(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best coffee machines

June 17, 2017 - Barbershop Saturday

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Coffee: Happy Mug Coffee Steadfast Java

Prep: Hot shower

Brush: Custom Declaration Brushworks

Razor: Titanium Wolfman, 0.67mm Straight Bar

Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword (5)

Lather: [Barrister and Mann - Reserve Cool - Soap]
(https://trythatsoap.com/collection/526/?product_type=soap)

Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Reserve Cool - Aftershave

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Alright, first thing is first. Special shout-outs to /r/coffee, /u/airbornesimian, /u/robinfresno, and /u/whiskyey for today's brew. We bought a new grinder, Barazta Encore Burr Grinder, and a new coffee maker, Bonavita 1800SS, due to their recommendations. Shout-out to Happy Mug Coffee for throwing in one pound of free coffee with the grinder purchase as well! Today's cup o' joe was amazing. It is hands down the best coffee I have ever brewed at home. The Steadfast Java is rich, dark, with slight smokiness. It's fantastic!

Now onto the shave. Shout-out to /u/fitzman49 for completing his end of the Shag deal. Barrister & Mann's Reserve Cool is a fantastic soap. The base quickly lathers and gives a super thick lather. Of course everyone knows Cool is great as well. The slickness and post shave is up there with the best! I think this edges out Glissant by a large distance.

Hope everyone has a good shave and great day!

Your easiest, relatively cheap option would be something like the Bonavita Connoisseur. Just slap in water and ground coffee and it’ll do the rest. Your cheapest option would be a pour over device (Chemex, V60, Kalita, etc.) and a kettle with a thermometer. You could go stovetop (cheaper but less convenient) or electric (more expensive). I’d go with something with temp control like the Bonavita or Brewista for something inexpensive but functional.

Now you are probably gonna hear a lot of people recommend getting a dedicated grinder, and for good reason. If you get a pour over, I’d say a grinder is needed for most of them unless they have some flow control (Kalita, Blue Bottle, or immersion droppers) as you’d need to be able to adjust grind size for best flavor. The Baratza Encore is always a good pick. The Porlex Mini or Hario Skerton are inexpensive and perform adequately for pour over although hand grinding may not be your thing.

For under $100 you obviously won’t be getting the best coffee you can, but overall if you want quality and don’t mind spending 10-15 minutes making coffee then I’d go something like the Skerton grinder, Kalita pour over, and Bonavita kettle. It will be effort though. If you just want something adequate, a dripper (Bonavita above) with basic temperature regulation will be leagues better than keurig, even with preground coffee (grind in store if possible).

Is there any chance you’re American? You can find a drip coffee machine at Argos (as mentioned above), but you might find that reasonably priced coffee machines here aren’t as good as reasonably priced coffee machines in the US. (I think this is just because coffee is more popular in America than in Britain - you can get some great coffee machines here, of course, but they tend to be be pricier than the US equivalents.)

I’ve been using a drip cone with paper filters and an electric kettle. YMMV, but I’ve found it makes delicious coffee (noticeably better than lower-end coffee machines here) and the electric kettle if you don’t already have one gives a ton of flexibility (great for tea and super easy ramen noodles).

ETA: like these:

Hario V60 Teal Coffee Dripper Kit - Plastic V60 Size 02, 40 Unbleached Filter Papers & Measuring Scoop https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07H8KBNCD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_89xrDbVTP6Y6J

Hario VD-01T 1-Piece Plastic Coffee Dripper, Clear https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001HC9GIC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_x-xrDbV1EAG96

Hey guys, thank you so much for all your responses, really appreciate this!


Just found out about the Aeropress and French press method haha, sorry but I should’ve been clearer with my initial post. I’m hoping to get an automated coffee maker, since I’m mainly using it for breakfast for work each morning, so the less time it takes the better.


Although I just found out there also exists a special coffee maker called “single-serve brewer”, basically the pod ones. Because I’m just making a single cup each morning, would this be more suitable for my current situation?


I understand the cost of capsules is high, and I’m planning to put my own coffee ground inside the reusable filter to make my own pods. How’s the quality of the coffee made this way? Such as using this one here:


https://www.amazon.com/Keurig-K55-Single-Programmable-Coffee/dp/B018UQ5AMS/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1482492680&sr=1-1&refinements=p_72%3A1248915011


By the way for the automated coffee makers, how is this one here which seems really popular on Amazon:


https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DCC-3200-Programmable-Coffeemaker-Stainless/dp/B00MVWGQX0/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1482492680&sr=1-2&refinements=p_72%3A1248915011


And how does it compare to the Bonavita BV1900TS which seems to be another popular product?


Thank you all for these warm-hearted responses, it definitely is amazing the coffee community, can’t wait to get started with my first brew haha.

Sounds like you need to get a drip pot. Grind your beans the night before, fill the reservoir with water, set the timer, and wake up to a hot fresh pot of coffee. Drip pots do not get as much love as I think they deserve here. With enough tinkering, you can get even the cheapest of drip pots to produce a very drinkable cup of coffee. Plus, the convenience of waking up to a pot of coffee will more than compensate for any of the drawbacks of a drip pot.

I've owned both of these pots, and they both work great.

This pot is surprisingly good for the price. Kohls currently has it on sale for 20 bucks if you have one near you. It is a no fuss drip pot. It is easy to program, and makes better coffee than you think it will. Like I said, with enough tinkering with grind size and amount, this pot can make a very drinkable cup. For the price and convenience it is worth picking up. Even though I upgraded to a better pot, this pot still works after several years. I just made sure to keep it clean.

This is the pot I upgraded to. It makes an excellent cup of coffee. The only thing I wish it had was a programmable timer. However, it makes a pot so quickly it is not that big of a deal.

My honest opinion is get the first pot I linked from Kohls for 20 bucks. If you like the convienience you can always upgrade to the more expensive pot.

Before you buy, I just want to offer a counterpoint. The Keurig really is that bad.

I want to like the Keurig. I've tried different machines and different capsules. Without exception, every cup of coffee I've tried from one has been awful. I even put one in my wife's medical office lobby, because many other people don't seem to mind the awful taste, and there really is no other easier to use (in terms of how to operate the machine without reading any instructions) capsule system.

I'm also not a coffee snob. While I enjoy geeking out on coffee and prefer freshly ground good beans, I can also enjoy a good cup of gas-station coffee, drip coffee and even a cup of whatever Starbuck's brewing. To my taste, whatever the Kureg spits out is about 10 steps below any of these.

Maybe you're one of those people who won't mind the flavor, but please try one before you buy. If like me you can't stand them, there are other options that are just as easy and convenient.

• A drip coffee maker with an integrated grinder like this one (Cuisinart DGB-625BC - $79.95) won't really take any more time or effort than a Keurig, and costs about the same. You can program it to have coffee ready for you when you wake up, and put in whatever delicious beans you want.
  
  
  
• If you'd rather go with pod coffee, Nespresso machines make far and away the best pod coffee I've had. They're a bit more expensive than Keurigs (About $1/ea for the pods, and about $100 - $500 for the machines), but well worth it in my opinion. The original machines (that start at $99) will just do espresso drinks (some come with milk frothers to do a pretty decent cappuccino), and the new Vertuo machines (starting at $300, $350 with a frother) will do both espresso and coffee drinks. Right now they also have a promo where you get $100 in pod credits when you buy a $199+ machine. I know you said you had a $150 budget, but if you include the $100 of "free" coffee, you might be able to stretch that a bit.
  
  I won't judge you if you end up with a Keurig, but I'd feel bad if you went out and bought one without trying it, and had the same reaction I do.
  

To make good coffee, your priorities should be as follows 1) freshly ground coffee 2) freshly roasted beans, 3) a consistent grind size.

Because of this, most people here will tell you to spend nearly all of your money on a grinder, because it takes a good machine to get a good consistent grind (minimum of $75 if you go with an electric grinder, and about $25 if you use a hand grinder), and after that you can brew good coffee in just about anything.

However, I'm assuming your wife wants something that's convenient- something that she can just press a button and go. that's why, if you're willing to put up $200 for that ninja brewer, I'd suggest the [Breville YouBrew] (http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BDC600XL-YouBrew-Coffee-Maker/dp/B005I710MW). Basically, put in freshly roasted whole bean coffee into the hopper, press a button, and it grinds it, doses it, and brews it. You can select single cup or pot. It's like the convenience of a kuereg, but better coffee x 1000.

I would not try to make coffee house drinks at home. They usually don't taste very good unless you have a monster budget. However, if you want to fake it, you can buy an aeropress or a [steam powered "espresso" machine] (https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=steam+powered+espresso+machine&tbm=shop&spd=13194822130003573794) I would just buy the cheapest one you can find. I put quotations around espresso because it's not real espresso, however, it makes stuff that kinda tastes like espresso. The real reason you want this, as opposed to the ninja, aeropress, or moka pot is because of the steam wand. Steam wands are basically all the same, and you can froth up milk perfectly fine with it, even if the coffee it makes isn't the greatest. The ninja has an agitator. I've seen and used these types of frothers in other products like the nespresso, and they suck. You want a steam wand and a frothing pitcher instead.

I'm not necessarily knocking the ninja, it actually seems like a fine device. I'm just guessing that for that price, you are going to forego the grinder and use dunkin donuts ground coffee from the store. Your money would be better spent on a good grinder and good beans, or a device that has a built in grinder, as the youbrew does.

Edit- Whoops, that youbrew doesn't look like it's in stock anywhere. This would be my next choice, but I don't have any experience with it. http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-464-05-CoffeeTeam-Digital-Coffeemaker/dp/B002EVOVPI/ref=sr_1_7?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1449601787&sr=1-7

You can make pretty decent coffee with the cheapest grinder and a drip machine. The drip machines with a top that opens to allow access to the grinds during the brew will allow you to stir with a chopstick to improve extraction efficiency. The next least expensive way to improve the quality of your coffee would probably be an aeropress and a cheap grinder. The aeropress is pretty forgiving and works fine with a blade grinder.

If you want to seriously step up your game, get a good burr grinder and a siphon. This is seriously high maintenance, but not that expensive. My grinder is on the nicer side because I do espresso too, but I'm pretty sure you should be able to get a grinder that would be ok for siphons in the $120 range. You are looking for consistency. Fine adjustment and other features are not that important. The siphon is $35. The 40oz is a bit of a trade off in quality of brew, so if you really want to push the envelope on quality, get one of the smaller siphons. You will also want a kitchen scale and thermometer to brew with a siphon.

The Breville BDC600XL YouBrew is my preferred drip machine. It makes a fantastic cup of coffee for being drip.

Features:

• Built in burr grinder with 0.5lbs air tight hopper
  
• Thermal carafe
  
• Adjustable steeping time (strength)
  
• Single-Cup feature
  
• Gold tone re-usable filter
  
• Even shower of water to get all the grind
  
  Well though out pieces:
  
  A couple things that impressed me is all the little things Breville thought through, such as..
  
  
• A motorized lever pushes the spring to open the drip, not the pressure of the carafe (like so many drip machines do). So when you go to remove the grind there's no coffee making mess. The spring is already closed before you open the latch.
  
• Motorized metallic plate in front of the grind chute. So once the grind completes, it seals off any steam/humidity from getting into the chute/grinder keeping it clean and dry.
  
• Under the hopper is a mini-brush to enable you to clean out the chute and grinder.
  
• Carafe is pre-heated before the water begins to flow. The thermal qualities are fantastic as well.
  
• You don't have to use all the water in the reservoir, you can pick how much to use with each brew.
  
  Overall, I love this drip machine. It's clean, it's efficient, and it makes some great coffee.
  
  EDIT: I forgot to mention one thing I don't like about it (but found it minimal impact), it tends to use way too much bean if you fill the hopper. However, I prefer to weigh out the beans per fl. oz. I use - I just put in the amount I need and don't let it "pick" for me.

To anyone looking to spend a few hundred on someone who enjoys food science or just fancy kitchen gadgets I own both of these and LOVE them:

Technivorm Moccamaster coffee maker. Silver color will drop to like $270 for BF likely. The best drip coffee money can buy. 5 year warranty but will likely last a lifetime. One of those "buy it for life" items. Spend $15 on a wifi outlet and it is also programmable/smart.

Breville Tea Maker. I found mine for $125 at Marshals last month, YMMV. Honestly worth full price though. Making tea becomes so easy and fun. I set it up before a shower and come out to perfectly brewed tea every time.

That kettle will do just fine. Put a thermometer in it, or let it boil and then wait around 2 minutes before brewing.

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I recommend a paper filter pour over, that bodum would be fine, but a plastic Hario V60 is great too (01 for single serving, 02 for two cups). https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Plastic-Coffee-Dripper-Clear/dp/B001HC9GIC/

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Get a scale, a $12-20 one from Amazon that does 0.1g is totally adequate. Use it for measuring your coffee, and the amount of water you pour. Start with ratios about 1:15. https://www.amazon.com/AMIR-Back-Lit-Function-Stainless-Batteries/dp/B01HCKQG7G/

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Save for that Encore grinder, it will really help to have fresh-ground and the ability to dial in your grind size at home.

No problem, I definitely found it the easiest. Here's a V60. They're a bit cheaper than the aeropress, but I think the aeropress is a bit less faff personally. It only takes me about 3 minutes to make our two cups of coffee in the morning once the kettle is boiled with the aeropress and it just needs a quick rinse under the tap. In my opinion, the biggest factor to liking black coffee is to use better beans. Even if you're getting them pre-ground it's going to taste 100 times better than a tin of Maxwell House. Where abouts do you live? If we have a better idea we might be able to recommend a roaster.

We're in London and mostly use beans from Pact.com but also 3FE in Dublin, Nude Espresso, Allpress or occasionally Monmouth, and on very special occasions Tim Wendelboe in Norway

Alright check it, everyone here is going to recommend a bonavita or technivorm or something all coffee snobs can support. My biggest complaint with this is while they make great coffee, they are cavemen basic, with merely on and off functions. The real value is their ability to heat water to 205 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s what makes a good cup.

So here’s my contribution instead: Cuisinart Pour Over Coffee Brewer. It’s an SCAA certified coffee maker (meaning it heats the water hot enough to adequately brew) and its only $143 currently on Amazon for the glass option. You can control the strength, temp, and even set a start timer for it to brew you a cup before you even wake up. This will leave you enough money to get a decent grinder as well. I own it and love it!

I just recently got the V60 for myself and I love it. I'm not by any means a perfectionist when it comes to my techniques, but I can most definitely notice the difference between this and my old brew methods (French Press / Drip).

I got the all glass setup with an all stainless steel electric kettle. It doesn't have variable temp, but I can guess well enough. I was going to go with a metal filter but decided against it. Natural filter papers are fine IMO.

Cleanup requires you to simply ditch the filter with grounds and then follow that up by rinsing out the containers. Not bad at all. In regards to your worry about knocking your current setup over, this setup (dripper and pot), are just set one on top of another. Just be weary of that as well.

Links if you're interested:

• Dripper
  
• Kettle
  
• Filters
  
• Pot
  
  Hope this helps!

Step 1 - Go to Amazon. Acquire the following:

If you have a gas stove: http://www.amazon.com/Northwest-Glass-SY-5-22-Ounce-Stovetop/dp/B002CVTKVK/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1314164733&sr=1-1

Otherwise: http://www.amazon.com/Northwest-Glass-TCA-5D-20-Ounce-Coffee/dp/B002CVTKTW/ref=pd_sim_k_17

Burr Grinder: http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-560-01-Infinity-Grinder-Black/dp/B0000AR7SY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1314164311&sr=8-6

Step 2 - Go to Whole Foods. Go to their coffee section. Look for a medium roast, with single-origin beans (beans from a single plantation). Avoid blends. South-American single-origin medium roast is probably best. Pick a roast date that is yesterday or the day before.

If you don't have a way to filter water at home, find a way. It also helps to have a way to heat water.


Step 3 - Go home. It is probably best to do this now.

Clean your coffee siphon gently but thoroughly. You don't have to clean the cloth filter.

Place the beans in the grinder. Turn the grinder setting to fine, but not extra fine. Enough so that once ground you will get about 2 Tbsp. per 6 oz of coffee. YMMV.

Assemble the coffee siphon - place the cloth filter on the metal disc and secure with knots. Insert the filter assembly into the top chamber. Do not put the two chambers together yet.

If your filtered water isn't already really hot, make it really hot. Bring it to a boil, take it off the heat, and let it sit for 10-15 seconds. Or, just use an electric kettle.

Pour the water into the bottom pot. Insert the assembled top chamber into the pot and secure the seal. Place the pot on stove or burner as appropriate. Apply medium heat.

As the water percolates up the siphon, grind your coffee beans.

Once the water starts bubbling in the top chamber, toss in your grind.

At this point - your nose will tell you best when the coffee is done. It is usually about 1:20 to 1:40 minutes. You want the winey, grassy smell to disappear, and the grinds in the top chamber to look deep brown. However, if you smell even the slightest hint of burnt coffee, or if the grinds start to appear purple - you have failed. Hang your head in shame and try another time.

Remove the heat source (turn off stove/burner).

Let the coffee completely siphon into the pot. You will get some turbulence. Let it settle.

Delicately remove the top chamber.

Pour. Sip, slowly.


Step 4 - Thank me.

It looks like the machine that will best meet your criteria is the Breville Grind Control. Supposed to be one of the better grind & brew machines and allows you to make 1 cup or a pot.

That said, a Baratza grinder and a good auto-drip machine like a Bonavita or a Technivorm are going to make you a much better cup day in and day out. Grind and brews, you are sacrificing quality on both sides, particularly the grinder, and if anything breaks then you are potentially out of luck. Grinders require some maintenance, and parts do wear out periodically. On a Baratza, you can get cheap replacement parts and customer service will help you solve the problem.

I was curious about this, so I did a little research in looking for the best drip brewer.

Eventually, I found my to this site, which seems to list brewers that pass a certain standard of coffee volume, brew time, brew temperature, etc.

In addition, I found this video, which I also found interesting, as their top 3 machines were also on the SCAA list.

Those three are:

• Bunn Phase Brew 8 Cup currently at $103.96.
  
  
• Bonavita BV1800 currently at $149.99. The video rated this as the "best value".
  
  
• And the top rated is the Technivorm Mochamaster, the most expensive and consistent with different models and prices. I think the video was referring to the KBT-741 model which retails at $299.
  
  I hope this helps.

Not espresso, but one option (similar to French Press but different) is to use a Clever Dripper. This is not a pourover. It is an immersion brewer, like a French Press, but uses a paper filter just like a pour-over. You vary the strength of the coffee based upon amount of coffee, the grind of the coffee and the time of immersion. When you pick it up and sit it on a cup or mug it "dumps". Much quicker to make multiple cups, easy clean-up since you are simply lifting out a filter, and no muddy fines like with a French Press. Inexpensive and comes in two sizes. I like the large, which I dump into a British pint of ale glass - but you could get multiple small ones (to do mugs simultaneously).

As others have mentioned, the filters are among the heaviest out there which results in a generally cleaner and "thinner" brew. The heavyweight filters significantly reduce the amount of lipids/oils ending up in the final brew, resulting in a perceptively "thinner" mouthfeel.

I don't believe Chemex is better or worse than "regular" brew, because I don't know what "regular" means to you, though I'll assume you are referring to some sort of electric brewer like a Mr. Coffee. I can say I've had some excellent coffees produced in home coffee makers such as this one. If you're looking to become a coffee nerd and really control every possible variable of your extraction, then perhaps investing in a chemex is the right fit for you. If you're just looking for some consistently good coffee without all the fuss, then I would look at some sort of electric brewer such as the one linked above.

You can use any type of beans that you want with the chemex, though you will find yourself wanting to grind on the coarse side of things in comparison to other pour-over brewers due to the thickness of the chemex filters.

The chemex is designed with hot-brewing in mind, and it would be inadvisable to attempt to brew a chemex with cold water. That being said, you can make some excellent hot-brewed iced coffee with it. Just watch this video!

One last suggestion would be to only purchase the white chemex filters as opposed to the brown ones. The brown filters will lend a distinct note of paper to your brews 🤮 Happy brewing!

The Clever
http://smile.amazon.com/Abid-NA-Clever-Coffee-Dripper/dp/B008LXDSE8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451915031&sr=8-2&keywords=clever+coffee

Kalita Wave
http://smile.amazon.com/Kalita-Dripper-people-05033-japan/dp/B000X1AM0Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451915053&sr=8-1&keywords=kalita+wave

I just became the proud owner of a Chemex but my friends got the Kalita and Clever. All great methods that bring out different notes in the beans

https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BDC650BSS-Control-Silver-Medium/dp/B00VGGVQCI/

If you want something that will grind the beans fresh every time you brew, is easy to clean, and will make enough coffee for 4 people in a household jacked up on caffeine.

This machine was in one of the AirBNB's my company rented for our quarterly meetup, and it was fantastic. Put beans in, select grind size, select amount of cups of coffee, and brew strength. Coffee tasted great too.

I forgot. You can make siphon coffee on a stove top. I didn't think of this because I have an induction cook top and can't use this unless I have an induction plate to cook with non metal materials. Plus, an open flame looks better =)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002CVTKW4/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

It's very finicky and I suggest you do alot of research, use good coffee, use the right grind, timing and patience to get it right. The coffee also changes flavor as it cools. It's great.
Let me know what you end up doing. Keep me posted =)

I actually really like the stovetop siphon I recent got. I've heard mixed things on here about siphons, but it's been my go-to brew method since I got it. I use the cory glass filter, you can find it online. The price isn't bad over all. This would be better if you're trying to brew larger amounts.

If you want something that brews a similar amount to the Aeropress, but has a completely different flavor profile, go with a Hario Woodneck. Amazing flavor, really clear.

I find both brewing methods to be really consistent.

The cheapest SCAA certified drip machine is the Bunn Phase Brew HG. It is currently $104 on Amazon, but you can find it for $90 at some stores.

If that's still too expensive, perhaps you'll consider some of the simpler manual brewing methods. An immersion dripper (Clever Dripper or Bonavita Immersion Dripper) or French Press is very easy to make great coffee with. All you really have to do is pour hot water onto coffee grounds and wait a few minutes. Melitta or Melitta-style pour over cones are quite effortless as well. You can apparently get good results from them without the careful pouring needed for other pour over devices.

Great, hope you enjoy! Espresso machines are pretty expensive but maybe try a V60 or an aeropress first. They produce very different cups of coffee to an espresso but you'll be able to appreciate different aspects of the coffee.

Enjoy!

So, just to start off with you may get some pushback from people here since the majority do a more manual process. I can appreciate that you want something simple like the Keurig though, because many people like the simplicity and convenience, and aren't nearly as fanatical about their coffee.

An AeroPress is what I'd recommend for a cheap single serve coffee maker, coupled with the freshest pre-ground coffee you can get. However if you want a machine I'd suggest what my office has, a Breville drip machine with built in grinder. Can do single serving or carafe. Couple with fresh whole bean coffee.

https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BDC650BSS-Control-Silver-Medium/dp/B00VGGVQCI

If the price is off-putting, you'll save in the long run compared to plastic pod coffee.

Coffee gear really isn't expensive at all. People who say otherwise are either obsessive (like me), want luxury, or are wrong.

A drip cup shouldn't cost more than like $15. A glass V60 costs less than $12. Filters are paper and cost pennies. Coffee mills are the only things that can cost a lot and are genuinely worth the cost. The cheapest good mill is considered to be this hario mini mill at $30 or less. A gooseneck drip pot is not required but can be useful, like this one

Honestly... you don't need any other gear

However, the most important aspect of coffee, as always, is fresh beans.

If it was me, for cheap, easy, simple, good coffee, here's what I'd do:

1. Get some good beans, measure what you need for the day, grind them at home & take them in an airtight container.
   
2. Grab a mug you like & one of these https://www.amazon.ca/Melitta-640820-Filter-Pourover-Manual/dp/B00CHILTMG/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1458515023&sr=1-1&keywords=melita+pour+over+coffee+maker
   
3. And something like this: https://www.amazon.ca/Sunbeam-Litre-Plastic-Kettle-Cord-Detachable/dp/B0048BPWOG/ref=sr_1_82?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1458515190&sr=1-82&keywords=kettle
   
4. Enjoy a good cup at work.
   
   It's going to cost about $35 and it won't be easy to make a bad cup.

I'm leaning toward one of those espresso machines with a detachable water tank, but I don't have enough experience with them to recommend a specific brand or model.

Aeropress is pretty low maintenance and doesn't require excessive cleaning. Maybe once every so often clean it with cheap vodka if the bathroom and soap are too far.

I think a chemex is pretty low maintenance but I would rinse it over a sink after each brew. So that might be a no-go.

Oh yeah, I have a bonavita drip coffee maker which I really like. An older and smaller model of this: https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1800TH-Coffee-Thermal-Carafe/dp/B00P7T4WK8?th=1

If you're just going to be making regular drip coffee, get a Technivorm Moccamaster. I'd recommend one with an insulated carafe so the coffee stays hot for a while and you don't burn it on a hot plate. A machine like that would be much, much easier to maintain than the super-automatic espresso machines that people are linking, and much, much cheaper. You can use all that extra money for great coffee and a high-end grinder like a Baratza Vario.

I have this one which has front & rear cams and was super easy to install and get up and running. I don't know why I waited so long to be honest, it's really nice knowing you have some 'cover' with it.

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-DCM18S-Personal-Coffeemaker/dp/B00005MF9C

I have this and it makes a great cup of coffee. Once you know how many scoops you need it will always be the same.

I also have this and it makes great coffee. You can really dial it in for single cups. It steeps the coffee before letting it out into the cup and its just amazing.

http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BDC600XL-YouBrew-Coffee-Maker/dp/B005I710MW/

thank you for actually trying to be helpful!

That is certainly closer in both function and price than most suggestions I got.

I'm still having a bit of a hard time justifying it over something like this Especially considering that even if it breaks in half the time (unlikely) I can replace it and still barely come in over the original price of the cheaper Gaggia.

Also it makes coffee like coffee, not watered down espresso. Which seems like way more of a difference than people are making it out to be.

I'm not trying to be rude, I just haven't seen the justifications yet.

My dad likes to buy grind and brews. Here's the issue with them: If you're only spending, like, $150 on it, that means they've made it fairly cheaply. Meaning something on it will break, and for sure won't be replaceable/repairable. And then you have a $150 paperweight where you can't really use either half of it. Because of this, my dad ends up buying a new grind and brew every year or so.

If you understand the risk, then something like this might be worth trying.

Fresh ground coffee in the morning is worth the 5 seconds it takes to put it in the coffee maker, in my opinion. Since if the grinder OR the coffee maker breaks, then you only have to replace half of the set instead of both.

I was checking out the siphon prices because I remember seeing a 5-cup siphon for under $60. I guess compared to a French Press that's a lot of money... but SIPHON!

Here's a 5-cup for $40! warning amazon link! warning

I guess that would fit the budget aspect?

Great guide by the way!

Actually, I believe that most opinion on here is NOT to go with glass carafe for these type of unit that have heating elements if you intend to keep coffee in the carafe for an extended period of time. It is much better to get a double wall stainless steel carafe that does not constantly heat your coffee to keep them warm.

Maybe something like this?

We usually recommend SCA certified brewer https://sca.coffee/certified-home-brewer/ for their consistency in water temperature and better overall shower head / brew style.

I really like my Yama stovetop siphon, which runs about $35. The mechanics are the same, but you use your stove for the heat source. The 22oz model makes two American-sized cups of sweet, delicious coffee.

I recently came across this sub and I want to invest in something good but I admit I am lazy and want to just push a button and have everything done. The aero press isn't for me as I like multiple cups at a time. I right now have a perculator but it is super annoying to clean all the time. So my question is what are your thoughts about the Breville?

I'd like to add a siphon brewer into the mix. To me, this is the best of both worlds. While I do enjoy a good cup of french press once in a while, it is typically a lot thicker than your standard drip coffee. On the other hand, drip makers offer little in the way of control, and you tend to end up with something weak and thin. With a siphon brewer, you get both the control and a cup of coffee that really has a full body. You have to play around a bit to get the feel for how to do it just right, but you need to do that with a french press as well.

Others might say Chemex is another option for a good compromise, but I've never used one, so I don't know. When I want to make coffee for my wife and I on the weekend, I always go to the siphon pot. Well, until I broke it the other day, but the replacement is coming soon.

PROTIP - don't keep the stove on high after the water has moved to the top part of the device. Turn it to low or off. I kept it on high, smelled burning glass, then removed it quickly only to lose the entire bottom portion of the pot. This can happen on a drip machine as well if you keep it on for too long with nothing in the pot.

might i suggest something with less features? how about a bonavita? they are certified by the SCA and they do excellent coffee. if you get a baratza encore and find the right grind size, you both might love it.

the bonavita

the baratza encore

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any coffe grinder below the pricepoint of the baratza encore isn't worth it IMO

Coffee should be brewed directly after it's been ground. Know how amazing coffee ground smell after they've been ground? That's the flavors and aromas exploding from the grounds!

I make room for a good coffee setup!

Hario V60

V60 filters

Hario Ceramic Grinder

/r/coffee represent!

My college setup is going to be a Hario Skerton, Hario V60, and a Bonavita Electric Kettle. It may seem like a lot of money, but after that initial investment you'll spend about 90 cents per cup. Also, the V60 is much easier to clean than a french press.

> the SO likes it as long as she doesn't have to use it.

Pretty sure this is all your SO wanted...

I agree with you, in regards to the grind and brew, i love mine. If you have the cash i recommend This one since it includes a BURR grinder

Technivorm Moccamaster is the best drip I have ever owned and have tasted. It consistently produces a mind wakening first to last sip day after day, week after week and year after year. For the $350 I paid for it, it is a great investment for your drip. Low maintenance, descale once every 3 months. Give it a long look, you won't be disappointed if you go with this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Technivorm-Moccamaster-Coffee-Brewer-Polished/dp/B0055P70MQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1543501123&sr=1-4&keywords=technivorm+moccamaster

look at a coffee syphon. They make some bad ass coffee and with experience you can tweak the strength, mix and temperature with this baby. makes EXCELLENT coffee. makes a french press seem like a mere coffee maker.

With an auto-drip machine, there are really two main things to worry about: does it get hot enough, and are you using fresh-ground coffee.

I haven't ever found a maker that covers both well; however, this Cuisinart with built-in grinder has served several friends well. It gets hot enough (as long as you only brew 8-10 cups; for some reason, it struggles with making a full 12, and the 10-cup model doesn't work as well. Go figure.), and it'll fresh-grind your beans right before brewing.

It requires a bit more cleaning and maintenance than your average auto-drip, but if timer-based brewing is a hard requirement, that's probably a fair trade. It's certainly going to give you a better result than pre-ground coffee (including the Kuerig).

I totally see where you're coming from with the Aeropress, I always heard it was so simple, but always felt a bit chaotic when I was using it because of having to do so many little things in a short time span. I disagree with people saying French Press and, especially, pourover (requires more steps and close attention to pouring technique).

The Clever Coffee Dripper is a pretty simple brewer to use and I think it would fit your needs, while making a better cup of coffee (to my taste) than French Press or an electric drip machine.

Steps (so you can see if this is easy enough):

• grind coffee (necessary for every brew method)
  
• wet filter (optional, but recommended)
  
• put in coffee (you can bloom or not, so this is pretty simple)
  
• put in water
  
• wait 2ish minutes
  
• put on mug
  
• enjoy

My cousins have a drip machine that grinds the beans fresh for each pot - you fill a reservoir with whole beans. It does a pretty solid job. Like this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005I710MW?pc_redir=1408505061&robot_redir=1

I had 2 requirements when I looked for a coffee machine. 1) it had to grind its own beans, and 2) it had to have a timer. Ultimately I went with a Cuisinart Grind & Brew DGB-625BC and I've been very happy with it. The current model is the DGB-900BC and has 2 upgrades that you might appreciate. It has a burr grinder for an adjustable grind, and an insulated metal metal carafe instead of glass to stay hotter longer. I haven't used that particular model though, and admittedly it doesn't look like it's receiving glowing reviews on Amazon so far.

I'm very happy with my Bunn coffee maker. The 10-12 cup coffee makers were too large, I didn't need that much coffee. The little 4-cup dorm room sized coffee makers were too small and didn't get the coffee hot enough. I settled on this one. It's a Bunn 8 cup coffee maker. Perfect. Couldn't be happier.

Store grounds in a baggie. Bring filters and a Melitta Pour Over with me. Light weight, easy to clean, and you get fresh brewed hot coffee. https://youtu.be/0xvAsGtk4cc

Have you considered switching the the pour over world? If so I would start looking at the v60 or the clever, I think they make a much better cup of coffee than french press.

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-V60-Coffee-Sever-Set/dp/B002BA2J06/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1417699309&sr=8-10&keywords=hario+v60
http://www.amazon.com/Hario-VDGN-02B-Coffee-Dripper-Edition/dp/B00JRY42H2/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1417699309&sr=8-9&keywords=hario+v60
http://www.amazon.com/Hario-XGS-60TB-Range-Server-600Ml/dp/B000P4931S/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1417699309&sr=8-4&keywords=hario+v60
http://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Shrub-CLEVER-Clever-Dripper/dp/B0047W70GY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417699464&sr=8-1&keywords=clever+coffee+dripper

Moccamaster coffe makers have old school controls and work great with a smart outlet: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00722EWDK/

Pretty cheap one on amazon with good reviews,

https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-Coffeemaker-Black-DCM600B/dp/B001NXC5YC/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1540357497&sr=8-13&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=coffee+maker

I bought this version. And yeah I know a decanter would also look nice, but that would put the cost pretty close to a chemex in which case I probably would have gone with one of those. Also I only ever make one cup at a time and this was a fun project

Thinking of picking up my first electric grinder (or any grinder, really).

I think I'll be picking up the Bodum Bistro.

Just want to make sure that this black one is the exact same one as thewhite one. The black one lists the MSRP and then the discounted price and is top rated. The white one, does not list the MSRP and only lists the current sale price and does not have amazon's top rated sticker. Just want to make sure the only difference is color!

This is my coffee machine. (Cuisineart DC3200 since I need the auto-brew feature).

There's no current machine that does all of the above, but the Ninja Coffee Bar can do single serve or a carafe as well as froth milk. No grinder, but a built in one would probably not be that great.

The Brevillle Grind Control can do single serve or carafe and has a grinder built in. No milk frother, but you could easily buy a frothing wand separate.

The above items are mostly convenience items and might not quite make coffee quite to the standards that most people here would enjoy, but others in the general public seem to enjoy them, so there's that.

Technivorm coffee makers are among the most appreciated. And they're hand made in the Netherlands.

https://www.amazon.com/Technivorm-59616-Coffee-Brewer-Polished/dp/B0055P70MQ

Many people have good luck with "pour over" style coffee. I use a chemex cause they're pretty, but you're just as well off with a Hario V60 or similar. Note: I've seen similar products for $6 in the store if you don't mind shopping around

Nothing beats using high quality beans.. but when money is tight I use 8 O'clock

You can get a decent front+rear combo for £110.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUKEY-Wide-Angle-Supercapacitor-Recording-Dual-Port-Black/dp/B075T8H9XJ/

Easy enough self install.

I prefer this one for £129 though.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/VIOFO-1080P-Camera-Logger-Support/dp/B07DHKLH4F/

it has GPS, wifi control ( so much more convenient to change settings )

Your insurer might also apply a discount if you have a dashcam running - so buying one can save you money in the long run.

Have you tried descaling your current machine? Lime scale would cause what you describe. It's really cheap and easy to descale. Either use citric acid or just buy a product intended for that purpose.

As far as machines, I've never had one with a built-in grinder that I thought was any good. For auto drip, I'd probably go with this Bunn and either a Baratza Encore or a refurbished Baratza Maestro grinder. The encore is the new replacement for the recently discontinued Maestro. The Bunn is the least expensive machine that's been certified by the SCAA for temperature and dispersion pattern performance.

Don’t overthink this. I got a “pour over” Cuisine Art that someone on this sub recommended from amazon. It’s a certified “society of coffee brewers etc” verified; and it’s not a joke. The coffee I have made is outstanding - if with mediocre beans. When getting good beans and grinding the night before - the coffee is out of this world.

Go Pour over. Spend 150 to 200 dollars. If you don’t get a cup of coffee out of the house for 50 times - you’ve earned it. No - I do not work for CuisineArt.

Cuisinart CPO-850 Pour Over Coffee Brewer Thermal Carafe, Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0142UUV4S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ik02Bb4NWNRAG

It's equally important to get a rear facing dashcam as it is to get a front facing one. There are many that come with a rear facing one.

I've literally bought 7 dash cams ranging from £30 to £200, and this is the one I found to be the best for the price: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Camera-Wide-Angle-G-Sensor-Recording-Detection-Black/dp/B075T8H9XJ

You are welcome.


Technivorm Moccamaster 59616 KBG Coffee Brewer, 40 oz, Polished Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055P70MQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DCB4DbFQFA7PR

I live and die by this thing with a smart plug. Best coffee ever.

this will probably work:

https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-5-Cup-Coffeemaker-DCM600B/dp/B001NXC5YC/ref=sr_1_6?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1510865729&sr=1-6&keywords=coffee+maker&dpID=41X2kFQu3IL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

The simpler the better when you want to integrate it with a smart plug - something with just a on/off rocker switch

I've already got a Breville YouBrew to replace my Keurig. The Keurig is still going strong after over two years of use, but with DRM in v2.0 I'm not buying a second.

Good reviews, fresh-ground beans every time, and fully customizable brew size / strength / temperature.

Thanks so much for your comment! I had no idea there were so many options, and soooo many expensive machines. I’ve narrowed it down to these two. Any thoughts?

Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Glass Carafe with Stainless Steel Handle Programmable Coffeemaker, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MVWGQX0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_veHzDb1YHCZ7Z

Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Classic and Rich Brews, 60 oz. Water Reservoir, and Thermal Flavor Extraction (CE201), Black/Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FDNBSNS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2eHzDb72ZYANJ

I have https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CPO-850-Coffee-Thermal-Stainless/dp/B0142UUV4S

from that list that I used a handful of times but switched back to pour over. If you want it for $30 + shipping let me know and it is yours. It's been collecting dust.

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Honestly though, Pourover/Filtron > all

I have always thought that dark roast = strong coffee. And that's why I used to drink dark roasts. But after you wrote I thought over it and now I think that logic isn't true. So I am open to medium roasts too that people recommend.

I will be making coffee using this: www.amazon.com/dp/B000T9XPHC/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apip_5Nm27XxzHKxww

Was looking for something like this for an office - a bean-to-brew Keurig replacement.

This Breville is the only one I saw that looked promising - https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BDC650BSS-Grind-Control-Silver/dp/B00VGGVQCI?ie=UTF8&dpID=41Jor5FSI1L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1BJBS34MQYF0GB0FS4RT&ref_=pd_sim_sbs_79_1

Pour over or drip is a simple and easy coffee method. Especially if you don't make coffee often, the Kerig also is hard to clean and breeds bateria.
https://www.amazon.ca/Hario-V60-Coffee-Dripper-Ceramic/dp/B000P4D5F8#

http://www.amazon.com/Yama-Glass-Stovetop-Coffee-Siphon/dp/B002CVTKVK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426875584&sr=8-1&keywords=yama+5+cup+syphon

We sell this one in our shop. Yama is a great value compared to Hario. 5 cup is a good size. I'd consider getting a few extra filters - but really the ones that come with the brewer will last you a few months to a year.

Thanks for giving me a break-down of the steps I could take. If pre-grinding is the worst offender here, it seems like I could improve by just buying a combination grinder/maker like this one that does all that automatically, so it doesn't have to be pre-ground. What I'm worried about is sinking that much money into it and obtaining little or no improvement.

You can make amazing coffee with an auto drip machine. They just happen to cost quote a bit more. example 1 example 2 example 3

Let's think outside the box:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00133WML8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1422043802&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=41w4WwaUNyL&ref=plSrch#productDescription_secondary_view_pageState_1422043863724

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008LXDSE8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1422043929&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

Hot water on demand, and one of the best brew systems on the market. Throw in a grinder, and upgrade beans when you can.

I have the previous iteration of this model from Breville.

Going on 6 years. The grinder needs cleaning once a year or so, but overall, I'm not sure I could be happier with a coffee maker.

Probably this

Fair warning it’s a lot bigger in person


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Edit: I feel obliged to say if you can sacrifice a “bit” of convenience I would recommend a separated grinder as they usually last longer and if one fails you still have the other. The “baratza encore” is the gold standard if you want something that will last forever and make great drip/French press

Here's the solid fuel: https://www.amazon.ca/Esbit-Ultralight-Folding-Pocket-Tablets/dp/B001HYIHGC/

Canister stove from Etekcity: https://www.amazon.ca/RioRand-Backpacking-Canister-Camping-Foldable/dp/B00FFWJIOM/

Alcohol stove: https://www.amazon.ca/Trangia-Spirit-Burner-with-Screwcap/dp/B000AR7970/

Melitta pour-over filter holder: https://www.amazon.ca/MELITTA-Plastic-Pour-Over-Coffee-Filters/dp/B00CHILTMG/

Gooseneck pot: https://www.amazon.ca/Blesiya-Stainless-Coffee-Kettle-Gooseneck/dp/B07R47CNFW/ (You need the gooseneck for a good pour-over coffee!)

My wife and I had a Grind & Brew for a few years, it was pretty good. Fresh ground make a huge difference. Now we've got an Impressa F7 and it's awesome but not cheap.

I've been doing a pour over every morning for 5 years and I'm happy with this guy.

Technivorm Moccamaster 79312 KBGT Coffee Brewer, 40 oz, Polished Silver
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00722EWDK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Aq88BbVMFSMCC

although water quality, roast, etc. do make a difference, most of the time is the brew temperature.

Watch this video from America's Test Kitchen.

More "affordable" home drip machines have come out. If you are interested making legit drip (and have your own burr grinder already), get [Bona vita's model], (https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1800TH-Coffee-Thermal-Carafe/dp/B00P7T4WK8), OP. $130 is still pricy, but worth it!

https://www.amazon.com/Moccamaster-10-Cup-Coffee-Thermal-Polished/product-reviews/B00722EWDK/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews

Oh so that does fit within my budget.

The above machine doesn't froth , so what's your opinion buying an electric one ? (like the one below)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076HM2G85/ref=s9_acsd_newrz_hd_bw_bwv41_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-5&pf_rd_r=8DKAF3SNDS6Z02Z3T1H5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=7ef1ca77-6272-5ea5-a632-92608a3f2f1d&pf_rd_i=14042381

You could get a induction interface disk like this to use on your moka pot and any non induction ready cookware, then get a flat bottomed coffee siphon. That one comes with a cloth filter, but I think you can replace it if you want.

I was looking at this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0142UUV4S/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza

We like CuisinArt, its also SCCA certified and decent Amazon reviews and same price. Any reason not to get this over the Bonavita?

/u/chromeburn is close - if you turned it on first, then unplugged it and plugged it back in, would it resume what it was doing?

I have a digitally controlled dehumidifier. If you unplug it the buttons do nothing.. If you have it plugged in, turn it on and set it, then unplug it it will retain settings and continue when you plug it back in. Thats why it works properly with a smart plug (and my humidity sensor) and can be automated.

find a coffee maker that can be unplugged and keep the settings or has all mechanical switches

tbh, the cheaper units will probably be most compatible due to less techinology involved (http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-DCM600B-5-Cup-Coffeemaker/dp/B001NXC5YC/ref=sr_1_5/184-5101627-3779000?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1465106929&sr=1-5&keywords=coffee+maker)

The more expensive units probably already have a scheduling feature built in.

Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DCC-3200-Stainless-Programmable-Coffeemaker/dp/B00MVWGQX0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501708394&sr=8-3&keywords=drip+coffee+machine

or this?

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-12-Cup-Manual-Coffeemaker/dp/B002YI2IG0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1501708394&sr=8-5&keywords=drip+coffee+machine

Pise spodaj :)

Aukey DR02D

cake day pounce

How about a coffee maker (I have all the letters if you noticed :P)

Thanks for the contest

thanks. found it - http://www.amazon.com/BUNN-HG-Phase-Coffee-Brewer/dp/B003O976HY/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1405197940&sr=8-17&keywords=bunn+coffee+maker

Just bought a standard no frills Coffee Maker for breakfast with the family. What would be a good type of coffee to appease the masses?

Definitely remember it being more boxy in the back. Gonna look into this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00722EWDK

Here is the metropolitan https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1901TS-Carafe-Coffee-Stainless/dp/B076PFMRGX/ref=sr_1_6?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1521213016&sr=1-6&keywords=bonavita+coffee+maker ewuivalent with the double walled carafe. Notably, a big difference is where the grounds holder goes. In the newer models it is suspended from the brewer while on the older models it sat on top of the carafe. Design improvement IMO. Also important is that on the newer carafe (with the suspended grounds holder) Bonvaita claims it pours better. The old carafe would keep like 2 ounces of coffee in because of the lip no matter how you turned it and could not pour without the cap being on.

Do a pour over with freshly ground coffee on a v60 filter. Very fast, cheap, and fresh. You wont need milk or sugar.

• 100 filters - $6.29
  
  
• Coffee Dripper - $12.00
  
  
• Coffee Grinder - 20$ (well depending on the quality)

like this?

http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DGB-625BC-Automatic-Coffeemaker-Brushed/dp/B001G8Y2X6/

I found a couple drip machines that have built in burr grinders, so I think I'm going to recommend those to him:

https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BDC650BSS-Grind-Control-Silver/dp/B00VGGVQCI/

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DGB-900BC-Thermal-Automatic-Coffeemaker/dp/B000T9XPHC/

Walmart sells them for less than 9 bucks. Target and Amazon each have options under 15 bucks as well

How about 8 cup Yama Siphon Brewer? Amazon link ;)

It's just a Florence siphon. You can get all the parts for it easily online or from a lab supply or maybe even a hobby shop. There are also coffee pots out there that use the same principal.

Thanks for the tips! Our Bunn machine actually boils the water until it reaches the appropriate temp, and then releases it to the grounds. It also uses a spray mechanism instead of just dripping. I believe those features are design to alleviate the need to do the things you suggested, but I don't know if they in fact do. I should do a taste test and check. This is the brewer I have: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003O976HY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1405033578&sr=8-1&pi=SL75

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DGB-900BC-Thermal-Automatic-Coffeemaker/dp/B000T9XPHC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543032647&sr=8-3&

https://www.amazon.com/KRUPS-Auto-start-Coffee-Builtin-Grinder/dp/B075G7B98P/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1543032725&sr=8-4

Here are two I found just doing an Amazon search. Anyone have experience with these?

I have the Yama stovetop, and had zero complaints from it. http://www.amazon.com/Yama-Glass-Stovetop-Coffee-Siphon/dp/B002CVTKW4

I'm not big on table top siphons since without a bunsen burner, they're kind of a waste, and to me that's just too much hassle when i have a perfectly good stove.

I got this Aukey one after Techmoan recommended it.

Just so you know, you can find Siphon's in the 50-70 range on amazon. Take the Yama 8 cup for example.

This one? For some reason when I search KGBT it doesn't come up, unless Amazon doesn't have it or has it listed incorrectly.


Edit : never mind, found it

Amex has always been helpful every time I've called. I don't know what they can do to accomodate your situation though. I'd take a look at their policy and see if there's exceptions to the rule.

It's called the Bunn Phase Brew. I've seen it for as low as $89. There's also a thermal carafe version. It's a new product so I haven't seen any long term reviews yet.

I never understood why bodum's were so expensive compared to anony-brands... they shatter just the same.

Bodum does have a model without a frame, so you dont have to remove anything while cleaning. This may prevent injuries in the future.

Then again, perhaps it's time for a different brew method altogether?

If you want a replacement auto-drip these are SCAA certified. There are also more expensive ones $300-400 range if you are interested.

Bonavita 8 Cup Exceptional Brew Coffee Maker - $125-150

Bunn HG Home Brewer - $90-100

The Bunn has a timer but I'm not sure if the Bonavita does.

Don't bother with black box.

But do get a decent front and rear dashcam. This is the one I use

That very fancy coffee machine has a very low hold temp so coffee doesn’t burn, so I doubt paper will.

“The hot plate has two settings, giving you the choice to hold your coffee at 175° or 185°.”

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0055P70MQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_84?ie=UTF8&qid=1573915112&sr=1-84&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65

here is something you would one to get

You can get a vacuum brewer cheaper than many automatic coffee machines http://www.amazon.com/Yama-Glass-Stovetop-Coffee-Siphon/dp/B002CVTKW4

http://www.amazon.com/Glass-Stovetop-Coffee-Siphon-Syphon/dp/B002CVTKW4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393865731&sr=8-1&keywords=vacuum+coffee

http://www.amazon.com/Cuissential-Manual-Coffee-Grinder-Ceramic/dp/B008YK3IUM/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1393865405&sr=8-9&keywords=coffee+mill

yup, get a programable coffee pot with a built in grinder and wake up to a VERY loud noise then the smell of coffee. This one has been getting me up at 4:30AM for 5 years now.

http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DGB-625BC-Automatic-Coffeemaker-Brushed/dp/B001G8Y2X6/ref=psdc23_t2_B000T9XPHC_B001G8Y2X6

Here's one for $12

Hey, he's using a coffee siphon!

We're currently Pour over fans: $16 for a ceramic dripper (less if you go plastic) that will last you a lifetime. Just add filter, coffee grounds, and hot water.

Ma la dash cam la dovrei comprare anche posteriore? Perché si passerebbe da 70 a 110 €...

Yama Glass 5 Cup Stovetop Coffee Siphon (Syphon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CVTKVK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_l7bBDb2VBSW52

This one does pots and single cups: http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BDC600XL-YouBrew-Coffee-Maker/dp/B005I710MW

A $5 Melitta pour-over funnel and a kettle, and you’re in business.

$46

Here you go.

http://www.amazon.com/Northwest-Glass-Stovetop-Vacuum-Coffee/dp/B002CVTKW4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377282582&sr=8-1&keywords=coffee+siphon

anybody know where to get that actual vacuum/siphon coffee maker? because they sell them for a lot less than OP posted: link but none of them ever look the same

there's a burr grinder+ brewer out there

Here: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DGB-900BC-Automatic-Coffeemaker-Stainless/dp/B000T9XPHC

What about extending that budget by $30 and getting one of the ones on this list? I can personally vouch for Behmor's customer service, but not their brewer.

Moccamaster $309

Behmor $130

Kitchenaid $144

Kitchenaid $141

Bonavita $130

Bonavita $144

OXO $200

OXO $300

Wilfa $190

Bunn $130

Cuisinart $168

Are you looking for simply a drip coffee maker? If so, I like this for the volume: 14 Cupper

The build was based off of Steve Ramsey's build. I used Curly Maple that I had laying around. Picked up the hardware at Blue Big Box store, got the glass on amazon.

Let me know if you have any questions!

http://www.amazon.com/Glass-Stovetop-Coffee-Siphon-Syphon/dp/B002CVTKW4/ref=pd_bxgy_k_img_z

Second what /u/oleander725 said. The /r/coffee wiki has a gear by price section that lists the three SCAA certified drip machines. The 2 that pop up here the most are the

• Bonavita BV1800 8 Cup Cofffee Maker
  
  
• Technivorm Moccamaster KB-741
  
  Edit:
  
  There's also the Lance Larkin BE 112 Brew Express

http://www.amazon.com/Technivorm-Moccamaster-KB-741-Coffee-Polished/dp/B0055P70MQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1368275328&sr=1-3&keywords=moccamaster

Hario V60 and here is a brew guide

Front and rear cameras linked together, this is the one I use Aukey Dual Dash Cam

Dude....$12

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001NXC5YC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481499529&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=cheap+coffee+maker&dpPl=1&dpID=41X2kFQu3IL&ref=plSrch

Swap your areopress for a vac-pot with a cloth filter.

• Already was a cunt
  
  
• Brew manual, you can buy a V60 filter for £5
  
  
• Coffee smells good, tea does not
  
  
• Nobody is actually addicted to coffee

Tons of people have a timed coffee machine. I have one that grinds the beans right before brewing, all on a timer. And the carafe keeps the coffee hot enough to let off steam when I dump it after getting home in the afternoon.

(http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DGB-900BC-Automatic-Coffeemaker-Stainless/dp/B000T9XPHC)

That's the model I have.

In general, the grind and brew machines dont get much love here, but I have heard good things about the Breville youbrew (http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BDC600XL-YouBrew-Coffee-Maker/dp/B005I710MW/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1422296600&sr=1-1&keywords=breville+youbrew)

alternatively, a French press is dead simple to use and doesn't require the babysitting that other methods need - just grind that amount you want, pour in the water just off the boil, wait 4 minutes, plunge and pour into your travel mug. During that 4 minutes you can be making breakfast, or any number of other things.

Sorry, I had a feeling that people would want more justification for why I think it's a scam but I posted this on mobile before bed. I'll add more reasons why I think it's fake below.

• He is clearly talented at video editing. This raises suspicions that he was able to fake his videos (including his "un-edited" video) using computer models.
  
  EDIT:
  People seem to be taking this bullet point the wrong way, and it's my fault for not being more explicit about what I meant with regards to this point. What I meant was that it would be believable that he would be able to edit his videos using 3d models instead of real products because he clearly has a lot of skill in video editing as shown by his other videos. This is not a reason why the product might be fake by itself. I made a mistake in putting this one first because it seemed more like an important point instead of a secondary one. Originally I intended to list these in order of how compelling I thought they were but I removed that sentence because I changed my mind about taking the effort to do that.
  
  
• At the end of the intro video, he holds up the coffee maker with one hand. If you watch this part of the video you get the sense that it has a weight more similar to an empty shell than a product with a heating element, grinding burrs, and a motor in it.
  
  
• You might believe his story about realizing that 150 k is not enough to launch a product (duh) and canceling the kickstarter early. But.... He could have also realized that he could make a lot more money with this idea. Taking the 150k and not delivering would have obviously meant that he couldn't try again for more. (also... if he spent so much time developing the first product, why not make a new Kickstarter for that instead of going through the trouble to develop a whole new one first?)
  
  
• He supposedly paid at least 4+ professionals (engineers, etc) to help him design this thing. That kind of thing costs a lot of money, so where did that money come from? If he is so loaded that he can afford to pay professionals to consult him on his design 3 times, why no mention of all the money he's sunken into it so far? Why are none of their names or businesses mentioned?
  
  
• If you look at coffee machines that grind their own beans, they are BIG. If it's possible to do all of this within such a tiny package, why have no other coffee makers gotten anywhere close? This is roughly 12x smaller in volume than the Breville Grind Control.
  
  
• If you look at the size and shape of the Bruvelo and think about where the components need to be to make it work, it seems impossible. If you look at the head of the unit alone, that small portion supposedly houses a reservoir for enough beans to brew a cup of coffee (supposedly more concentrated than any other drip coffee maker), a motor to spin the burrs, and the burrs themselves. Keep in mind that in this picture the burrs are sticking out of the bottom, so where is the motor?
  
  
• In a similar vein, the water for this thing supposedly goes from the cap to the base, and then from the base to the head again (which is already packed ... but somehow this head also has a system for distributing water), all through a very narrow channel which also functions as a support for the entire unit. In the intro video, the water would have to travel through the hinge of the cap to make it into the unit, which is possible but seems highly suspect to me. Keep in mind that this is completely different in the "un-edited" video. Pretty surprising that this man is able to fit everything into an impossibly small package in a way that no other coffee maker has been able to do, all in a year.
  
  
• The design of the product changes multiple times on the same page... I already mentioned how the functionality and internal design of the coffee maker in the "un-edited" video has a completely different internal structure to the one in the intro video, but even within the intro video it changes significantly. Check out this comparison of two different times in the video. This might be believable for an incomplete prototype, but for a fully developed product which is supposedly functional, you're not going to spend time developing everything only to change it in a couple months.
  
  I'm sure there are more reasons to suspect that this product is fake, and so I don't mean to suggest this is a definitive list. I would be interested in hearing other people's opinions as well.
  
  Edit: typo

I agree with this guy full heartedly. Another option would be to spend $100 on an electric bur grinder and get a siphon coffee brewer instead. Just as quick if not quicker, you'll make a way better pot of coffee, and you get to impress your friends with your snobbish coffee methods all at the same time.

Or get an aeropress which isn't as fancy but still makes a killer cup of coffee and lightning fast.

Also buy a scale.


Here's all the stuff I just mentioned:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CVTKVK/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0012N1NAA/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1368034775&sr=8-2&pi=SL75
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000VAWXOU/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1368034899&sr=8-3&pi=SL75
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0018RY8H0/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1368034972&sr=8-2&pi=SL75

I'm becoming lazy. I've done the grind and French press/pour over but I was getting kind of annoyed the process first thing in the morning. My French press broke and I just never went out and bought a new one so lately I've been walking over to the bean store and getting a cup every morning. But it's time to end that for a couple reasons 1) not cost effective 2) when winter comes, I hate walking to get coffee. But I think I'm going to revert back to a drip machine. I know that's probably illegal here, and I know that I could spend tons of money to buy a great machine, but realistically I would like to keep it under $100. I found this cuisinart with a built in grinder. Reviews look favorable, but wondering if anyone has any other suggestions in the $100 range or experience with this product. Thank you

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DGB-625BC-Automatic-Coffeemaker-Brushed/dp/B001G8Y2X6/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1506351004&sr=1-2&keywords=Model+DGB-625BC