10 Amazing Coffee Machines that Celebrate the Art of Coffee
With coffee drinkers making up, up to 50% of the total American population*, and up to 400 million cups* of coffee drunk daily in America alone, coffee is a huge deal – not just in America but also all over the world.
Whether it’s the aroma that appeals or the dark bitter taste of a dark roast, whether you have it as an espresso shot or a long Americano, black white, with milk or without, the seemingly infinite options ensure that even if you’re not the biggest coffee fan you might find something that you like.
That said, the amazing diversity with which this drink can be created has also been a result of the numerous ways in which coffee can be brewed; from a completely automated bean to cup coffee machine, to a beautifully artistic drip-wise cold coffee brew left overnight.
10 Amazing Coffee Makers that Celebrate the Art of Coffee
Here in this post, we want to celebrate not just this universally loved drink, but the beautiful, numerous and diverse ways in which it has come to be made, from a slow-drip steeped cold brew, to a flamed inverse siphon to a lever activated espresso machine. We look at the diversity and the beauty of these coffee makers.
1. Chemex Pour-Over Coffee Maker
The Chemex Pour-Over Coffee Maker is an iconic coffee brewing device that combines simplicity with elegance. Its hourglass shape and wooden collar make it not only a functional brewer but also a stylish addition to any kitchen. The Chemex uses specially designed filters that are thicker than standard paper filters, allowing for a clean, crisp cup of coffee with enhanced clarity of flavor. Its pour-over method gives you complete control over brewing, allowing you to experiment with grind size, water temperature, and pouring technique to craft the perfect cup.
- Key Features: Hand-blown glass, wooden collar, thick filters for clean coffee.
- Ideal For: Coffee enthusiasts who appreciate manual brewing and a light, flavorful coffee with minimal bitterness.
2. Hario V60 Olive Wood Stand Set
This drip coffee set requires your off the shelf paper filter, ground coffee and hot water for your cup of freshly filtered coffee.
The Hario V60 is another popular pour-over coffee maker, revered for its ability to highlight complex coffee flavors. Its cone-shaped design with spiral ridges helps promote an even extraction of coffee, while the wide hole at the bottom allows for a quicker brew. The V60 requires precision and patience, making it perfect for those who love the ritual of hand-brewing. Available in ceramic, glass, and metal, it offers a customizable brewing experience while maintaining consistent results.
The Olive wood stand coffee set is a beautiful example of functional yet beautiful glass and natural material combination. The set up is very simple with a glass conical filter (to be fitted with filter paper as required) that drips in to a small jug container which has a 1-4 cup capacity.
- Key Features: Spiral ridges for even extraction, available in various materials, customizable brew time. Includes measuring spoon and 100 paper filters, Borosilicate glass and olive wood
- Ideal For: Coffee drinkers who enjoy a clean, vibrant cup and want to experiment with different brewing variables.
- Capacity: 1-4 cups
3. Yama Glass Silverton Hot or Cold Coffee Dripper
A more advanced version of the above, without relying on disposable coffee filter paper, the Yama Glass Silverton comes with steel or ceramic filter (check before making your purchase) and coffee on tap to control the flow of your brew.
The Yama Glass Silverton Coffee Dripper is a versatile, visually striking coffee maker that combines elegance with functionality. Similar in design to the Hario Olive Wood Stand above, this Yama Coffee Dripper also works in a similar drip-down function, the difference lies mainly in the use of the stainless steel or ceramic filters instead of filter papers. The Yama Coffee Dripper has a valve below the filter that will allow control of the drip rate and therefore the steeping time for a cold-brew. This makes it suitable for multiple brewing methods, allowing you to create pour-over, immersion, and cold brew coffee with a single device.
The borosilicate glass used for the dripper is both heat-resistant, dishwasher-safe and durable, ensuring longevity. Whether you want a slow cold brew or a quick pour-over, the Yama Silverton allows you to experiment with different techniques, unlocking a range of flavors and textures in your coffee.
- Key Features: Adjustable flow valve for customized brewing, borosilicate glass construction, stainless steel frame, compatible with multiple brewing methods (pour-over, immersion, cold brew).
- Ideal For: Coffee enthusiasts who want a flexible coffee maker that offers creative brewing possibilities and appreciate a visually stunning design.
- Capacity: bottom beaker holds up to 550ml/18.5oz liquid; enough for you and a friend
4. Flair Espresso Maker – Manual Press
Love espresso on the go, with hot water in a vacuum flask, ground coffee and this portable espresso maker, you can enjoy your cup of near instant espresso anywhere.
The Flair Signature Manual Espresso Maker is a stunning, hand-cranked machine that brings the art of espresso-making to life. With its lever-based operation, it allows you to manually control the pressure and extraction, producing rich, crema-topped espresso shots without the need for electricity. The sleek, minimalist design is both functional and beautiful, making it a conversation piece for any coffee setup. This hand-powered machine is ideal for espresso purists who appreciate the process of crafting each shot.
The Flair espresso maker is certainly a thing of beauty and flair. With a relatively small foot print, detachable brewing head and being completely manual, requiring no electricity or electronics, it’s small size makes it easily portable and it even comes with it’s own carrying case and tamper.
- Key Features: Lever-operated manual espresso maker, portable design, no electricity required, stainless steel portafilter. Handcraft your own double shot professional espresso at home or outside.
- Ideal For: Espresso enthusiasts who want complete control over their shot, whether at home or on the go. Easy to use and portable – comes with carrying case and polycarbonate tamper
5. Yama Glass Syphon Coffee Maker
The Yama Glass Syphon Coffee Maker is as much a showpiece as it is a coffee brewer. Using a vacuum brewing process, this syphon coffee maker extracts coffee in a way that produces a rich, clean cup with enhanced aroma and flavor. Watching the coffee brew in the glass chambers is a mesmerizing experience, as water is heated and pulled through the coffee grounds in a scientific, elegant manner. This brewing method highlights the art and science of coffee, making it a true statement piece for any coffee lover.
- Key Features: Glass vacuum brewing chambers, stovetop or butane burner operation, precise extraction.
- Ideal For: Coffee lovers who enjoy the theatricality of brewing and a richly flavored, full-bodied cup of coffee.
6. Aeropress Go Travel Coffee Maker
The Aeropress Go is a portable, compact coffee maker that offers an innovative way to brew coffee on the go. Using a unique pressure-brewing method, it produces smooth, full-bodied coffee in just a minute. The lightweight, durable design makes it perfect for travelers, campers, or anyone who wants to enjoy high-quality coffee wherever they are. Its versatility allows for brewing everything from espresso-style shots to Americanos, making it a must-have for adventurous coffee drinkers.
- Key Features: Portable design, fast brewing time, produces espresso-style coffee and more.
- Ideal For: Travelers and adventurers who want a quick, high-quality coffee maker that’s easy to pack and use anywhere.
7. Handpresso Hybrid Pump Manual Espresso Maker
The Handpresso Hybrid Pump is a portable, hand-powered espresso machine that brings the joy of espresso making anywhere you go. Compact and lightweight, this machine allows you to pump pressure into the chamber manually and brew espresso on the spot, using either ground coffee or ESE pods. It’s perfect for outdoor adventures, office breaks, or just about any place where you crave a high-quality espresso shot. The hybrid model gives you versatility, while its simple design makes it easy to use.
- Key Features: Hand-powered, no electricity needed, compatible with ground coffee and ESE pods.
- Ideal For: Espresso lovers who need a portable solution that can brew quality espresso wherever they are.
8. ROK Presso Manual Espresso Maker
Mechanical, industrial, metallic and long lasting are what you would describe the ROK Presso, manual espresso maker to ‘press’ your own cup of coffee.
Another manual espresso maker, the ROK relies on the even distribution of force over two handles that work to provide sufficient pressure to brew a quick perfect espresso. Designed like something that would fit perfectly in an industrial workshop, the ROK is a combination of good design and practical application.
A solid base supported by rubber, slip-resistant legs, and it’s compact size makes it a perfect gadget to sit on your counter for that perfect brew every morning.
- Key Features: Polished metal frame built to last, No electricity needed, Base has four rubber, slip-resistant legs to protect your countertop and prevent the espresso maker from sliding
- A red body variety is also available
And if you prefer to prepare your own, freshly grounded coffee beans, there is a manual, hand cranked coffee grinder from ROK.
9. Trinity Coffee Company ONE
3-in-1 press, drip or immersion specialty coffee maker with automatic press.
The Trinity ONE is a drip-immersion coffee maker designed to produce the best drip coffee with minimal interference. Made of stainless steel and walnut timber with a double-walled brew chamber, the filter head allows some control over the flow. This allows you to decide how long to steep your coffee, stop drips, use multiple cups or even cold brew. The weighted stainless steel cylinder moves down on it’s own to ensure uniformity in your brew every time.
- Experience a brewing appliance for specialty coffee: functional, minimalist brewing
- High quality stainless steel and black walnut timber with a double-walled, insulated brew chamber
- Filter head allows you to control the flow in order to steep coffee, stop drips, pour into multiple cups, and cold brew
- Weighted, 2.25kg stainless steel cylinder moves on it’s own for same result every time
10. Diguo Belgian Belgium Luxury Royal Family Balance Syphon Coffee Maker
Slightly more complex than your standard top down syphon, the balance syphon has a unique automatic delivery coffee system.
The Diguo Belgian Belgium Luxury Royal Family Balance Syphon Coffee Maker is a stunning piece of craftsmanship that merges coffee brewing with the grandeur of a royal affair. This syphon coffee maker, inspired by 19th-century Belgian coffee brewers, operates on a balance system that automatically halts the brewing process once the water chamber is empty. Made from high-quality materials such as polished stainless steel and copper, this brewer is both functional and a visual centerpiece for your kitchen or coffee station.
The Diguo Balance Syphon brews coffee through a vacuum process, similar to other syphon coffee makers, but its intricate design elevates the brewing process into a luxurious experience. The resulting coffee is known for its smooth, rich flavor with enhanced clarity, free of bitterness. Watching the balance mechanism in action is part of the experience, as it performs like a work of art in motion.
- Key Features: Balance syphon system, automatic shut-off, polished stainless steel and copper materials, heat-resistant glass chamber.
- Ideal For: Coffee lovers who appreciate artistry in brewing and want a showpiece that doubles as a highly functional syphon coffee maker.
BONUS: La Pavoni Professional Coffee Machine
The ultimate in coffee making art, this professional press exudes charm, class and quality simply by being.
The La Pavoni PC-16 Professional Espresso Machine is a classic lever-style espresso machine that brings the traditional art of espresso making into your home. This hand-operated machine is not just an espresso maker—it’s a tool for crafting coffee with precision, requiring skill and practice to pull the perfect shot. Made in Italy, the PC-16 is built from heavy-duty chrome-plated brass, giving it both durability and a timeless aesthetic appeal.
With its manual lever operation, the La Pavoni PC-16 allows you to control every aspect of the brewing process, from the pressure applied to the water flow rate. The result is a rich, flavorful espresso with a thick layer of crema, just like what you’d find in an Italian café. The machine also features a steam wand for frothing milk, making it possible to create lattes, cappuccinos, and other espresso-based drinks.
- Key Features: Lever-operated manual espresso machine, chrome-plated brass construction, steam wand for milk frothing, 16-cup capacity.
- Ideal For: Espresso aficionados who appreciate the craftsmanship of a manual machine and enjoy having full control over their espresso-making process.
A lever electric coffee machine from the Italian manufacturer, La Pavoni, the La Pavoni Professional has double the capacity of the Europiccola (a smaller lever coffee machine) with a boiler that holds 1.6 litres of water. All metal parts, pressure gauge, glass water level indicator, solid and sturdy base as well as steam wand, all you need to make your favourite hot beverage.
These coffee makers not only brew fantastic coffee but also turn the process into an experience, whether it’s the precise pour of a Chemex, the manual pressure of a Flair, or the visual drama of a syphon. They celebrate the art of coffee, transforming the everyday act of brewing into something special.
*Source: http://www.e-importz.com/coffee-statistics.php
