First time buying a coffee machine. Suggestions?

[Tomasm]

Hey guys,

This is my first time buying a coffee machine, any suggestions to get the best machine (in terms of quality) for the cheapest price?

 

[mawil1013]

These two make great choices for home espresso, I've been using them for many years now and can pick up cheap on Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-EC1...75&sr=1-11&keywords=delonghi+espresso+machine

and I prefer this https://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-ECP...075&sr=1-7&keywords=delonghi+espresso+machine and it's the one I use now but I don't like the grind holder/filter it comes with so I use the one from the EC155.

This is the least expensive high quality bean grinder, I have owned this for two years now and it is excellent. https://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Enco...atza+encore+grinder&psc=1&smid=A302OQK4GZWXCC

 

[Trish]

Whatever you get I'd suggest staying away from a Keurig. Terrible coffee that has cooled before you can sit down. I just started using a French press and I am really enjoying my coffee.

 

[win231]

My suggestion: Unless you're willing to spend at least $150-$300 for a coffeemaker, you're better off spending $20 on a pour over dripper. The cheap coffeemakers don't heat the water up to the right temperature for coffee (195 - 205). I have a Technivorm that I only use when I have several people over & need 3-4 cups. Otherwise, I use a pour over dripper. That way, I can boil the water to get the right temp.

 

[win231]

Whatever you get I'd suggest staying away from a Keurig. Terrible coffee that has cooled before you can sit down. I just started using a French press and I am really enjoying my coffee.

I get a laugh when I watch those ads for Keurig & they say, "The Keurig brews at the ideal temperature for coffee - 170 - 180 degrees." They think most coffee people don't know they're 20 degrees off.

 

[friedcoffee]

If you are looking for a drip coffee machine consider buying an OXO or a Technivorm Moccamaster. If espresso is your choice of drink, go with Breville Duo Temp or a Rancilio Silvia.

 

[SusanMangum]

Buy it from a good retailer.