It packs plenty of features, too, including programming, auto-shutoff, a permanent filter, and a height-adjustable drip tray. This machine also packs a ton of features, including an auto-shutoff function, a removable water reservoir, a height-adjustable drip tray, a built-in water filter, and programming. Keurig K-Duo Plus Unlike the Brim and Crux models on this list though, which are each essentially two coffee makers fused together, this Keurig only has one brewing chamber and mechanism.
This Keurig performs much better in our pod tests than our drip tests. For example, it earns an Excellent rating for convenience in the former but a Very Good score for convenience in the latter. Its features include a removable water reservoir, a height-adjustable drip tray, programming, auto-shutoff, a permanent filter, and brew-strength control.
I'm obsessed with smart home tech and channel my obsession into new stories for Consumer Reports. When I'm not writing about products, I spend time either outside hiking and skiing or up in the air in small airplanes. Not only that, but it is also highly programmable and easy to clean. Best of all, the coffee is top quality, which is a rare find within two way coffee makers.
Not only that, but Keurig is known to make coffee hardware built to last. All the more reason to buy one of these! If you are looking for a two way coffee maker that could brew more than just coffee pods, you may want to consider another machine.
Without a 12 cup glass carafe, you would need to brew a bunch of k cups or coffee pods which is not convenient for most. It wasn't a surprise to find a Cuisinart while searching for the best dual coffee maker as Cuisinart seems to have a coffee maker that fits just about every need.
If one of those needs is a dual coffee maker that can do more than brew a single pot of coffee, then you are in luck. This Cuisinart coffee machine allows for you to be your own barista at home as it features a whole slew of programmable features, free recyclable single serve k cups, self cleaning capabilities and multiple brewing styles depending on your preferred brew type.
Now, onto the brewing and what really makes this one of the best dual coffee makers. The Cuisinart not only allows for the traditional 12 cup carafe pot of coffee to be brewed and dispensed, it also has the dual capability of being used as a single serve brewer at the same time with a secondary chamber and water reservoir.
The Cuisinart also can be used as a hot water dispenser if you are just looking for some hot water to add to your travel mug. Whether you want to use k cups, or a reusable filter, this 2 way coffee maker is every coffee drinks dream. Just about all business offices and household members will appreciate this dual functionality as it helps cut down on wasted coffee grounds and it improves efficiency.
Not only does is put out amazing drip coffee, but it also has the superior looks and aesthetics as well. The last item worth mentioning is that Cuisinart has top notch customer service which makes things a whole lot easier if you ever find yourself needing to talk to them. Not that you'll need it though since Cuisinart seems to be built with top notch components, proven to exceed and surpass expected lifespans of these coffee machines. If you are looking for the best dual coffee maker, look no further.
For our final product review, we have the famous Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker. Right off the bat, let's make it clear that this machine isn't a dual coffee maker in the same regards as the others.
In fact, using the word "dual" would be misleading. Instead, a more suitable word would be "multifunctional". Unlike the other models mentioned above, the Ninja is capable of doing more, much more.
For starters, the pot of coffee that the Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker produces is amazing. For those of you that have had pour over coffee made with a chemex, or a V60, this machine can brew an equally satisfying pot of coffee.
Not only that, but you can do so with just a push of a button. No heating up water, no standing over your coffee for minutes as you slowly pour water from your gooseneck kettle. Now that we have discussed the fact that the Ninja makes a mean cup of Joe, what else can it do? Well, it has a few different brewing options that make it really stand out. Like the others on the list, it has a single serve option whether you want to brew a small, medium or large cup of coffee.
Just be aware that these will be brewed in the same fashion as the pot of coffee, so you'll need ground coffee opposed to a k cup. The most unique feature of this machine, that really makes it stand out as the best dual coffee maker, is the specialty brewing options. These brewing options produce what are deemed as specialty strength coffee extractions, similar to a shot or two of espresso. If you enjoy making lattes, cappuccinos or any espresso based beverage, the Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker is capable of doing just that.
The coffee maker features a sleek and modern design that our testers found to be the most functional and easy to use. Brew sizes : 1. The Aeropress is a coffee brewer made of a plastic tube with a filter on one end and a removable plunger on the other. It is placed, filter-side down, over a cup and filled with ground coffee and hot water you will need a separate source of hot water to brew the coffee. The plunger pushes the coffee down into the cup. Less than six inches tall and about four inches wide, the AeroPress compact and travel-friendly.
It was one of the few in our tests that did not require a coffee pod — it's sustainable! Our testers liked that all parts comfortably fit into a gallon-sized zip top bag that is perfect for packing, and all parts are a breeze to wash. The AeroPress requires brand-specific paper filters are included with the product and we recommend carefully reading the simple but all-important instructions to get the best tasting cup of coffee.
Brew sizes : Up to eight ounces Brew options : Espresso, americano, and cold brew Water reservoir : None Coffee type : Reusable filter filled with ground coffee. It features a ounce removable water reservoir that eliminates the need for frequent refills and comes with a reusable filter that is brilliantly hidden in a compartment on the right side of the machine.
Choose from five drink sizes on an LED-lit control panel that is easy to read and use. Its programmable rinse cycle flushes out residual flavors between brews and our testers liked that it consistently brewed flavorful and well-rounded coffee.
Brew sizes : 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 ounces Brew options : Regular and hot water Water reservoir : Removable ounce capacity Coffee type : K-cup or reusable filter filled with ground coffee. The Jura E8 is a splurge-worthy fully automatic coffee machine that has so many bells-and-whistles our testers love. Choose from 12 coffee options. The temperature and brew strength is adjustable as well. It features a ten ounce built-in burr grinder the quietest one we tested that can be set to six different grind sizes.
The double-spout allows you to brew not just one, but two single servings of coffee at the same time. The most unique feature of the Jura E8 is that with a simple touch of a button it will automatically grind, compress, brew, and dispense any coffee of your choice.
Also, as our testers found, the coffee will taste delicious, full of crema and flavor. It is akin to walking up to your favorite barista and ordering any coffee drink off the menu, but right in your kitchen. Brew sizes : 0. If you like frothy milk in your latte or cappuccino, this single-serve coffee maker is for you. Keurig Vue V Brewing System. Keurig's new Vue coffee pod design is here to help secure the company's fortunes now that some of its K-Cup patents have expired.
For roughly the same price as these other, higher-end single cup brewers, the V uses the new Vue pod to make a surprisingly good cup of coffee, with the same convenience as its predecessor.
Even better, and unlike the K-Cup, the Vue pod uses recyclable plastic. Starbucks Verismo Brewer. You can buy Starbucks pods in K-Cup and Vue form, but none of them tastes as faithful to the in-store cup as what you get from Starbucks' own Verismo and its proprietary coffee pods.
Starbucks is so far keeping the Verismo for itself. You won't find the usual selection of coffee from other brands. You should also stay far away from any drink that requires Starbucks' powdered milk pod.
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