The well-designed Braun BrewSense 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.
If you're particular about how your coffee tastes, you'll want the Cuisinart Pour Over brewer. This eight-cup model lets you adjust the temperature and strength of your coffee, from mild, to medium, to bold. A fully electric operation to pre-wet the grounds before brewing allows the flavor to "bloom." Thanks to the stainless exterior, glass carafe, and digital touchpad controls, it'll also add a sleek, modern touch to your kitchen counter.
If you love a cup of cold brew coffee just as much as you love a mug of hot java or tea, Ninja's new system is for you. It makes a seemingly endless array of beverages: In addition to brewing coffee, tea, iced coffee, and cold brew, you can select from six sizes (from single-serve to a full carafe) and control the strength of your drink. Our favorite part of this machine is the connected milk frother that lets you make creamy cappuccinos, flat whites, and more without having to add any extra gadgets to your counter top.
If you gravitate toward appliances with a bare-bones, fuss-free design, you'll appreciate the single switch of the Bonavita One-Touch. It'll make up to eight cups of deliciously balanced java fast. Just note that the brew basket rests awkwardly on top of the carafe, so you'll have to remember to remove it before you start sipping.
The high-end Technivorm MoccaMaster got top scores for making coffee super fast in our tests. It has a tank that's very easy to fill with clearly defined measurement markings, plus it's a breeze to clean and operate the controls. Bonus: It comes in 17 (!) fun colors.
Betty Gold is an experienced food writer and editor who worked at Good Housekeeping from 2013 to 2019. As the former Senior Editor & Product Analyst in the Kitchen Appliances Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, she tested and wrote about pretty much every type of cooking tool and food-related item on the market.
