Moccamaster

If she hasn’t asked, don’t do it. She may have different priorities than you.

Anonymous wrote:Considering getting my mom one to replace her Keurig for Christmas. Ideally would like one with minimal plastic components included. Open to different price points, ideally would do hot and iced coffee

I'd start with Keurig if that is what she is used to. They have this one that brews single serve and carafe in multiple sizes.
It's $200 here but on Amazon and Walmart sites it's only @ $100.

K-Duo Essentials™ Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker
https://www.keurig.com/Retailer-Exclusive-Brewers/K-Duo-Essentials%E2%84%A2-Single-Serve-%26-Carafe-Coffee-Maker/p/K-Duo-Essentials-Coffee-Maker#Black_color

Anonymous wrote:Breville Barista Express.

I have this but it makes espresso, not drip coffee, which is what the OP wants.

For iced coffee, I just buy it at the grocery store. It takes forever to cool down hot coffee unless you want watery coffee (melted ice).

Coffee press and a burr grinder. Easy and excellent.

The Bonavita Connoisseur is simple and makes absolutely delicious coffee.

Anonymous wrote:Make sure she wants one that isn’t a Keurig. My parents are elderly now and at this stage they prefer their Keurig even though they used to prefer brewed coffee.

+1

no plastic? get a burr grinder, a teapot and a glass pourover

Make sure she wants one that isn’t a Keurig. My parents are elderly now and at this stage they prefer their Keurig even though they used to prefer brewed coffee.

Any simple pour over and a burr grinder.

If she would not be fazed by a more complicated workflow than a Keurig, and she has a bit more counter space, perhaps a Ninja Luxe Cafe espresso machine? It brews espresso and drip coffee, hot or cold, and has a frother for milk-based espresso drinks like cappuccinos, lattes, etc. It's extremely versatile, and grinds whole beans for better flavor than any pod machine. There is a slight learning curve, but the included documentation and instructions are excellent and there are plenty of YouTube videos and a few Facebook Groups to help. The Pro model has a simplified workflow, with a built-in tamper, at a slightly higher price point. A version is available at Costco, too.

https://www.sharkninja.com/kitchen/beverage-machines/espresso-machines

Fellow Aiden is excellent but pricey, and like almost all coffee brewers includes plastics in its construction. Parts which contact water are either food-grade BPA-free plastic, stainless steel, or silicone. It is SCA certified, and makes a superb cup or batch of coffee.

https://fellowproducts.com/products/aiden-precision-coffee-maker

Does she want a new one? I know there are better ones, but if she likes the convenience of Keurig she may not use it.

Breville Barista Express.

Considering getting my mom one to replace her Keurig for Christmas. Ideally would like one with minimal plastic components included. Open to different price points, ideally would do hot and iced coffee