I returned the Luxe because it didn't make any better coffee than my Ninja. It was also very loud and the water reservoir lid rattled a lot. I suggest getting a Ninja off marketplace. They're so cheap and make a fine cup of coffee. Just make sure you get the SCA approved ones like the CP307, CM401, CM407. I've seen them for as little as $20-$40 used. Used the saved money on a quality grinder.. the grind is where you get a good cup of coffee
On top of temperature consistency, the controls that go into the brew profile are also a factor.
We have an SCA-certified Ninja (discontinued I think), and you select your brew size on the controls rather than by changing the amount of water you fill it with. This allows it to use a different brew profile if you’re making a whole pot vs. a travel mug sized it also has a flow meter to consistently control these flow profiles.
One last factor: cone filters are almost always better than flat filters. Cone filters scale down easier when you’re making different amounts, and give the water a more consistent path through the coffee.
MM is a quality maker for sure, but if you don’t want to spend big bucks my suggestion would be an OXO grinder and a Ninja specialty coffee maker. The Ninja makes good coffee and you have several different batch sizes to choose from. That’s the setup I have and I’m very happy with the results I get and it comes in at less than $200. Not everyone can afford to pay $500+ for a grinder and coffee maker.
I have a Ninja machine that makes both espresso and drip coffee, and has a steamer built in to froth milk. It makes such good drinks that it’s taken the enjoyment out of cafe coffee. “We have fancy lattes at home!” But it was not cheap ($500+?). I chose it because that brand sells parts - if it does break, I won’t have to buy a whole new machine
I like my Ninja coffee maker, they make a few different models but mine has a removable reservoir and lets me choose the drink size.
I don't use it a ton, but if you're buying one anyway I'd also look at moccamaster. Not sure if they'll have what you want but it'd probably make better coffee.
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