But if your machine does everything for you, including cleaning itself, then maybe it’s worth considering for your next coffee investment. At least that’s how this coffee maker was built to make you feel. It’s the preferred single-cup coffee machine option with more than a few cool features. If you mostly brew for you, or you like variation in your coffee ritual, this could be the top Cuisinart machine on this list for you. If you like to grind the beans right before you brew, the Cuisinart Grind & Brew is the best coffee maker for the task.
This kettle lacks the bells and whistles of our other picks—it doesn’t have preset temperature controls or a keep-warm setting—but it does have all the other features we look for in a decent kettle. Most importantly, perhaps, its handle is easy to hold, and the spout doesn’t drip when pouring. Cult-favorite kitchen brand Ninja has a line of coffee makers, including this multipurpose model.
But a sturdy stovetop kettle with zero electrical parts can also last a lifetime and therefore stay out of a landfill. With a streamlined body, the Breville IQ is unobtrusive on the counter, Keurig K-Mini and the design is more ergonomic and intuitive than that of other kettles. In our tests, it boiled water just a little faster than the Cuisinart and consistently hit the desired temperature.
If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. For the coffee-lovers who like a more traditional, analog way of making coffee, you’ll like this clean and stylish French press, also from Alessi, that’s currently on sale for 30% off. All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The Cosori Electric Kettle with Upgraded Stainless Steel Filter and Inner Lid was almost identical to the Mueller. It had a similar boil time range, a simple on/off switch, and a very similar design.
The Cuisinart DCC-T20 TouchScreen 14-Cup Programmable is the best coffee maker for the job. It makes more coffee than any other programmable automatic-drip coffee maker in the marketplace. That makes the machine ideal for large households, people Keurig K-Mini who return for cup after cup throughout the morning, or for entertaining guests. This is a brand-new version of the PerfecTemp with a touchscreen instead of buttons. When you’re not using it, the panel “goes to sleep” giving it a sleek look.