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Best Coffeemakers 2020

These Coffee Makers Will Replace Your Barista in No Time

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Unsurprisingly, coffee is the most popular beverage in America. Whether it's a shot of espresso or a cup of cold brew, coffee has become a mandatory part of many morning routines, serving as the perfect complement to a productive day.

Since most of us can't afford to shell out $5 or more on the daily at the Starbucks around the corner, having a coffee maker at home is ideal. And with the recent developments in premium home coffee makers, making a café quality cup of joe has never been easier. Constructed with efficiency and ease of use at top of mind, these superior pieces of design technology produce quality java in a snap. Just as the market offers a variety of coffee types, it also hosts a number of coffee makers fashioned to instantly feed your caffeine craving.

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Before you jump ahead and purchase the first coffee maker that perks your interest, let's dive a little deeper to see just what machine is fit for your needs and tastes.


Best Drip Coffee Makers


These automatic coffee machines are the standard brewers used in most U.S. households. These machines take a reservoir of water, heat it, and filter ground beans to make large quantities of coffee on a set timer.

Bonavita 1900TS Carafe Brewer

Bonavita Automatic Coffee Maker

It might lack the aesthetics and high-tech features of a more modern coffee maker, but make no mistake about it, the Bonavita 1900TS needs not to win you over on appearance. This kitchen appliance does that through brewing superiority alone. This is accomplished through a pre-infusion process allowing for balanced extraction, delivering a tastier batch of coffee. Not to mention, it can keep coffee boiling hot at around 150 degrees for up to four hours after completion.
$99.99 at Amazon.com

Breville Grind Control

Breville Grind Control Automatic Coffee Maker

Feast your eyes on one of the first home automatic coffee makers with a built-in adjustable burr grinder and calibration function. This machine is targeted towards café lovers seeking great quality coffee without the need to learn pouring techniques or manage additional accessories. Simply pour whole beans into the hopper, drop water in the front, and let the grind control go to work — customizing the coffee volume for preferential taste.
$269.93 at Amazon.com

Hamilton Beach Single Serve Coffee Brewer

Hamilton Beach Automatic Coffee Maker

Built to fill up your full 12-cup glass carafe or favorite travel mug, Hamilton Beach’s model stands out as a “low-maintenance coffee maker.” Plan breakfast by programming brewing times up to 24 hours in advance. Then set your flavor and strength preference to enjoy a premium cup of joe before hightailing it to work.
$59.99 at Walmart.com

Ninja Coffee Bar

Ninja Automatic Coffee Maker

Superb brewing performance combined with a variety of modes gives this coffee maker a stimulating edge over most of the competition. It’s programmed to serve espresso-style and tailor-made drinks all the way up to full carafes. Not to mention, it preps a mean batch of cold brew via the machine’s "over ice brew" setting. Take advantage of the built-in frother to prepare everything from cappuccinos to flat whites. 
$119.99 at Amazon.com

OXO 9 Cup Coffee Maker

OXO Automatic Coffee Maker

The pour-over coffee method remains the most effective way to maximize flavor, yet not every java addict has the time or patience to follow up on it. So for the refined yet frantic coffee drinker comes the OXO brewer, which features a microprocessor engineered to manage the three critical coffee-making points: brew time, water temperature, and water volume. It’s also set up to direct the pouring process by releasing water in the filter basket and soaking the beans to galvanize flavor as it completes the brewing cycle.
$199.95 at Amazon.com

Behmor Connected Brew System

Behmor Automatic Coffee Maker

Smart coffee brewers might sound gimmicky, but the advantages of one can be incredibly savoring. Behmor’s machine is living proof of this, stocked with customizable and intuitive functions that provide an incredible amount of control over the brewing process via a smartphone app. Create brewing profiles for your favorite styles of coffee and set temperatures or pre-soak times. It even supports software updates, extending shelf life past the prime of most basic coffee makers. Make a cup of coffee through voice commands, thanks to Amazon Alexa integration, and use the suggested recipes to enjoy the smooth, rich flavoring of your favorite coffee.
$220.36 at Amazon.com

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Best Pour-Over Coffee Makers


Pour-over coffee is very popular in trendy, third-wave coffee shops. It usually is more time intensive to prepare (about three to four minutes), but the resulting flavor is often second-to-none.

Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper

Hario Pour-Over Coffee Maker

If you're not looking to spend a lot of money and get the most out of your coffee grounds, the Hario V60 system is an excellent place to start. Set a Hario filter (look for the "02" size) with ground beans inside on top of your mug and slowly pour in hot water in a circular motion. We highly recommend picking up a gooseneck kettle for more precise pouring and a more balanced cup.
$18.50 at Amazon.com

Bodum Pour-Over Coffee Maker

Bodum Pour-Over Coffee Maker

This clever all-in-one solution to pour-over coffee making has a permanent integrated filter in the top half. Reminiscent of the Chemex, the Bodum Pour-Over Coffee Maker will make stellar java at a very fair price (provided you've got the right beans and grinder, of course).
$16 at Walmart.com

Fellow Stagg XF Pour-Over Set

Fellow Pour-Over Coffee Maker

Since their 2013 Kickstarter debut, Fellow has quickly become a go-to brand in the coffee world. The Stagg set makes preparing pour-over brews effortless and effective. With a vacuum-insulated construction featuring easy-to-follow measurement labels, a steep slope for optimal coffee-to-water contact, and a heat-resistant hand-blown glass carafe, this set is engineered to create the perfect cup of joe every time. 
$99 at Amazon.com

Chemex Ottomatic Coffee Maker

Chemex Pour-Over Coffee Maker

If you're in the market for an elite coffee machine, the Chemex name will likely ring a bell. Besides taking the guesswork out of measuring water and timing cups, it features an ingenious pour-over system with a pulsing spray-head, designed to alternate between one and multi-head drips, that keeps coffee piping hot as it’s transferred into the carafe, guaranteeing a flavorful stream of java every time.
$349.95 at Amazon.com


Best Cold Brew Coffee Makers


Preparing cold brew or iced coffee from scratch isn't as easy as it first appears. While you could go through the process of filtering coffee through a cheesecloth, it is incredibly time-consuming and messy. These machines are designed specifically to make preparing a cool cup of joe — without any bitterness, dilution, or acidity — easy and efficient.

OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker

OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Anyone who's left their coffee out to cool for several hours, in an effort to create a cold brew, can attest to the fact that it doesn't taste good. That's because the key to a kickass cold brew lies in the coffee concentrate. The OXO Good Grips cold brew coffee maker is designed specifically to prepare a low-acidity concentrate — and it does a great job. This model allows for a quick and easy process, and the carafe holds up to four cups of cold brew. 
$48.88 at Amazon.com

Cuisinart DCB-10 Automatic Cold Brew Coffeemaker

Cuisinart  Cold Brew Coffee Maker

At last, the effortless efficiency of the automatic coffee maker has come to the cold brew world. This Cuisinart model has all the features you've come to know and love in a standard hot coffee machine, including strength selection and speedy processing ( 25 to 45 minutes). Enjoy sediment-free, coffeehouse-style cold brew right at home and store the carafe in the fridge for up to two weeks. 

$63.96 at Walmart.com

KitchenAid KCM4212SX Cold Brew Coffee Maker

KitchenAid  Cold Brew Coffee Maker

This KitchenAid model is a must-have for any iced coffee fiend or frequent brunch host. Within the span of 12 to 24 hours, this coffee maker will prepare up to 28 ounces of rich coffee concentrate. You can add milk or ice to the mix and pour drinks directly from the built-in tap. The concentrate can also be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks.

$99 at Walmart.com

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Best Espresso Machines


Made in both electric and stovetop form, these machines are designed specifically to brew espresso by applying pressure or steam to force water through ground beans for refined results.

Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine

Breville Espresso Machine

This Amazon-best-seller espresso machine can do it all: It can grind a portafilter's worth of fresh grounds using its built-in burr grinder, while the pressure gauge tells you if you are extracting the right amount of flavor. The included steam wand is also able to quickly whip up milk foam for your next macchiato.
$518.74 at Amazon.com

Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee And Espresso Maker

Nespresso Espresso Machine

Here is a two-for-the-price-of-one brewer programmed with one-touch functionality to seamlessly put out a variety of cup sizes for coffee and espresso. It’s equipped with an intuitive Centrifusion technology system that serves as a laser barcode reader that optimizes brewing based on the type of capsules inserted. As a bonus, Nespresso bundles a capsule welcome kit with a range of flavors for you to discover your favorites.
$157 at Amazon.com

De'Longhi EC155 Espresso Maker

De'Longhi Espresso Machine

If you're looking for an authentic espresso preparation process, at a more budget-friendly price, this is the machine for you. This De'Longhi bar pump espresso machine features an intuitive design complete with a dual function filter holder (loose coffee or espresso pods), a manual milk frother and two thermostats to monitor water and steam pressure. Prepare cup after cup without a pause and effortlessly remove the water holder for refills.
$89.99 at Amazon.com


Best French Press Coffee Makers


The French press allows users to brew coffee with their own hands for a flavorful taste without any electrical assistance by letting the grounds mingle with the hot water for an extended period of time (typically up to four minutes).

Sterling Pro French Press Coffee Maker

Sterling Pro French Press Coffee Makers

There's nothing worse than brewing coffee in a French press and finding coffee grind remnants in your mug. Sterling Pro seeks to solve that issue once and for all with their innovative two-screen system. While the first screen is locked in tight against the stainless steel interior, the second assists to catch any remaining grinds. The Sterling Pro has an insulated design to keep coffee hot, while the exterior stays cool to the touch. 
$35.95 at Amazon.com

Bodum Brazil French Press

Bodum French Press Coffee Makers

The classic Bodum design lets you see your coffee while it's brewing. The glass insert is easily removable and washable, even in the dishwasher. In case you accidentally damage the glass, you can pick up a cheap replacement on Amazon as well.
$15.39 at Amazon.com

AeroPress

AeroPress Coffee Maker

While not exactly a French press, the AeroPress coffee and espresso maker does function through a pressing movement. Combining the ultimate trio of ideal temperature, total immersion, and fast filtering, the AeroPress creates a coffee with less acidity and bitterness than you'd find in other brewers. Pop in the microfilter — which ensures no grinds — prepare your espresso or drip style coffee and give the plunger a quick rinse to clean.
$29.95 at Amazon.com

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Best Percolator Coffee Makers


These percolators are used for complex brewing by boiling water and circulating it through a small chamber holding ground beans. The resulting coffee is quite strong, but not quite as strong as espresso, due to the lower pressure. The term "Italian press" is often used to describe a specific and very popular percolator design (shown below).

Bialetti 6-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker

Bialetti Coffee Maker

This iconic and recognizable Italian design is a true classic. It manages to make an excellent cup of coffee within 10 minutes and it will look great on your kitchen shelf.
$34.95 at Amazon.com

Grosche Espresso Maker

Grosche Coffee Maker

Not only does this stylish Grosche espresso maker make a mean cup of Italian style coffee it also gives back. The purchase of each coffee maker creates five days of safe drinking water for those in need through the Safe Water Project. 
$31.99 at Amazon.com

Cuisinox Roma 6-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker

Cuisinox Coffee Maker

Those desiring a more traditional way of coffee-making or some retro cookware for their stovetop can bask in the beauty of Cuisinox’s throwback appliance. The espresso maker is beautiful as well as functional, putting out a good six espresso cups, while housed in a stainless steel construction that prevents darkened burn marks from tarnishing its premium build. This also makes it easier to clean over steam-pump espresso machines.
$103.99 at Amazon.com

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Best Single Serve Coffee Makers


These are the most popular of the batch that normally accepts pre-measured coffee pods for single-serve use at the press of a button. They are extremely popular for workplace use — almost every break room has one. They tend to produce lower quality coffee at a higher per-cup cost but offer the highest level of convenience.

Keurig Programmable K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker

Keurig Coffee Maker

The single-serve coffee king has created one of the more hi-tech brewers with a plethora of programmable settings and patented Keurig 2.0 Brewing Technology optimized to read the lid of several beverage pods for favorable serving. An 80-ounce water reservoir opens the lane to brew more coffee before having to refill the compartment. Then there’s the sweet cord storage feature and gorgeous steel design that complements any granite countertop.
$154.48 at Amazon.com

Bunn My Cafe MCU

Bunn My Cafe MCU

Few coffee makers offer the convenience and versatility of the My Café MCU. However, this hunk of steel has set an undeniable mark for single-cup servers with its ability to brew ground café, K-Cups, tea bags, and basically any other hot beverage with finesse. It’s durable, easy to use, serves up a nice cup of joe faster than most other models, and best of all, carries a nice price tag.
$175.50 at Amazon.com


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