If you’re a regular Roasty reader, you already appreciate a
delicious, intentionally prepared coffee. Maybe you make yours with your trusty
French press or spend precious morning moments watching your coffee come to
life in your glass pour-over brewer. Whatever you use to brew your coffee, you
take your time and do it right.
OUR PICKS FOR BEST DRIP COFFEE MAKERS
Ø BrewSense Drip Coffee Maker
The
well-designed Braun Brew Sense came closer to the gold standard for
water brewing temperature than almost any other drip coffee maker in our
testing, and delivered a rich, bold, hot cup of coffee. It has settings
to program the coffee to brew ahead of time and you can adjust
the brew strength and the temperature of the warming plate. It's also available
in black. 12 cup Capacity and 2 hours auto shut off.
Ø TECHNIVORM MOCCAMASTER KB 741
Created by Dutch industry leader Technivorm
and backed by a five-year warranty, this drip coffee maker is built to last.
The aluminum body and ten-cup glass carafe even have an industrial look to
them. If you ever need stateside repairs, you can even get it serviced in their
U.S. service center.
The Technivorm Moccamaster features a copper boiling element that keeps water
at the perfect temperature and shuts off automatically after brewing. Manual
drip-stop control lets you stop the flow to pour a quick cup or restrict flow
to slow brewing time. The separate hot plate element stays between 175 and 185
degrees Fahrenheit to keep your coffee piping without burning for 100 minutes.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Even though we love the craft of slow brewing with intention and patience, these machines are must-haves in a household or office full of coffee drinkers. We think you’ll find the right machine for your needs in our list, but even if you choose another model, you’ll get the best brew if you look for a few important features.
- Temperature controls that keep water between 195 and 205 degrees during brewing
- Widely distributed water jets so your grounds are soaked evenly while brewing (Pre-soak features are even better)
- Automatic shutoff of the hot plate, or no hot plate at all, to prevent your coffee from burning after brewing
- Brew strength selector that allows you to slow down the brewing time, which is especially useful when you make half a pot or less in a multi-cup machine
- Water filters ensure clean water for pure-tasting coffee
