What Coffee Machine would you recommend?

I don’t do pods! I drink nearly a whole pot of coffee every morning!

I love my Nespresso but the cups are wasteful and aren't are easily accessible as Keurig

I switched to instant after decades of grinding my own beans. Instant has improved greatly. Try some.

Pourover

I've never thought of Nespresso as wasteful. They give you postage-paid bags to send the pods back for recycling, or they can be dropped off at the store.

That said, Chemex is my number one.

If you can afford the initial outlay and drink at least 2-3 cups of coffee per day, get a superautomatic espresso machine like Jura or Saeco. In the long run, they're far more economical -- not to mention greener -- than capsule machines. Good coffee, too.

OP, when I’m traveling, I just use Starbucks Via, an instant. Try either the Columbian or the House — they’re great! Less than a buck a cup, very very good coffee, and it’s denser than regular coffee, closer to espresso in texture vs coffee.

Jura.

Target has sales on most coffee makers right now. Keurig, Ninja etc. all on sale. I don’t know what to do!

I feel a Keurig is dumb. Isn’t it one cup per pod? One small cup?

Mr Coffee is cheap and works just as well as anything else.

I found a dual machine that can do either pods or ground coffee. I also have a French Press and that's what I use 99% of the time. I boil water in my electric tea kettle, and pour it over the grounds, let it brew for five or ten minutes, and bingo.

I'm with R5. My partner and I make a pot of Peet's Uzuri blend using a Chemex every morning and, if one of us wants a single cup during the day, we use the Nespresso (and yes, we recycle the pods)

If you're worried about elevated triglycerides, there are studies showing you should filter your coffee, otherwise I'd use a French press.

Buy the one that's best for the environment

Pourover

The pods are plastic right? Plastic cannot be recycled. It is cost prohibitive. They tell you to send them back so they can throw them out. It's bullshit. They aren't going to re use them and they cannot be "recycled." Don't use pods. Period.

mr coffee

[quote]The pods are plastic right?

Wrong.

R15 the Nespresso pods are aluminum, not plastic. The Keurig pods are plastic

Stovetop espresso maker: easy, fast, and no filters. $30

I got rid of my coffeemaker and do pour over and much prefer it.

I would rather eat coffee beans directly out of a civet cats ass than do keurig pod type coffee

I never had a coffee machine, they are all super ugly, collect dust and take up space. I just use a stainless steel pot, put the coffee powder in there, sometimes I use a bit of cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg to flavor the coffee. Boiling water into the pot, let it soak for 15 seconds, stir so that the powder and spices settle down on the bottom of the pot. Pour into a high glass with milk or almond milk.

Voila!

After being dissatisfied to varying degrees with a succession of coffee makers over the years, including Cuisinart, KitchenAide, Smeg, Keurig, and Mr. Coffee, we finally splurged on the Technivorm Moccamaster, which makes terrific HOT coffee fast. It rarely needs cleaning (the Smeg constantly clogged up with minerals and required frequent cleaning). All of our previous coffee makers produced luke-warm brew that quickly grew cold. Though we initially enjoyed the Keurig, we soon reached a point where we could not stomach its coffee. It just tastes "not right" whatever brand pods you use. Anyway, the Moccamaster is the ONLY coffee maker we've owned that is really outstanding. No complaints at all AND it comes in a rainbow of pretty colors!

Saeco Xsmall Espresso Machine is my best purchase ever. Freshly ground and brewed coffee ready in one minute. I have a Cappuccino every day!

I have one cup in the morning and j’adore my bedside Keurig. I do feel like an eco-villain, though.

French press.

Braun auto-maker. Rise at half-seven every morning to a hot cup.

R8 is right. Jura is the Rolls Royce of coffee makers. But I can't afford one, so I have a Gaggia Accademia.

For my morning regular joe, I use a #4 cone filter and a plastic holder to make pour overs.

Try an Aeropress, OP. It's fast, easy, and produces a super smooth & nuanced cup of coffeee.

Have never been crazy about Keurig . I have an old Braun which works fine. I occasionally do a French press, too.

I use a reliable cuisinart pod machine, keurig style, and SF Bay compostable Fog chaser pods. Love the convenience, the cuisinart make the coffee hot and it’s programmable. The SF Bay coffees are delicious. Happiness

We have an Sboly. Got a great deal on rime Day with Amazon. It's fine.

Jura.

I've had good luck with Cuisinart non-pod coffee makers. Last around 10 years and I make a lot of coffee.

Moka pot (stovetop, you can use an electric burner). I have the Bialetti 6-cup moka pot. "6 cups" means 6 of those tiny demitasse cups. Basically, it makes one mug of very hot, strong coffee. Costs about $35.00.

A dissent regarding Moka pot. It requires careful watching and I’m always worried it will explode. And the coffee always tastes burned. And you’re not supposed to clean it with soap. Eh. I don’t have the knack for it or the desire for super strong espresso.

Pourover

[quote] A dissent regarding Moka pot. It requires careful watching and I’m always worried it will explode. And the coffee always tastes burned. And you’re not supposed to clean it with soap. Eh. I don’t have the knack for it or the desire for super strong espresso.

R35, one thing I figured out after using a moka pot for years is that you don't have to fill up the cup all the way with coffee (ground beans). I only fill up the filter cup about 1/2 the way.

Jura is great, but extremely expensive, plus they load up their machines with a lot of electronics that are prone to break down. Other companies, like Saeco, Gaggia, DeLonghi and even Philips make simpler automatic espresso machines that produce coffee just as fine for a fraction of the price.

I've had a DeLonghi for 10 years that works great and has never needed any repairs. Before that, we had Saeco for 10 years, and it was the same.

Just what the Earth needs. More pollution. Most of those “recyclable” pods end as land fill. Stick with instant coffee or ground in manual drip devices (moka pots, cafetieres, French press).

I’m an instant coffee junkie, have tried instant from all over the world. The best according to my palate: Nescafe Azera Americano (UK), Nescafe Tradição Forte (Brazil), Douwe Egberts Pure Indulgence (Holland). Honourable mention: Nescafe Classic Frappé (Greece)

[quote]Save the Earth! STOP Podding!

MARY! You seem rather challenged. You're shrieking about the environment while three of your four recommended products are made by Nestle, one of the most unethical corporations there is (and that takes some doing). Oh, and Nestle is also one of the leading producers of the pods which have triggered you so.

R40 The question/choice was about coffee, not business ethics. If you're going to drink coffee, at least drink one where you are not directly responsible for polluting the Earth with pods. Pod producers and business ethics is a separate thread.

I've tried many coffee-brewing methods, all on the less-expensive end of the spectrum. The best coffee I've made came from a Chemex, but after breaking two of the carafes, I've given up on it. Currently, I use a Bialetti (one of two models) or a dual coffeemaker like the one R11 has.

I’m with r22, the Technivorm makes excellent coffee quickly. Made in the Netherlands, copper boiler, easy to clean. A little pricey for a drip maker - about 300 - but worth it. I also have a Chemex which makes great coffee, too.

Chemex guy here. Yes, I've broken two also R42 but they're cheap enough to replace.

For me, one of the biggest factors in choosing a coffee maker is how I drink my coffee. I make a pot, fill a mug and let it cool slightly. Then, as I read the morning paper (yes, I'm old-fashioned, I still read the paper), I top off my coffee as I drink it, in order to keep it warm. Unless I'm in a meeting or fighting a particularly bad hangover, I'm unlikely to drink a whole cup before I refill it.

Which is why I'm not a fan of single-cup coffeemakers

I have a French press from Mueller, an Austrian company. It has a double filter that cuts way down on sediment. I love it, and the coffee comes out reliably excellent.

I've got an Aldi pod machine and a french press. It's more about the beans and roast than anything. Something like Lavazza Gusto in boiling water will beat a crappy grind in the best espresso machine you can find.

I don't know what range Aldi have in America but the Expressi Organic in Australia is great.

A decade or more ago I bought Bunn. It makes fantastic coffee and will outlive me, I’m sure. It seemed pricey at the time (about $100) but now I think any coffee maker costs that. Uses paper filters and any ground coffee.

Husband loves his Technivorm then a pour over then chemex I usually have a pot of drip that automatically is ready for me upon coming downstairs, or a pour over. We like a strong cup and both of us drink a few large mugs every morning.

[quote] Jura is the Rolls Royce of coffee makers.

Definitely not for The Poors, but worth an investment if you can do it,

My BF bought his online in 2008 and it's still chugging along just fine.

It seemed extravagant but when we added up over time how much we spent at cafes it made sense. (I mean we still go occasionally, but not every day and only for social visits in normal times.) I also have to say I was never a coffee snob before but having whole bean coffee every day freshly ground is something wonderful.

A fifteen year old Cuisinart that grinds the coffee first. Keep 'em clean and they last forever.

I have a Dolce Gusto capsule machine. I like it. I don't drink much regular coffee, I prefer latte or iced coffee so for me it's perfect.

[quote] A decade or more ago I bought Bunn. It makes fantastic coffee and will outlive me, I’m sure. It seemed pricey at the time (about $100) but now I think any coffee maker costs that. Uses paper filters and any ground coffee.

R47, which Bunn did you get? When I hear "Bunn," I think of something industrial, like this ($271). Actually $271 seems reasonable for something like that.

R52, it was one like this. It was also made in the USA at that time. I wish I had gotten the one with the hot water spout (at the time I probably didn’t want to spend the money) but otherwise it’s been great!

For some reason DL won’t take my link but it’s at that same store:

Bunn 13300.0001 VP17-1 SS Stainless Steel Pourover Coffee Brewer with 1 Lower Warmer - 120V

Nespresso makes great coffee not even in the same league as the inferior Keurig.

Also Chemex is inexpensive and easy. Georgia O’Keefe was a fan.

Why is Keurig so big?

You can't make coffee, OP, without a "machine"?

Just buy a Mr. Coffee and be done with it. It makes perfect coffee and it's cheap.

Nespresso Vertuo. Pods are recyclable. You can buy the vertuo pods on eBay for the best price.

Braun. The automatic. Wake up to hot coffee every morning.

My Cusinart is automatic drip and has a pod brewer. I love it.

So, some idiot searched for this just to answer it a million years later?

Jesus.

I think you all need to spend a moment with Lauren Bacall. You'll learn how to live life to the fullest by picking your pleasures, like COFFEE!!

French Press! You can’t recycle Keurig pods, can you?