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The problem with morning coffee is that you have to be awake enough to make the coffee, which you need in order to actually wake up. In order to solve this catch-22, we’re fans of a smart coffee maker. The best smart coffee makers let you set automatic timers the night before, so the coffee starts brewing as soon as your morning alarm goes off. Some smart coffeemakers are even smart-home compatible, so all you have to do to get coffee started is to shout at Alexa, or flick a switch on your phone. Getting your morning cup of joe has never been easier.
What Are the Best Smart Coffee Makers?
The best smart coffee makers allow you to pre-program your coffee machine to brew the exact amount (and type) of coffee at exactly the time you want to have it made.
There are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for the best smart coffee maker for you. Are you looking for an espresso maker to bring cafe-quality drinks to your own kitchen? Or are you partial to an old-fashioned and foam-free cup of joe? Your own coffee habits will have the biggest impact on what machine you need.
Quality: Any coffee lover knows that not all coffeemakers are created equal, and we look for machines capable of brewing a cup as strong as you’d like it to be.
Time: A good coffeemaker shouldn’t take more than 15 minutes or so to totally fill the pot, giving you just enough time to drag yourself out of bed and into the kitchen. If you’re really impatient, look for a coffeemaker that lets you remove the carafe to fill your cup directly while you wait for the brew to finish.
Presets and Auto-settings: How reliable is the pot’s automatic timer? Can it be connected to your Alexa or Google Home? Does it include other automatic functions like self-cleaning or milk foam? All important considerations.
