When you buy via the links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Pros Keeps coffee hot for approximately 2-hours. Less scorching effect due to the thermal carafe.
Cons Costs more than the standard Velocity machine. Pros Extremly fast brewing cycle. The spray head is lime-tolerant extends the lifetime of the machine. The internal water tank keep swater temperature consistent. Cons Reportedly a bad electrical smell during the first few uses. Harmless but annoying. Pros Brews clean, rich coffee.
Available in 3 to 10 cup sizes. Timeless, classic design. Cons Borosilicate glass can shatter. Proprietary filters can be hard to find. Pros Very short brew time: high-quality coffee in a minute. You can brew both Americano and espresso.
Light and portable, perfect for travelers. In other respects, the two machines are very similar. Both use spray head technology to distribute the water evenly over the surface of the coffee. Just keep the machine switched on, and it can brew hot, fresh coffee on demand.
The Velocity Brew has a cleverly designed carafe to minimize drips and spills. The shape of the spout means the coffee pours in a clean arc into your cup. At the same time, any drips are directed back inside the carafe.
The bottom of the filter is flat, avoiding the water dripping through the grounds too quickly. The Filtron adds another dimension to this — there are quite a lot of components to put together.
The water goes into a simple plastic bowl with a hole in the bottom. That sits on top of a jug with another hole sealed up by a rubber plug. A filter pad stops coffee grounds ending up in the cold brew, and the brewer uses paper filters.
The whole assemblage also comes with a 1. Although the focus here is cold brew, you can also use the coffee concentrate in hot drinks. Just add hot water or steamed milk instead of ice. But the results are impressive. The kit is comprised of a single brewing container with a handle that sits on top of a glass carafe. That means one less component than the Filtron and even easier brewing. Also in the box is a rubber bung to sit in the bottom of the brewing container and two reusable filters.
Chill it and add ice or cold milk for a refreshing drink on a hot day. Or add hot water or steamed milk for a standard coffee. Having said that, you can keep the concentrate in the fridge for up to two weeks without it losing flavor. Toddy says their cold brew has only a third of the acid of regular coffee. So if you have a sensitive digestive system, this could be the brewer for you. Some of its component parts are, however, made overseas. In Loveland, Colorado to be more specific!
Except for the acrylic storage decanter, which is made in China! There are other countries, especially in Europe, that stand for high quality! So I have selected a few companies that are known for their coffee makers made in other countries than China. In fact they have certified a bunch of coffee makers — see the full list here. For this reason, the Technivorm Moccamaster coffee makers are definitely recommended, especially the thermal carafe coffee makers.
So please before you buy a Jura espresso machine make sure to find out where exactly it is produced. Related: The best home espresso machines of At first, if you were hoping to find Krups drip coffee makers made in France, I have to disappoint you. All Krups coffee machines I checked are made in China! Awesome machine!!! Fully automatic and as the name says, you can brew drinks with the touch of one button. Fully customizable and programmable.
If you prefer espresso over coffee, but the Jura machines are too expensive, then you may fall in love with the Nespresso Pixie single-brewer. See more single cup coffee makers here. I did some research since I was skeptical about the statement that Nespresso is being made in Switzerland. And indeed only the Pixie is made in Switzerland. Nespresso has a few other espresso machines in their portfolio like the Inissia which is made in Hungary. I love high end products, but write all my content with budget conscious coffee enthusiasts in mind.
I prefer light roasts, and my normal brew is some sort of pour over, although my guilty pleasure is the occasional flat white. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Search for:. Bunn GR Runner Up.
Bunn BX, BT. Aerobie Aeropress. Able Kone Brewing. Filtron Cold Brew. Toddy Cold Brew. Nonelectrical coffee maker 60 oz. Born in the USA! These coffee makers are still Made In America! Aerobie AeroPress Coffee Press.
Chemex Pour Over Coffee Maker. Both Bunn models are excellent drip coffee makers that deliver coffee quickly, but we recommend spending a bit more for the Speed Brew if the coffee quality is paramount.
The water is delivered to the coffee grounds via a showerhead, which yields a better extraction than the average cheap coffee machine. It takes just three minutes to brew a full cup carafe, about half the time of most coffee makers. The Speed Brew differentiates itself from the Velocity Brew with its stainless steel thermal carafe , which will keep your coffee hot for hours — no warming plate needed. In fact, this super affordable brewer is one of the best value coffee makers overall, not just among coffee makers made in the USA.
Fed up with trying to brew a decent single cup of coffee from a drip coffee machine, he set to work on an alternative, and the AeroPress was born 2. So I drew a sketch and I made something in my shop. And it just tasted delicious. It tasted so much less bitter than regular drip coffee. Instead, you get a solid but clean-tasting cup of coffee. Serious coffee nerds love it because there are so many ways to tinker with the recipe. The only downside to AeroPress is its small capacity.
Technically, you can brew four intense, espresso-style shots at a time and dilute them into four coffees. But in practice, this brewer is best for serving one or two people at a time. Toddy is a women-owned business based in Loveland, Colorado, where all their coffee makers are made. The Toddy Cold Brew System requires no electricity and uses a patented cold water filtration process to prepare a rich and highly low-acid coffee concentrate.
Just dilute the concentrate with hot water instead for an ultra-smooth java perfect for anyone with a sensitive stomach. The concentrate stays fresh for up to two weeks, so we recommend keeping some in your fridge all summer long. Like the Toddy, it makes a low-acid coffee concentrate. The Filtron Cold Brew Kit is a bit more expensive but comes with a beautiful glass carafe in which to store your brew.
At these prices, either one of these cold brew coffee makers would make a fantastic gift for the coffee lover in your life. To be totally honest, the AeroPress is already a great coffee maker for travel. Unlike AeroPress, it was actually designed with portability in mind. In terms of operation, the Go is identical to the original AeroPress. So it makes the same fantastic coffee Aeropress lovers have been raving about for years. The most apparent difference between the two is that the AeroPress Go comes with a mug, which doubles as a carrying case for the whole kit.
A snug silicone lid keeps everything in place for storage but be warned that it is not leakproof. This is a travel coffee maker, not a travel mug. Aside from some minor, aesthetic changes, the other difference is that the AeroPress Go is a bit smaller than the original.
If you already find the low capacity of AeroPress frustrating, the Go might not be for you. Still here? If you have the funds and a severe passion for espresso, Seattle-based Slayer espresso machines are easily the best American-made machines money can buy 5. These beautiful and customizable machines make a statement the same way your custom color Ferrari makes a statement.
The Slayer uses a patented needle valve to control water flow, which allows you to grind coffee finer without risking over-extraction.
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