank volume of a home coffee machine?
“To begin with, coffee machines for home use and professional coffee machines used by a barista in a coffee shop are quite different. But if I was going to buy a car for home use, I would try to choose it as close to the professional parameters as possible.
What interests us in professional devices? Pressure and temperature in the working group - 9 bar and 88-96 degrees, respectively, steam power - 1-1.5 atmospheres (indicated on the coffee machine's monometers) and the volume of the boiler - without going into details, it must be large.
These are the main parameters to look at.
If we are talking about home coffee machines, then the spread is a little different, because in addition to the main capacities, I would also pay attention to , the size of the coffee machine itself, the volume of the grain compartment and the milk tank, if any. nine0141
For home use, do not take a device with a large volume of the boiler (reservoir) for water - 1-2 liters will do. Sometimes, by the way, for convenience, the volume is indicated in cups. The bean container should also not be too large - 200-250 grams will be enough for 10 people in a row to enjoy coffee. The optimum pressure for home appliances is around 15-20 bar .”
How do I clean my bean coffee machine?
Modern coffee machines are equipped with an automatic self-cleaning function. It greatly simplifies the care of the device. Of course, you still have to rinse some parts of the appliance, but the coffee machine will clean the various tubes after using milk.
