To help narrow the pool, let's look at two of the most popular machines: The classic drip coffee maker and the French press. The brewing process for each of these is pretty straightforward.

and a French press doesn’t hog counter space (like a drip machine) or require a perfect pouring technique. After testing 15 presses and making more than 75 pots of coffee over the years ...

I’m always looking for ways to make my brew even better. I’ve tried it all—Nespresso, pour-over, French press, drip coffee maker—and no matter the method, salt can work its magic.

Best drip coffee maker runner-up ... The Bodum Brazil is our favorite budget French press coffee maker and is essentially the same as the Chambord but with a more durable plastic beaker.

Let the coffee cool to room temperature, then pour it into an ice cube tray, filling each cube about 3/4 full. Use the frozen ...