Automatic vs. Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines: Which Should You Buy?
Compare semi-automatic and fully automatic espresso machines by daily preparation, milk drinks, maintenance, costs, and the amount of control you want.
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Best Coffee Maker for a Small Kitchen
Good coffee does not require giving up half your counter. We compare four practical coffee makers for small kitchens, from an inexpensive everyday brewer to a higher-performance upgrade.
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Best Coffee Maker for Better-Tasting Coffee Without Getting Complicated
Better coffee does not have to mean learning a complicated brewing routine. We look at automatic coffee makers that improve control over the brewing process while remaining practical for everyday use.
Read Guide →Best Coffee Maker That's Easy to Clean
An easy-to-clean coffee maker should reduce everyday mess, make the parts you handle regularly easy to reach, and avoid turning routine maintenance into a project. We compare practical coffee makers that make cleanup simpler.
Read Guide →Best Coffee Maker for a Family
When several people drink coffee, capacity and convenience matter more than they do in a one-person household. We compare practical coffee makers for families, from a dependable large-capacity everyday brewer to alternatives for households with different coffee routines.
Read Guide →Best Coffee Maker for a Home Office
A home-office coffee maker should make the workday easier, not add another appliance you do not need. We compare practical choices for one-cup brewing, several cups during the day, and keeping coffee hot without repeated trips to the kitchen.
Read Guide →Best Coffee Maker for a Travel Mug
A coffee maker for a travel mug needs to do more than brew one cup. Your mug has to fit under the brewer, and the machine needs to make enough coffee to match the way you actually use it. We compare practical options for brewing directly into a travel mug.
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