Brewing the Perfect Cup: A Guide to the Best Coffee Makers of 2024

French Press

The French Press is an immersion brewing method: coffee ground is infused in water during the entire process. The result is similar to filter coffee. The French press works amazingly well with medium or light roasts and only needs 6 to 8 minutes brewing time. They are simple to use, environmentally friendly and inexpensive. If getting sediments in your cup is a deal breaker for you, we recommend getting a Moka Pot instead.

Moka Pot

Are you looking for something a little stronger? The Moka Pot, also known as stovetop espresso, could be the right fit for you. Coffee is brewed by the upward movement of boiling water through the coffee ground. The result? A strong, delicious (and sometimes piping hot!) beverage. Arabica and Robusta blends are most suited to this type of brewer.

Coffee Dripper

Pour-over enthusiasts who are happy to take a bit more time to craft that perfect cup can opt for a Chemex or a Hario V60. They both use gravity methods and produce a light, smooth and refined coffee. Precision is important for this type of brew: you’ll need a scale and a grinder.

AeroPress

Portable and easy to use, the AeroPress coffee maker makes a good cup of coffee in under a minute! The pressure method gives a rich, flavourful coffee with no acidity and bitterness. The main con of the Aeropress is its capacity (250ml max for each brew).

Non-electric coffee makers tend to be relatively cheap. Other added benefits include their size – they are usually small enough to fit in your cupboards – and their environmental friendliness.

Pod machine

Pod coffee machines are very convenient to use: your coffee will be ready in just the simple touch of a button. They produce consistent coffee with zero mess. Quality and coffee prices can greatly vary, however, depending on the brand of machine and pods.

Manual Espresso Machine

Do you fancy yourself a barista? With a manual espresso machine you will feel as if you really are one. With full control over every aspect of your drink, you can brew by hand an authentic espresso. A manual espresso machine requires some time and effort to use as well as accessories such as grinders.

Bean-to-Cup-Machine

Good in-betweens, bean-to-cup coffee machines have integrated grinders for a better ease of use. They produce similar results as manual espresso machines with less cleaning and fuss. Note that this type of machine tends to be pretty loud. It might not be your best bet if you’re a morning lark sharing your space with a night owl.

Drip Filter Machine

Despite the popularity of espresso machines, drip filter coffee machines remain the best-selling coffee machine on the market. Easy to use and affordable, they produce really good black coffee. Don’t choose this coffee maker if you love a good espresso with a nice crema.