There are almost as many different kinds of coffee makers out there as there are types of coffee. Drip brewers are most common in the US, and they're great for making your basic, everyday cuppa Joe, while pod systems, espresso machines, and French presses are popular options for more specialized kinds of coffee.

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She forgets to mention Melitta -- a perfectly good substitute for Chemex but much cheaper.
Most mornings my husband or I brew up using the Chemex - it makes awesome coffee but as noted, it takes some time. On the plus side, you can carry the dripping pot and your kettle with you as you buzz around to start your day.
But on days when even that exceeds my patience, my trusty aeropress comes to the rescue. The other big plus is that the aeropress can easily travel with me.
And then there is always tea...
I know this is sacrilege on many levels, but we bought a Nespresso machine a few months ago (despite MANY reservations!!!) but we have been so pleased with it. We did still keep our coffeemaker, but I haven't seen it since.
They also didn't mention the Stovetop espresso maker - pretty much the cheapest and most reliable way of getting near-espresso at home (in my opinion, as an ex-barista).