Technivorm Moccamaster
The Technivorm Moccamaster with Thermal Carafe comes as close to perfection as any electric brewer on the market. It brews fast, heats the water to the optimal temperature for bringing out the best flavor in the grinds, and, after brewing, keeps your coffee piping hot. Only problem? At $300, it doesn't come cheap! If you're an absolute purist about coffee quality, you may find it worth the investment.
Cuisinart Filter Brew 12-Cup Programmable
If $300 is just too steep for your budget, here's another model to consider. From Cuisinart, the Filter Brew 12-Cup Programmable ($59.95).
Mr. Coffee 10-Cup Optimal Brew Coffeemaker
Or try the Mr. Coffee 10-Cup Optimal Brew Coffeemaker. At $120, this brewer isn't cheap, but it is one of the best options out there.
Bunn My Café Single Serve
If you love the convenience of making one cup at a time, the very best brewer for you is the Bunn My Café Single Serve ($99), which uses pre-filled pods rather than ground coffee.
Pourover Method
If you're on a quest for coffee perfection, and don't mind fussing in the kitchen a bit, you might want to consider the Manual Drip method, recently renamed the Pourover Method, which requires you to boil water and pour it over grounds in a Melitta filter.
Tips for Better Brewing
Keep in mind that it's not just the coffeemaker that's responsible for the way your cup o' joe tastes. Start with fresh, high-quality coffee and don't skimp when you're filling the filter basket. For a full-bodied and rich tasting brew, use 2 level tablespoons for each cup you're brewing. And we'll let you in on a little secret: Each cup that your coffeemaker brews is the equivalent of one old-fashioned 6 ounce tea cup not filled to the brim so there's a little room left for milk.
