The selection of coffee makers is virtually limitless. Besides well-known coffee filters like the Hario V60, available in various materials and colors, there are also models with a shallow coffee bed, such as the Hario W60, or hybrid coffee filters like the Clever Dripper. With the latter, the coffee is extracted by floating the grounds, similar to a French press, but is then filtered through a paper filter, like the V60. This produces a full-bodied yet clean flavor. For stylists, the aesthetically pleasing Chemex is often the first choice for filter coffee preparation. Purists, on the other hand, appreciate the flexibility of the AeroPress.
Coffee drinkers who still prefer strong coffee should give the Bialetti New Brikka a try before buying a capsule machine. With the right coffee, ideally freshly ground to the correct grind, you'll achieve a significantly better-tasting short brew than with a coffee capsule. The best thing about all these coffee makers is that you save money on an expensive coffee machine and aren't dependent on a single supplier's constantly changing system. The environment will thank you, too.