How to Brew the Best Cup of Coffee

Feb. 19, 2007 — -- Americans spend nearly $9 million every year buying their coffee at corner shops and specialty stores. For many people, having the first cup of joe at home could save a lot of money.

Because coffee is only as good as the machine that brews it, Good Housekeeping's executive editor, Judy Coyne, visited "Good Morning America" to reveal the best brewers on the market.

Coyne first laid out the keys to making good coffee:

Four of the coffee makers Coyne and Good Housekeeping tested proved to be top performers.

1. Hamilton Beach BrewStation Deluxe -- $80

The BrewStation Deluxe makes 12 cups in 13 minutes, 15 seconds -- just over Good Housekeeping's optimum brewing time. It prepares coffee in an internal chamber, then dispenses coffee on demand into a mug. Spills aren't an issue, and it also makes iced coffee.

2. Mr. Coffee Grind & Brew -- $85

The Grind & Brew makes 12 cups in 11 minutes, 14 seconds. It is best brewer of the four for those who like freshly ground coffee because it has a built-in grinding mechanism. Unlike other grind/brew makers, users can vary the amount of beans used in each batch. The grinding chamber is removable and dishwasher safe.

3. Braun Impressions Design Collection 10 Cup Coffeemaker -- $90

The Braun Impressions brewer makes 10 cups in 9 minutes. It produced the best tasting coffee in the Good Housekeeping tests. Its design is top-notch too. Its stainless steel look is trendy and matches many fridges and stoves. Its stainless steel carafe can be brought to the table to keep the coffee warm and convenient. The brewer kept coffee at the optimum temperature 100 percent of the time, with no overheating.