I’ll just admit it. I am a gadget geek. The thought of spending well over a hundred dollars on a device for boiling water doesn’t phase me. As long as there is some major technology involved, it's Zojirushi to the rescue!

The Hybrid Water Boiler is named for the innovative thermal design. ...

The Bunn Professional is an automatic brewer with two warming plates, enabling you to produce nearly four gallons of coffee per hour (batch sizes can be adjusted). The internal components are made of stainless steel; they are durable and handle heat well.

The warmers are individually controlled, so one side can always ...

I'm all about the froth. As a near daily chai latte drinker, the froth is one of my favorite parts. (The other is the spice. Ah, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg...). But it's really the froth that keeps me coming back to the neighborhood coffee shop. I have ...

Not quite what I expected when I saw "cordless" in the description but the Cuisinart KUA-17 Automatic Electric Kettle is still an interesting convenience item for dorm or office desk. With a 1 3/4 quart capacity and stainless steel pot, this portable kettle can be a source of hot water ...

The original Moka Express coffee maker, plus a latte pot for foaming milk, make up this espresso lover's survival kit from Bialetti of Italy. This Express design was first introduced in 1933 and survives virtually unchanged. The brew from this pot is a cut above ordinary coffee because it's based ...

Although it looks strangely bulky, with protruding handles that demand extra counter space, this Mr. Coffee Espresso Machine rivals the brew quality of much more expensive models. For perfect espresso and delicate foam for lattes, you'll need a couple of things Mr. Coffee forgot.

The coffee grounds need to be properly ...

With the economy up and down, everyone is looking for ways to spend less without cutting all of the little joys out of their daily lives. The Perfect Pod Maker allows you to make your own pods at home in just seconds using the coffee or tea blend of your ...

Cup by precious cup, the Cuisinart SS-1 Cup-O-Matic Single Serve coffeemaker promises the best. No more half pots of undrinkable leftover coffee to throw out--with the Cup-O-Matic you get that fresh cup every time.

Push button controls give you selection of flavor intensity and two cup sizes, and the large 60 ounce ...

For those seeking espresso style drinks on a budget, DeLonghi has the machine for you. Although not up to the professional quality of their more commercial machines, this promises to deliver a decent cup at a modest price.

This model is a basic steam-driven coffeemaker. It differs from the more expensive ...

For those of us that begin most days by pouring coffee into a thermal mug for the morning commute, this machine is a no-brainer. Plus the warmer keeps the remaining brew ready for an afternoon cup that doesn’t taste half bad.

The latest offering in the Brewstation line features plenty of options ...

Coffee lovers like me are loving the fact that burr grinders are available in a size for the home kitchen. I’ve burnt out so many of those little blade grinders over the years it’s not funny. Not to mention the fairly crappy job they do on the beans.

This Capresso is already ...

The humble tea kettle has certainly been embraced by technology. Once upon a time adding a whistle was revolutionary; now Breville allows you to dial in the precise temperature of water you require and hold it for up to 20 minutes with this elegant model.

The sleek stainless steel variable temperature kettle is ...

The Krups Moka Brew is unusual even in how the water is added- it is filled through a container below the warming plate. The Moka brewing system refers to the use of pressure from steam to extract the flavor from coffee. A stainless steel heating element and water reservoir produce ...

The best coffee is always the first cup. Making a whole pot usually guarantees you'll be drinking a bitter brew with the flavor of pencil shavings by mid morning. If only you had that first good cup every time!

The Breville Gourmet 1500 Watt Single Cup Coffee Maker ...

This kettle from Chef’s Choice blends classic teakettle looks with the latest convenience features, and plenty of wattage for speedy water boiling.

The cordless feature means that only the kettle base plugs into the wall. The kettle itself docks onto the base when in use, and can be lifted off at any ...

There are several single brew coffee makers on the market. It seems a lonely life. And Cuisinart's TTG-500 is not much better. This isn't to say that the Cuisinart Two-to-Go Coffeemaker isn't a well made machine. It offers a lot of perks.

With the Two-to-Go Coffeemaker, you ...

If you need to keep plenty of hot coffee available, or (like me) have a partner that drinks decaf while you like rocket fuel in the morning, now is a great time to invest in a serious machine for quantity dual carafe brewing.

The Waring Pro coffeemaker that normally retails for over ...

Cuisinart: always willing to modify a successful concept in hopes of winning a new audience. This Brew Central coffeemaker takes the design cue from the popular Grind and Brew line but without the coffee grinding feature.

What has been retained is the solid stainless steel build, with a new dark finish they ...

The Saeco Milk Island is a milk frother for the Saeco Talea espresso machine. It steams milk to 160 degrees to create rich, creamy froth for a number of coffee and specialty drinks. Since this is a separate piece from the espresso machine, it is easily connected and disconnected for ...

The Zojirushi Air Pot is a large volume beverage dispenser with a three liter capacity. Its high quality vacuum glass liner keeps beverages hot or cold for hours. The removable lid accommodates most commercial brewing units and makes the pot easy to clean. The Brew-Thru stem stopper lets you brew ...

For serious coffee lovers the Jura Capresso ENA5 Coffee and Expresso Center, "Best in Category" winner of the 2009 Houseware Design Award, virtually guarantees the finest bean to cup coffee of any automatic coffee system for the home. The only cautionary note to pass along about this space-saving stainless ...

The Le Creuset Teapot is a charming vessel with a well made, ready grip handle. The pot can serve one quart or four cups. The enamel coating makes this item easy to clean. The stoneware is virtually non porous and is fired at 2156 degrees, creating a very durable piece. The ...

If you've got a kitchen, you may not need a Portable Double Burner. You've already got four, right? Of course, you can't carry those around with you.

The place where the Waring Pro DB60 would come in handy is in an art studio, work shop, or even a hotel ...

The Braun 1500 watt electric kettle heats a cup of water in just over a minute. The heating element is a separate, covered stainless steel hotplate. This means you aren't limited by the reach of the cord and smaller amounts of water can be prepared. The kettle, which includes a lime scale ...

I have never associated Korea with fine coffee but when I heard that Zojirushi made a coffee maker I was sold. ("You had me at Zojirushi.") It's one of the few brands that mean anything to me. I adore their rice cooker.

It has everything going for it. Like all Zojirushi ...

The DeLonghi Espresso and Capuccino Maker comes equipped with a self priming pump and stainless steel boiler which makes one or two shots at a time. The sempre crema filter holder will create authentic crema with just the right color and thickness.

An adjustable steam emission knob, a swivel jet frother, and ...

Twenty seven recipes included in the manual for the SoyQuick Milk Maker will get you started down the path to homemade alternative milk production. The design is filter free, made with quick and simple cleaning in mind. The company's Grind Right technology promises a perfect grind every time. The device is ...

This electric teakettle boils as much as 1-3/4 quarts of water per batch with 1500 watts of power. The design protects the heating element, so it won't build mineral deposits. Safety features include automatic shut off and boil dry protection, plus Chef's Choice added a locking lid to prevent accidents.

The ...

The Zarafina Tea Maker Suite was created specifically to preserve the flavor and aroma of teas achievable when they are properly steeped. The Tea Maker Suite uses time and temperature to maintain the ideal conditions for loose or bagged teas. Produce up to sixteen ounces of tea with a choice in ...

Capresso means serious business with its commercial-grade Infinity Burr Grinder. This is no dinky coffee bean grinder. It measures 7 2/3 by 5 2/5 by 10 4/5 inches. The bean container holds 8 1/2 ounces while the grounds container holds 4 ounces. We're talking more than just ...

Capresso's 1 1/2 quart glass water kettle boils water quickly and quietly. Resting securely on a 360 degree swivel base, the kettle can easily be lifted by both right handed and left handed users. The handle also has a slip-free, textured underside to help ensure a secure grip.

Perhaps best ...

The Frieling model French Press has an all steel mesh plunger system, good for creating coffee or tea. The outside is done in a mirror finish; the interior is a brushed stainless steel. The carafe can also be used as an insulated serving pitcher. Nine inches tall, it holds thirty ...

The Chef's Choice 675 Hot Pot is made from stainless steel with a mirror finish exterior. The interior has a brushed stainless finish. At fifteen hundred watts, the pot boils faster than a microwave to provide water for coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soup or hot cereal. The pot lifts from ...

The Cuisinart Supreme Grind Burr Mill has a heavy duty motor and eighteen position grind selector set to quickly give you uniform grounds. A sliding dial offers selection from four to eighteen cups. Choose grinds ranging from ultra fine to coarse. The grinder is stainless steel with black accents and ...

The Krups 12 Cup Designer Coffeemaker garners attention first with its upward facing control panel. The panel sits on the top and front of the machine and offers the user large, soft touch buttons and a high contrast black on white LCD screen. The commands are easy to see and program. The ...

I love buying gifts for people. It's like figuring out a puzzle. What does she need? What would he like? Would they use this? Does it say something about me, the recipient, our relationship?

With as much as I like giving gifts, I'd like to believe that ...

Oh, look. It's another black and brushed stainless steel kitchen appliance. How nice. I'm not sure what is retro about the Cuisinart DCC-1200's appearance. The boxiness, maybe? Certainly not the color. Brushed stainless steel is very modern. All the newest kitchens come with ...

I have always loved the idea of these little stovetop espresso makers. They are very popular among the Italians, of whom it’s said 9 out of 10 rely on one of these for their daily coffee fix. Very simple to use with any espresso grind coffee.

This is the most recent offering from ...

For the task of boiling water, there’s really no easier method than an electric kettle. You don’t even need a kitchen. Just water and an electrical outlet.

Electric kettles have been a standard kitchen appliance in England for decades. They are finally catching on in the United States with many models now ...

Ah, the foam. The froth. Sweet to the tongue, yet light as air. Whether it's on a vanilla latte, a spicy chai, or steamed milk, the froth makes all the difference. Or, at least, it's the difference between a chai at the coffee shop and home-made version ...

Does the old adage hold true for coffee grinders- if you've seen one conical burr grinder, you've seen them all?

Well, it's hard to say. There are subtle differences- the Breville Conical Burr Grinder has a variable timer with 10 to 30 seconds of grind time while the Capresso Burr Grinder's ...

This makes a great cup of coffee when the machine is clean. But it is never clean.

I'm not a huge fan of grind-and-brew coffeemakers. First, they use a blade-style grinder. People who know way more about making coffee than me have declared burr grinders far superior--a better grind for ...

The Panasonic Thermo Pot boils and serves up to 2 2/7 quarts of water. After the boiling is finished, the pot switches to a keep warm setting. The exterior is cool to the touch and has a safe locking lid. The interior is nonstick. A water level gauge and low water ...

Incredibly sleek and stylish in presentation, the Capresso Plus 10 Cup Coffeemaker takes only eight minutes to brew. The vacuum carafe will then keep your coffee hot for hours. A charcoal filter removes most of the chlorine from your water before brewing and a helpful indicator light signals when the ...

For those that appreciate a coffee brewing system that involves no breakable carafe, yet still keeps the brew nice and hot for serving, this model in the Brewstation Plus line can provide the solution.

Hamilton Beach has a whole selection of Brewstation coffeemakers. The feature they all share is a dispensing system ...

Create ready packets of coffee or loose leaf tea by simply scooping the amount desired into one of the paper filters and the Perfect Pod machine will heat seal your pod. The kit includes forty sealable pod paper filters for single or double pod creation. The pods work with any pod ...

The Cuisinart Thermal Coffeemaker provides up to twelve cups of coffee with twenty four hour programmability. The pause feature allows you to get a cup when you need a cup, even while the machine is brewing. A tone sounds to note your brew is ready. The lid is designed to ...

Breville, the Australian appliance manufacturer known for their line of kitchen juicing machines, is becoming a name in the espresso maker market as well. The Cafe Roma Espresso Maker is getting high marks from users who appreciate the quality cup of Italian-style coffee it produces.

First, this is an attractive machine: ...

The Froth Au Lait Frothing Unit creates frothed milk in minutes through mechanical agitation. Up to one and a half cups of milk at a time can be added to the device, where it will be aerated and ready in about three minutes. Up to six cups of froth can be ...

The idea of brewing coffee into a dispenser, then drawing it off into a cup is certainly not a new one. In fact the method is older than the coffeepot. (See “coffee urn.”) Still, this style of coffeemaker is all the rage lately with java junkies.

The Cuisinart Coffee-on-Demand has the features necessary to replace your ...