Best Drip Coffee Maker

The Cuisinart CHW-12 12 cup brewer.  Drip coffee makers are an excellent and easy way to make beverages.  Most modern machines combine automation with programmable settings to provide versatility, simplicity, and efficiency.

There is nothing quite so wonderful as the experience of hearing hot coffee bubbling each morning and smelling the aroma of a fresh brew.

The best drip coffee makers are a practical and effective way to make great coffee with a minimum of effort. Typically they work by heating cold water from a cold water reservoir, that is admitted into a heating chamber and then moved though the coffee maker using the thermosiphon principle. 

The water then passes through a spray head onto the basket of ground coffee beans below it, before dripping through a filter into a carafe.

The quality of a machine is dependent upon factors such as the technology employed and design of the specific coffeemaker, the materials used in its construction, and any special features it possesses.

Generally speaking, the more you pay for your machine, the better it will be, but I have tried to give a range of alternative products with prices that will suit every wallet. 

Below is my selection for the best drip coffee maker 2016, as well as other recommended brewers.

The Breville BDC600XL YouBrew features advanced technology to ensure quality coffee beverages and ease of use.  The strength of the brew can be set according to tastes and requirements.

#1 Best Drip Coffee Maker 2016: Stylish and Sophisticated: The Breville BDC600XL YouBrew!

The Breville BDC600XL YouBrew is a stylish and sophisticated drip coffee machine that produces superior coffee when compared with a midrange, typical drip coffee machine.

Advanced technology enables it to dose exactly correct amount of coffee with the correct quantity of water and heat the water to precisely the right temperature.

Other features include the ability to set the strength of the brew, according to tastes and requirements. 

A brew and pause feature allows you to pour yourself a cup of coffee midway through a brew cycle, without having to wait for it to finish, making it ideal for busy people.

 

Tips For Storing Coffee

• Coffee can lose its flavor very quickly if not kept under the right conditions. Here are some tips for storing your coffee correctly and keeping it fresh.
• Ideally, it is best to buy your coffee in bean form and grind it just before brewing for maximum flavor.
• Beans or grounds should be stored in airtight containers. Air and moisture can both have a detrimental effect on the flavor. Containers made from glass, ceramic, or stainless steel generally work best.
• Keep the coffee out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat. Large temperature variations or too much hot or cold can damage flavor.
• Avoid freezing or refrigerating beans or grounds, if possible. The cold will take away the freshness.

 

The BUNN ST Velocity Brew produces tasty beverages thanks to its cleverly designed sprayhead.  The thermal carafe will keep the drink hot for 2 hours.

Best Drip Coffee Maker Under $200: The BUNN ST Velocity Brew 10-Cup Thermal!

With its sleek, but functional design, the BUNN ST Velocity is one of the most impressive brewers that you will find in this category and price range. 

It produces a delicious cup of coffee, thanks to the even and full flavor extraction achieved by its cleverly designed sprayhead. 

The vacuum insulated thermal carafe will keep your coffee warm for up to 2 hours.

More Top Rated Drip Coffee Makers!

 

With an excellent filter system and compact, attractive design, the Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup is an inexpensive drip brewer.

Affordable and Well-Designed: The Zojirushi Zutto!

This very affordable and well designed 650-watt coffee machine brews up to 5 cups of coffee at a time. 

The filter cone rests inside the decanter, this means that the machine takes up less space and is much easier to use. 

The Zojirushi Zutto ensures also produces very tasty drinks, thanks in part to its excellent filter system.

Featuring a glass carafe with a drip-free spout, the Cuisinart CHW-12 also has a very convenient self clean function and its own hot water system.

Versatile and Convenient: The Cuisinart CHW-12!

The Cuisinart CHW-12 is a 12 cup brewer which is 24 hour programmable.  It also has a very convenient self clean function. 

The carafe is particularly well designed - made from glass, it has a drip-free spout, which makes pouring a pleasure. 

As well as making delicious coffee, the Cuisinart also has its own hot water system which can be used for making tea, soup, cocoa, and other hot drinks.

The Hamilton Beach 49980A 2-Way

Single Serve or Full Pot Brewing: The Hamilton Beach 49980A 2-Way!

If affordability is a priority, then the Hamilton Beach Two Way Brewer is an excellent machine, worth checking out. 

Fully programmable with many great features, it offers you two ways to make your coffee, single serve or full pot. 

This machine is easy to use and versatile with a brew strength function for bold or regular beverages.

Versatile and Simple to Operate: The KRUPS KM720D50 Programmable!

The KRUPS KM720D50 Programmable 12-Cup is another excellent brewer that I would recommend to those looking for a well designed but inexpensive machine. 

Made from stainless steel, this 950 watts unit is exceptional. An LCD screen keeps you informed and makes the machine simple to operate. 

The machine's versatile setting options enable you to choose the right aroma for more intense extraction, or for smaller small batches.