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[Lord_Balkan]

Hey all.

My current coffee maker is leaking. I would like to get a new one but I don't know where to find a reasonably priced, reliable machine that will make solid coffee. Every coffee maker I've bought ended up breaking in some way or leaking within months, no matter how much I've spent. So I wanted to ask GAF if anyone has some advice or recommendations.

My current coffee maker is just some cheap piece of equipment from Walmart. I just make American coffee in there. I don't want a Keurig or a single cup machine, since I don't want to buy those cups. I buy my own coffee and want to continue doing so. I would also like a machine that is for 12 or more cups of coffee to be able to serve guests/family if needed.

I don't really care for french press or any super fancy features. I already have and regularly drink Turkish Coffee, I just want an American alternative coffee maker that is reliable and well crafted

Thanks all in advance.

EDIT: If you recommend something I would really appreciate it if you provide an amazon link or something similar so I can check it out thanks!

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

Bunn coffee makers are pretty good.

http://amzn.com/B000FFRZ26

 

[Hoo-doo]

Fuck machines, get yourself a moka pot from Bialetti and prepare to have your coffee game improved tenfold.

It makes coffee in less than five minutes, it's cheap and it's fantastic coffee.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

The Destroyer

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

Fuck machines, get yourself a moka pot from Bialetti and prepare to have your coffee game improved tenfold.

It makes coffee in less than five minutes, it's cheap and it's fantastic coffee.

Yeah, but that's like three servings max.
Also hella strong. Which is good with some coffees, but I like the extended release method.

 

[AxeMan]

In order

A proper coffee maker like the Rancilio Silva

then any Espresso maker

then any French press

anything else then you may as well be drinking dirty dish water

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

anything else then you may as well be drinking dirty dish water

Oh please. All that is overpriced garbage.

 

[Jonm1010]

Aeropress is cheap and makes an extremely good cup of coffee.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GXZ2GS/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[AxeMan]

Oh please. All that is overpriced garbage.

A coffee machine, espresso maker and French press are all overpriced, but not only overpriced they are garbage when it comes to making coffee?

Do go on and tell me what isn't overpriced garbage when it comes to making coffee

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

People not reading the OP.

A coffee machine, espresso maker and French press are all overpriced, but not only overpriced they are garbage when it comes to making coffee?

Do go on and tell me what isn't overpriced garbage when it comes to making coffee

You can get similar equipment that does the same for a fraction of the cost. Hell, a Turkish kit is less than $50. Spend the money on the beans.

 

[Lord_Balkan]

In order

A proper coffee maker like the Rancilio Silva

then any Espresso maker

then any French press

anything else then you may as well be drinking dirty dish water

I am really not interested in Espresso and/or French Presses. I already drink GOAT Turkish Coffee, but I am just looking for a supplemental American coffee maker to just fill in the gaps such as having several friends/family/guests over.

People not reading the OP.


You can get similar equipment that does the same for a fraction of the cost. Hell, a Turkish kit is less than $50. Spend the money on the beans.

I already have and make Turkish Coffee which is my preferred method of consuming coffee. Because of this, I am not really interested in Espresso, French Press or other brewing methods. I need a reliable American coffee maker for when my mom, aunt or brother visit because they don't drink Turkish coffee for various health reasons.

 

[terrible]

Oh please. All that is overpriced garbage.

The Rancilio Silvia is considered one of the best espresso machines at its price point and moka pots and french presses are pretty cheap. They're not what the OP wants though.

I wish I could help but I haven't used a regular coffee machine in years. They're pretty simple machines though, I'd just sort through the reviews on Amazon and go with something well reviewed personally.

 

[AxeMan]

I am really not interested in Espresso and/or French Presses. I already drink GOAT Turkish Coffee, but I am just looking for a supplemental American coffee maker to just fill in the gaps such as having several friends/family/guests over.

I do like Turkish coffee. I wish I knew how to make it.
To answer your question I'd just get a really large French press, the largest ones will do a fair few cups at a time and it doesn't take long to do another pot.
They are cheap enough to get a couple of them as well.

If by American coffee you mean the drip stuff that sits on a heater and cycles then I can't help. I don't want to offend anyone but I'd rather drink instant

You can get similar equipment that does the same for a fraction of the cost. Hell, a Turkish kit is less than $50. Spend the money on the beans.

I do spend money on beans. I roast my own beans

 

[triplestation]

The Destroyer

That's fucking COOL

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

Nobody should be justifying a $680 coffee maker.

 

[Pifje]

I bought my electric moka pot (DeLonghi Alicia Plus) for 60 € a year ago. It makes good coffee every single time, and it is very simple. Easy to clean as well, obviously.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

Just get the Bunn I first posted.
You won't regret it.

 

[Mercurial]

If you want a machine:

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/oxo-9-cup-coffee-maker/

 

[Pops Maellard]

In order

A proper coffee maker like the Rancilio Silva

then any Espresso maker

then any French press

anything else then you may as well be drinking dirty dish water

Came for this. I own all three as well as a Chemex, Aeropress and Hario V60. You have to take your coffee seriously fam, don't just buy a cheap coffee maker and drink bitter hot water. It's also a great way to start your morning in a chill manner. It's so nice to methodically prepare a beautiful cup every morning.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

Came for this. I own all three as well as a Chemex, Aeropress and Hario V60. You have to take your coffee seriously fam, don't just buy a cheap coffee maker and drink bitter hot water. It's also a great way to start your morning in a chill manner. It's so nice to methodically prepare a beautiful cup every morning.

Oh god.

You can get very similar results with shit with just a a couple hundred dollars. What matters is the beans, how fresh, and how recently you go from ground to brew. You can froth milk in a $10 dollar mix stand. A French press is not hundreds of dollars.

You think the run of the mill Spanish, or Italian cafes have thousands of dollars worth of equipment? Most just have basic shit. It's all about about care, not the equipment.

 

[The Shadow]

Aeropress is cheap and makes an extremely good cup of coffee.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GXZ2GS/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Second this. I love my Aeropress.

 

[cormack12]

If you're just looking for something cheap and cheerful for social reasons, try a Tassimo:

I have a Cafetiere for my own decent ground coffee, and then just use the discs for when people come round. They enjoy the novelty of using the discs, you can usualyl get good discount breaks buying in bulk and have a good range of varying strengths:

https://www.tassimo.co.uk/drinks-range/c-117/

A bit more and you can net a 'Nespresso'. again these are probably just a little more higher quality than Tassimo and from my experience have a greater range and depth of coffee. I often see them in like briefing centres for the large tech companies we visit in the customer conference rooms.

Nespresso pod range

 

[20cent]

unless you are a hipster or instagram user, just get a random nespresso (or other capsule system depending on the availability/price where you live) or a regular cheap coffee machine that looks like this:

It is just a matter of what coffee you put in.

 

[Rad-]

I have this one:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B013DPYPAO/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Though I got it on sale and it cost 200 bucks. At that price I have been super happy with it. One of the best purchases I have made.

 

[Cerity]

just get like a 12/18 cup moka pot and a 10 cup chemex.

Moka pots require some learning but the chemex/pour over types are pretty hard to fuck up.

 

[webkatt]

Just get something basic.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/47487510

It's $69 dollars and will get the job done. You can do regular ground coffee, pods, and I think hot water for tea and hot cocoa.

You can go even cheaper if you want just a coffee maker.

Ignore the gaf "elites" who will recommend a $200 dollar burr grinder


Personally I have a Mr Coffee
http://www.mrcoffee.com/coffee-make...r-black-vbx23-np/VBX23-NP.html#sz=12&start=23

And it has lasted me going on 3 years plus.

 

[bundaberg]

cheapest instant coffee + electric kettle + 12 cups = enough coffee for everyone. Yay.

 

[vikki]

Bunn coffee makers are pretty good.

http://amzn.com/B000FFRZ26

This looks like a nice, one-button coffee maker. I use a $20 mr. coffee, it gets the job done. It's also incredibly easy to use, clean, and maintain. I usually have shot to do first thing in the morning, so it's nice to just get the coffee going quick and easy. The Bunn machine is a little pricey for a simple coffee brewer, but Bunn is quality. It will last much longer than a Mr. Coffee.

 

[Pops Maellard]

Oh god.

You can get very similar results with shit with just a a couple hundred dollars. What matters is the beans, how fresh, and how recently you go from ground to brew. You can froth milk in a $10 dollar mix stand. A French press is not hundreds of dollars.

You think the run of the mill Spanish, or Italian cafes have thousands of dollars worth of equipment? Most just have basic shit. It's all about about care, not the equipment.

Ok? With the exception of the espresso machine I bought on Craigslist, none of the stuff I listed is expensive. A small Bodum French Press is like, $13? And yes, I realize how important the beans and grind are. Literally the most important aspect of the process. I get it. It doesn't change the fact that there are better, cheaper, easier ways of brewing coffee than buying a terrible coffee maker and dumping instant grounds in it.

I have to disagree about the milk frothing. It's just not the same. It's not worth blowing $1000 on an espresso machine, but I didn't pay anything near that and it's something I enjoy doing.

unless you are a hipster or instagram user, just get a random nespresso (or other capsule system depending on the availability/price where you live) or a regular cheap coffee machine that looks like this:

It is just a matter of what coffee you put in.

Even if you're not an "hipster or instagram user", a French press is still faster, cheaper, easier to brew with, and easier to maintain than the standard coffee makers being suggested here. At the risk of sounding even more like a pretentious asshole, I've really never understood this. If you like your coffee as cheap and low effort as possible, you can't go wrong with a French press. It's so simple it makes putting a cup into a Kuerig seem an annoying hassle.

 

[jellies_two]

A Hario is cheap
And a grinder
Together it makes 3 cups of coffee in like 5-10 minutes. Probably aeropress is similar

It's important to grind your own beans at the time you make it, Not scoop some old grinds from a bag in the fridge.

You only need an expensive machine if you want to foam up milk: drinking a shot of espresso neat is for Italians on the run only.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

Ok? Amerucabohexception of the espresso machine I bought on Craigslist, none of the stuff I listed is expensive. A small Bodum French Press is like, $13? And yes, I realize how important the beans and grind are. Literally the most important aspect of the process. I get it. It doesn't change the fact that there are better, cheaper, easier ways of brewing coffee than buying a terrible coffee maker and dumping instant grounds in it.

I have to disagree about the milk frothing. It's just not the same. It's not worth blowing $1000 on an espresso machine, but I didn't pay anything near that and it's something I enjoy



Even if you're not an "hipster or instagram user", a French press is still faster, cheaper, easier to brew with, and easier to maintain than the standard coffee makers being suggested here. At the risk of sounding even more like a pretentious asshole, I've really never understood this. If you like your coffee as cheap and low effort as possible, you can't go wrong with a French press. It's so simple it makes putting a cup into a Kuerig seem an annoying hassle.

you are a lost cause. If you can't enjoy good beans without a huge investment, I'm sorry but no.

A good coffee kit can be cheap.
Americano is still good coffee. It's a style or recipe, not a law.

 

[zoukka]

unless you are a hipster or instagram user, just get a random nespresso (or other capsule system depending on the availability/price where you live)

What? No. Capsule coffee isn't proper coffee at all. It's like recommending microwave meals to people who want to cook good food.

 

[NewFresh]

This thread has been terrible with a few exceptions. Sounds like you are looking for a drip coffee maker op. Drip is a great way of making coffee along with other methods people posted.

I would recommend the Bonavita BV1800SS. Can usually be found for less than the current amazon price of $130.

Take a look at the SCAA certified brewers program for a bunch if other great machines. http://www.scaa.org/?page=cert2

Also....
http://m.thesweethome.com/reviews/best-coffee-maker/

 

[WoodWERD]

Chemex

 

[Nopren]

Just do this:

A funnel + filters + boiling water + whatever beans you want.

That's the way my whole family and myself have been doing it forever and it is brilliant and simple.

 

[Ty4on]

My family swears by the Moccamasters. They're pricy and look industrial, but my own machine which I inherited from my brother still works perfectly despite being 5+ years old and having some cracks in the housing. We don't have hard water, but I've also never put any cleaning solution through it.

I'm not much of a coffee snob, but I find coffee from other machines to usually be less flavorful and more "burnt" tasting.

 

[Supa Necta]

I'd recommend getting a decent burr grinder too. You can adjust the grind for French press, drip machine, and espresso/Turkish.

 

[teruterubozu]

The Destroyer

Could be fatal if you have a bad hangover.

 

[entremet]

Oh please. All that is overpriced garbage.

You mean the top one? The rest of the stuff is rather cheap.

 

[Mr. Hyde]

More importantly for me, what is a good grinder recommendation? I make a pot of chemex almost every day but I never get a consistent coarse grind with my old not burr Bodum. I need to step up my grinder game.

 

[Fudgepuppy]

Am I alone in thinking a french press with grinded beans tastes the best?

 

[entremet]

Am I alone in thinking a french press with grinded beans tastes the best?

No way.

It's a cliche at this point.

 

[giga]

you are a lost cause. If you can't enjoy good beans without a huge investment, I'm sorry but no.

A good coffee kit can be cheap.
Americano is still good coffee. It's a style or recipe, not a law.

He literally said the bodum is $13. That's not a huge investment, and neither are other manual brewers that he mentioned. I get that the op doesn't want these, but you seem to be irrationally against them because of some strange inaccurate impression of their cost.

 

[Matty8787]

Got myself a gaggia cerazza deluxe machine the other week and love it to bits.

Coupled it with a decent burr grinder and have not looked back since.

Illy coffee beans are <3

 

[Fudgepuppy]

No way.

It's a cliche at this point.

But, it really does

 

[Hoo-doo]

Got myself a gaggia cerazza deluxe machine the other week and love it to bits.

Coupled it with a decent burr grinder and have not looked back since.

Illy coffee beans are <3

Funny you say that, I actually just got some Illy espresso beans in for my moka pot and I think they taste utterly, utterly mediocre. Cheaper branded beans like Lavazza are way, way more flavorful and provide a superior cup of coffee using the exact same process.

 

[GreekWolf]

Thanks for the tip on the Bunn brewer. I'll definitely pick one up.

My family has been using a Mr. Coffee over the last year but have refused to clean it, and now it's turned into a Mr. Satan. I can't even describe the hellish black filth that drips from that machine

 

[snacknuts]

I got one of these a few weeks ago and have been pretty happy with it. I've had to replace broken coffee pots a few times before, and I like that I won't have to worry about that with this one. Not the greatest cup of coffee in the world, but it meets the needs stated in the OP.

 

[Timedog]

I have a bonavita. It's good.

 

[ngower]

Just got with a big french press. They're $40 tops, probably closer to $30, and you could get about 4-5 cups per press. Alternatively just get a couple of french presses. We used to do this all the time when, in college, my housemates and I would have friends over. Typically we'd just pre-grind some beans from Trader Joe's or something for guests that way we're not grinding beans throughout breakfast or whatever.

I know you're saying you don't want fancy features but a french press is about as simple as it gets.