Choosing the Right Coffee Brewer For You

Choosing the Right Coffee Brewer For You

Becky Wooden 4 mins Read

Oh we love a big brew of filter coffee. These coffee brewers are perfect for anyone that loves to drink more than one cup of filter coffee (yes, that’s us too). A coffee brewer is the perfect investment to allow you to drink our coffee shamelessly by the mugload or share your love of fine specialty brews with your closest pals, family or house guests. With these brewers easily preparing up to 8 cups of coffee you can fuel a crowd, stress-free. Work from homers, this will change your life.

They also make the ideal coffee set up for small workplaces or offices. With an easy plug in and go installation, all you will need to do is grind and weigh your coffee before leaving the all important brewing to the machine. In the time it takes to make your breakfast, you’ll be enjoying an expertly brewed cup of coffee that tastes as clean and bright as any hand pour over method.

In the commercial setting, we also recommend these brewers for small cafe or restaurant setups as a brilliant way to offer easy, quick filter coffee to your customers. Their smaller size means minimal wastage and the chance to more regularly adjust your brew recipe to taste.

Our in-house quality task force thoroughly tests and reviews all of these pieces of kit before listing them on our equipment shop. Based on our research, here’s our expert’s guide to choosing the right brewer for your needs. All of our brewers are also certified by the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) so you can trust they are designed with fine specialty coffees, like ours, in mind.


Ratio Six Coffee Brewer


The excellent build quality on the Ratio Six really stands out. Made from a combination of precision formed stainless steel and high quality BPA free plastics this brewer has a seriously sleek design that is built to last. The brewer comes with a fully thermal pot and rubber sealing for excellent heat retention during and after brewing. You’ll also find simple clear markings on the water section for easy fill measurements. Enjoy 8 cups of coffee in less than 8 minutes.


Pros: This brewer is great for the home or small office. For larger groups, you can even buy an extra carafe to allow you to start brewing a second batch, while you’re still drinking the first. We love that you can brew up to 1.3L of fine coffee with this brewer making it the biggest of our bunch.

Cons: With it’s incredible insulation and stainless steel build quality this brewer brews exceptionally hot. If you prefer to brew at a slightly cooler temperature you may prefer other brewers.


Ratio Six Coffee Brewer 


Drink with: The Estate


Moccamaster KBG Select Filter Coffee Machine


What a design classic. The Moccamaster has an iconic seat in specialty brewing folklore, having proved its durability on the countertops of your favourite trendy coffee shops for decades now. Handmade in the heart of the Netherlands since 1968, the technical team behind this machine have always known the secret is in the temperature, using an internal copper heating element for an optimal and reliable brewing temperature, the result being a perfectly balanced cup. Brews up to 1.25 litres of coffee with a thermal hot plate that automatically turns off after 40 mins. We offer the Moccamaster in either Black or Orange.


Pros: A great product at a great price point. Easy to use and even easier to clean, there’s very little to go wrong here. We’ve previously used this in our cafes and found it could consistently brew up to 9 batches a day.

Cons: The design is classic and the look may not be as contemporary as other brewers. You will need to use filtered water with the brewer as the showerhead could clog with unfiltered water. The glass carafe is delicate and at risk of breaking with regular use, especially in a busy cafe or restaurant environment. 


For commercial use (or, those of us prone to accidents) we recommend purchasing the Moccamaster KBGT 741 Thermal Pot Version. A stainless steel thermal pot maintains an ideal temperature, keeping your coffee full of flavour without the need for a hot plate.


Moccamaster KBG Select Filter Coffee Machine


Drink with: The Fields


Wilfa Classic+ Coffee Brewer


Delivering consistent, delicious coffee. And looking great while doing it. This is one of the speediest of our brewers, taking less than five minutes for a single brew. The slim design also takes up minimal counter space making this ideal for smaller homes and kitchens.

Pros: With cleanliness on the mind, there’s a handy indicator to tell you when the brewer needs cleaning. It also features flow control for perfect extraction and a manual drip stopper to prevent coffee dripping onto the keep-warm hot plate. The build quality is excellent for the price point.


Cons: With a 1 litre brew tank this is the smallest of our batch brewers and may not be suited to big families, larger groups or those that like to drink a whole lot of coffee.


Wilfa Classic+ Coffee Brewer


Drink with: Single Origin Filter Sampler Pack


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