Our favorite coffee makers

Chicago Tribune

Ah, coffee.

The heady scent of fresh roasted beans can perk us up even before the first sip. Coffee has become more than just a drink, having moved from the instant swill our parents drank to highend gourmet sips. We now talk about our favorite coffee-growing regions, extolling the virtues of an Ethiopian Yirgacheffe or a Jamaican Blue Mountain. The National Coffee Association says 63% of Americans drinking at least one cup of coffee daily, and it’s better than ever, with 61% of all coffee consumed in 2019 considered gourmet. With the latest at-home coffee and espresso makers, you can brew with the best of the baristas. Ahead of National Coffee Day on Sept. 29, we rounded up the coolest machines to help you make your perfect cup of joe. Just add friends and coffee beans.