$49.99
8/ 10
Why we love it
The Capresso Mini Drip is the entry point for anyone who wants a real coffee maker without spending real money. At around $50, it brews less than a minute per cup, has a 24-hour programmable timer so you can wake up to fresh coffee, and includes a permanent GoldTone filter so you're not buying paper filters. The footprint is tiny — 10 by 6 inches — which makes it ideal for small kitchens, dorm rooms, or offices. It's not going to compete with SCA-certified machines on extraction quality, but for the price and size, it punches way above its weight.
Pros
- Extremely affordable — best drip machine under $50
- Tiny footprint — fits in small kitchens, dorms, and offices
- 24-hour programmable timer
- GoldTone permanent filter — no paper filters needed
- Brews fast — under a minute per cup
- Drip stop lets you pour a cup mid-brew
Cons
- Not SCA certified
- Glass carafe on a warming plate: fine for a pot you drink, but the last of it left for hours turns bitter
- 5-cup capacity only (25 oz) — not for big households
- No thermal carafe option
- No brew strength adjustment
