best coffee maker with built-in grinder right now:
Breville Grind Control - still the top pick. precise grind settings, programmable, makes good coffee. around $300-350. worth it if you want control over everything
Cuisinart Burr Grind & Brew - solid mid-range option. burr grinder (not blade), programmable, thermal carafe. \~$200-250. best value imo
Capresso CoffeeTeam TS - compact, reliable, conical burr grinder. \~$200. good for smaller kitchens
BLACK+DECKER Mill and Brew - budget option at \~$100. blade grinder tho, not burr, so grind consistency isn't as good. fine if you're just getting into fresh grinding
De'Longhi Dinamica Plus - this is a super-automatic espresso machine, not a drip coffee maker. different category entirely. $1000+. makes espresso, cappuccinos, etc.
real talk:
these are convenient but there's a tradeoff. a separate quality grinder + quality coffee maker will always make better coffee than an all-in-one. but if counter space or simplicity is your priority, these work. And if you do want to weigh your options, then please feel free to [check out this article](https://www.roastycoffee.com/best-coffee-maker-with-grinder/)
So in conclusion, the grinder in most of these isn't amazing - it's just "good enough." if you're really into coffee, you'll eventually want to upgrade to a standalone grinder
Previously used my French press all the time, could probably count the times I’ve used it on one hand over the past 5 years. Got a black and decker programmable 12 cup for less than $50, has been working great…
if I remember to set it up the night before.
My Black & Decker 12-cup drip coffeemaker has a couple of decades service in.
The stainless steel French press I take camping should survive until the end of time.
I've had many over the years. I recently threw away my Black and Decker, it worked ok but was extremely loud. Lots of weird popping noises. After a few years it got to where it needed to be de-scaled twice a month. Which is odd as I have a whole house water softener and filtration system.
I caught a Black Friday deal on Amazon for a Mochamaster unit for about $150. Loving it so far.
I can't speak to the longevity. But I did just buy a 40oz "10 cup" Moccamaster KBT for $205. The one with the thermal carafe, a few weeks ago. Previously, I had a $20 Black and Decker drip coffee maker that's still going strong after 10 years. It's a daily machine in the past 5 years. In between machines, I experimented with a Moka Pot clone, French Press, and pour over with Hario v60 gooseneck kettle. A pour over, when done right is really great. I like the French Press and Moka Pot too. Each have their pros and cons, especially in the clean-up phase.
The Moccamaster is an automated pour over. For machines, the Moccamaster comes out hotter than the B&D. It's also one of the smoothest cups of coffee I've had. It's super easy to use, especially if you're coffee deprived in the morning. The more I use it, the more I like it.
Did I ever think I'd spend 10x the amount I spent on the last coffee machine? No. However, it suits my needs of brewing straight into the carafe and cleanup is super easy.
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