Best Filter Coffee Machine

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I've been looking to get a small bean-to-cup or Nespresso for travelling but as we prefer long/large coffees I realised we don't actually need an espresso-focused solution, and that it would make sense to get a filter coffee machine which would be about as portable as a Nespresso while gaining the advantage of beans/grounds for freshness and to reduce costs.

I've done some basic research and it seems the main factors are drip vs shower and the ability to maintain water temperature.

Please let me know which filter coffee machine models are best, as well as any other tips or tricks. Also best filters?

There's a Bosch that looks decent. @Smiggles
 
Nerfherder said:
Why get a machine though - manual pour over is much better. You will have to pay as much as a espresso machine to get great pour over.
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I did see those and will look further, but I would prefer more time to play with my kids and to have my coffee ready and waiting in the morning
 
capd said:
I've been looking to get a small bean-to-cup or Nespresso for travelling but as we prefer long/large coffees I realised we don't actually need an espresso-focused solution, and that it would make sense to get a filter coffee machine which would be about as portable as a Nespresso while gaining the advantage of beans/grounds for freshness and to reduce costs.

I've done some basic research and it seems the main factors are drip vs shower and the ability to maintain water temperature.

Please let me know which filter coffee machine models are best, as well as any other tips or tricks. Also best filters?

There's a Bosch that looks decent. @Smiggles
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@RedViking
 
Tomtomtom said:
Why does it cost ~30x more than this?

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Its a tough question but it comes down to some niggly basics.

- temp control
- effective distribution of water
- pre infusion
- not reheating and burning brewed coffee
- better build quality

But thats why I say its better to just do a manual pour over.

Something like this is way better than the above :

Abid Clever Coffee Dripper R750
 
I have had 2 Jura machines, Far and away the best. Have an Impressa X59 now

Needs a throrough clean every 6 months. Guy at Quaffee showed me how to do it. It takes 30 minr

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Nerfherder said:
Its a tough question but it comes down to some niggly basics.

- temp control
- effective distribution of water
- pre infusion
- not reheating and burning brewed coffee
- better build quality
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Ja these things are not complicated though. Filter coffee requires a filter, and hot water.

It's weird how coffee generates this culty $$$ stuff while for tea, you buy a kettle.

For travel I take a moka pot.
 
capd said:
I've been looking to get a small bean-to-cup or Nespresso for travelling but as we prefer long/large coffees I realised we don't actually need an espresso-focused solution, and that it would make sense to get a filter coffee machine which would be about as portable as a Nespresso while gaining the advantage of beans/grounds for freshness and to reduce costs.

I've done some basic research and it seems the main factors are drip vs shower and the ability to maintain water temperature.

Please let me know which filter coffee machine models are best, as well as any other tips or tricks. Also best filters?

There's a Bosch that looks decent. @Smiggles
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Trust no-one
 
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