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For decades, the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Laboratory for Kitchen Technology and Innovation has tested virtually every type of coffee maker. In addition to testing to find the best drip coffee makers, we also tested coffee makers with built-in grinders, draft coffee makers, single serving coffee makers, cold brew coffee makers, french press coffee makers, and portable camping coffee makers and coffee makers. soon. We also test everything from super automatic espresso machines to capsule machines and everything in between. Over the years, we have tested over 100 coffee and espresso machines and prepared over 1,000 cups of coffee and espresso. The selections below are a combination of proven items, machines we’ve tested in the lab or at home, and time-tested editors’ favorites.
Once we’ve made our choice, read on to find out more about how we tested coffee and espresso machines and what to keep in mind when buying a coffee maker. If you’re tired of the usual coffee beans and want to try something new, check out our guide to the best coffee subscription boxes.
The DeLonghi all-in-one coffee machine has everything you need to make drip coffee, espresso, latte and more. It has a dual heating system that can brew coffee and brew espresso at the same time. There is no need to buy a separate milk frother, as the built-in milk frother can make your favorite drink at the coffee shop.
This machine packs a lot into one unit, and according to one of our testers, it has a bit more footprint than most drip machines and is about the same size as some espresso machines, so you get the power of two machines, not taking up too much. space counter.
There is a permanent filter on one side of the drip coffee that is easy to change and the coffee brews quickly, in about five minutes. The keep warm setting can be set up to 11 hours 59 minutes, but the default setting is 2 hours. We found that not only does it keep coffee hot for up to 2 hours, it also makes it even hotter.
The espresso side features a removable water tank for convenience, while the handle fits pre-ground coffee beans or ESE capsules. Our professionals love great coffee and believe that espresso produces a delicious and even crema. The only downside is that it is recommended to circulate hot water through the espresso side before brewing, but if you hold the mug under the handle while doing so, the warm water will preheat your mug.
Like most Keurig machines, the K-Cafe Single-Serve is handy for making lattes and cappuccinos. Use any K-Cup in your machine and select the Brew button to make fresh espresso on its own or as a base for a latte or cappuccino. Preheat time, brew time, coffee temperature and volume were very consistent in our tests despite not having enough crema in the espresso.
The built-in milk frother works great and froths milk quickly. We have found that this works with whole milk, skim milk, almond milk, or soy milk. There is also a cold foam option if you like to drink chilled drinks. Leftover milk can be stored in the refrigerator with the lid supplied with the cappuccinatore. This foaming agent is also dishwasher safe, so it is easy to clean.
The Philips coffee machine makes it easy by offering a selection of five popular drinks at the touch of a button. Choose from espresso, coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato or americano and the machine will automatically add the right amount of milk or water to drink. The touch screen is very simple, allowing you to select your drink directly without having to scroll through many complex options.
It makes coffee from whole beans, ensuring every grind is fresh. Our testers found these drinks tasty yet light, so they are the best option for those who don’t like very strong coffee drinks. Instead of a frother, LatteGo has a froth chamber that mixes air and milk at high speed and adds them directly to the drink. The frother container can be removed to store leftover milk in the refrigerator or placed in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
Nespresso Vertuo is equipped with a unique barcode system that identifies the exact type of capsule and automatically adjusts to the correct size, temperature, pressure and brewing time. Unlike other machines, you don’t need two coffee pods to make a double espresso or add water to make an Americano. Brew options: espresso, double espresso, gran lungo, mug and alt.
Every cup of coffee and espresso we make is hot, round and creamy. The tank is removable and adjustable in three different positions, maximizing workspace with a relatively small footprint. And if you’re concerned about capsule waste, Nespresso will recycle the capsules if you send them back to the company.
Not only does this stylish coffee machine look great on your countertop, but it can make just about any coffee you want, including drip coffee, espresso, iced coffee, and even nitro iced coffee, all from the same coffee beans. The machine uses centrifugal force to rotate at different speeds, making each coffee unique.
Our experts were impressed with the creamy texture of the nitro coffee and said it mimics it very well. Our tasters were impressed with the taste of all the coffee options and one of them said it was the best coffee they have ever had. In fact, we love this machine so much that we gave it a spot in our 2022 Kitchenware & Coffee Awards.
The Spinn app will help you prepare various coffee drinks such as americano, longo and dopio. It also shows you how to make coffee drinks with milk such as lattes, cappuccinos and more. Remember that milk does not foam, so you will need a separate milk frother.
In addition to all these great features, our professionals also find it easy to use. It has a large funnel for easy filling with whole grains and a removable water tank for easy filling. It’s convenient to use with a few button presses or with the Spinn app, and drinks can be easily prepared in minutes.
If you’re looking for convenience without sacrificing quality, De’Longhi Dinamica is for you. The machine does all the brewing and frothing for you, so there’s no need to make the espresso first, then froth the milk and add it to the drink. All you have to do is press a button to select your drink, it couldn’t be easier.
In our testing, we liked the highly responsive touchscreen, which offers 16 one-touch drinks or customizable coffee drinks such as espresso, cappuccino, latte, flat white, iced coffee, regular coffee, and more. The coffee machine also has smart features that recognize your preferences and display a list of your most frequently used drinks first on the display. We found this to require some setup work, but once it was up and running it was intuitive. Non-coffee drinkers will appreciate hot milk and hot water, hot chocolate, tea, etc. It can also add ice to make iced coffee or other iced drinks.
When we tasted the drinks, we found the coffee to be smooth, round and hot. When it comes to espresso, the crema is thin but creamy. We also love cappuccino and lattes, they are tender and delicious. The built-in milk frother is also removable, allowing leftover milk to be stored in the refrigerator for later reuse. Cleaning is easy, just be aware that the machine flushes itself when turned off, which means the drip tray needs to be emptied more often.
You won’t want to hide the elegant design of the Jura ENA 4. Available in black or white, the control panel is simple with just four buttons and four pre-programmed coffee specialties: espresso, espresso doppio, coffee and coffee doppio. We didn’t find the control panel intuitive at first, but once we got the hang of it, we found it easy to use. It has become one of the most popular morning coffee machines in our kitchen lab.
We love it because it’s one of the few machines with a dedicated ground coffee slot, so you can make a decaffeinated cup or select a different roast without taking the beans out of the hopper. It has a compact design for automatic machines and its slim profile is suitable for small spaces. However, it does not have a built-in milk frother. If you prefer to froth your milk with a machine, upgrade to the Jura E6 which can be connected to the Jura E6 Cool Control to hold the milk for frothing. This innovative container keeps the milk at the right temperature on the countertop, so there is no need to return leftover milk to the refrigerator.
Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of this Bialetti Moka Pot. One of the most delicious and strong varieties of coffee is still prepared here. It’s simple, fast, and fast, and it’s all done on your stovetop.
One of our employees is thrilled with her Bialetti Moka Pot, saying it makes the best coffee and saves her $3,500 a year in running her coffee shop. We found it easy to use. Fill the base with water, insert a funnel and scoop up the ground coffee. On the stovetop, as the water and steam heat up, the pressure pushes the water up and coats the coffee, which is ready in a few minutes. Just be careful, otherwise the coffee may burn. The result is a strong espresso-like coffee, so if you prefer a more traditional coffee, you can make an Americano by adding hot water.
Moka pots are available in various sizes, with capacities ranging from 1 to 12 cups. Each size is relatively compact, perfect for those with little storage or countertop space. Unfortunately, it’s hand wash only, no soap, but because it’s so small, it only takes a few minutes to rinse out, and a deeper cleaning is needed from time to time.
Our experts found this Miele espresso and coffee maker easy to set up and use. It has three bean bins, unlike most which only have one, so it can hold dark roast coffee, light roast coffee, and decaffeinated coffee – if you have a large family with different coffee flavors, that would be great. It has 22 preset drink settings, from plain coffee to flat white and more. We tested settings for espresso, cappuccino and latte. The espresso was thicker but tasty, the milk in the latte was well balanced with the espresso and our taster said the cappuccino tasted good.
It also has different brewing times for different teas, such as white tea, green tea, herbal tea, etc. It is capable of brewing two drinks at the same time, and you can program up to 10 user profiles to customize them to your personal preference.
We love that the machine is self-cleaning with a rinse cycle and has a large water collection tray. However, this means that the drip tray needs to be emptied more frequently. We have found that if you wait too long for the tray to empty, excess water can easily overflow. You won’t need to fill it up as often as the device has a 74 oz water tank, one of the largest we’ve tested.
When we test coffee and espresso makers, we start by looking at the best machines for sale in stores and online, looking at bestsellers, popular brands, and new models.
For drip coffee makers, we use devices that continuously measure the temperature of the water throughout the entire cycle. We also measure the temperature of the first cup of freshly brewed coffee and record the initial temperature. We also recorded temperatures at various times over a two-hour period to test any keep warm settings. Each coffee maker was also evaluated in terms of ease of use, including programming, access to the brew basket, reading the control panel, filling the water tank and cleaning. We noticed if it has a keep warm option and an automatic shutdown. We also pay attention to the clarity and completeness of the instruction manual.
When it comes to espresso machines, we rate them on ease of use, brewing time, consistency, temperature, and noise level. The quality of the lubricant is also of concern. If the machine has a milk frother, we test skimmed, whole and oat milk. Finally, for coffee machines and espresso machines, we had a panel of tasters who tasted a cup of fresh coffee or espresso and judged it based on taste.
✔️ TYPE OF COFFEE: When choosing a combined coffee machine and espresso, choose the type that best suits your preference: ground coffee, whole beans or coffee pods. Ground coffee allows you to skip the grinding step, but is not as fresh as grinding whole beans before brewing. Some coffee machines have built-in grinders so you can fill your cup with whole beans and grind them fresh.
✔️MANUAL VS AUTOMATIC: The biggest difference between manual and automatic machines is how much work it takes to make coffee or espresso. Manual machines require the most work and you have to go through many steps on your own to make coffee or espresso. On the other hand, fully automatic machines prepare café-style drinks at the touch of a button. There are also intermediate machines that automate parts of the process. For example, they can grind beans but not froth milk. ✔️ Space: Make sure there is enough space under the cabinets and free space to place the machine.
✔️ WATER TANK CAPACITY: Look for a larger water tank if you have a lot of family members using the machine or if you want to refill the water less frequently. Small tanks take up less space and allow for more frequent water changes to keep the water fresh.
Nicole Papantoniou is the director of the Kitchen Appliances Lab and oversees all testing related to food preparation and drinking equipment, including drip coffee makers. She has tested many coffee makers over the years and continues to test a new one every day.
Jamie Kim’s first job at the Good Housekeeping Institute was testing various consumer products, and her first test was a drip coffee maker. She has since tested and written about many kitchen and culinary tools, especially drip and espresso machines and coffee accessories. She is passionate about coffee and has completed a rigorous SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) course in coffee making, barista skills and sensory tasting.
Jamie Kim is a consumer products specialist with over 17 years of product development and manufacturing experience. She has held senior positions in mid-sized consumer goods companies and one of the world’s most famous and largest clothing brands. Jamie is involved in several GH Institute labs including Kitchen Appliances, Media & Technology, Textiles and Home Appliances. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling and playing sports.
Nicole (she/she) is the Director of the Kitchen Technology and Innovation Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she has overseen maintenance and testing of kitchen and kitchen appliances, tools and fixtures since 2019. She is an experienced food tester and recipe creator trained in classical culinary arts and culinary nutrition. She has worked in test kitchens for small appliance brands and national magazines including Family Circle and Ladies’ Home Journal.
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Post time: Aug-11-2023