We tested more than a dozen drip coffee makers to see if they could deliver a great brew without a lot of fuss.
Buy the winning Technivorm Coffee Brewer:
Buy the OXO Coffee Maker:
Buy the best buy Zojirushi Coffee Maker:
Buy the Breville Precision Brewer Thermal Coffee Maker:
Read our full review:
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Way too much time spent talking about methodology and not enough time talking about the actual machines.
I am so glad you listed the Zojirushi! I bought one last fall at Crate and Barrel, because I have limited countertop space. The salesman highly recommended it, but I was skeptical considering the price. I am pleased to say it consistently brews excellent coffee and it does so quickly. It's also easy to clean. It replaced my Bonavita, which I do not miss one bit.
One thing worth noting: I have the oxo 8-cup and love it, but the carafe took a little trip to the dump by accident and oxo does not sell a replacement unit for this maker. Not a big deal for me since I can just brew right into a mug or travel thermos. I have seen used replacement units on eBay for 45-50 bucks
Moccamaster is highly recommended.
I have learned that water can remain in the machine after usage, so I turn it upside down to remove. Said to be a paradise for bacteria if you don't do that. Any truth there?
I bought the best inexpensive winner from another Americas Test Kitchen test, The Bonavita 8 Cup and it really changed my opinion on home brewed coffee. It really made a World of difference in flavor, I also only use freshly ground coffee now.
Hey, what gives? Didn't see the Mainstays 12-cup drip coffee maker in there. $12.87 from Walmart. Yes, you saw correctly; $12.87… AND it does a decent job. Does a better job than some of these 'nose stuck up in the air', hoity toity machines. Do I have one? Why yes I do. Too good to go to Walmart? np… You can order it online and they'll deliver it right to your front door. Now that's service.
I purchased a Bella one cup coffee maker for $20.00, and it makes the perfect cup of coffee.
I recently purchased the Technivorm, more as a holdover until my superautomatic machine ships this spring. William Sonoma had this model on sale for 229$. Great purchase! I rarely make a full pot but, I am able to get a great smooth cup consistently in roughly 3 mins. Cleanup is a breeze. This machine is an ace in my book. I use the Breville Precision Grinder and have found that the dosing using the on-screen measurements is slightly off so, dosing 2 grams more usually is the sweet spot for the bean I use most frequently. I have also found that pre-wetting gives me the best extraction when using the paper filter.
So I go to your webpage and see that you failed to include Bunn.
Seriously. No Bunn.
Inexcusable.
Be aware that winning $350 pot says it's a "10 cup maker" but also says "40 oz" ….a "cup" is 8 oz so this is marketing math. Even old fashion coffee cups on saucers are 5 oz.
I just realized that paper filters can change the taste of coffee. I have been using a reusable mesh filter for a couple of years. I decided to switch to paper filters last week. I couldn't figure out why my coffee tasted different. Now, I know!
I've had the Zojirushi model for several years now and still give it 2 thumbs up!
I've been enjoying these coffee maker review videos for almost a decade now. Great explanations and excellent delivery. Nice job!
Another positive vote for the Technivorm. We have had ours for close to 15 years and it's still plugging along nicely. It's not going to win and industrial design awards, but the design is simple and straightforward.. The UI on the Technivorm is an ON-OFF switch. You can't get simpler than that. lat but not least, it make noticeably better coffee that the cheaper coffeemakers. I would not have believed it until I bought one of these things.
Moccamaster KB 741 in DK is 1500 kr. = 214 $ (today) at elgiganten
ITS ABOUT TIME THESE LOUSY COMPANIES ARE GETTING EXPOSED!!!
Curious the Breville machine was not included in the review as it is very highly respected.
What about k-cup brewers ?
I need you guys to explain to me how you have two recent videos on coffee makers and both have different recommendations.
Need to do a review of plastic free coffee brewers.
What happen to Bonavita? I used to be your runner up!
Thorough as usual. As a coffee roaster I highly recommend the Moccamaster. We have never had a customer return one. In fact we get calls about how impressed they are. I will also say the KBGT with glass carafe and hot plate is still a great choice. The hot plate rolls on and off as not to overheat the coffee. It’s important to me that it maintains great flavor. Great job on the extensive testing. I will be directing people to this video.
No Mr. Coffee 10 cup. Plus the coffee she was pouring looks like water. The descaling powder is citric acid. You don't need some fancy brand name. We grind/brew seven days a week. The test didn't do any fresh ground that I could see. Also no 8-12 cup basket designs, just a bunch of faux ebulliometers meant to catch your eye.
I love my technivorm every morning
Been roasting my own coffee for 20+ years and my every day coffee maker has been the Technivorm.. clean/flush it out once every 4-6 months and it’ll last til the cows come home.
I am actually surprised you all did not test out the Bonavita 8 Cup coffee brewer. From what I understand is a cult favorite that brews to gold cup standards. I am pleased however that Zojirushi had their coffee maker mentioned. I have a rice maker and water boiler/dispenser from Zojirushi that have been great.
I think the second Technivorm could have been left out in favor of a Bonavita brewer. Also makes sense due to the fact that they are listed on the SCA certified home brewers page. I think a great follow up would be "What is the best of the SCA certified home coffee brewers" using the most technically advanced 8 cup version of each brand that is available in the USA.
I bought the Technivorm Moccamaster with thermal carafe almost two decades ago because it won a taste test Wine Spectator did (12/02) on coffee makers and it's still considered the best today in this test. Pricey, but it makes some great coffee fast (higher wattage than most) and yes, it's durable. 👍
Will stick with my French Press.
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Love our 8 cup OXO and use a gold metal filter,it sits next to the OXO coffee grinder.Highly recommend.WARNING: Stay clear of Bona Vita, poorly made by a company that does not stand by their product that is overpriced.
Too fussy for me, my french press is perfect.
We bought an 8-cup OXO, as reviewed here. Great coffee. I called with a minor problem, and the OXO customer service was outstanding.
she says 'ditch the scoop'—but even mass is irrelevant b/c it doesn't account for coarseness of grind. So X grams of barely ground beans would make a really lousy cup of coffee. I use the brown scoop, one slightly rounded scoop per 6 ozs water, using a very fine grind. Everyone seems to like a different grind, so there is no way to provide a gold standard of measurement.
I wanted a drip brewer with a metal carafe. After reading the ATK review, I decided on the OXO recommended by ATK. And I'm sorry to say it was the worst machine I've ever had. The freshly brewed coffee was not very hot. Only 158F according to my IR thermometer, not the 183F listed in the review. And some grounds were still dry after brewing. For the price, the OXO name and they ATK recommendation I expected so much better. It promptly got boxed up and sent back.
Is the BONIVITA still an SCA approved machine?
I love this review, the bonavita wasn’t included I been using it for years the best coffee maker…
1 gram of coffee, can change the flavor of an entire 10 cup pot.