A paper filter will stop many of the soluble oils entering the coffee as well as any fine grounds reusulting in a cleaner cup which is great for lighter roasts or more complex coffees. I find this method best highlights both the big bold flavours as well as the delicate subtle notes in certain coffees. We did find that fitting the filter into the reservoir is a little tricky – we even dropped it twice, losing some of the granules in the process. The iconic V60 is available as a glass, metal, plastic, copper, or ceramic coffee dripper in a range of sizes and colours.

Our filter coffee machines vary in capacity to suit the needs of all households, some can produce up to 10 cups of coffee for busier households, others have a smaller capacity making them ideal for compact kitchens. By regularly descaling your filter coffee machine you can prolong its life and ensure the perfect tasting brew every time. For as long as I’ve been into coffee, I’ve struggled to recreate the amazing filter coffees I’ve enjoyed in cafes around the world. After a few attempts, though, you should be able to discover black coffee that’s just right for you. When narrowing down which filter coffee machines to consider you can first look at the type of coffee machine jug that will best suit your needs.In muted tones of blue and white, it looks sleek, and is perfect for perching on your kitchen counter – or inside a fridge if you have room – with a sliding panel for easy filling.

If you are familiar with the feel of various coffee grounds it should be finer than a cafetiere setting and coarser than an Aeropress or Moka pot. The neat screw-top housing holds the small Fast Disk carbon filter, and, in the lid, there's a hygienic closure that snaps shut firmly, plus an indicator to remind you to change the filter every month (or 120 litres). If the water is too hot the coffee will be over extracted and bitter while too cold and the coffee will be under extracted and sour. The stainless steel carafe that sits underneath the brew cone is one of the best in the business at heat retention and has a well designed spout for mess-free pouring. Cup sizes do vary though and some machines measure a cup much smaller than I would personally class as a cup of coffee.For the coffee aficionados, the KBG Select brews at a temperature of between 92°C and 96°C, desirable for extracting the best flavour from your coffee grounds. If you just want a classic automatic machine, then scroll down the page, but if you want the best filter coffee possible, you may want to consider something a little different. For those who like to wake up to fresh coffee or have it ready for a mid-morning break, a programmable timer is essential. Where possible, the strength of coffee and amount of water is altered and different amounts are brewed to see how it might affect the flavour. as real users, posing a threat to a site’s security, so the site sometimes runs random security checks.