the·hol·y·grail (Noun): The (my) perfect cup of coffee – not bitter, not weak, no burnt taste, smooth, delicious, creamy, and ultimately drinkable.
I have spent many, many years in my personal quest for the perfect cup of coffee. My journey has been long and expensive, starting with the most simple cup of instant coffee to what seems like a veritable chemistry experiment of water temperature, bars of pressure, and grind. Recently, it occurred to me that after all the money and time spent searching for the perfect cup, I should share what I have found. So here it is – everything I’ve discovered in my quest for the perfect cup of coffee.
| Name | Type | Cost | Taste | Ease of Use | Overall |
| Aerobie Aeropress Coffee and Espresso Maker | Hand Press | $30 | ????? | ??? | ????? |
| Bialetti Moka Express Stovetop Espresso Maker | Stove Top | $20 | ?? | ??? | ?? |
| Bodum French Press | Hand Press | $25 | ??? | ???? | ??? |
| Hamilton Beach
Brewstation 47454 |
Single Serve Percolator | $50-$60 | ??? | ???? | ?? |
| Keurig B140 Brewing System | Single Serve Pod/Cup | $130 | ????? | ????? | ????? |
| Melitta MES2B One:One | Single Serve Pod/Cup | $65 | ??? | ???? | ? |
| Mr. Coffee Espresso Maker | Steam Espresso Maker | $60 | ??? | ??? | ??? |
| Mr. Coffee 10 Cup Thermal Coffee Maker FTTX95-1 | Percolator | $70 | ?? | ???? | ?? |
| Nestle Senseo | Single Serve Pod/Cup | $50 | ?? | ???? | ? |
This page is a work in progress – full reviews will be added as I have time. All opinions rendered on this page are my own. I received no compensation from any of the companies for these reviews and bought all of the machines myself.