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Coffeemakers<br />
Surprise: The rise of the latte has not halted the evolution of the electric<br />
drip coffeemaker. In fact, the new generation might just lure you back<br />
from that frothy-drink addiction. —MELISSA WAGENBERG LASHER<br />
EDITORS’<br />
PICK<br />
Hamilton Beach Ensemble 12-Cup<br />
$55 • hamiltonbeach.com<br />
The humble price and glossy design made us think this<br />
machine would be nothing but counter candy. Boy, did it<br />
show us up. Sipping its rich, <strong>sm</strong>ooth brew, we felt like we’d<br />
scored a <strong>sm</strong>okin’ date who also turned out to be <strong>sm</strong>art and<br />
low-maintenance—in other words, relationship material.<br />
WIRED Compatible with optional water filter ($10). In<br />
addition to black, comes in a snazzy shade of red.<br />
TIRED Narrow tank opening hard to fill without spilling.<br />
1 2 0 WIRED TEST<br />
Bodum Santos<br />
Electric<br />
$100 • bodumusa.com<br />
No, it’s not a chemistry set. It’s an<br />
electric vacuum coffeemaker: Water<br />
in the carafe is heated to just below<br />
boiling, which forces it through a funnel<br />
into the top globe, where it mixes with<br />
the coffee. The result is a deliciously<br />
thick and fragrant brew.<br />
WIRED Produced the hottest joe in our<br />
test. Me<strong>sm</strong>erizing drip process looks<br />
like a coffee storm in a giant snow globe.<br />
TIRED Too demanding: a puzzle to<br />
assemble and a pain to clean.<br />
Capresso<br />
CoffeeTeam Therm<br />
$300 • capresso.com<br />
Coffee connoisseurs who also value<br />
their shut-eye will love the idiotproof<br />
timer on this grind-and-brew unit. The<br />
conical burr grinder whirs beans into the<br />
filter; once filled, it automatically swings<br />
over to the carafe and starts dripping.<br />
WIRED The consistent grind and high<br />
brewing temperature yield silky-<strong>sm</strong>ooth<br />
coffee with no hint of bitterness.<br />
TIRED Even on Strong setting, coffee<br />
comes out too weak. Setup is far<br />
from plug-and-play.<br />
Mr. Coffee<br />
12-Cup Switch<br />
$25 • mrcoffee.com<br />
This back-to-basics model will satisfy<br />
no-frills folks who view coffee as merely<br />
a caffeine injection. But the flavor will<br />
disappoint those accustomed to fullbodied<br />
coffeehouse brew. Of course,<br />
it comes down to expectations: For the<br />
cost of a week’s worth of Peet’s mochas,<br />
this dependable machine will stop you<br />
from draining your savings.<br />
WIRED Tastes like good diner coffee.<br />
TIRED Diner coffee is so 1980. Water<br />
tank leaks onto hot plate.<br />
Household<br />
GENE LEE, STYLED BY ROB OXENHAM/ARTIST UNTIED
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