First choice: Capresso Team Pro Plus | $ 210 | Amazon

I don’t know about you, but I can’t start my day without coffee. And with the pandemic still going on, I try to limit the time outside my home as much as possible. If you’re a germaphobe like me, you’ve probably had to sacrifice trips to your local cafe for the foreseeable future as well. Just because you follow social distancing guidelines doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the taste and experience of a good cup of coffee (or maybe three).

With that in mind, at The Inventory we’ve researched and tested some of the top rated coffee makers. That way, you’re so much closer to the perfect cup of home-brewed coffee.

What’s the best coffee maker?

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There are a few factors to consider before buying a particular coffee maker. Are you buying a household with big coffee drinkers? Or do you live alone and only drink one cup a day? Do you prefer hot coffee or are you enthusiastic about cold iced coffee blends? Can you spend a few hundred dollars on a high tech machine or are you just looking for the best coffee maker under $ 50? These are all important questions to ask yourself while you are in the prep phase. And depending on your answers, you’ve come to the right place.

Preferably with a built-in grinder: Capresso Team Pro Plus

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If you like freshly ground beans and a luxurious experience, this is it Capresso Team Pro Plus is the coffee machine for you. Once you’ve filled it and programmed it, the machine grinds the beans straight into the filter and then automatically brews fresh coffee. You can make up to ten cups with each brew. This should be enough to survive the longest day. I love that it has an easy-to-clean, permanent filter so you don’t have to worry about buying paper filters.

The Capresso grinder has three different settings for different types of beans and cleans itself after each cycle. This means that if you want to feed the machine pre-ground beans, these are fine.

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$ 210

Best neat: Keurig K-Classic coffee machine, single serving

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Are you deeply connected to the Keurig way of making coffee? Then we have the product just for you. The Keurig K-Classic coffee machine, single serving can brew multiple sizes of K-cups (6, 8, 10 ounces). With its user-friendly design, this coffee maker has a 48 ounce. Reservoir and can brew in less than a minute. If you want your coffee to pour straight into your 7 inch travel mug, just remove the drip tray. If you are a fan of energy saving, this product has an automatic switch-off function that is triggered if the coffee machine has not been used for two hours.

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$ 79

Of Amazon

440 bought by readers

Best Cold Brew Maker: OXO Cold Brew coffee machine

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If you prefer your coffee cold, you’re in luck. OXO’s simple three-part cold brew coffee machine is designed to make a cold concentrate for delicious cold (or hot) coffee. The coffee is less acidic and lasts longer than brewed and chilled coffee. Simply dip the coarse coffee grounds in cold water for 12 to 24 hours and you’ll get a cool, tasty brew every time. I’m not the only one who loves this simple maker. It’s well-reviewed on Amazon and over 2,100 of our readers bought it too! 4.5 / 5 stars overall and over 1400 reviews. At $ 50, you’d pay for it by skipping 10 days on Starbucks.

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$ 48

Of Amazon

Purchased by readers in 2122

Best budget: KRUPS Simply Brew compact filter drops, 5 cups

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Boil up to five cups of coffee that KRUPS Simply brew is super practical and ideal for 1-3 people. This coffee pot does not have a drip spout, which prevents future contamination in your kitchen. It also has a simple on / off switch and a very accessible water tank. This product is compatible with # 2 coffee filters. The coffee pot, permanent filter and spoon are all dishwasher safe. As a bonus, this coffee maker has a stainless steel finish to add extra style to your kitchen.

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$ 35

Of Amazon

4 bought by readers

No matter which type of coffee you prefer, you will find a perfect coffee machine here. Take the chill away or awaken your senses with a bold cup of joe done just right.

This story was originally published by Chaya M. Milchtein on December 8th, 2020 and updated with new information on January 22nd, 2021 by Juliana Clark.