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The 14 Best Drip Coffee Makers to Buy in 2022

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Coffee is the nectar of the gods, and through the years, we’ve come up with many ways to extract the sweet ambrosia. From using the more traditional French press to a cold brew coffee maker, there is a wide range of options. We can also percolate, pour-over, steep, and even vacuum hot water through our roasty, ground coffee beans to get the potent potion.

For the most part, we’ve relied on machines to do the work of brewing a large batch of our daily jolt juice. They’re perfect for those of us who need continuous large doses of coffee throughout the day to feel human and maintain productivity. Advances in coffee maker science have made choosing a drip coffee maker more difficult. Just like you, we take our coffee seriously. That’s why we’ve created this list of the best drip coffee makers to buy this year to make choosing a little bit easier.

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Best Overall Coffee Maker: Braun BrewSense 12-Cup Coffee Maker

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When it comes to capacity and convenience, the BrewSense drip coffee maker is a strong contender. The 12-cup machine delivers a rich and bold cup of coffee every time. There are also settings that make it possible to program the brew time and temperature to your liking. What’s even better is that you can also adjust the brew strength.

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Best Value Coffee Maker: Shardor Drip Coffee Maker

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The Shardor Drip Coffee Maker offers a lot of features for the price. It’s programmable, and the anti-drip, pause, and pour-over functions actually work, unlike many coffee makers out there.

Most Customizable Coffee Maker: Breville Precision Brewer

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With the Breville Precision Brewer, the name says it all. This machine has more features than we can list. We like the adjustable and precise digital temperature control, the three different flow rates, and the customizable bloom time the most. If you want a machine that will let you tinker around until you customize your perfect cup, this one’s for you.

Best Single-Serve Coffee Maker: Hamilton Beach Single Serve Coffee Maker 

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Respect to those of you who can limit yourselves to a single cup of coffee a day. This Hamilton Beach single-serve machine measures your grinds for a perfect cup with its pre-portioned scoop. Plus, this joker is fast, brewing an 8-ounce cup in under 90 seconds at optimal temp.

Best Coffee Maker with Grinder: Cuisinart Automatic Grind & Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker

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A grinder inside the coffee maker is a nice feature to have. It reduces mess, and with the Cuisinart Automatic Grind and Brew, it grinds just enough for your desired pot, reducing waste. The large bean hopper allows you to avoid needing to refill a smaller grinder every time, like similar models from other brands.

Most Versatile Coffee Maker: Ninja 10-Cup Specialty Coffee Maker With Fold-Away Frother 

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The Ninja 10-Cup Specialty Coffee Maker is extremely versatile. It can do full pots or single-serve. If you want a frothy latte or cappuccino, it can do that, too. Iced coffee or tea is also an option. We could go on, but it would be quicker to view the product specs on the site.

Fastest Coffee Maker: Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Coffee Brewer

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Not only does the Technivorm Moccamaster brew a lightning-fast pot of joe (four to six minutes), it also does it at the optimal temperature. It’s a quality machine that uses no pumps. It also has a five-year manufacturer warranty, which is the best we found.

Easiest-to-Use Coffee Maker: Bonavita Connoisseur 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Maker

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If you’re a coffee geek, you probably know about Bonavita. Their Connoisseur one-touch coffee maker is just another great product from the brand. This coffee maker is straightforward, brews at the optimal temp, and the showerhead’s even distribution makes a delicious pot of coffee. In speed tests, this one came in second at around six minutes.

Best Foolproof Coffee Maker: Hamilton Beach 5-Cup Switch Coffee

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Talk about foolproof! This coffee maker only allows you to add grounds and water, then turn it on. It’s simple yet sophisticated, featuring a smart plug that will enable you to command coffee through Alexa, Google Home, or Siri voice controls.

Best Coffee Maker with Espresso Maker: De’Longhi BCO430BM All-in-One Combination Maker & Espresso Machine

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Sometimes you just need a shot of pure jet fuel to help you through your day. With the De’Longhi All-in-One, you can have just that. It serves up the best at-home espresso outside of getting a professional-grade machine. It also comes with a professional foam frother for rich, creamy lattes and cappuccinos.

Best Keep-Hot Carafe: Mueller Ultra Brew Thermal Coffee Maker

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If you can’t be bothered to take the time to reheat your coffee after the coffee-heating plate shuts off, the Mueller Ultra Brew Thermal Coffee Maker is the ticket. The stainless steel, double-insulated, thermal carafe keeps your coffee hot for hours.

Best Automatic Coffee Maker: OXO BREW 9-Cup Coffee Maker

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Save yourself some time in the morning with this programmable drip coffee maker. The machine can be programmed to automatically brew great coffee before you wake up. The microprocessor-controlled brew cycle replicates the pour-over method for a consistently good cup of joe. On top of that, it also has top-tier insulation so that your brew stays warm.

Best Pod Coffee Maker: Keurig K-Elite Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker

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Nothing is better than sipping the best-tasting coffee first thing in the morning. You can achieve this dream with the K-cup Pod Coffee Maker by Keurig. Whether you’d like to brew something warm or cold, this machine can do it in under two minutes. The 75-ounce water container also means less time refilling and more time making delicious coffee to awaken your senses.

Best Space Saving Coffee Maker: KRUPS Simply Brew Compact Filter Drip Coffee Maker

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Let’s not overcomplicate our brewing routine with this easy-to-use drip coffee maker. Krups’ 5-cup coffee maker allows you to pour coffee as it’s brewing. The premium stainless steel finish also makes it a modern addition to your counter. One thing that makes this coffee maker stand out is its compact size. Not only does it look sleek on your counter, but it also won’t hog all the space.

Looking for something different? Check out our list of the best 4-cup coffee makers.

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Steven Johnson
Steven Johnson
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Steven Johnson is a chef-turned-content strategist. He now helps companies attract and retain more customers through content…
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