8 best coffee makers, tried and tested by a former barista

From single-serve machines to drip coffee makers, I’ve tried and tested the lot - (Inga Parkel/The Independent)

Coffee remains one of the most consumed drinks nationally, so it’s no surprise that finding the best coffee machines has become popular, not only as a way to save money, but also due to the rising interest in the art of coffee making itself. To meet consumer demand, nearly every type of machine imaginable is on the market.

If you’re new to the world of coffee machines, allow me to explain: drip coffee makers are the original machines and are likely what your parents used to brew their morning cup of Joe. They’re the most basic and often the most affordable kind of machines that heat up water and slowly drip it over pre- or freshly ground beans.