The time has come to replace my coffee machine at home. I love my coffee and have become a bit of a coffee snob over time. With that said, what do people recommend for a good at home coffee machine? Don't necessarily need the ability to brew a cappuccino or latte, but want to make a great pot of coffee.
Currently have a Cuisinart that needs to be replaced.
The machine gets used 4-6 times a day. Haven't had an issue over the last 7-8 years.
Really don't think it makes any difference?
Limited features and no bells and whistles.
The high price (around $300) reflects their investment in a water heater which pours water over grinds consistently and makes a good cup of coffee.
Definitely recommend
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and buy a simple Mr Coffee. I am a bit of a coffee snob, too. I've done most decent machines and they cost a lot and are no better than Mr. Coffee.
Really don't think it makes any difference?
A basic coffee machine is something that can pass hot water through coffee. It's not rocket surgery. I had a Kuerig that wouldn't work with the coffee pods that Mrs. in UT switched to, so we got a Cuisinart. The Kuerig took a minute to start brewing after you pressed Brew and brewed quickly, but the Cuisinart will start brewing immediately, but takes a minute to brew, so really no difference. I don't know if Mr. Coffee will allow pod use.
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and buy a simple Mr Coffee. I am a bit of a coffee snob, too. I've done most decent machines and they cost a lot and are no better than Mr. Coffee.
Really don't think it makes any difference?
A basic coffee machine is something that can pass hot water through coffee. It's not rocket surgery. I had a Kuerig that wouldn't work with the coffee pods that Mrs. in UT switched to, so we got a Cuisinart. The Kuerig took a minute to start brewing after you pressed Brew and brewed quickly, but the Cuisinart will start brewing immediately, but takes a minute to brew, so really no difference. I don't know if Mr. Coffee will allow pod use.
Limited features and no bells and whistles.
The high price (around $300) reflects their investment in a water heater which pours water over grinds consistently and makes a good cup of coffee.
Definitely recommend
This. I work in coffee and this machine is demonstrably better than Mr Coffee.
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and buy a simple Mr Coffee. I am a bit of a coffee snob, too. I've done most decent machines and they cost a lot and are no better than Mr. Coffee.
Really don't think it makes any difference?
A basic coffee machine is something that can pass hot water through coffee. It's not rocket surgery. I had a Kuerig that wouldn't work with the coffee pods that Mrs. in UT switched to, so we got a Cuisinart. The Kuerig took a minute to start brewing after you pressed Brew and brewed quickly, but the Cuisinart will start brewing immediately, but takes a minute to brew, so really no difference. I don't know if Mr. Coffee will allow pod use.
Agree. But similar to a grinder consistency is key. Consistent water heating temp impacts flavor. That’s why people use pour overs.
Limited features and no bells and whistles.
The high price (around $300) reflects their investment in a water heater which pours water over grinds consistently and makes a good cup of coffee.
Definitely recommend
I can vouch for this. My wife thought it might have been all in my head, so we did a side-by-side comparison with some houseguests and every one of them thought the cup from our Moccamaster tasted better.
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and buy a simple Mr Coffee. I am a bit of a coffee snob, too. I've done most decent machines and they cost a lot and are no better than Mr. Coffee.
Really don't think it makes any difference?
None. They all get water to a certain temp and the spray it through the ground beans. The difference is how the beans are ground, course, medium, fine. That you can do yourself.
If you like your coffee stronger you add a little extra. Like it lighte(brown water) you add less. I think this is the key. Adjust the amount of coffee grounds in the bin to your taste and/or the fineness of the grind.
I had the Cuisinart that did the grinding for you, and no matter how I set the grind, it made brown water - weak. The Miele was slightly better.
I think Mr Coffee is $29-$34. You pay about triple for the better brands. And the most I get extra is a timer for when I need to get up early so I can prep it the night before - even then I rarely use it.
Anyway my 2 cents.
The thermal carafe is better over the glass on hot plate if you are going to take a while to consume all the coffee.
Technivorm is a great machine
Ratio are new to the game but very good
Bonavita machines are right there
Breville Precision Brewer is a good machine as well
Check out www.wholelattelove.com they have very competitive prices.
But how does the coffee taste? [j/k]
It's like if you're going to drink screwdrivers, you use Smirnoff, not Belvedere.
What makes them better machines is because they actually bring the water to a boil, which allows the grounds’ full flavor to steep out. Cheaper machines do not bring the water to a boil, put pump the water up to the coffee grounds.
It's like if you're going to drink screwdrivers, you use Smirnoff, not Belvedere.
The most important thing is how that machine makes the coffee for you. And that can only be decided by you.
I do like half and Half, but I can still differentiate Chock Full of Rocks from Tanzanian Peaberry even using half and half.
You are right, not wasting Belvedere with tonic where Smirnoff for 1/3 price does just as well.
There is a definite difference in espresso machines where quality is a true difference maker.
https://sca.coffee/certified-home-brewer
Definitely McDonald’s but that’s a recent thing and definitely nothing to write home about.
Who's gonna be the judge?
It's like if you're going to drink screwdrivers, you use Smirnoff, not Belvedere.
To each his own. I hate Belvedere and like Smirnoff if I'm drinking vodka on the rocks. Like yesterday. But as far as price, yeah, use the less expensive in mixed drinks always, because the taste is going to be overwhelmed.
+++ Coffee equates to the quality beans you use or blend. Start roasting and blending your own before you proclaim yourself a coffee snob. Right now, you're a poseur.
There is a reason why it is iconic.
Recommend any beans?
There is a reason why it is iconic.
My brother has one...he's in the business. It indeed makes excellent coffee.
ninja and others have a thermal carafe, better option right there.
for the folks here who love the 'iconic' bunn theres a reason most deli, diner and office coffee is bad, and that's usually it.
ninja and others have a thermal carafe, better option right there.
for the folks here who love the 'iconic' bunn theres a reason most deli, diner and office coffee is bad, and that's usually it.
Mr Coffee has thermal carafe models as well. Not vouching for them - I use Nespresso.
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and buy a simple Mr Coffee. I am a bit of a coffee snob, too. I've done most decent machines and they cost a lot and are no better than Mr. Coffee.
Really don't think it makes any difference?
None. They all get water to a certain temp and the spray it through the ground beans. The difference is how the beans are ground, course, medium, fine. That you can do yourself.
If you like your coffee stronger you add a little extra. Like it lighte(brown water) you add less. I think this is the key. Adjust the amount of coffee grounds in the bin to your taste and/or the fineness of the grind.
I had the Cuisinart that did the grinding for you, and no matter how I set the grind, it made brown water - weak. The Miele was slightly better.
I think Mr Coffee is $29-$34. You pay about triple for the better brands. And the most I get extra is a timer for when I need to get up early so I can prep it the night before - even then I rarely use it.
Anyway my 2 cents.
Yes it does make a difference. Cheaper coffee makers do not bring water to a boil, which means it is not extracting the most flavor from the grounds. Invest in a good coffeeemaker and you will taste the difference.
TL:DW; he recommend this OXO coffee makes
https://www.oxo.com/barista-brain-9-cup-coffee-maker.html
I personally use either a French press or AeroPress.
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TL:DW; he recommend this OXO coffee makes
https://www.oxo.com/barista-brain-9-cup-coffee-maker.html
I personally use either a French press or AeroPress. The Best Home Coffee Brewing Machine - ( New Window )
James Hoffman is good.
But Hames Joffman is better:
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- Moccamaster KBGV
- Fellow Ode v2 Grinder
It makes great drip coffee, but do you really need to spend 360 dollars? I am not sure... It lets you brew how you like it, which I love.
The Fellow Ode v2 Grinder is pretty fantastic, I am not getting a new one anytime soon.
I would recommend
- Aeropress
- French Press
to go along with your electric coffee machine.
Typically if you want to make a million things on one coffee machine, you should expect it to break more often.
I have gotten
Traditional Colombia
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Dumerso Washed
(Any Ethopian coffee they have is fantastic)
Renegade Guatemala
All coffees are great, but my favorite type of coffee is light coffee, so Ethopia is always my go too.
I looked at the Ode, but a lot of reviews said its finest setting was still pretty coarse and I wanted finer grinds for AeroPress and Moka Pot.
Makes a smoking hot cup every time and quickly too. All in all the cost of a sleeve of pods is very reasonable. I can make a great cup of a 7.7 oz, any style coffee I want for $1.20.
Free shipping on orders of $35 and over which is for me three sleeves of 10 pods each. Couldn’t recommend this machine more, and not only the many selections of coffee but absolutely great tasting as well.
I looked at the Ode, but a lot of reviews said its finest setting was still pretty coarse and I wanted finer grinds for AeroPress and Moka Pot.
The Ode you mention is it the v2 or the v1? The v2 I have and does a pretty good job so far at everything other than esspresso. Makes a damn mess, but good. Can't complain at the price.
I didn't get it with the upgraded grinders. But it is seriously seamless and would rec it to anyone that wants one at a cheap price (for a coffee snob).
But curious..
I was at a point do I spend 200 bucks. or blow my load at 1400.
I am an idiot, I would rather take my friends and family out for that price. (if your curious, eureka, they're so nice)
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and buy a simple Mr Coffee. I am a bit of a coffee snob, too. I've done most decent machines and they cost a lot and are no better than Mr. Coffee.
Really don't think it makes any difference?
None. They all get water to a certain temp and the spray it through the ground beans. The difference is how the beans are ground, course, medium, fine. That you can do yourself.
If you like your coffee stronger you add a little extra. Like it lighte(brown water) you add less. I think this is the key. Adjust the amount of coffee grounds in the bin to your taste and/or the fineness of the grind.
I had the Cuisinart that did the grinding for you, and no matter how I set the grind, it made brown water - weak. The Miele was slightly better.
I think Mr Coffee is $29-$34. You pay about triple for the better brands. And the most I get extra is a timer for when I need to get up early so I can prep it the night before - even then I rarely use it.
Anyway my 2 cents.
Yes it does make a difference. Cheaper coffee makers do not bring water to a boil, which means it is not extracting the most flavor from the grounds. Invest in a good coffeeemaker and you will taste the difference.
That is not true. In fact, most beans are not supposed to be used with boiling water. I think, IIRC, that 195/200 deg is about the recommended temp for making coffee. The higher the temp the more bitterness is pulled from the beans.
It is not fast though, it takes time at every step of the process.
Consider it, it's very rewarding and then you can be an actual coffee snob.
The Ode you mention is it the v2 or the v1? The v2 I have and does a pretty good job so far at everything other than esspresso. Makes a damn mess, but good. Can't complain at the price.
I didn't get it with the upgraded grinders. But it is seriously seamless and would rec it to anyone that wants one at a cheap price (for a coffee snob).
But curious..
I was at a point do I spend 200 bucks. or blow my load at 1400.
I am an idiot, I would rather take my friends and family out for that price. (if your curious, eureka, they're so nice)
I'm not sure which version it was, but a lot of the reviews I looked at said it didn't grind that fine. I know there are replacement burrs you can get for it that let you grind a lot finer, but they were a good amount of money on top of the machine itself.
The grinder I got was about the same price as the Ode, but it's just super analog. There's just a wheel to adjust the grind size and a button to push to grind. You have to hold the button down to keep grinding, there's no timer or anything. The grind adjustment wheel is stepless, but you need to spin it around multiple time to get from super fine to super coarse and there's no way on the device to keep track of how many times you've spun the wheel.
You can spend stupid money on grinders. I've seen ones that are thousands of dollars.
I've always loved coffee, but I really got into it as a hobby during COVID. It's really a lot of fun and I drink most of the coffee I make black now.
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and buy a simple Mr Coffee. I am a bit of a coffee snob, too. I've done most decent machines and they cost a lot and are no better than Mr. Coffee.
Really don't think it makes any difference?
None. They all get water to a certain temp and the spray it through the ground beans. The difference is how the beans are ground, course, medium, fine. That you can do yourself.
If you like your coffee stronger you add a little extra. Like it lighte(brown water) you add less. I think this is the key. Adjust the amount of coffee grounds in the bin to your taste and/or the fineness of the grind.
I had the Cuisinart that did the grinding for you, and no matter how I set the grind, it made brown water - weak. The Miele was slightly better.
I think Mr Coffee is $29-$34. You pay about triple for the better brands. And the most I get extra is a timer for when I need to get up early so I can prep it the night before - even then I rarely use it.
Anyway my 2 cents.
Yes it does make a difference. Cheaper coffee makers do not bring water to a boil, which means it is not extracting the most flavor from the grounds. Invest in a good coffeeemaker and you will taste the difference.
That is not true. In fact, most beans are not supposed to be used with boiling water. I think, IIRC, that 195/200 deg is about the recommended temp for making coffee. The higher the temp the more bitterness is pulled from the beans.
But most commercial drip machines don’t even get the water to 195. By getting the water to boiling (which is only 7 degrees more than the high end of your range), by the time it gets to the grounds it has cooled off enough to be in the right temp zone. Your coffee maker matters.
One of these days I may buy a technivorm but the small effort needed to use either of the manual methods doesn't bother me. And the coffee is as good as it gets.
James Hoffman had a good time making and drinking coffee with a bripe. And just saying the word bripe.
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Limited features and no bells and whistles.
The high price (around $300) reflects their investment in a water heater which pours water over grinds consistently and makes a good cup of coffee.
Definitely recommend
This is what we have. Its tremendous.