Top 10 best coffee makers and coffee machines

Who doesn’t drink coffee as soon as they wake up, while reading the paper or after dinner? Exactly, the vast majority of adults do and can hardly live without a good cup of coffee. At work, at home, in a coffee bar, indoors or on the go.
Because coffee is so important, it’s crucial that it’s served at the right temperature and quality. People are willing to spend money to enjoy the best coffee at home. That usually means machines from well-known brands that offer the best value for money.
However, given the huge number of brands, models and so on, it can be very difficult for a beginner who’s looking for a coffee maker, or coffee machine as most people call it, to find the best and most suitable appliance for their needs and enjoy great coffee at home. If you recognise yourself in this and you’re looking for the right coffee machine for home use, it’s a good idea to keep reading this article.

Types of coffee makers

There are different types of coffee makers to brew coffee. It helps to know your own preferences first; that makes it easier to find the best and most suitable machine.
The different types of machines are: fully automatic espresso, semi-automatic, piston machines, capsule machines, pod machines, cafetières, filter coffee machines, percolators and built-in coffee machines.

What coffee maker brands are there?

Worldwide there are loads of coffee maker brands, and the Netherlands has plenty of them too. The best-known and most popular brands that produce and offer coffee machines and appliances are:
Siemens, DeLonghi, Sage, Krups, Quick Mill, Philips, Jura, Saeco, Magimix, Melitta and Solis.

Top 10 coffee makers

Below you’ll find our overall Top 10 best coffee makers / coffee machines of 2020 in random order. All of them meet our strict criteria: coffee quality, reviews and independent user experiences, value for money, warranty, our own experiences and the supplier’s customer service. All types and brands are mixed together here so there’s a suitable coffee maker with great value for money for everyone.

1. Siemens EQ.6 Plus S800 - With the Siemens EQ.6 Plus S800 TE658209RW you can make a variety of coffee specialities such as a latte macchiato, flat white or americano. You can brew 2 cups of each coffee speciality at the same time – handy when you have visitors. Using the colour touchscreen display, you can save coffee recipes by setting the coffee strength, water temperature and the amount of coffee and milk. The milk system automatically rinses itself clean after every brew. When the coffee machine needs descaling, you’ll automatically receive a notification. The display guides you through the process step by step. The espresso machine has a solid stainless steel housing and the ceramic grinding discs are highly durable.

2. De'Longhi EC685MPACK Barista - With the De'Longhi EC685MPACK Barista Pack Dedica you bring home a complete barista set so you can immediately start making fresh coffees and cappuccinos. Grind coffee beans to the desired coarseness with the included grinder. The ground coffee falls directly into the portafilter, which you then tamp firmly with the tamper. Once your fresh espresso is ready, knock the portafilter out into the stainless steel knock box. Turning it into a cappuccino? Grab the milk jug and fill it with fresh milk. By turning the ring you set the steam wand for either hot frothed milk or just hot milk. Wipe the steam wand with a tea towel and enjoy your well-deserved coffee speciality.

3. DeLonghi Nespresso Lattissima - The De'Longhi Nespresso Lattissima One Zwart has an integrated milk reservoir, allowing you to prepare a cappuccino or latte macchiato at the touch of a button; that way you can enjoy a delicious milk-based coffee every morning before heading to work. Thanks to the measurement markings on the front of the milk reservoir, you always use the right amount of milk for a cappuccino or latte macchiato. The coffee machine is heated up in just 25 seconds. Use the button on top of the machine to first fill your glass with milk foam. Finish it off with a strong shot of espresso so you can start your day full of energy. You can easily detach both the milk reservoir and the drip tray, and they’re dishwasher safe.

4. Philips Grind & Brew HD7769 - The Philips Grind & Brew HD7769/00 has a double bean container, allowing you to easily switch between 2 different coffee flavours. Or you can fill one half with decaf coffee for those evenings on the couch. Thanks to the timer you wake up every morning to freshly brewed coffee. Simply set the time the evening before, so the machine starts brewing when you want it to. With the dial on the illuminated control panel you easily select the number of cups. You can also determine the coffee strength by adjusting the grind size. In a morning rush and forgot to switch the machine off? It will automatically power down after 2 hours.

5. Sage Nespresso Creatista Uno - Thanks to the high-quality steam wand you can create delicious milk specialities with the Sage Nespresso Creatista Uno SNE500BKS. Place a jug of fresh milk under the steam wand and the machine will automatically froth it for you. You can customise every coffee speciality by adjusting the quantity and temperature. For your preferred milk temperature and foam thickness you can choose from 3 settings. That way your cappuccino tastes exactly how you like it. The steam wand rinses itself after use, so you only need to wipe the outside with a tea towel. The large 1.5 litre water tank is enough for about 12 lungos, so you won’t have to refill often.

6. JURA E60 Piano Black - With the JURA E60 Piano Black you can make 2 espressos at the touch of a button, or use the separate button for milk foam to prepare a cappuccino. Via the colour display with icons you can easily choose between an espresso, regular coffee or cappuccino. What makes this machine special is its Intelligent Water System. This means descaling is no longer necessary. The water filter keeps the machine free from limescale and notifies you as soon as it needs replacing. Thanks to the 1.9 litre water tank and 280 gram bean hopper, you won’t have to refill very often. With this Jura you bring home a solid, low-maintenance espresso machine that’s perfect for medium-sized households.

7.Philips 2200 Serie EP2231/40 - Enjoy delicious coffee varieties like espresso, coffee and cappuccino at the touch of a button. With the LatteGo milk system you can top your coffee with a silky-smooth milk foam layer, and it can be cleaned in just 15 seconds. The intuitive touch display lets you easily select your favourite coffee and adjust your preferences with 3 different settings. The Philips 2200 Series has 100% ceramic grinders, so you can brew 20,000 cups of consistently high quality. Thanks to the AquaClean filter you don’t need to descale the machine for up to 5,000 cups.

8. Philips Senseo Switch HD6592/60 - With this 2-in-1 coffee maker you can easily brew a single cup of coffee for yourself or a full jug to share with others. The thermal jug lets you brew up to seven cups of coffee in one go, so everyone can quickly enjoy a delicious cup. Made a bit too much? No problem, the jug keeps the coffee hot and preserves its aroma for hours, so you can keep on enjoying it. The machine also features Crema Plus technology, which gives your coffee a wonderfully smooth, velvety crema layer. And not sure when to descale the machine? No worries – the descaling indicator light will show you when it’s time.

9. Braun PurAroma 7 KF 7020 BK - This coffee maker comes with several handy features. It uses the OptiBrew system for perfect coffee flavour. The uniquely shaped Aroma glass jug that comes with it keeps your coffee warm for longer and preserves its aroma. With a single press of a button you can select your preferred coffee strength (normal or strong) and set the timer via the LCD display. That way you can enjoy your coffee at exactly the moment you want.
When it’s time to descale the coffee machine, the descaling indicator light will switch on so you can keep enjoying the best coffee aroma.

10. Krups Arabica Automatic EA8150 - With this espresso machine you can quickly prepare 1 or 2 ristrettos, espressos or regular coffees. The coffee can be tailored entirely to your taste thanks to the adjustable grind size, coffee temperature, coffee strength and water volume. The memory function of this Krups espresso machine allows you to save 2 coffee profiles. Do you drink a 100 ml extra-strong coffee every morning? Then you don’t have to reconfigure the machine every day. To make a cappuccino, simply froth milk in a glass using the steam wand and then complete your coffee recipe at the touch of a button. The brew group is not removable, so manual cleaning is not necessary and the brew group won’t be damaged unnecessarily, which helps extend the lifespan of this coffee machine.

In conclusion

Pick your favourite and enjoy the very best, most delicious coffee at home! Treat not only yourself but also your guests, and turn every coffee break into the tastiest moment of the day!