If you're looking for a coffee maker that simplifies the process of making a great cup of coffee, you're in the right place. This article reviews three beginner-friendly and affordable coffee makers. While there are many high-end machines that can brew complex drinks with the push of a button, they often require more cleaning and cost significantly more. The options discussed here are easier to maintain and more budget-friendly, making them ideal for those new to coffee brewing. The review includes three different machines tailored to different brewing styles: a drip coffee maker for large pots with minimal effort, a basic bean-to-cup espresso machine that’s easy to clean, and a capsule machine that eliminates the need to deal with beans or grounds. The Breville Luxe Brewer Thermal is a drip coffee maker that keeps things simple while offering a few useful customization options. The default settings work well, but if you want to adjust the flavor of your coffee, you can tweak the bloom time, bloom temperature, brew time, and brew temperature. This allows for a more precise extraction. The machine can also make cold-brewed coffee. To use this feature, simply load it with ground coffee, add water to the tank, remove the carafe lid to prevent dripping, and press the button. The coffee will steep cold for 24 hours, and the machine will beep when it's ready. The Philips Baristina is the smallest and most affordable bean-to-cup coffee maker tested. It's designed to be user-friendly, making it a great option for beginners and those looking to switch from coffee capsules. To use it, simply load your beans into the top, fill the water tank, push in the empty portafilter handle, and slide it to the right. The Baristina will grind the right amount of coffee, tamp it down, and automatically pull the shot. It’s much easier to clean than traditional espresso machines because it doesn’t trap moisture or debris inside an enclosed case. The only downside is that it can’t steam milk unless you buy a separate milk frother. However, Philips has recently released an updated version called the Baristina Latte that includes this feature. The Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly is a capsule coffee maker that can create rich milk foam using long-life milk capsules, allowing for quick lattes and cappuccinos. You can choose from plain milk capsules or flavored ones designed to pair with specific coffee capsules. The Finesse Friendly is also budget-friendly, often available for around £49.99 (about $70 / AU$90). The main drawback is that the capsules can be expensive, especially for drinks that require two pods—one for coffee and one for milk. While it's still cheaper than regularly buying coffee from a café, this machine is not currently available outside Europe unless purchased through import.