With automatic drip coffee machines, you fill a chamber with water, put coffee into a filter basket, and flick a switch to heat the water and run it through the grounds and into the pot.

In addition to the typical drip coffee machine features like auto-shutoff and a permanent cone-type coffee filter, the appliance automatically pauses if you want to grab a cup of coffee before the ...

placing the filter, gauging the amount of coffee remaining, and cleaning up. It also reflects how clear we judged the controls. Carafe handling: Covers handle comfort, tendency to drip while ...