Why most coffee maklers brew bad coffee: 1. They don’t heat water to the right temperature 2. They over- or under-steep grounds 3. They don’t use the right water-to-bean ratio.  

The best coffee makers try to avoid these three pitfalls.

The best coffee maker: OXO On 9-Cup Coffee Maker (brews a 1-liter pot in under 7 minutes)

The second best coffee maker: Bonavita BV1900TS (if only it had a better carafe)

The best coffee maker upgrade: OXO On 12-Cup Coffee Brewing System (large capacity, has a separate kettle for brewing tea)

The best long running favorite coffee maker: $80 Cuisinart DCC-1200

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