If you can’t start the day without caffeine, a coffee maker is undoubtedly the most important appliance on your countertop. Despite the growth in popularity of pod and cold brew alternatives or the beloved french press, the drip coffee maker still reigns supreme. That's largely because its process is deceptively simple—just pour hot water over ground coffee beans.
With thousands of coffee makers available, though, shoppers are spoiled for choice. That's why we tested some of the most popular full-size drip machines to find the best one. We narrowed the field down to drip coffee makers that ranged in price from less than $20 to over $300, and could brew at least eight cups. We looked at ease of setup and use, durability, ease of cleaning, and the overall design and features of each machine. Most importantly, we gathered groups of coffee lovers and handed out free samples, ultimately concluding that the Technivorm Moccamaster (available at Amazon for $299.35) was the best option on the market. After all, taste is king.
Updated January 02, 2019

