Having the luxury of a barista-style coffee maker in the comfort of your own home is well worth it for the pleasure it affords. There’s one aspect that’s not so much fun, though: constantly having to refill the water reservoir.
If you purchase a line in coffee maker, you no longer need to worry. You’re always going to be able to enjoy a great cup of coffee whenever you like. We take a look at five of the best.
The Best Coffee Makers With Water Line Of 2020
Top Of The Picks: Our Overall Choice For Line In Coffee Makers
Our Winner: Technivorm Moccamaster 59616 KBG
Overall, our winner, in terms of Best Value, was the Technivorm Moccamaster. It wasn’t the cheapest model, but it looks lovely, comes in a range of luscious colors, and incorporates a gloriously robust and conductive copper element.
It has a glass carafe, it’s guaranteed for 5 years, and it’s quick and quiet. Best of all, it brews great coffee. Before we go on to give a more detailed account of the Moccamaster, though, we always like to check out at least a few other options. So, here’s the lowdown on the competition.
Technivorm Moccamaster 59616 KBG
- Perfect Coffee Every Time: This pump-free coffee maker heats water to the correct temperature for coffee extraction
- Easy to Use: The Moccamaster brews a full 40 oz pot of coffee in 4-6 minutes using one switch
- Quiet and Safe: The Moccamaster KBG quietly brews your coffee and automatically turns off after 100 minutes
- Quality Materials: Moccamasters last a lifetime. We use BPA/BPS/BPF and Phthalate free plastics and durable stainless steel and aluminum
- Delicious Coffee and Peace of Mind: Moccamaster coffee brewers have a 5-year warranty
Keurig K150P Plumbed Coffee Maker
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It is possible to hook up to tap water, although Keurig (or Kuerig as some folks call it) don’t recommend using tap water in the model. You might want to think about a filter on your line. It is also possible to hook it up to the ice making line on your fridge.
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In many ways, Keurig is at the forefront of home coffee makers. The convenience of the K-Cups is a plus, as is the sheer range available. The machine was one of the pricier options we considered. Taking into account the extras you need to purchase to get started, it all adds up.
This model is also not the easiest to clean. You’ll need a set of specialized brushes and sprayers, and enough space, time and leverage to turn the machine upside down. The needle also has a tendency to clog, so you might want to keep a paper clip handy to unblock the needle holes. Keurig can advise.
Pros & Cons
✔ Excellent pump
✔ Brewing temperature option
✔ 5 different cup sizes
✔ Easy to set up once you have the kit
✗ It’s a very noisy machine
✗ No carafe setting – K-cup pods only with this model
✗ You need to buy water line fittings and filter separately
✗ Difficult to clean
Technivorm Moccamaster KBG
This was our overall winner. If you’re new to the world of Technivorm you’re likely to find the Technivorm Moccamaster 59616 KBG something of a revelation. On the aesthetics alone, this model scores highly. It’s a gorgeous-looking coffee brewer that comes in over 25 different shades.
It’s great for fans of polished silver, black or white, or you can also explore the various metallic finishes. Alternatively, choose a regal Royal Blue or quirky Pistachio Green. There’s even a mouth-watering Yellow Pepper.
The machine is extremely simple to use and takes just 6 minutes tops to brew 40 fluid ounces of delicious coffee. The copper element heats your drink super quickly (did you know copper is one of the best heat-conducting substances out there?).
Technivorm Moccamaster 59616 KBG
- Perfect Coffee Every Time: This pump-free coffee maker heats water to the correct temperature for coffee extraction
- Easy to Use: The Moccamaster brews a full 40 oz pot of coffee in 4-6 minutes using one switch
- Quiet and Safe: The Moccamaster KBG quietly brews your coffee and automatically turns off after 100 minutes
- Quality Materials: Moccamasters last a lifetime. We use BPA/BPS/BPF and Phthalate free plastics and durable stainless steel and aluminum
- Delicious Coffee and Peace of Mind: Moccamaster coffee brewers have a 5-year warranty
There are no pumps, and if you forget to shut the machine off after you’ve brewed your beverage, no worries. The machine shuts itself off after 100 minutes of inactivity.
The carafe is glass, and if it’s pulled away, the brew-basket has an automatic drip-stop feature that stops the coffee flowing. Once brewed, your coffee is kept safe on the KBG’s unique hot plate feature. You can even choose whether you want your coffee to be kept at 175 degrees Fahrenheit or 185.
The element that rolls the heat into the coffee is independent, and one of the reasons the coffee tastes so great is the outlet arm. This saturates your coffee grounds perfectly, with water pulsing from its 9 holes.
It’s just so much fun to use, too. Remember all those experiments in chemistry class? Well, with this coffee maker you actually get to see the water bubbling up through the glass tube and over the coffee grounds.
There are two separate switches to control the machine, with the left-hand switch controlling the power. Both switches have an auto-off after 100 minutes.
The durable housings on this machine are made of metal, while the small amount of the plastic in the machine is BPA, BPS, BPF and phthalate free.
Many parts can be replaced, including the basket that contains the coffee. It’s suitable for home use; you’d need to think about a different model if you’d like to use a Technivorm machine in a commercial setting.
It weighs an astonishingly light 6 pounds and measures 12.75 inches wide by 6.5 inches deep by 14 inches high. There’s also a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Pros & Cons
✔ Replaceable components
✔ Copper heating element
✔ Drip-stop auto off feature when you pull the carafe away
✔ Hotplate with choice of two temperatures
✔ Auto-off after 100 minutes
✔ The whole machine is recyclable and there is very little plastic
✔ Easy to clean
✔ Decent length power cord
✗ To get the very best coffee, you will need to give the grinds in the basket a little stir
✗ Those who like large cups of coffee might find the water reservoir a little small
✗ The carafe needs to be handled with care
De’Longhi ESAM3300
De’Longhi’s decades of expertise are certainly on show in this easy-to-use machine, which was our choice for Top Performer. The settings mean you can adjust the machine to produce coffee exactly as you want it.
It even adjusts automatically for one or two shots of espresso and remembers your settings, including the size of the drink you like and the strength of your espresso.
There’s a manual frother on the De’Longhi ESAM3300 that allows you to create great foam – it mixes milk and steam. So, whether it’s a cappuccino, latte, or a simple flat white you’re in the mood for, this machine can produce it with ease. And what’s more, the coffee produced by this machine is automatically brewed to the optimum temperature and density.
DELONGHI ESAM3300
- Note: 1)Too coarse a grind, too little coffee, or insufficiently tamping the grounds before brewing can all lead to inadequate pressure for a proper brew. 2)It is important to note that the amount of...
- FRESH ESPRESSO FOR EVERY CUP: The professional burr grinder with 13 adjustable settings grinds fresh beans every time to ensure maximum freshness. You can also use pre-ground in the second chamber....
- YOUR FOAM, YOUR WAY: A manual frother mixes steam and milk to create a rich, creamy froth for evenly textured drinks – just the way you like them.
- CONSISTENT BREWING EVERY TIME: Each cup is automatically brewed to the perfect temperature, richness and density. And you can customize the settings to ensure its always just the way you like it.
- EASY TO CLEAN AND HANDLE: The compact, extractable brew unit is not only easy to clean, it self-adjusts for one or two shots of espresso.
The capacity of the coffee bean container is 8.8 ounces, while the coffee grounds container will hold a generous 14 cups. This machine uses the company’s patented “Direct-to-Brew” method. The burr grinder has 13 settings for different types of coffee beans, and the second chamber allows you to use pre-ground coffee.
It weighs 27.1 pounds and measures 15.7 by 13.6 by 19.3 inches. The water tank and the coffee grinds container both pull out from the front. De’Longhi coffee makers are known for needing around half as much cleaning time as several other leading brands.
The lights on the machine notify you when you need to refill the coffee beans and the water when to dispose of the used grounds, even when the grind is too fine and needs adjustment. There’s even a water hardness strip.
Pros & Cons
✔ Really easy to operate
✔ Exceptionally easy to clean
✔ Controls on the front of the machine
✔ Auto-off feature
✔ Brews coffee very quickly
✔ Automatically grinds the beans
✔ Water hardness testing strip
✗ Steaming the milk can take a long time
✗ Steam wand only swivels left or right
✗ Coffee bean hopper is at the top – make sure there’s enough clearance
BUNN 33200.0015 VPR-2GD
This Bunn 33200.0015 VPR-2GD coffee maker has a 12-cup capacity. It’s our Budget Choice, representing excellent value for money. It weighs a little under 25 pounds, and measures 20.2 by 8 by 16.2 inches and weighs 24.9 pounds.
BUNN Coffee Maker With Water Line
- Note: 1)Too coarse a grind, too little coffee, or insufficiently tamping the grounds before brewing can all lead to inadequate pressure for a proper brew. 2)It is important to note that the amount of...
- Brews 3.8 gallons (14.4 liters) of perfect coffee per hour
- Internal components are constructed from stainless steel; exterior black finish
- Completely portable, the pourover brewer requires no plumbing
- SplashGard funnel deflects hot liquids away from the hand
There’s a SplashGard funnel that diverts hot liquids away from the user in perfect safety. Internal parts are made from stainless steel. It can brew up to around 473 fluid ounces of great coffee in an hour.
This smart-looking Bunn 33200.0015 VPR-2GD machine ships with two glass decanters which are described as Easy Pour. There are two warmers, an upper and a lower, although one slight quirk in the design is that coffee is loaded from the right-hand side rather than the front.
Pros & Cons
✔ There are two switches for the heating pads
✔ Makes up to 12 cups of coffee in about a minute
✔ Not one but two decanters
✔ Very good value for money
✔ Looks very smart
✗ No auto-off
✗ Difficult to brew less than 12 cups at a time – expect dribbles
✗ Deposits build up quite quickly on this machine
Brew Express BEC-110BS
Our final contender is the Brew Express BEC-110BS, typically costing around the same price as the Moccamaster. The machine makes a pot of coffee in around 6 minutes. It is a little on the noisy side, however: about the same level as many ice makers.
The thermal carafe keeps your drinks hot as well as being extremely easy to clean. You can brew a single mug, a half-carafe, or a full carafe: so effectively, 1 cup, 5 cups, or 10 cups. This machine will work well in a residential setting, or as a commercial coffee maker with a water line. It’s certified for both types of use.
Brew Express Commercial Coffee Maker With Water Line
- BEC-110 COUNTER-TOP BREW EXPRESS
- AUTOMATICALLY SELF-FILLS - HOOKED UP TO YOUR WATER LINE
- BREWS BY THE CUP OR CARAFE
Unless you want your coffee maker to clog (and we presume that’s a “no thank you”), you need to order the filter for the waterline when you decide to buy the Brew Express.
It is extremely straightforward to install. All you need to do is push the quarter of an inch plastic line into the fitting. There’s also an adapter that you can use with a water line from a regular sink.
You will need a pair of scissors to make sure the hose connector to the T fitting for your fridge is the right length (unless your line is made of copper, in which case check that you’re using the right pipe cutters).
It weighs 17 pounds and measures 12.5 by 7 by 13 inches. This coffee machine also looks gorgeous and the build quality is very solid. There’s a simple on/off button for the clock and display.
You can program this coffee maker for as many fluid ounces in your beverage as you like. You have control over the brewing time for cup and half pot. You can even program it to start whenever you like. While the reprogramming options are very good, it does take a little practice to set them up, so have your instruction manual to hand.
The fact that there is no heating element means that the base of the carafe remains cool, so you don’t need to worry about whether the surface you’re setting it down on is heat-resistant or not.
Pros & Cons
✔ Auto-fill for the water – no more puddles!
✔ Hot water on demand with no waiting time
✔ Certified for both commercial and residential settings
✔ Connects very easily to your waterline or ice maker in your refrigerator
✔ You can control the brewing temperature
✗ No heating element on this unit to keep your coffee warm
✗ Only takes mugs up to 5 inches high
✗ Programming is a little complicated
Your Guide To Buying A Coffee Maker With Water Line
Now that you’ve decided you’re going to opt for a coffee maker with a water line input, there are still a few final decisions to make. Firstly, does the coffee maker you’ve chosen come with all the attachments you’re going to need to connect to either your mains water supply or your fridge water intake? Or do you need to buy them separately.
Consider the robustness and size of the machine. Make sure there’s enough room to the side or at the back to accommodate any additional valves or wiring. And if aesthetics are important, will it look good in your coffee preparation area?
Location, Location, Location
Buying the machine for a commercial setting? Check the certification. While you’ve chosen your model because it connects to a water line, do you also need a machine that offers the flexibility of a portable water tank?
How easy is it to install, anyway – are there any particular tools you need beyond a pair of scissors? Do you need to consider metal cutters if your pipes are made of copper, for instance? And are you going to need a professional plumber, licensed in your State?
Capacity And Ease Of Programming
How many cups of coffee does it brew at once, and what size are they? Can you fit a travel mug underneath the dispensing spout? Can you only brew a pot or a half-carafe at a time, or is there an option to brew just a single cup?
How quickly does your delicious cup of Joe appear? If there’s a pre-soak or a spray option, how effective is the saturation level?
Is it programmable? How easy is it to clean, and what kind of warranty do you get? There may be other factors you need to consider too, which are totally outside the design and functionality of the machine itself.
Maintenance And Sustainability
If you have hard water, will your plumbing system require a water filter? Alternatively, you could make sure the coffee machine you choose can be descaled easily.
When it comes to maintenance and sustainability, if the parts should come to the end of their useful life, you might like to consider how easy it is to obtain replacements. On the subject of durability, is it a deal-breaker if the coffee maker you choose contains a large number of plastic components? Do they need to be BPA free?
Direct Water Line Coffee Maker: The Bottom Line
And how important is that hot plate, carafe, or heating element? Are you looking for stainless steel, aluminum, or copper? All have differing levels of heat conductivity.
And of course, the bottom line is, how good is the coffee produced, anyway? All of these aspects need to be taken into account.
What Is The Best Coffee Maker With Water Line?
Our Winner: Technivorm Moccamaster 59616 KBG
All of the coffee machines we looked at have some great features, as well as quirks. Our overall choice, however, remains the Technivorm Moccamaster. It scores very highly on the durability of the copper element and the fact that the components can easily be replaced.
We also love the brewing temperature, the hot plate, and the truly fabulous range of colors. There’s very little plastic, and you can even watch the water bubbling up through the tube. Coffee chemistry at its best!
Hi my name is Larry, a coffee aficionado from the US. I have already visited Colombia, Sumatra, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ethiopia and Jamaica in my pursuit of finding the best-tasting coffee beans. I currently write from Bali and enjoy the relaxed life that you can only find in Canggu. Welcome to my coffee world!
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