CNET reviews: The best coffee makers
Cafe Specialty Drip Coffee Maker's auto brew features allows you to schedule when you want your cup of Joe. Credit: CNET/Brian Bennett
There's something special about buying coffee beans and brewing at home instead of going to Starbucks or Dunkin' every day. Not to forget, brewing coffee at home can be a lot more cost-effective. And who knows, perhaps you might brew the best-tasting coffee ever.
Here are three machines to help you make a perfect cup right from your kitchen — manually or automatically, on a budget or without financial constraints.
WHAT Oxo Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker
THE COST $199.99
AVAILABLE FROM oxo.com
The Oxo Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker delivers Speciality Coffee Association Golden Cup-rated coffee that tastes just as good as coffee from our previous favorite, the Bonavita Connoisseur, but Oxo's new coffee brewer is more thoughtfully designed. This drip machine also comes with a special single-cup filter basket for Kalita Wave filters. The Oxo Brew is the best drip coffee maker that's compact, stylish and sturdy. Plus, it comes with a thermal carafe that doesn't drip or spill.
WHAT Ninja Programmable XL 14-Cup Coffee Maker
THE COST $59.99
AVAILABLE FROM ninjakitchen.com
The Ninja Programmable XL 14-Cup Coffee Maker provides tasty coffee on a budget. Of the cheaper coffee makers, this Ninja regularly made the smoothest, richest and tastiest coffee (not to mention the most volume of coffee). With both classic and rich brew settings and a setting for making smaller quantities, it's a coffee maker that can accommodate working from home alone or having friends over for brunch. It'll brew at a set time and warm your brewed coffee, like many other pots, but it also has a cleaning cycle. With a reusable filter in the box, you can also cut down on one more coffee expense.
WHAT Cafe Specialty Drip Coffee Maker
THE COST $299
AVAILABLE FROM cafeappliances.com
While the Cafe Specialty Drip Coffee Maker doesn't come cheap, it does offer a lot for the money. If you are a coffee drinker who likes a smart coffee maker, you can schedule a delicious cup in advance with its auto brew feature. It's an excellent brewer that brews fast and with exceptional water temperature control. The Cafe model also offers a quality thermal carafe, makes 10-cup batches and links to Wi-Fi to provide smart app control. The Cafe is easy on the eyes, too, incorporating lots of brushed metal in its design.
The following CNET staff contributed to this story: former CNET staff members Brian Bennett and Andrew Blok and copy editor Jim Hoffman. For more reviews of personal technology products, visit cnet.com.
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