The coffee maker that suits you best, depends on how much coffee you brew? How fast you want it? and whether you would like to adjust the strength? You can spend all you want on a coffee maker but some of the less costly coffee makers still make a decent cup of coffee. The basics parameters for a coffee maker are ease of use, brewing temperature and how long it takes to brew a cup. Check out our complete guide about the best cuisinart coffee makers.

Types of coffee makers under 100

You will see a variety of coffee machine types such as automatic drip systems, grind and brew, single-serve pod machines and specialty coffee makers.

Drip systems have been around for decades. They drip hot water on to the grounds and slowly release the decoction into a carafe. They can be costly or economically priced with varying features. The pros of these machines are that you can use any coffee of your choice and you can control the brew strength. The con is that many models do not follow the standards for temperature and duration of the brew. We have also written a complete guide about the best single serve coffee makers.

The basic machine can brew you a coffee upping your budget can get you a thermal carafe. It keeps your coffee warm without scorching the coffee the way a glass one can. They come with a programmable brew strength and a self-clean feature. Some machines have a large capacity and can serve up to 14 cups. It would help to note that in the real-world cup measures 8 fluid ounces but for a coffee machine, it typically measures 5 – 6 ounces. Your coffee mug measures 10-12 Fl oz.

You will want a machine that brings the water to the optimum temperature for the best brew. The optimum brew temperature is between 195 – 205 degrees the machine to achieve it and maintain it for 5 – 6 minutes. And the machine should be easy to fill or use. When you are desperate for that first cup make sure your machine has that “pause and serve” feature. You don’t want the joe spilling over the hot plate or the drip tray leaving a mess to clean-up. The panel should be easy to understand and operate. The carafe should be easy to handle.

Self-serve models store the coffee in a heated tank rather than a carafe. The tank has a dispenser or a tap that lets you serve yourself a coffee into a cup. The positive about these models is that you can use any coffee while on the other hand, they may not follow industry standards.

You dispense a cup at a time and keep the rest hot. They hold 5-6 cups of coffee and are within this price range. The self-serve coffee makers are convenient, but some don’t reach or hold the optimal brewing temperature.

A grind and brew machines are the gizmo for the connoisseur. The best part about these machines is that they get you the freshest possible coffee. The downside could be the clean-up may be messy. Pour the roasted beans in the hopper, grind and brew! Take a look at the components before you buy. Some of these machines can have many parts and can be time-consuming to clean.

Single-Serve Pod Coffee Makers are becoming more and more popular. These machines are convenient to use and require minimal clean-up. Simply fill the water reservoir and pop in a pod. They are super-convenient as you can brew directly into your go-cup. The market is full of options with high-end models to reasonably priced ones. They all are easy to use and offer dozens of flavour options.

The down-side of these pod coffee makers is the negative environmental impact as many of these pods are not recyclable nor biodegradable. A single-serve machine can take as long as four minutes to get a hot cup. They should also serve a consistent volume and temperature each and every cup. Some models allow you to use a reusable basket in a reusable pod. But as a rule, you must buy the coffee pods that go with the machine.

Most users found that the pods do not deliver on flavour as they do on convenience.  As for cleaning, just like the drip coffee makers, you have to clean the single-serve machines. And some may require you to use their special solution.

Speciality Coffee Makers fall outside the category of drip and single serve coffee makers. Because water doesn’t simply pass through the coffee grounds. In order to extract the flavours from the ground beans, the water is combined for a period of time before dispensing the coffee. These are like a jazzed up French Press.

Some models suspend and stir the grounds while others control how long and how actively the coffee has been stirred. While the others may use pressure to make the decoction while providing some entertainment on the countertop. Thus, the positive may be that they are fun and joy to watch while they brew coffee they are expensive.

Combination Machines are for a household that has different beverage preferences. These machines serve up coffee and espresso or coffee and hot water for tea. Most machines serve up espresso, cappuccino or drip coffee. Depending upon the configuration you will pay anywhere between 50 to 500 dollars for a combination machine.

Key Features of quality coffee makers under 100

Most basic coffee makers serve a decent cup of coffee but there are many features to choose from, depending on your needs.

Auto Start lets you wake up to freshly brewed coffee. Select auto timer, add coffee and water and go to bed.

A Carafe or an Insulated Cup keep your coffee warm whether you are brewing from grounds or pods. Some machines come with an insulated carafe or cup. This is to keep your coffee warm at home or on the go. A bulky carafe which does not pour well till the last drop of coffee is a downer. Give it a lift and a heft, feel the pour and then buy your machine.

Drip Trays help adjust the height of the cup.

Bold feature can pop up your cup of joe from weak to strong. It controls the brew strength by slowing the flow of hot water over the grounds for an intense taste.

Pause and Serve – Most coffee makers let you pull the carafe to serve yourself a cup without spilling the brew. There is a gasket that holds the drip for 30 seconds. This is usually the time taken to serve a cup and replace the carafe for the drip to continue. It is recommended to wait for the coffee to complete brewing. This is because if you dip in too soon the coffee may be unpleasantly strong or bitter.

Self-Clean Cycle is a boon as the machine reminds you periodically that it needs descaling and cleaning. Usually, a dilute solution of white vinegar in water does the job but some machines are accompanied with their own solutions.

Water Filters eliminate pathogens, odours and tastes from the water. Usually charcoal water filters these ensure you taste your coffee beans and nothing else.

A Built-In Grinder makes you the freshest of the grinds for the most flavourful coffee.

TOP 15 BEST COFFEE MAKERS UNDER 100 IN 2022

Picture	Name	Feature	Price	Rating
Picture	Name	Feature	Price	Rating
	1. Hamilton Beach 49980A	12 cup glass carafe	$$	4.8
	2. Cuisinart DCC-3200	Fully automatic with 24-hour programmability	$$	4.7
	3. Hamilton Beach 49976	Features programmable timer	$$	4.7
	4. BUNN BT Velocity Brewer	(20 to 50 oz.) in about 3 minutes	$$	4.6
	5. Mr Coffee BVMC-PSTX91-RB	up to 97% of chlorine	$$	4.6
	6. Keurig K55	48 oz. WATER RESERVOIR	$$	4.5
	7. Mr Coffee BVMC-PSTX95	Auto Pause stops cycle	$$	4.5
	8.Braun Brew Sense	Digital Display	$$	4.4
	9. Zojirushi EC-YSC100	Brewing temperature guaranteed over 200 degrees	$$	4.3
	10. Cuisinart Coffee-on-Demand	Removable water reservoir	$$	4.3
	11. Keurig K250	BLACK & WHITE TOUCH SCREEN	$$	4.2
	12. Keurig K-Select Coffee Maker	Removable reservoir	$$	4.1
	13. Mr Coffee JWTX85	Auto Pause stops	$$	4.1
	14. Cuisinart DCC-2650 Brew Central	adjustable auto-shutoff (0-4 hours)	$$	4.0
	15. Zojirushi Zutto	1-year limited warranty	$$	3.9

1. Hamilton Beach 49980A

Hamilton Beach brings you a smart, reasonably priced, easy maintenance coffee maker. The Scoop is a two-way brewer that makes you a satisfying cup of coffee from any roast for a fraction of a cost.

Design and Build

The Hamilton Beach 49980A brings you two coffee makers at the price of one. The two-in-one brewer makes you that quick morning pick-up cup and lets you indulge yourself with a 12-cup glass carafe. There is water reservoir on the single-serve side to make you a onetime serve. While the carafe-side has an extra-large water reservoir.

The carafe is graduated with markings for measurement. The single-serve side has a brew basket with a mesh filter cum scoop that holds the grounds and pre-packed soft pods. It also has a multilevel cup rack that adjusts to fit all cup sizes. There is a pod holder that snaps into place to hold the pods.

The panel shows brew options that serve you regular or bold flavours and strengths. It also displays the time in hours and minutes that let you program the brew time 24 hours in advance. To save electricity it shuts off after 2 hours. There is a non-stick hot plate that retains heat keeping your coffee hot.

Functionality

The Hamilton Beach 49980A is a two-way brewer. This means it can serve you a single serve and make you a full pot of 12 cups. There is an adaptor for the K-cups that fit into the filter basket. The detachable filter basket also serves as a scoop to measure coffee. The switch on the panel lets you choose between a single-serve or the carafe brewing option.

Capacity

The Hamilton Beach 49980A has a single serve section to fill a 14-fluid ounce travel cup. While the 12 cups serve section has an extra-large reservoir to prevent repeated refills. The Scoop comes with a built-in scoop cum filter basket that let you measure and brew.

Additional Features

The Hamilton Beach 49980A comes with a scoop cum filter basket, an adaptor for K-cups, a height adjuster, a glass carafe and a one-year warranty.

Why is it the best of the lot?

The Hamilton Beach Scoop is a two in one coffee maker. This programmable stainless steel machine offers you two ways of brewing your coffee – a single-serve or a full pot of 12 cups. The single serve side is a perfect fit for a 14 – 16 fluid-ounce travel mug. We would call it a 3-in-1 machine because there is an adaptor that fits the K-cups into the filter basket. The other features from high-end machines are the programmable timer, the 2 brew options and the single-serve and carafe switch. The machine is completed by a non-stick hot plate that keeps the carafe warm.

2. Cuisinart DCC-3200

The DCC-3200 of Cuisinart is an American brand by the Conair Corporation. It was founded by Carl Sontheimer, an engineer who designed the electric food processor, in 1971.

Design and Build

The modern design of this machine adds to the interior decor of your home. The small footprint takes up lesser space on the counter while delivering its full value. The machines brews as little as 1 – 4 cups or a full batch of 14 cups. The carafe has graduated markings, a plastic lid and handle with a stainless-steel accent.

The panel has buttons that can be programmed to serve you a hotter coffee and an extreme brew. There is a strength-control function, a brew-pause function and a clean function. This machine also saves power by the auto-off feature that is programmable up to 4 hours. This fully automatic machine has a 24-hour programmable feature, just fill the water reservoir and measure in the coffee grounds. And your machine will serve as an alarm-clock cum perk station.

The machine has a gold-tone filter and all the parts are BPA free. The water reservoir is fitted with a charcoal filter that removes all the odours and tastes for a great tasting coffee. The LCD is backlit and easy-to-read. It has a ready tone that can be turned off. And the indicator light goes on to signal when it is time to decalcify.

Functionality

The Cuisinart DCC-3200 is ideal for a family of coffee lovers as it can make variable coffees to fit individual tastes. You can control the carafe temperature to medium hot or very hot. If you add milk to your coffee you may require it very hot.

Capacity

The Cuisinart DCC-3200 is only 7.75 by 9 by 14 inches in length, breadth and height. Its minimum capacity is 1-4 cups and maximum capacity is 14 cups. It can be programmed to turn on up to 24 hours in advance and shut off between 0-4 hours.

Additional Features

The Cuisinart DCC-3200 is accompanied by filter papers, a charcoal water filter, a glass carafe, a gold-tone filter and a twelve-month warranty.

3. Hamilton Beach 49976

Hamilton Beach is a home appliance company founded by Frederick J. Osius in 1910. The company has a long heritage of designing, manufacturing and distributing their own appliances.

Design and Build

True to their heritage Hamilton Beach bring you a two-way brewer. This machine makes single serves and a 12-cup carafe for the crowd. The single-serve section has its own reservoir and coffee filter. To make coffee pour in the water then lift to open the Flexbrew side of the machine. It has a filter for the grounds and an adaptor for the capsules of all brands.

There is pedestal cum storage box under the portafilter that not only adjusts the height of the cup but also store the parts, not in use.  Both sides of the machine have a window that indicates the water level so that the pump does not run dry. There is a pair of buttons on the panel that lets you select between the carafe and single-serve.

The 12-cup carafe side has a hot plate for the carafe. Just lift the lid to access the water reservoir at the back and pour in the grounds into the filter. Shut the lid and press the “brew now” button. You can program a coffee, 24 hours in advance via the “set time” function. You can program your carafe using the “prog” button and control the “brew strength”. The “bold” button reduces the flow of the water through the grounds to make a stronger brew.

Functionality

The Hamilton Beach Flexbrew offers two options of coffee service. One is a single-serve that makes coffee from grounds and K-cups, etc. While the other side makes up to 12 cups of coffee using the “prog carafe” function.

Capacity

The Hamilton Beach Flexbrew makes you a single-serve from the right-hand side of the machine. While the left can be programmed to make up to 12 cups of coffee.

Additional Features

The Flexbrew comes with a single and 12-cup coffee filter, a single-serve adaptor, a pedestal box, a glass carafe, paper filters and a one-year warranty.

4. BUNN BT Velocity Brewer

The Bunn-O-Matic Corporation has been making machines that dispense beverages since 1840. They make reliable durable machines that are supported by a courteous customer service. You can bring home their machines with confidence in their service and durability.

Design and Build

The BUNN BT Velocity Brewer is a compact machine with a small footprint. It comes with a lid, a brew funnel and a spray head. The other parts are the warmer plate, a warmer switch and a vacation switch. There are a stainless steel internal hot water tank and a carafe. There is a special spray head that ensures that the coffee is soaked well, and all the flavours are extracted.

The stainless steel hot water tank keeps the water at 200° F, just the right temperature. Thanks to the 800-watt heater cum internal thermostat. The double-walled thermal carafe is vacuum insulated. Your coffee remains warm for 2 hours. The simplicity of the machine and its operation add to the elegance of the machine. Simply load the coffee beans in the filter basket.

Then fill the reservoir and shut it. There is a lever that depresses as soon as you shut the lid of the water reservoir. This triggers the brewing process. The brew collects in the carafe which has a pause-and-serve feature. There is a non-drip feature in the portafilter that keeps the brew from dripping. The carafe has a gasket in the lid that keeps the air out preventing oxidation that keeps the coffee fresh.

Functionality

The Velocity Brewer makes you up to 10 cups of coffee in three minutes. It also dispenses hot water for tea and other uses such as making soup or instant noodles. The double walled vacuum carafe keeps the coffee warm up to 5-6 hours.

Capacity

The Velocity Brewer makes coffee 4- 10 cups of coffee in 3 minutes.

Additional Features

The BUNN Velocity Brewer comes as a one piece with the coffee filter and carafe fitted in place. The machine and its parts are backed by a three-year warranty.

5. Mr Coffee BVMC-PSTX91-RB

Mr Coffee one of many brand names owned by Newell Brands. It was founded by Samuel Glazer and Vincent Marotta. The company makes automatic-drip kitchen coffee machines and accessories under this brand since the early 1970s.

Design and Build

Hotter, faster and better-tasting coffee in no time. The removable reservoir lets water to go directly into the coffee maker without having to use the carafe to fill. This ensures that the coffee is as hot as possible when the brewing is complete. Next, the revolutionary brewer hears the water between 195 – 205°F before brewing. This is 10% hotter than the coffee makers in its class.

This is considered by the experts to be the optimal temperature to extract the richest flavours. And it brews 26% faster than the other coffee makers. Again, the experts consider this to be the optimum time for the water to be in contact with the grounds. It has a double-walled insulated stainless-steel carafe to keep the coffee hot, locking in the freshness and flavour for hours.

There is a collar at the mouth of the carafe that delivers the coffee into it with minimal air contact. The optimal temperature for a great-tasting coffee is 182°F. There is a gold-tone filter basket that eliminates the need for a paper filter. The water filter removes 97% impurities and chlorine. The cleaning cycle eliminates calcium build-up from the machine.

Functionality

Mr Coffee Optimal Brew makes you hot fresh coffee. Its “Delay Brew” feature can be set up to 24 hours ahead to serve you freshly-brewed coffee on waking up. The “Freshness Timer” tells you the time the pot was brewed. The “brew pause” holds the percolation in the group-head for 30 seconds for you to return the pot to the plate. The machine shuts off automatically in two hours – a safety and energy saver feature.

Capacity

Mr Coffee Optimal Brew makes 10 cups in less than 7 minutes at the optimal temperature of 182°F.

Additional Features

The Mr Coffee BVMC-PSTX91-RB comes with a one-year limited warranty, a gold-tone filter and steel carafe.

6. Keurig K55

The Keurig Green Mountain is a leader in speciality coffee. They are the leaders of innovation in single-serve brews and machines.

Design and Build

The Keurig K55 is compact and smart. The water reservoir holds 48 ounces and is removable. Just take the lid off and lift it straight up. There is a max-fill line on the reservoir, fill it only till that level. There are tabs on the reservoir that fit into the slots on the side of the machine. The lid fits right on top. The add water light will come on when you need to add water to the reservoir below. The Descaling light comes on when the machine needs descaling which is every 3 – 6 months.

When the water is being heated the red light will be on. There is an auto-off feature when you press it the green light will come on. This will shut off the machine after 2 hours of making the last brew. If you want the machine to remain on simply switch off this feature. Below it is the power button that switches on or off the machine. The drip tray is removable and holds 8 ounces of overflow. With the drip tray removed you can fit a mug about 7.5 inches tall.

With the drip tray in place, the clearance is just over 6 inches. There is a charcoal filter included in the pack. Just soak the filter in water before fitting it into the handle. The handle locks into place inside the reservoir. The filter should be replaced every 2 months or 60 tank refills. There is a replacement date dial that you can set on the handle.

Functionality

Keurig K55 accepts the K-cup pods or the reusable My K-cup pod to use your own ground coffee. You can even use the hot water from the machine to brew tea or hydrate instant noodles and oatmeal.

Capacity

With the Keurig K55, you have the choice if brewing a 6, 8 or 10-ounce cup.

Additional Features

The Keurig K55 box includes a quick start guide a filter handle with two filters and a year-long warranty.

7. Mr Coffee BVMC-PSTX95

Mr Coffee is a trademark by Newell Brands. They make espresso makers, iced tea makers, single-serve brewers, shop coffee makers and speciality brewers.

Design and Build

Mr Coffee BVMC-PSTX95 is an Optimal Brewer that makes up to 10 cups of coffee on a single reservoir. It is removable and fitted with a water filtration device that removes up to 97% of impurities and gases like chlorine. This makes for a better tasting coffee. The lift and clean filter basket are easy to maintain simply pull out, wash off and fit it back.

There is a 2- hour auto shut off that shuts off the machine to save power. The freshness timer tells you the time the pot was brewed. The Delay Brew feature lets you set the machine ahead of time so that you wake up to freshly brewed coffee. The cleaning cycle features inform you that the machine needs descaling and cleaning. The Auto pause feature lets you grab a cup mid-brew.

The Just Brewed thermal carafe holds the fresh flavour and temperature in. The removable water reservoir is easy to remove, wash and clean. All the removable parts are dishwasher safe. The Brewer is 6.7 inches by 13.11 inches by 14.33 inches in length, breadth and height. The entire machine is made of stainless steel with black plastic accents.

Functionality

Mr Coffee BVMC-PSTX95 brews hotter coffee at 205 °F, 20% faster to bring out the rich taste.

Capacity

The BVMC-PSTX95 brews 10 cups in less than 7 minutes. This ensures a thorough extraction and full-bodied flavour from the grounds. The thermal carafe maintains the temperature of 182 °F without the hot plate. This prevents the coffee from being scorched. The coffee remains hot for up to 4 hours.

Additional Features

The Mr Coffee BVMC-PSTX95 comes with a removable water reservoir, a brew basket drawer, a brew basket, a control panel, a thermal decanter and a platform and one-year warranty.

8. Braun Brew Sense

Braun AG is a German consumer products company bought by De’Longhi in 2012 while Proctor and Gamble will continue to own the Braun brand. It was founded by Max Braun, a mechanical engineer who started by making components for radio sets.

Design and Build

Become a proud owner of the Braun BrewSense 12 cup drip coffee maker. It is an elegant machine in piano black and stainless steel. It has a small footprint that will occupy little space on your counter. It is a well-designed machine with an elegant panel with buttons that are flushed against the surface. The elegant glass carafe comes with graduated markings and a comfortable handle.

The high points of this machine are the 24-hour programmability. The auto on/off feature and the auto-clean feature that also helps descale the machine. All these features can be programmed using the clock feature. The strength button allows getting your regular or bold coffee. There is a cup warmer on the top of the lid. There is a charcoal water filter in the reservoir that removes malodours and tastes.

The gold tone filter holds coffee grounds eliminating the need for paper filters. The extra-large buttons on the panel let you select the easy to read buttons on the user-friendly panel. The carafe has a low, medium and high keep-warm setting. There is an anti-drip system that pauses mid-brew preventing any mess.

Functionality

The Braun BrewSense makes great coffee for 1 to 12 people in one go. It has a unique lid that seals the fresh flavour and aroma in while keeping the oxygen out. This keeps the brew fresh for a longer time without altering the taste. The brew strength can be modified by pressing the “strength” button and the “temp” button gets you a hotter brew.

Capacity

The Braun BrewSense makes 1 to 4 cups of coffee or a full carafe of 12 cups.

Additional Features

The Braun BrewSense comes with a gold-tone filter basket, charcoal filter, a glass carafe, scoop and 2-year warranty.

9. Zojirushi EC-YSC100

Zojirushi Corporation launched its first glass-lined insulation bottle approximately 90 years ago. They continue to use cutting-edge technology and smart thinking in their designs even today. They continue to make a new generation of products that exemplify style, ease of use and affluence.

Design and Build

The Zojirushi Fresh Brew Plus brews you some fresh flavourful coffee in few minutes. The Fresh brew uses Zojirushi’s superior vacuum insulation technology to keep coffee hot for hours in this carafe. There is a vacuum enclosed between two stainless steel layers. And because it uses vacuum insulation and not a hot plate, coffee will never burn.

The carafe has a nicely tapered design with a thumb activated lid. Simply depress the thumb lever on the handle this makes pouring and serving simple. It is made of stainless steel and all surfaces that come in contact with coffee are BPA-free.

The Fresh Brew Plus is easy to clean – the water tank is fully washable. And the swing out filter basket swings out easily for a thorough cleaning. In addition, there is a clean light indicator that illuminates when cleaning is recommended.

Functionality

Zojirushi EC-YSC100 is easy to use, simply fill the water in the clearly marked tank. Then simply pour freshly ground coffee into the filter basket. Then press the on the button for the boiler to reach 200F. This is the optimal temperature for the best-tasting coffee. Press the timer, then use the up and down arrows in the panel to set the time then press start – your auto-start is set. Now each time you press the timer and start button your machine will switch on at the designated time. When brewing completes, and the carafe has removed the baskets spring-loaded mechanism is activated to prevent drip.

Capacity

Zojirushi EC-YSC100 has a 10-cup capacity and the removable water tank makes the filling and cleaning easy.

Additional Features

Zojirushi EC-YSC100 comes with a stainless-steel vacuum Insulated carafe and a basket filter and a one-year warranty.

10. Cuisinart Coffee-on-Demand

Cuisinart are the designers of the first food processor. They aired some of the most influential culinary experts like James Beard and Julia Child on TV. The use of these gizmos revolutionizes the art of cookery around the world.

Design and Build

Cuisinart brings you the Cuisinart DCC-3000 that dispenses a cup at a time using the actuator. It holds 12 cups at a time and the coffee gauge indicates the number of cups left in the tank. There is a water tank that is removable for easy filling and cleaning. The drip tray plate is removable to accommodate tall cups. On top of it is a drip tray with a grate that catches the drip and residual condensation during brewing.

The 12-cup coffee reservoir is double walled it keeps the coffee warm for up to 12 hours. The charcoal water filter eliminates odours, tastes and chlorine. The hours and minutes buttons sent the timings for automatic functions. The Function knob initiates the automatic functions such as auto on, off, clock, program, brew, etc. The clean setting indicates the time to treat the machine to remove calcification build-up in the machine. The dispensing lever is depressed to release a cup at a time.

The showerhead distributed water evenly over the coffee grounds while maintaining the temperature through the brewing process. The dispenser light comes on when the lever is pressed. There is a one-minute protection with the power loss back-up system that saves he programmable settings. The ready tone signals the end of a brewing cycle. There is a gold-tone filter basket that holds filter paper. All the parts that meet the coffee are BPA free.

Functionality

The Cuisinart DCC-3000 has an inbuilt tank that serves you coffee when you want it.

Capacity

The Cuisinart Coffee on Demand has a 1-4 cup setting that modifies the extraction process. In its full capacity, it can make 12 cups of coffee delivering the right flavour at the right temperature.

Additional Features

The Cuisinart DCC-3000 comes with a scoop, a removable drip tray and water tank and a 3-year limited warranty.

11. Keurig K250

Keurig brings you another sleek and slim brewer that is versatile in design and service.

Design and Build

Brew the love with Keurig using the K250. You can brew a cup, travel mug and carafe time after time. To customize your coffee service; choose a K-cup pod this will serve you a single cup. Choose a K-mug pod for the travel mug. Or choose the K-carafe pod to brew a full pot. You can even brew your own ground coffee using the My K-cup filter. There is a removable 40-ounce water reservoir.

There is a black and white touch display that offer you a choice of brew sizes. The large two-inch touch screen is easy to program and brew a yummy cup in 60 seconds. The drip tray accommodates a 7.2-inch cup on the tray. The model comes in a variety of fun colours. It accepts all pods in the market to make you your favourite beverages your way. The K-cup pod uses freshly ground coffee in each pod. The fresh grounds will make you a fresh brew in each cup.

The hot water from the brewer saturates the grounds and flows through the filter paper. The gentle pressure extracts the richly flavoured coffee into the mug. If you like your coffee mild, bold, flavoured or decaf. There are over 75 of the world’s best coffee bean roasters who trust Keurig. The Keurig range has over 75 brands and 400 varieties of pods to discover with Keurig. Begin your coffee journey with the Keurig K250.

Functionality

The machine can be used to make hot cocoa beside different capacities of coffee in fluid ounces. The strength control features serve regular and bold coffee. You can choose your favours from hundreds of varieties of coffee pods available in the market.

Capacity

The Keurig K250 brews you 4 cups of coffee before you need to refill the tank. It can brew 10 ounces for single cups, 16 ounces for travel mugs and 30 ounces for carafes.

Additional Features

Included in the box are a water filter handle, a descaling solution and two water filters. There are a 4-Count K-cup pod variety pack and a one-year warranty.

12. Keurig K-Select Coffee Maker

Another masterpiece from Keurig that opens up a world of 70 brands of coffee and 400 varieties to choose from.

Design and Build

The machine has been designed to accommodate K-cups. Each cup has freshly ground coffee in every pod. Each pod is made of plastic with an inner lining of a paper filter. To brew a cup simply open the hatch and fit the pod in and shut it. This will puncture the pod so that water can percolate into it. Washing the grinds, collecting all their freshness and flavour to pour into your cup.

The machine is slim and sleek to look smart anywhere – be it your office or home. It is only 17 inches tall when open, 12.5 inches when shut and 9.2 inches wide and 11.6 inches deep. There is a 52-fluid ounce water tank that can brew you 5 cups of coffee in one tank. The panel is easy to use and understand there is an on/off switch at the top. The add water indicator light and a descaling light. The descale light turns on when the brewer needs maintenance.

Descaling the brewer is important to remove the calcium deposits this ensures a better tasting coffee. Next to it is the “strong” button – when it is off it serves the regular coffee and when on a stronger brew. There are 4 buttons to indicate the 4 cups sizes, namely 6, 8, 10 and 12 fluid ounces. Another plus for the K-Select is that it brews quietly making minimum noise.

Functionality

The Keurig K-Select brews you a range of pod coffees from all the well-known brands. This means you can experiment with a wide range of flavours and beverages.

Capacity

The Keurig K-Select has a 52-fluid ounce tank, it brews 4 cups sizes – 6, 8, 10 and 12 fluid ounces in less than a minute. There is a drip tray that accommodates 7.4-inch mugs with the drip tray there is a clearance of 6 inches.

Additional Features

The Keurig K-Select comes with a bonus 6-count K-Cup pod-variety pack, a water filter handle, a filter and a one-year warranty.

13. Mr Coffee JWTX85

Mr Coffee has been serving delicious coffee to the world since 1970. They hope to bring a rich coffee experience to every home and share everything coffee.

Design and Build

The model is designed with style and functionality in mind. To brew your coffee just lift the lid there is an easy to wash lift-and-clean basket. Fill the water tank using the carafe. The water window lets you see the exact water level this prevents the machine from running dry or overflowing. You can either brew coffee instantly or “delay brew” to wake up to a fresh brew. There is a “freshness timer” to tell you the time the pot was brewed. The “brew strength” serves you regular or stronger coffee. The “grab-a-cup” auto pause lets you serve yourself before the entire pot is brewed. The coffee is kept warm and its flavour fresh in the just brewed thermal carafe.

Before you clean your coffeemaker ensure that your machine is turned off, unplugged and cool. Then remove the carafe and filter and wash them in warm water and mild liquid soap after every use. You can put the carafe, lid and permanent filter are dishwasher safe. The red “clean” light turns on when the machine needs decalcifying. Pour 4 cups of undiluted household vinegar into the reservoir. Remove the water filter before running this cycle. Place a filter paper in the brew basket and the carafe on the plate. Press the select on/off button until the clean indicator light turns on. The automatic cleaning cycle will complete in 45 minutes to complete.

Functionality

To get that best-tasting coffee run a cleaning cycle after every 90 brews. This way the machine will not only last longer, but you will get the best coffee each time.

Capacity

The Mr Coffee JWTX85 makes 8 cups of coffee on one tank. There is a 2-hour, auto-shutoff timer that can be programmed to shut off the machine in this span of time.

Additional Features

Mr Coffee 8-Cup Thermal Coffee Maker comes with a filter basket, a thermal carafe and a one-year warranty.

14. Cuisinart DCC-2650 Brew Central

The Cuisinart Extreme Brew makes you 12 cups of coffee. This is a coffee maker for the people who are impatient when it comes to waiting for their coffee. The machine brews 25 percent faster due to the special engineering that has been designed into the machine.

Design and Build

The Cuisinart DCC-2650 Brew Central is smartly designed and easy to use. The water tank is fitted with a charcoal water filter. There is a water window to the side to indicate the water level. There is a showerhead in the lid, the water falls into the gold-tone permanent filter that is loaded with coffee. And shut the lid and then you have two options. You could brew yourself a cup instantly or program the machine to brew in the next 24 hours.

If you press “bold”, “brew” then hit “start” on the panel this will make you a stronger brew. This is done by reducing the flow of the water over the grounds. The other features are that it has a brushed stainless-steel body that is sturdy and easy to clean. The heat-resistant glass carafe has a plastic handle that protects your hands from the hot coffee. When you take it out while brewing it will pause. There are three carafe temperature settings – low, medium and high.

There is also a 1-4 cup setting that modifies the brewing process accordingly. There is a clean feature and function so that you decalcify your machine. The filter and this feature ensure you get the best tasting coffee from the extreme brew coffee maker.

Functionality

Cuisinart DCC-2650 Brew Central has a gold-tone filter that comes paper filters to get you started. There is less sediment when you use the filter-paper otherwise you get the European style of coffee while using the gold-tone filter only.

Capacity

The Cuisinart DCC-2650 Brew Central comes with a scoop which is sufficient for one cup, but you can adjust it to your taste.

Additional Features

Cuisinart DCC-2650 Brew Central comes with a permanent filter basket, some paper filters, a scoop, a charcoal water filter and a three-year warranty.

15. Zojirushi Zutto

The Zojirushi Zutto is a stylish and truly compact coffee maker. The machine is loaded with thoughtful features that make it versatile and simple to use.

Design and Build

Designed with convenience in mind the water tank is removable and easy to fill. It is graduated with marks for hot and iced coffee. To ensure the best-tasting coffee, there is a replaceable charcoal filter. These filters last up to two years under normal use. The uniquely designed conical filter basket sits directly inside the glass carafe.

As with all the Zojirushi models the Zuto is easy to clean. The removal tank, glass carafe and conical filter can be washed with warm water and mild soapy solution. They are dishwasher safe. To keep the coffee maker running like new, run a citric acid cleaner through the machine every 90 brews.

Functionality

To make a pot of hot coffee, line the filter basket with a paper filter. Using the enclosed scoop put a levelled spoon per cup into the cone filter and secure the lid. Then fill the tank with water. The level should correspond to the graduations on the cylinder these indicate the number of cups you want to brew. That is if you are brewing 5 cups then fill the tank to number 5 on the tank. Then fit the water tank in the machine and replace the lid and switch on.

One-button operation makes brewing coffee the most effortless in your busy morning routine. The carafe sits on a hotplate keeping the coffee warm for a long time. Use the graduations under the label “ice” to make iced coffee. This adjusts the water to the coffee ratio for a stronger brew. Fill your glass up to 80% with ice cubes and then pour over it with the strong brew. The coffee is instantly chilled; resulting in a bright-tasting iced coffee that isn’t watered down. You can also use the hot water to make tea and hydrate noodles or oats.

Capacity

The Zuto can make up to 5 cups of hot and cold coffees.

Additional Features

The Zojirushi Zutto comes with a conical filter basket, a carafe, detachable water tank and a 1-year warranty.