Firstly the showerhead creates an even spread of water on the coffee grounds ensuring the optimal extraction. There can be some sediment in the base of the cup, as some of the fine grounds can escape the filter, these are often picked up with pour over/funnel coffees with filters or filter papers. The Moccamaster stands out as a sleek and sensible choice for consistently great coffee without the hassle.

Whether that's strictly necessary is up for debate, as dissolved solids can include naturally occurring minerals such as calcium.If you’re grinding your own: Grind until you no longer see any shiny outer shells of the coffee beans, and there are no large pieces. It’s purportedly 60% quieter than one of Russell Hobbs’s previous grind and brew machines – although it still makes a whiny sound as it works.

The reason that this guy is popular amongst filter coffee drinkers is because the water temperature and the brew cycles have been designed for optimal water saturation that maximises the coffee's flavour. Get as much of the water as you can in – this means a higher brew temperature and plenty of delicious extraction. Start the brew cycle and a small amount of water will drip over the coffee grounds, blooming the coffee.It would have been nice to be able to see inside the reservoir to see how water filtering is coming along, but as the jug is larger than most, you won't need to refill it quite so often – although that also means it won't fit in an average fridge door.