The Ultimate Guide to Brewing the Best Coffee at Home

Not sure where to start on your journey to delicious coffee at home? Let me guide you through everything you need to start making barista-level coffee in your own kitchen.

We start with the right kit. If you are here for a real crowd pleaser, large brews, affordability, and easy mornings, you probably want the best drip coffee maker, which is what most of us look for when we search for a coffee maker.

However, there are many more options if you are looking to take your coffee-making up a notch, whether with silky long drinks or punchy espresso.

If you're not sure which coffee maker type to buy, check out our guide to choosing the best coffee maker for you, then find out how to get the most from it with our advice on making standard brews or the latest coffee recipes. Or simply scroll on for freshly-brewed inspiration.

Lydia Hayman

I trained in cookery at Leiths School of Food & Wine and was previously Recipe Editor for Mindful Chef, so I am always looking for ways to create gastronomic experiences at home. Now, as our resident coffee expert, I have broadened my love of food to include our favorite hot beverages. My coffee of choice is a frothy, Italian cappuccino, but I have learned to master all kinds of brews while touring roasteries, shadowing professional baristas, and attending classes at Illy's University of Coffee. When I'm not testing coffee makers, grinders and milk frothers, I am scouting out the best coffee shops and putting their recipes to the test at home.

Chiana Dickson

Chiana is Homes & Gardens’ kitchen appliances editor. With a lifelong passion for cooking and baking, she grew up experimenting in the kitchen every weekend with her baking-extraordinaire Mom, has spent time cooking with Le Creuset's expert chefs, and has developed a great understanding of how tools and appliances can make or break your ideal relaxing kitchen routine.

Which is the Right Coffee Maker for You?

First time you've bought a coffee maker? As I mentioned above, it'll be more than worth reading our guide to choosing the best coffee maker for you before you buy.

But if you've nailed your favorite coffee machine type, these are our top picks, below.

Shop the top 3 coffee makers we recommend today

No time to search any further? These are our top rated models from the most popular categories for you to shop right away.

Let's Get Brewing. Here's How to Make the Best Coffee Everyday

That's all you really need to know to turn your kitchen into your friends' favorite coffee spot, but scroll on for more. Here you can find the latest deals on top-branded coffee makers; fun new recipes to try; and our most recent appliance reviews.