Over the years, we’ve tried nearly every method of making coffee, from cold-brew coffee makers and the Chemex to moka pots and Moccamasters. For people who want pour-over-quality coffee as well as the convenience of an automated machine, we recommend the Bonavita Enthusiast 8-Cup Drip Coffee Brewer with Thermal Carafe.
Of all the methods we’ve tested, we think the Enthusiast offers the best ratio of flavor to effort. But if you’re looking for an espresso machine, a coffee grinder, pour-over gear, and more, we have other recommendations, too.
Who this is for: Anyone who wants a solid drip coffee maker to make a pot of great-tasting coffee that stays hot for hours. If you already own a good grinder (the most important part of any coffee setup), and you pay a premium for gourmet beans, this machine will get the most out of them.
Why we like it: The Bonavita Enthusiast 8-Cup Drip Coffee Brewer with Thermal Carafe is fast and convenient, with features like a removable water tank and an optional bloom function (which pre-wets your coffee, for more-even brewing and smoother flavor). In our tests to determine the best drip coffee maker, we found that this brewer made some of the best coffee of all the ones we tried, producing a nuanced, well-balanced pot. The coffee maker has a handsome and nicely compact design, with a well-made thermal stainless steel carafe that pours easily and keeps coffee hot for hours.
