Black & Decker Select-A-Size Easy Dial Coffee Maker
As always there were a ton of new coffee and espresso machines at this year's Home and Housewares show in Chicago. We picked the ones that really stood out.
First up, Black & Decker's Select-A-Size Easy Dial Coffee Maker is made for simple operation. Choose from four- to 12-cup batches. The machine also uses what Black & Decker calls its "Vortex Water Flow" system. It's designed to evenly saturate coffee grounds for the best extraction of flavor.
How about a milk-frothing appliance that makes hot chocolate too? That's exactly what the Capresso Automatic Milk Frother does. It warms and aerates milk.
Dash has its follow-up to its original Rapid Cold Brew coffee maker. This second-generation unit should be easier to use, and it should create less of a mess, too.
The Dinamica is De'Longhi's latest fully automatic espresso machine. According to the company, one of its most impressive abilities is that it can brew proper over-ice joe.
The La Specialista is meant to go head-to-head against popular semiautomatic espresso machines like Breville's Barista Express. What sets this machine apart is that it grinds beans into its portafilter. You also tamp the grounds without removing the portafilter. That translates to less mess -- and less wasted grounds, too.
De'Longhi's 3 in 1 Specialty Brewer certainly looks distinctive, but it stands out for its features too. The machine brews drip, over-ice and pour-over-style coffee.
Ember Technologies unveiled a bigger version of its smart ceramic mug. The new model holds 14 ounces of your favorite beverage. And like all Ember products, the mug keeps hot drinks at your preferred temperature.
Jura has created a new super automatic espresso machine. Called the Giga 6, it's capable of creating a wide range of cafe-style drinks at the touch of a button.
