When it comes to kitchen appliance recommendations, we trust chefs with their picks above pretty much anyone else. So when we saw that Alison Roman vouched for a drip coffee maker, we had to investigate.
'I was a diehard Chemex person my whole life,' she told the Strategist. 'And I have some good friends who had a baby before me, and they were like, “You’re not gonna wanna do that.” I can tell you right now what you’re not gonna wanna do, and that’s make a Chemex. I’m also not the kind of person who drinks coffee first thing in the morning all the time. I’m more of a 10:30, 11:00 a.m. coffee person. But I really, really rely on it. And I really like my hot black coffee in the morning.'
She revealed that her brewer of choice is none other than the Moccamaster 10-cup coffee maker (available at Amazon), a powerhouse, drip coffee machine that is as stylish as it is efficient.
'I have the white one because I just think it blends more seamlessly into my kitchen,' she explains.
'My cabinets are this kind of bluish color that my landlord will not let me paint. If I had white cabinets, I’d probably pick a pop of color, but because I don’t, I want a more neutral, vanilla-cream color. It makes perfect coffee, and it is sleek and fits in a tight, tiny space, and it’s easy to clean. Anyone can use it. It’s a mechanical system that I understand. The water goes in here, the water drips in the grounds here, and the coffee comes out here. I can use compostable coffee filters. It looks great. I love it.'
Using just one switch, this drip coffee maker can brew up to 10 cups in under six minutes.
We're all for coffee machines that double as stylish countertop decor, and as Alison mentions, the cream color is incredibly versatile. It also comes in red, butter yellow, black and more, giving us plenty of options for different kitchen color schemes.
At under $400, it's a worthwhile investment for a durable, high-end coffee machine. Below, we have rounded up some alternative picks for the drip coffee-curious.
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This coffee maker can brew anything from a single shot to a whole carafe of coffee. It's easy to use and one of the most affordable models on the market.
Equipped with six brew modes and a 12-cup capacity, this machine means business. You can adjust brew temperature, bloom time, and flow rate to customize your cup of coffee.
Proof that all good things come in small packages, the sleek, modern Zwilling can brew a delicious cup of coffee without demanding a large proportion of your countertop.
Plus, a coffee maker is one part of the puzzle, but the perfect cup is another. I've handpicked my favorites below.
This stunning mug is the exact model that Kourtney Kardashian Barker uses for her daily matcha. It's expertly crafted from borosilicate, mouth-blown glass that makes it look like your drink is floating.
Nothing can elevate our morning coffee routine quite like this bold twist on the most classic color palette of all. Its sharp pattern and clean lines are designed to mix and match with any other pieces in your kitchen.
This stunning red mug features Marimekko's signature flower pattern. It was born in 1964, and still looks just as stylish.
