Does not have to be inexpensive, but of course I want my money's worth. I will pay for something that will last a long time and make great coffee.
I have had horrible luck with coffee makers in the last few years. We drink a mind-blowingly good blend made by Mountanos Bros in the Bay Area. Honestly, I think it puts just about every other coffee on the planet to shame (Yes, I've had the coffee in Rome, which IS pretty damn good). Their French Roast Decaf is very strong (Flavor-wise, it is decaf) and I drink it BLACK. I think any coffee worth drinking is worth drinking black. (OK, I do like the occasasional cappucino.)
We buy it at this awesome coffeehouse/sandwich shop called Au Coquelet in Berkeley. They make it VERY strong (flavorful). It serves as a great counterpoint to their great desserts.
We had a Krups machine for years, and it did a pretty good job of replicating the in-house taste. The Krups died and we bought a "Mr. Coffee". Garbage. We then took recommendation to buy a percolated coffee maker--hot water!!!
Please recommend a good drip model (no French Press please, I'm lazy) before I go crazy from lack of good coffee!!!!
Thanks.