A year in beans: I test coffee makers for a living and these were my 3 favorites in 2025

I've reviewed over a dozen coffee makers this year, and these are my 3 favorites from 2025 There's never been a better time to invest in a new home coffee maker - I've been fortunate enough to test over a dozen new models this year, and there's a lot to be excited about, for all budgets. At the budget end of the market, machines like the De'Longhi Dedica Duo have proved that quality, consistency, and style don't have to cost the earth, while at the premium end, super-automatic machines like the Jura J10 and Siemens EQ900 are the next best thing to having a tame barista on your kitchen counter. (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Cold-brewing was the hottest development, with machines at all price levels promising smooth-tasting chilled drip coffee and espresso in as little as two minutes - and many delivering exactly that. A couple of brands cheated by creating 'cold brew' options that simply dump a shot of hot espresso over a cup of ice (absolutely not the same thing) but for the most part, the results have been nicely rounded and mellow. In fact, there have been so many excellent new coffee makers released this year that it was hard to narrow down my favorites. However, after poring over my reviews from throughout the year, there are three that really stood out, and that I'd gladly give a place in my own kitchen - and here they are... Best espresso machine Jura J10 I've been lucky enough to test a huge assortment of espresso machines throughout 2025, but if money was no object then the Jura J10 is the one I'd most like to give a home in my kitchen. When Is say this is a premium coffee maker, I'm not kidding - it has a list price of £1,795 / AU$3,990 (about $2,300) and the review sample arrived in a rigid plastic flight case lined with foam rather than the usual cardboard box. My expectations were high, and the J10 met them with ease. First of all the J10 brews exceptional espresso with minimal input, calculating the optimum grind size and brew time for your beans, grinding surprisingly quietly, and dispensing a perfectly extracted shot every time. My usual beans have never tasted so good. If you want a shot of espresso or an Americano, place your cup under the main dispenser in the center of the machine and the menu will display a list of drinks without milk. Place it under the milk dispenser on the right, and the menu will change to show a full array of lattes, cappuccinos, and other dairy delights. It's a...

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