Equipment Review: Inexpensive Coffee Makers

[@00bikeboy]

You guys really go the extra mile with your tests. Thank you, and keep up the great work!

[@carlfranz6805]

It's interesting how, since this evaluation, all of them have gone up 50% in price.

[@ArcolaBridge]

Every time ATK ranks something #1 that happens.

[@Bilbobobpie]

Seriously. It's like $200 now 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@tonyhuang431]

Just checked! No kidding.

[@hobojungle1]

Joe Biden’s America

[@geoffrey8722]

Yea you can thank sleepy joe for that...

[@brainfreeze1925]

I've watched 3 ATK coffee makers reviews in a row. Man, they do a great, thorough job. Very professional.

[@cshubs]

The one with the swing arm water spout would be returned to position if you closed the top. A piece of plastic that sticks down from the lid will push the arm back in place.

[@t_c5266]

yes but they didnt pay them for reviews

[@mahmelhaud]

To be fair, that Mr. Coffee machine pushes the spigot back over the grounds when you close the lid. I had that model right out of college for a few years.

[@wheelz0]

It doesn't give me much confidence in the rest of the assessment that they missed this...

[@CodeShane]

@@wheelz0 exactly, I was kinda checked out after they missed that.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

You can also let the water cycle itself back into the reservoir for a while, to get hotter, before you swing the spigot back, and start brewing... (for better results).

[@CEMBerthoud]

Love my Bonavita had it for about 6 years from your first review years ago. Thanks America's Test Kitchen!

[@DVelez-wz3fe]

It’s like $179 now

[@2010stoof]

The mr coffee has that little piece of plastic on the lid that moves the spigot back over the basket of grounds ..... I own that one. That's what the piece is on the lid

[@CapnSmite]

Was just gonna post this. I don't have the exact one from the video, but my Mr. Coffee has the same set up that ensures the spigot goes over the basket when the lid is closed. I'm REALLY disappointed that people as thorough as ATK didn't realize this. It's even mentioned in the user manual.

[@JohnMyers1970]

Ditto! I have that model as well.

[@LynnGryphon]

Yup, my first coffee maker

[@redirish1985]

LMAO thats what i was saying!!

[@sharonlatour6230]

@@redirish1985 me too, I was yelling at Lisa. Good lord, doesn't even know that one fact. I'll stick to my Bunn coffee maker.

[@sr1625]

Am I the only one that is shocked by the sheer amount of grounds they suggest for a full pot of coffee? I'd be buying a new bag every few days 😳😳😳

[@CantankerousDave]

I tried the Coffee Mafia’s recommended water/grounds ratio for a week. It tasted good, but it turned my pee a terrifying color. I switched back to my normal amounts.

[@MarcusWolford]

Recommended for their testing not for you. You don’t necessarily need 8 cups of coffee.

[@sr1625]

Marcus Wolford I usually brew a full pot daily #momlife

[@sr1625]

CantankerousDave 🤣🤣🤣

[@Rajiihammr]

They jumped to a silly assumption that a cup of coffee is 8 oz, it is 5 ozs.

[@Zaegel74]

Purchased the Bonavita coffee maker after seeing your last review. I really like it, but want to acknowledge one design flaw. After the coffee is brewed, you have to remove the section with the coffee grounds/filter and put it on a plate. There is no stopper under the grounds/filter, so it will leak for several minutes until the grounds are dry enough to go in the trash. Also, I still have to microwave the coffee for 20 seconds after brewing to get it hot enough to drink.

[@GarryDeWitt]

Couple things, as I also own the Bonvaita (I got the 1901ts, slightly updated with 1.3l carafe and the brew basket attaches to the top rather than sits on the carafe). 1. the brew basket situation is one that needs addressing, I always toss my grounds immediately after finishing brewing but I've gotta keep them over the carafe while I do it because yes they do drip a little, annoying. 2. more importantly related to your comment about microwaving after brewing: I tested the brew temp in the carafe without preheating at 4 and 6 cups (the demarcated lines on the fill tank) respectively when I got it, and got readings between 179 and 182 Fahrenheit. Using ambient temperature water in the water reservoir (60F). If your numbers are off from this I'd either A: make sure you're brewing a minimum of 4 cups (I think they recommend this as the minimum because below this and the water doesn't get up to temperature enough during the brew process, resulting in underextracted and undertemp coffee), and if you are contact Bonavita and get some help. might also help to preheat the carafe with hot water from the tap (I wouldn't preheat the water in the tank much beyond 80 or so though)

[@applec2400]

How slowly do you throw it away? I have the 5 cup, it's never been a problem for me, it doesn't drip that fast once the water is done.... asinine.

[@zedorda1337]

I was really hoping with all that work you would have produced a top 5 list or something ands about why each got their position.

[@1olad]

Check the link in the description

[@MrSmac9242]

They do but you have to buy a subscription to America's Test Kitchen magazine to get the full results just as one has to do with Consumer Reports. Their KZbin videos usually cover the top performer and if applicable a less expensive good performer which is much more generous than anything Consumer Reports reveals for free. ATK and CR are not influencers so they are not being paid by the brands to review the products nor are they being provided with the products they test for free, they go out and buy what they test just as a regular consumer has to do.

[@rlrnyc]

I own a technivorm and confirm, a good brewer does really help. That being said, if you’re getting preground coffee from a grocery store, the maker won’t really change the quality much. If you want an inexpensive option, a pour over cup and a kettle works great for a cup at a time.

[@auberjean6873]

You're so right, Ron! That's what we use and we haven't had better coffee anywhere else!

[@AwujoolaFadeke]

I agree. I stumbled across the pour over cup/kettle method...its the cheapest & best by far.

[@mail2ted]

The Technivorm Rocks, right Temp and Time, all you need is the right Grind size which requires a good and highly adjustable Grinder.

[@william38022]

Ron Remke yes and without chemicals or lead if you use a good quality one,,,I have a Hario Japanese ceramic I love it.

[@delaisla7573]

AWESOME! I was holding off on buying a new coffee maker because none of the cheapest options at the store were convincing, and the Technivorm Moccaster is around $300. I had a feeling something was in the works for us working with a budget and it paid off to wait. Thank you ATK!

[@delaisla7573]

@@ursamajor7468 just like people, all things have issues. Thanks for the recommendation, I have already read the Amazon reviews. Not interested in dumb opinions from idiots or other competing companies who don't understand what makes the best extraction. I'll try it out and make up my own mind. If a consistently great cup of coffee is not for you, then it's not for you. Thanks.

[@desertodavid]

The Bunn coffee maker made in Germany is hard to beat. Has a heated Reservoir so the temperature of the water is consistent throughout the shower process. It has a deep basket and taller filter to allow for quicker Brewing probably in the four-minute range maybe less. I've been using one since 1994 in my home. Many many restaurants use the commercial models if that tells you anything. The last one I got was around $95 maybe five years ago.

[@sharonlatour6230]

@@desertodavid I have 2 of them, I love them.

[@231krw]

By far the best review video I've seen. Good job. You went deep into the science and numbers and didn't focus on features, like most other reviews.

[@italiano9727]

I love my Cuisinart with the basket that swings forward and the full piece lid that covers the grinds and controls the water flow. The coffee is hot, tastes great, and brews six cups in about 5 minutes.

[@robdee4051]

I've been using our Bonavita for almost 8 years! We are ready for a new one, because everything has a life span and after 3000 amazing pitchers!😉👍

[@kurtzcol]

thank you for all the hard work,we are listening

[@vladandlaika]

Thank you! I have been looking for years for a good home coffee maker that won't break the bank; I may now have found it. I really appreciate your reviews for their thoroughness and sensitivity to value and price. Thanks again!

[@taylor-li4zx]

This was supposed to be a video on inexpensive coffee makers

[@victorbenner539]

I have never had a bad cup of coffee from my French press ever. Threw away my coffee maker and stayed with the press for over 30 years. Simple, easy and not expensive. What's not to love.😁👍🍵

[@victorbenner539]

@Ivan Salazar,do you mean you have a french press but would like to have some help how to use it? If so I would gladly help. FYI, ATK has vids on how to use a press. In fact they recommend a press over any other type of coffee device and that's why this vid they released is, well,kinda stupid.

[@AppleJack76]

All I wanted was a cup of coffee, and they wouldn't give it to me!

[@cinderella23queen37]

They may give u some coffee

[@marcilk7534]

😂😂😂

[@alhollywood6486]

I'm not crazy!

[@xuangster]

Haha, Suicidal Tendencies!

[@roselamartinez4345]

😂👌

[@tericoulter4426]

Even though I only drink one (large) cup of coffee a day, I admit to being a bit of a coffee snob. I had a Keurig for a while just because of the ease of use but it didn't make very good coffee and I got tired of all the plastic. I purchased a Ninja, which I love. I can put the amount of water in to fill the cup I'm using. I can set it for "Bold" and "Small batch" and what I love is that I can turn the heating plate off when I've filled my cup. It makes really good coffee. Oddly the best coffee I've ever had was from a Black and Decker I got at London Drugs for $19.99 many years ago. It didn't last long but it made the best coffee I've ever had. Unfortunately, it was discontinued. Se la vie.

[@kathleendexter5999]

ATK, at 1:56, the host misrepresented herself. Would you please take another look at the machine? I’m not sure if she was reading from a script but she is incorrect. We have the same Mr. Coffee. If you have a chance to review the video, please pay close attention to the placement of the shower head when it was swung over the water reservoir. Look at the interior of the lid. Do you see that black protrusion on the interior of the lid? The function of that protuberance is to automatically swing the hot water dispenser directly over the center of the coffee ground receptacle/coffee filter should the operator forget. Please think about re-upload the video as you take a chance of your audience calling the validity of your videos into question. I really appreciate your videos and had not heard of the Bonavita Coffeemaker. It looks wonderful and I will definitely look into purchasing one. ☕️❤️👏🏻

[@RebeccaPaige]

Exactly. It swivels over when you close the lid.

[@jawsch]

Interesting that in just 7 months the top coffee maker has went from $95 to $140 I've always wondered if companies use these popular review sites / channels as a means of inflating their prices.

[@lindsaytoussaint]

its 150 now, ugh!

[@jawsch]

@@lindsaytoussaint I actually ended up buying it about a month ago. I really like it personally. Happy with the money spent.

[@effiebug4278]

That would be Amazon.

[@leech27]

Best I can tell, the $140 price is for the thermal carafe. The glass carafe is still ~$95

[@MattGreer]

@@leech27 they tested and recommended the thermal one, they have a link to it in the description. Does look like the price really jumped.

[@gordol66]

My $20 5 cup Mr Coffee with "8 O'Clock" whole bean coffee seems to do just fine.

[@chrisp5526]

I use a moccamaster 1 cup brewer; only found online. It works great, but not cheap. I do not need 8 cups of coffee, since it’s just me drinking it. When I visited my friend’s home who has a ‘Mr Coffee’, I can still make a 1 cup of coffee perfect, but there’s a trick: Take the pot away from the machine. Brew the coffee, and time it for about 4 minutes. After the timer goes off, put the coffee pot in place; the coffee will quickly pour into the pot. A little bit of work, but it made a perfect cup every time. For convenience, I still prefer my moccamaster 1 cup brewer.

[@johnecampos]

The video says the 8-cup machine is about $99, but when you follow the link to purchase it costs $289. Youch.

[@JSAC66]

I own and love the Mr Coffee that ATK ranked poorly. It has been making great coffee daily for several years. It looks nice, is easy to use, and the thermal doesn’t turn the coffee bitter. I highly recommend it.

[@ekko_the_gekko7452]

$95! I guess that was in 2019. Just one year later and that thing is now $150. Oh well guess I’ll have to wait till Black Friday 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jules-stephanesanle4840]

$220CAD in feb2021 !!!

[@9159bsbs]

Now it’s $116. I’m going to keep an eye on the price to see if it comes down. Instead of buying an electric kettle, maybe I’ll consider this coffee maker. Thanks for the review.

[@gummybear41283]

if you can't afford 150 , you have problems

[@Mrsp8472]

So I bought a Bonavita based on this review. My unit's showerhead would not uniformly spread the water over the grounds. I would recommend that you run water through and see if the showerhead does what it's supposed to do. It has 11 holes, including the central one. In my unit, only 3 of the front ones worked. In looking at some of the other reviews on Amazon of this unit, you can see similar complaints. There must be a design flaw. It's definitely something to keep track of, so buyer beware.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

This co. was one of the few that brought a more affordable maker that provided a "bloom" time function. Maybe call the company. Could be it is supposed to start by moistening the grounds, letting it "bloom" and then go full showerhead. Worth checking out. And, company is revamping because of "copiers" in the field. THI is a late reply, in case someone coming here needs the info. Good luck! BTW: my attention to detail is why I'm stressed just buying a coffee pot ! LOL

[@mexicanhalloween]

As a huge coffee nerd I didn't expect you to be so thorough, I can't find any fault in your methodology and I'm happy to see someone advocating as well as adhering to SCA standards and actually measuring TDS to come to an objective conclusion.

[@claireryan8074]

My brewer was on the fritz and my daughter suggested boiling water in my electric kettle and just pouring over the grounds in the basket into the carafe. It was so good I have never bothered buying a replacement.

[@andreascholten4913]

I bought the Bonavita about a year ago. Makes great coffee, but my one big complaint is that the design of the carafe doesn't let you pour the last bit of the brewed coffee out. There is always a little bit left in the pot that doesn't pour out, and when you're only making one cup, it's annoying.

[@ChrisBakerDrummer]

Yep, we've had the 5 cup model for years and we have the same complaint about the carafe. Great coffee maker other than that, though!

[@michaelshane1979]

They made an insulated glass carafe that had straight sides that was great. Unfortunately, two of them have developed cracks and Bonavita has discontinued making that carafe.

[@RBoyle-fn5hh]

@@ChrisBakerDrummer Yup, me too, exactly, so I've grown accustomed to spiraling the lid off before pouring when I'm down to near that final cup, KNOWING there's a few scooches of dee-lish still in the carafe! LOLOL

[@SuperScott3000]

yup - that is probably my only complaint as well.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Bonavita had some internal company problems and is revamping (has?) it's products. Worth a shot to research.

[@dwill123]

If you want a really good cup (or two) off coffee get the Bonavita. I've had one for about two years. It's rock solid and consistently brews a great cup of coffee. If you just want a no fuss cup of Joe go to ShopRite and just get a $10 Mr. Coffee. And to add spend a couple of extra bucks and get some decent 'whole bean' coffee.

[@CapnSmite]

I don't have the exact one from the video, but my Mr. Coffee has the same set up. The plastic fin you see on the lid pushes the spigot back over the basket when the lid is closed. I'm REALLY disappointed that people as thorough as ATK didn't realize this. It's even mentioned in the user manual.

[@ChrisBeardsley]

We had one of these at the office, making 3 ish pots per day. Never failed to move back into place when shutting the lid.

[@rooster_saucer]

also, is moving it really THAT big of a deal when you’re alrdy opening the lid, filling with water, putting the basket back in after filling with grounds etc etc.. just a fggn spigot for cryin out loud. lol

[@BlueHen123]

I use a french press that cost $10. Perfect coffee everytime

[@bigboat8329]

French press usually produces a slightly grainy result. Although, with proper technique you can mitigate such a result. Most people dont use them because they require extra time to steep the grounds in the water, and then press the plunger. If it works for you, great! A lot of coffee enthusiasts enjoy french press aswell, but for me its just not convenient in the morning.

[@BlueHen123]

@@bigboat8329 What do you make in the morning that is more convenient?

[@bigboat8329]

@@BlueHen123 I just use a drip coffee maker that I set up to run on auto in the morning. It's a black and decker but I dont remember the model. It produces coffee that's good enough for me, but it's certainly not the fanciest. That said, I'm definitley not the most perceptive coffee taster at 6 in the morning, lol.

[@BlueHen123]

@@bigboat8329 Coffee quality is more important for good coffee than the equipment anyways

[@bigboat8329]

@@BlueHen123 that's true! Usually grinding your own coffee is the best, but sometimes I still use the pre ground stuff haha

[@celtdoggy]

When you close the lid, the Mr. Coffee spigot is automatically pushed back into place.

[@gcnj973]

Thank you .... I'm say same think

[@ScooterFXRS]

yup ... unless your spouse is a freight train on two legs and she slams the lid down.

[@asandiegoguy]

Absolutely true, I’ve been using a similar machine for the last five years.I hate when they get these kinds of details wrong because It detracts from their credibility

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

She probably thinks the light is always on, in her fridge.

[@Zephyrdaze1819]

Yes, I thought this was a dumb thing to ding the machine over. Might as well knock it for having to slide the basket into place, too, at that rate!

[@sportura888]

Thank you Lisa for bringing back this format of review. Absolutely love your vids!!

[@itburns5756]

Geeze, why don't you just go ahead and kick poor Hannah in the head.

[@sportura888]

@@itburns5756 Just because I like Lisa's format over someone else's, doesn't mean the others are bad. I simply prefer Lisa's, that's all. Don't try to twist things around, pal.

[@chrispiatt2235]

Thanks, Lisa - you're a gem. Folks, I bet by the standards defined by these coffee associations and coffee channels on YT, 99% of us have been drinking sub-standard coffee all of our lives. Maybe, but who cares? I am absolutely fine with cheap drip makers, pour-over that hasn't been bloomed, etc. If you can tell the difference enough to spend the extra money and make a fuss, then go ahead, pursue perfection. When I wake up the morning though, I am perfectly happy with something that's merely good.

[@jeffstanley4593]

I have had several Mr Coffee coffee makers and NONE of them required me to manually place the hot water spigot over the coffee in the filter. The lid automatically moves it into position when you close it. Now, I am not a connoisseur but the Mr Coffee works for me.

[@janetmoore1124]

I had one. Not a huge pain but... :)

[@flybyairplane3528]

Jeff Stanley hi, but do you recall the ‘MR TEA’ BY FATHER GUEIDO SARDUCHI ? From SAT NIGHT LIVE. ( DON NOVELLO ) . Cheers From NJ🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jeffstanley4593]

When I was a child, my parents did not allow us to stay up late enough to watch SNL. I have seen Father Guido but not enough to be familiar with him. I do seem to remember a Mr Tea though advertised on television.

[@plethman3669]

we had one , it sucked to use, people always forgot to move the thing.

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

You don't have to push the brew arm back for the Mr. Coffee. If you forget, there's a little piece of plastic on the lid that moves the arm back over the basket automatically when you close the lid. Unless that piece is snapped off, it will never flow back into the tank. (I currently have that exact coffee maker) So there really is only one extra step. Move the arm back to put the basket in place. You can't forget to do that because you can't put the basket back if you do. It's not a deal breaking feature. I use 1.25 ounces (heaping 1/3rd of a cup) of coffee per full pot and it's plenty strong enough. I wouldn't go over 1.75 or you lose the lining of your stomach.

[@katelynobrien6024]

Exactly, I use this pot every morning. Also, it takes some effort, but you get to know your pot...how much to grind, and how much water to add.

[@Adam20231]

I loved my mr coffee maker. That plastic piece does move the arm into place. I would still have that coffee maker if my kids didn’t break the glass carafe!

[@rtex8563]

That's one reason I have bought Mr Coffee over many years: Easy to find parts. You can find a used carafe at thrift stores.

[@gmund317]

$20 Black and Decker. Simple. Efficient. No annoying buzzers or beeps. Just a decent pot of coffee every morning.

[@SuzanneBaruch]

I don't think a $95 coffee machine can truthfully be called "inexpensive."

[@brattingprincess]

Suzanne Baruch pennis compared to several hundred dollar home espresso machines.

[@cshubs]

However, not terrible if you think of it as an investment so you can get great coffee at home rather than paying 3/cup at the corner hipster cafe.

[@claro371]

Right! This was a review of "inexpensive" coffee makers.

[@brattingprincess]

Gregory W they excluded the breville precision brewer, one of the best machines with half the price. most their credibility with me at that point. Nearly same device as their pick with more features.

[@Animaniafreak]

@@brattingprincess I read penis and was thinking why....

[@kimberlyv1205]

Unless you're a serious coffee lover, $95 is still a bit steep for a coffee maker. I really would have appreciated hearing about at least the first and second runners up.

[@MarcusWolford]

Kimberly V If you’re a serious coffee lover you likely wouldn’t buy this product as it’s not the best, you would either do your own drip coffee (which is even cheaper) or you would buy a Moccamaster which is $350-400.

[@auberjean6873]

I'm with you, Kimberly! There's nothing cheap about $95!

[@bobcarter4343]

I purchased the Bonavita based on this review and I must say, the coffee is in a different league from my Mr. Coffee. The Bonavita makes GREAT coffee. What an improvement. Thank you for this review.

[@bschil1]

Thank you for looking into and testing all these variables. That was very informing , I am grateful for all your effort THANK YOU!

[@nicebigdog]

I bought the Bonvaita because of this review but sent it back after a few weeks. It makes nice coffee but you'll notice it brews without the lid on it. If you don't immediately screw the cap on the carafe when it's done brewing, your coffee will get cold quickly. The carafe with the lid on it doesn't fit under the filter so you have to remove the pot and place it separately on the counter. When you remove it, coffee drips continuously from the filter. I found I was constantly wiping up coffee.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

seems unnecessary and annoying.

[@nicebigdog]

@@KindCountsDeb3773 I bought the Oxo coffee maker and have been really happy with it.

[@sharky0]

Your “travel mug” looked like a full sized thermos....?

[@karenrussell2037]

It was a thermos

[@ShooterMcNut]

Bet the test kitchen restroom was busy after that test.

[@etherdog]

The Bonavita has 33% negative reviews and only 55% positive with 3,336 customer ratings verified purchaser reviews. I think you have to look at statistics like this when making a recommendation.

[@zeetrain9625]

I have the Bonavita, it makes great coffee. Only think I don't like is it doesn't keep the coffee hot, cause it's a thermo carraf..

[@PaulLemars01]

Just recommended the Bonavita to a good friend of ours and they are very happy with it. Longevity remains to be seen.

[@ladybriony]

The Mr Coffee lid will rotate the spigot into the correct position.

[@drgjs]

What about percolators? The kind our grandparents used to use?

[@stevenreichertart]

The coffee smell from the old percolators smells so good while it’s brewing!

[@stevenreichertart]

@@gidget8717 I do! I was a kid when my parents make coffee with a percolator. Even as a kid, I loved the sound and smell.

[@perrywise2188]

My Presto percolator makes great coffee, but it is finicky about ground size. I always get some grounds in the pot, but it's not really much of a bother. If you use a paper filter, it adversely changes the taste.

[@drgjs]

@@perrywise2188 I'm totally going to try it w/o a paper filter!

[@billchambersmarquez2768]

I use my 6cup Corning ware electromatic percolator every morning never had any trouble with it and ive been using it for 10 years now!

[@inproper3952]

I have a little 4 cup Mr Coffee maker and it makes 2 mugs of great coffee I use McCafe Coffee I love it.

[@msr1116]

I have the same cute coffee maker but use it to heat the water for my French press.

[@avalon449]

Go to the link that ATK gives to buy this coffee maker and look at the most recent reviews! Many problems and some operational issues that ATK must have forgot to mention......

[@squidpaladin]

meanwhile i'm over here with an $8 walmart coffee maker

[@charlesdegraffenreaid8311]

Me too....and it works fine for what I need.

[@narq5099]

And your $4 Walmart coffee. That's why God made Half & Half and sugar, eh?

[@stevenreichertart]

😂😂😂😂

[@rholbrook0587]

And someone else in China is getting screwed out of a living wage.

[@squidpaladin]

Yeah so am I Robert

[@Swingman2012]

As of Oct 2020, their winner (the Bonavita, $95 at the time of the video) is $150. I'm sure retailers watch these reports and adjust price accordingly. The same model with the glass carafe is about $95.

[@ajc5869]

Little known secret if you want a great coffeemaker for cheap, buy an older braun aromaster. Get your proportions right and you’ll get perfect coffee. Frequently on eBay brand new in box, legendary design and wayyyy better looking than any of these

[@mrkroeger]

We just bought one in 3/21. We are happy with it

[@sinisterdesign]

Okay, but when you said "inexpensive," I thought you were going to compare coffee makers under $50!

[@janicegilman7672]

Me too!

[@Rick-wn5oh]

I have a Bonavita. It sitting on a shelf under my cabinet and I don't use it. I did for couple years. It does make OK coffee. Paid a little bit more for the ninja coffee bar. It's very handy when you want to make just one Cup of coffee of various sizes. Personally I think it makes better coffee.

[@zebunker]

Alec: This company has never picked a product review winner that did not have an Amazon affiliate link. Player: What is America's Te$t Kitchen?

[@TonyHulk]

yeah, check virtually every review on youtube, that is a way to monetize...you can also buy the others with the exact same link

[@madrechelle8090]

Link goes to a $259 machine.

[@ronharmsen8466]

Take a shot of coffee everytime she says coffee. 👍🤪

[@livincincy4498]

With that said... French Press for the win.

[@dagnymaximus9778]

LIVIN CINCY totally agree! Switched to a French press a year and a half ago and it's the best coffee I've ever had!

[@tymmezinni]

Yeah, and can manage smaller amounts (like myself only drinking one or two cups a day w/ nobody else to share).

[@leilaniaki344]

Love a good strong cup of coffee.

[@anonimushbosh]

So the shock takeaway from this test is that 30% of the water brewed in the SCAA approved and test winning Bonavita is outside the magic (and apparently necessary) 195 - 205°F range. That's not exactly what I call acing all the tests.

[@BrandonGraham]

You scienced the crap out of this. Well done!

[@arepadetrigo]

Great review!

[@beerbottlebaby]

So $150.00 is an inexpensive coffee pot? I think not. Not for a cup of Folgers.

[@davidwootton683]

I have 2 to 3 cups in the morning to kick start my brain. I have been through a few machines, and coffee press's over the years. Buy good coffee and grind it yourself. I use a jug and a hand strainer. Do not boil the water. Try to use spring water as tap water has chemicals in it. Kind regards David.

[@yellowbird500]

I've tried using a French press because It gives me the most control over time and temperature. I find that water temperatures of 19O° brewed for 4 minutes produces bitter coffee. When I use the same ground coffee in a 15 year old inexpensive Cuisinart coffee maker, the result is amazing coffee. I measured the temperature of the water, in the Cuisinart, when it meets the grounds and found it to be 170°. I then tried reducing then water temp in my French press to 165° with no improvement. The easy solution would be to make coffee in my old Cuisinart. But that machine is in a vacation home 2 hours away. Lol. Thanks for the video.

[@seikibrian8641]

In a drip coffee maker the water is flowing through the grounds; in a French press the grounds are soaking in the water. So 4 minutes in one isn't the same as 4 minutes in the other. For a French press, try 190°F for 3 minutes.

[@scottynightbell1393]

I look forward to these so much you have no idea

[@peanutman6593]

So the elephant in the living room is that there was no mention of Bunn coffee maker, which I use at home and makes great coffee and is the main stay in most restaurants all over the country. I wish you would have listed the coffee makers that you used to but I don’t see a bunn.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

A $30 Aeropress will make me the same, amazing cup of coffee at work, in the field, or at home.

[@michaelhagerman1074]

Yep I use this at work nothing better, simple to use and you control the process which makes it easy to dial in great coffee and then get consistent results.

[@brattingprincess]

yes for ONE cup.

[@AarononYoutube]

@@brattingprincess one cup properly extracted 12oz coffee will always be better than 70oz of Maxwell House. It's the difference between Hersey and green&black or grassfed and feed lot. One is simply just way better.

[@brattingprincess]

Aaron on KZbin you assume too much. I commit to pourover almost daily. I also tend to like cleaner cups.

[@AarononYoutube]

@@brattingprincess I too like a clean cup. I like clean plates, and bowls as well.

[@SaznizamSazmee]

Your methodology was well laid out. Reminded me of the style in academic papers that I write

[@tmorris413]

I just bought a Cuisinart coffee maker from Costco for $59.99 and I am impressed after day 1. If it doesn't continue to make happy in the next 30 days, I will just take it back for a refund. If you are a Costco member, check it out at Costco.com. You have nothing to lose by trying it if you are unsure what you wanted to buy like I was. I have never had such a hot brew of coffee before except from a fast food market or restaurant. And the warming plate has three optional temperature settings, L-M-H to choose from!

[@appnzllr]

I'm still using my 1982 Proctor-Silex coffeemaker. No complaints. If it breaks down I'll consider what you're saying.

I have used french press, drip and pourover, but one day I bought a bialetti electric percolator. I'll never go back. Best coffee ever.

[@FlyTyer1948]

Disappointing that you didn’t mention second & third place coffee makers.

[@MrMowky]

Agreed. Why not do that?

[@KaizokuShojo]

Yeah. I don't really like coffee enough to pay $95, and for many people that's outright unfeasible. Giving us the "runners up" and the details of what they got right and what they did wrong would help us to make an educated decision about the cheaper models.

[@Dark0blivion]

@@KaizokuShojo The full review is linked in the description.

[@lornemackie6298]

I wish you would do a reliability test. The top inexpensive coffee maker will only last six months plus or minus one month. They do have amazing customer service, I have had three different models, each was replaced at around the six to eight months mark because it stopped brewing and once it began to fail it was only a few more weeks before it would die completely. I did clean it, used filtered water, you name it - no matter what they will not make it to a year! DO NOT BUY THE Bonavita!

[@beautyofthailand7393]

Excellent video - I was debating about which coffee maker to buy

[@Litcheck]

The price of the suggested coffee maker went up! :/ To clarify, this video was absolutely awesome but just thought I'd mention it.

[@mindybrown8571]

The same model but with the glass carafe is the $93 - $95 one. With the thermal carafe, it's $150-ish.

[@ArcolaBridge]

Sadly the technoform mocha master and the bonavita are not programmable. The breville is fully programmable, can you say how it did in your rankings? Did you test the breville coffee maker? I simply wanted a coffee pot that can be programmed to brew at a certain time, to me that's what programming means. But the breville is capable of customized Brew times and temperatures. So I'm curious if it can be set to mimic or be as good as the mocha master or the bonavita? Curious about your thoughts on this. Thank you as always atk! Been watching you since I was in diapers.

[@theresecornelius812]

After reading some of these agitated reviews, I think someone needs a drink instead! 😂 I think there are too many taste opinions of what is “a good cup of coffee!”

[@fancybrooks3156]

You're right. I hate Starbucks coffee; too strong for my taste. A LOT of people LOVE LOVE LOVE it however - mostly millennials. They should have let a bunch of cops do the taste tests.

[@hollym5873]

Love these equipment reviews. Thanks

[@sdushdiu]

Be sure you read the Amazon reviews before you buy!

[@traceylafontaine8893]

French press!

[@traceylafontaine8893]

@Snow Angel 😁 teehee..

[@truthbknown4957]

Aeropress

[@titisings2413]

I really need to learn how to do that

[@GameChanger597]

But then you always have to measure the temperature of your water. Not practical.

[@traceylafontaine8893]

@@GameChanger597 no worries, enjoy your variation of making coffee. Bonne appetit 😊👌

[@OrthodoxInquirer]

You need to review Bunn. That's in my list of contenders and it's made in the USA. Thanks!

[@massmusic328]

Can you name the specific model? I usually buy my coffee from a local store, but can't exactly leave the house right now, as well in the long run it will be a better purchase.

[@m4d2h0]

The winner is now approx $230. Up significantly from 2 years ago.

[@truthbknown4957]

Aeropress only, you can make any coffee style you want limitless. Anything else is secondary to the Aeropress.

[@leefrost9744]

The Bonivita has terrible user reviews on amazon & it's not cheap $200 when ordering from Canada does America's test kitchen have something to do with Amazon?

[@johncipriano3627]

After watching this video, I’m more confused then before viewing it🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃

[@randymacpherson4689]

Wow! Lots of Mr Coffee defenders here

[@allnighter2011]

All the numbers and the tests are fine, but at the end of the day, this would have been more interesting and useful if you have shown us the tasters feedback during the blind taste test... for example, they might have all put the Bonavita on top, but we might have also learned that there's a marginal difference in taste if any compared to the two runner ups... some of us might be ok missing out on this marginal difference to get a coffee maker for $30-$50 range...

[@stevelogan5475]

The best coffee maker is the ol' cowboy metal perculator you put on the stove top

[@hurhurhurhurhruhrurh]

Steve Logan lol that’s not cowboy. That’s a classic cheap Italian method. It’s supposed to be used for espresso

[@desertodavid]

Percolators get the water way too hot. The water has to reach boiling temperature so it can before step that metal tube. No, percolators make the worst coffee in the world ... cowboy!

[@desertodavid]

@@gidget8717 Hmmmm... that's weird. Maybe it's because the percolated coffee is burning a hole in your stomach so the coffee doesn't sit in there.😆

[@desertodavid]

@@gidget8717 I know people that have Cuisine Art and they really like them. I've always been partial to the Bunn machine. They have a heated Reservoir and shower head that very quickly makes a pot of coffee. The water temperature is always perfect and the coffee is never brewed too long so you never have that acrid or acidic taste.👍 Very few parts. In fact you only have the basket and the carafe. Two switches one for the warmer and a master power switch they also called a vacation switch which turns off power to the water reservoir heater. That's it except an internal thermostat for each. But no extra electronic parts that will eventually fail.

[@auberjean6873]

@@desertodavid, now that's what I call a great review!

[@jonahgutierrez1833]

Love her reviews! Keep them coming!

[@gingerhunny]

Your recommendation is $150. I have a Mr. Coffee that is 8 years old and brews fine coffee. I usually like these reviews but this video feels like an add.

[@maximme]

my biggest concern is with all those plastic and hot water, WHAT chemical leach out do we get ??

[@Darthreloy]

I automatically RME when I hear "the experts suggest". Starbucks, the biggest in the country, makes a cup of burned mud. Just burn the hell out of the beans and the tea and I guess everyone comes running. At work we had a guy make "cowboy coffee", which means 10x too strong. At first it was a hit, everyone puffed up and said how "thats the strong stuff I like". I tasted it and spit it straight out, because it was absolute crap. As we all left the room there were half and 3/4 cups full of undrinkable cups of that stuff all over the place. The next day, I made 2 pots with 2 scoops each. No one bragged about how it grew hair on their chest but when we left, every drop was consumed and all the cups were empty. So forgive me for thinking this "expert suggested amount" might be bs. I dont even believe what people say in a group. If however large amounts of coffee is consumed, even if no one says a word, that is good coffee. I will take your advice on the quality of the coffee maker here but I'd bet that people alone at home will regulate down the amount of coffee suggested here. Freshly opened, ground just then, with your coffee maker, at realistic strength, will probably make a great cup.

[@ScooterFXRS]

I'm not sure who told them that Bonavita BV1900TS 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Maker was $99 but it is not. Add a Benjamin to that MSRP, and hovers at $149 on Amazon. You can get to around $99 if you go with a glass carafe or go with their Hanging Filter Basket and Thermal Carafe, BV1901TS model. However I hate when people play bait and switch. So no party will get a thing out of me. I'll stick with my Mr.Coffee maker and grinder. :p

[@shaggydogg3786]

I wish you would’ve included the Bunn Thermo carafe... big basket will hold all the coffee you need.. perfect temperature water and will give you a pot of coffee in about 4 minutes or less.

[@chuckdugas758]

Read the write up on Bunn. A lot of bad reviews. Made in China. Bad toxic smell.They use to be the best. Not no longer.