Updated: May 2018

The 12 Best Coffee Makers and Espresso Machines to Help You Start Your Day

For most people, coffee is the only way to start the day. But not all coffee is made alike—sometimes, a good coffee maker or espresso machine can make the difference between a good day or a bad one.

Here are the 12 best coffee makers and espresso machines you can buy for your home!

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Our pick

Hamilton Beach Flex Brew 2 Way Programmable Coffee Maker

Hamilton Beach Flex Brew 2 Way Programmable Coffee Maker

The coffee maker for one person or the whole family

Bottom Line:
The Hamilton Beach Flex Brew coffee maker is perfect for the family who’s always on the go! It’s designed to prepare a full pot of coffee and also make a single serve cup at the same time

Pros:
Can prepare a full pot and single serve, 12 cup carafe size, Brew strength options, Separate water resevoirs

Cons:
Slightly expensive option

This dual coffee maker is perfect for customization! It combines two coffee makers in one—make a full 12 cup pot on one side, or prepare a single cup on the other side. Each side has its own resevoir with separate windows, ensuring you never overfill it—plus, each side can prepare regular or bold brew strength coffee!

The single-serve side can accommodate your favorite coffee grounds or a single-serve pack, and there’s a warming setting that automatically shuts off after two hours.

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!
 

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Best for French press on the go

ESPRO

ESPRO

The French press coffee you can drink on the go

Bottom Line:
ESPRO is perfect for people who love good coffee but are never in one place for long! It’s designed to craft the perfect cup of French press no matter where you are

Pros:
Portable, Affordable, Available in several colors, 16 oz size

Cons:
Need different mugs for tea or coffee—not all-in-one

This travel coffee press makes the perfect French press coffee while on the go! It has double micro filters that are 12 times finer than traditional French press, giving you a cup of coffee made exactly to your liking. The leakproof lid and essential loop make sure the coffee stays exactly where it’s supposed to be—in your mug!

Plus, you can also use it as a durable water bottle for your adventures!

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!
 

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Best for iced coffee

HyperChiller Iced Coffee Maker

HyperChiller Iced Coffee Maker

Get perfectly brewed iced coffee in under a minute

Bottom Line:
The HyperChiller Iced Coffee Maker is perfect for the person who can’t live without their iced coffee! It’s designed to turn hot coffee into iced coffee in just 60 seconds

Pros:
Doesn’t dilute the coffee, Dishwasher safe, 12 oz. size, Compatible with single cup coffee makers

Cons:
Leaks if you aren’t careful with the lid

This gadget is one cool coffee maker! In just one minute, it can chill hot coffee up to 130 degrees without compromising the flavor. All you have to do is fill it up with water and freeze until solid. Pour coffee into the container, wait 60 seconds, then pour into your favorite mug or glass!

The best part? All of the components are dishwasher safe!

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!
 

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Best for the espresso lover

Breville Oracle Touch

Breville Oracle Touch

The espresso machine of your dreams

Bottom Line:
The Breville Oracle Touch is perfect for the person who loves their fancy coffee! It’s designed to simplify the coffee-making process, using a touch screen to create the perfect cup

Pros:
Cleans itself, Automatic grinding, Color touch screen, Hands-free steaming

Cons:
Very expensive

This espresso machine is like having a coffee shop barista in your own home! The automated touch screen simplifies the complicated process into three steps: grind, brew, and milk. It automatically grinds, doses, and tamps 22 grams for a perfect double shot, and it prepares your drink with the precise water temperature.

Love your latte art? The hands-free steaming gives you micro-foam that’s smooth enough for the most intricate latte art. Plus, the machine cleans itself!

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!
 

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Best for the geeky coffee drinker

Star Wars R2D2 Coffee Press

Star Wars R2D2 Coffee Press

Make your coffee with the Force every morning

Bottom Line:

Pros:
Holds 32 oz of coffee, Plunger assembly made of metal, Made with BPA-free plastic, Glass carafe

Cons:
Slightly expensive

If you love R2D2, you need this coffee press! The glass carafe holds 32 oz. of coffee, and all of its parts are made with durable materials, ensuring it lasts for a long time. Simply pour boiling water and coffee grounds in the carafe, let it brew for a few minutes, then press on the plunger!

Made of BPA-free plastic and food-grade stainless steel, it’ll keep you going without damaging your motivator!

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!
 

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Best for waking up in the morning

Barisieur Tea and Coffee Alarm Clock

Barisieur Tea and Coffee Alarm Clock

The alarm clock that wakes you up with your favorite drink

Bottom Line:The Barisieur Coffee and Tea alarm clock is perfect for the person who loves waking up to the smell of coffee! It’s designed to make you a perfect cup of tea or coffee as you wake up

Pros:
Makes coffee or tea, Has USB port, Drawer for sugar, Dishwasher safe

Cons:
An expensive option

If you can’t get going in the morning without your cup of joe, you need this alarm clock in your life! Using steam pressure, the water transports from one vessel to the other, easing you into your morning routine. It has a drawer for your sugar and other coffee fixings, and a removable milk vessel!

The glassware and stainless steel parts are all dishwasher safe—plus you can use the USB port to charge your phone or tablet!

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!
 

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Best budget pick

Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista Espresso and Cappuccino Maker

Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista

The budget-friendly pick for cafe-style coffee

Bottom Line:
The Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista is perfect for person with champagne taste and a beer budget! It’s designed to make cafe-quality drinks without breaking the bank

Pros:
Affordable, Easy to use, One-touch control panel, Automatic milk frother

Cons:
Requires some maintenance

This dual coffee maker and espresso machine is perfect for the person looking to save some cash! It can make espresso, cappucinos, and lattes easily with its 15-bar pump. The one-touch control panel lets you customize your drink, and the automatic milk frother gives you perfect-looking drinks!

Plus, it comes with a recipe book so you can create your own impressive coffee drinks!

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!
 

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Best for road trips

Handpresso Auto Set

Handpresso Auto Set

The espresso you can make right from your car

Bottom Line:
The Handpresso Auto Set is perfect for someone who needs their espresso fix, no matter where they are! It uses your car’s power to boil your water, making you perfect espresso every time

Pros:
Made of durable materials, Compact case for storage, Will brew pods and ground coffee, Works quickly

Cons:
Expensive

This espresso machine may be small, but it can make a strong espresso shot! All you have to do is fill it with water, add your pod or coffee grounds, turn on the machine, wait a few minutes, then pour. It comes with a tough travel case that can compactly store your gear while still being able to hold everything you need!

Coming in at just over three pounds in weight, it’s lightweight enough for travel!

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!
 

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Best for breakfast

Nostalgia 3-in-1 Breakfast Station

Nostalgia 3-in-1 Breakfast Station

The machine that makes your entire breakfast in one spot

Bottom Line:
The Nostalgia 3-in-1 Breakfast Station is perfect for the person who loves breakfast! It’s designed to prepare everything you need for a good breakfast all in one spot

Pros:
Large non-stick griddle, 32 oz. carafe, Multifunction toaster oven, Glass griddle lid with cool handle

Cons:
Pricey option

This breakfast station is ideal for getting your day started the right way! It has a large family-sized griddle for making sausage and eggs, and a multifunction toaster oven that can prepare four slices of toast at a time. The coffee machine can make four cups of coffee at a time—enough for the entire family!

Plus, it has a 30-minute timer with an automatic shut-off, ensuring your food never overcooks!

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!
 

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Best for instant espresso

PortaPresso

PortaPresso

The best way to make instant espresso everywhere

Bottom Line:
The PortaPresso is perfect for the person who needs their espresso at any time! It’s a portable travel mug designed to prepare incredible espresso no matter where you are

Pros:
Grinds beans, Froths milk, Dishwasher safe, Cup at the bottom

Cons:
Expensive

This traveling espresso machine is perfect for the coffee lover in your life! Simply fill the PortaPresso with beans, water, and milk in the designated slots, twist the planetary grinder three times, and twist the dial 90 degrees. Turn on the PortaPresso, select the coffee you want on the corresponding smartphone app, and let the espresso machine do its magic!

It can make up to three coffees per preparation, ensuring you’ll have enough java to keep you going!

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!
 

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Best for roasting coffee beans

Kelvin Home Coffee Roaster

Kelvin Home Coffee Roaster

The easiest way to roast your coffee beans at home

Bottom Line:
The Kelvin Home Coffee Roaster is perfect for the person who loves to have the freshest possible coffee! It’s designed to let you roast your own beans at home without taking too much counter space

Pros:
Elegant design, Five roast levels, Save money in bean purchases, Digital display

Cons:
Expensive

This coffee bean roaster is ideal for making the freshest possible coffee! It can make roasted coffee beans in just 10 minutes, letting you have custom, delicious coffee whenever you want. Choose from one of the five roast settings and watch the Kelvin use its bottom-up vortex-drive roasting technique to evenly roast your beans!

No matter how much you roast your beans, the exterior will always remain cool to the touch!

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!
 

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Best for cold brew

Cold Brew on Tap

Make a week’s worth of cold brew at one time

Bottom Line:
The Cold Brew on Tap is perfect for the person who loves drinking cold brew coffee all the time! It’s a mess-free way of making your favorite drink at home

Pros:
BPA-free construction, 128 oz. capacity, Fine-mesh filter

Cons:
Slightly pricey for a single-purpose product

If you can’t live without your cold-brew coffee, the Cold Brew on Tap is perfect for you! It can make up to 16 cups of cold brew at a single time, and it takes less than two minutes to prepare. The adjustable spigot makes serving your coffee fun, and the fine-mesh filter ensures a high-quality brew every time!

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!