Fellow Aiden

• ieatfrosties 👍
  r/Costco · CHEFMAN Drip Coffee Maker, any reviews? →2025-09-25T05:45:24

  How much? It does bloom which is more th. 99% of regular drip machines out there. If you can’t get a moccamaster or fellow Aiden this might not be bad

• rubydoobiedooooo 👍
  r/Costco · CHEFMAN Drip Coffee Maker, any reviews? →2025-09-25T10:37:37

  If they really interest you then it's worth checking during a prime day sale. I got mine for $160ish last year and love it. 

• velowa 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · Coffee lovers, what's the best coffee maker/machine? →2025-04-10T21:59:16

  This is my fave too since they make great coffee and are completely rebuildable (and have been since the 70s). OP, if he’s a buy it for life guy, this is the play. If he’s more into fancy automated features like bloom and being able to set his brew profiles then something like the Aiden is the way to go.

• Ok-Lion1661 👎
  r/Costco · CHEFMAN Drip Coffee Maker, any reviews? →2025-09-25T09:25:40

  Those sound nice but are like $300 USD.

• Blog_Pope 😐
  r/JamesHoffmann · Best drip coffee makers for home with no bells and whistles? →2026-05-06T20:32:43

  If you want that customization, go for teh Aiden; but the bottom line is with chips and motors and pumps, there's no way it BIFL. When it breaks, will parts be available? Can most people with a basic tool set repair it? If it scratches your itch, go for it, but I'll take the simplicity and maintainability of the MM

• Non_sum_qualis_eram 👎
  r/JamesHoffmann · What are the best coffee makers worth buying the MOST out there? →2025-12-19T20:02:03

  Depends if you want to tinker and dial stuff in with a maybe unreliable product Vs a workhorse solid machine that will out live you

• threetimesalion 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · If you had to recommend one coffee maker in 2026, what would it be? →2026-03-08T10:51:48

  I got a Luxe brewer (updated Precision) because my wife didn’t like making individual brews and wanted a Bach brewer. So far so good, although I was happy with my Kalita I haven’t pulled it out for a few weeks now. I was also looking at the Aiden but although I liked the ability to tweak a lot more, my wife wanted something simpler - and TBH I think it was the right call, the Luxe is plenty adaptable for my needs. Didn’t look at the mocha master because it wouldn’t suit the kitchen aesthetic 🤷‍♂️

• RmilMN 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · Ratio 6 vs. Moccamaster vs. something else? →2026-03-12T21:08:59

  Love mine as well. It’s gets some hate but I have a kickstarter edition and mine has worked flawlessly. Some cool recipe builders out there now as well.

• SD_haze 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · Best drip coffee makers for home with no bells and whistles? →2026-05-06T18:52:07

  Aiden has its drawbacks, but it can be almost as simple to use and objectively can make better coffee with its temp precision and water distribution. Granted neither are close to under $100 for OP.

• Bob_Chris 😐
  r/JamesHoffmann · If you had to recommend one coffee maker in 2026, what would it be? →2026-03-08T18:57:32

  Not sure why you got downvoted. The showerhead of the TV sucks, full stop. It's a design that should have been corrected years ago, and they haven't. Stirring the coffee bed is basically required if you are doing a full batch brew. You can get away with not stirring if you are doing a smaller brew - say 20oz or so. But even still the coffee it makes is good, but not great. I feel like a shill, but the Aiden does a MUCH better job brewing than the TV, but does not have the longevity or simplicity of the TV.

• Thalien 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · If you had to recommend one coffee maker in 2026, what would it be? →2026-03-08T12:05:49

  Similar reason I love my Aiden. Would I recommend it to most people? Absolutely not. But I love pour over and whilst I enjoyed my various routines of handmade pour over, the time and convenience is so worth it for me.

• change81 😐
  r/JamesHoffmann · What are the best coffee makers worth buying the MOST out there? →2025-12-19T23:46:07

  Fellow is the ikea of coffee equipment (this is a bit extreme) Focus is on great design and usability but there’s a quality trade off Moccamaster is a legit bifl (buy if for life) machine.

• punxcs 👍
  r/BuyItForLife · Is a Moccamaster worth it if one isn't a huge detailed coffee person? →2025-07-27T10:51:17

  Moccamaster is one of the only SCA approved filter machines, so yes, it does make better coffee than most. Is it the best ? No, i think something like the aiden might take that spot now, but it’s consistent and it is well made.

• Alarmed_Storage6793 😐
  r/JamesHoffmann · Best drip coffee makers for home with no bells and whistles? →2026-05-06T21:49:18

  Are you willing to buy used? If so, a Sage/Breville Precision Brewer with the thermal carafe can be had under $100 all day long. There isn't a significant difference in terms of feature set between the precision brewer and it's successor the luxe. Makes a great cup, easy to look after and I'm assuming quite reliable because I haven't seen people complain about issues with it (re: Fellow Aiden)

• Blog_Pope 😐
  r/JamesHoffmann · Finally have a budget for a proper coffee maker, where do I even start if i need the best coffee maker? →2026-04-17T13:35:33

  Big question you need to answer is do you like the extended ritual of manual brewing or do you want simplicity? I went from discovering its not coffee I don't like to realizing its BAD coffee I don't like. French Press (messy) to Aeropress (clean but smaller batches) to recently moving to a Moccamaster because the ritual is fine for occasional cups, but sucks for a morning ritual (COVID). If you go auto-drip, make sure its s SCA certified unit. $200-$400. I spent more on the MM because its BIFL/repairable model; If you want to play endlessly to get an extra 1% and are ok with knowing all that complexity will break down sooner, Aiden is fine; not what I want. If you need to save money, stick with the pour-over/AeroPress soluions, And don't forget the grinder, money well spent getting a good one

• Evo1889 😐
  r/JamesHoffmann · Best drip coffee maker →2026-04-13T21:21:46

  Consumer reports had Cuisinart DCC-3200 as the top rated model with a 5 (out of 5) on brew performance. And this has Technivorms and Fellows on their list. Those get penalized on ease of use or ease of cleaning, or carafe handling, but also have 5 on their brew performance. I own the Cuisinart and was thinking about buying a Technivorm, then went on the Moccamaster sub and a fair amount of people saying their coffee was off and other Reddit users responding that there is a learning curve with Moccamasters. In any event, I decided just to stick with my current machine. I want tasty coffee at the end of the day. Not looking for a chore or any extra effort. Hope some of that is useful.

• CaptFlash3000 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · Best drip coffee maker →2026-04-13T19:06:07

  Anyone used the Wilfa Performance Thermo? I love the look of it but still tempted by the Aiden

• jak1mo 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · What are the best coffee makers worth buying the MOST out there? →2025-12-20T16:58:31

  Coffee Chronicler summarized it well: "The Moccamaster represents a completely different era of tech. It's a simple, modular device that can easily be repaired. The complete opposite of the Aiden. A lot of the arguments that can be made for regular car vs EV are probably also valid here. Do you value modern tech and smart functions over a more basic design that has stood the test of time? Coffee-wise Aiden takes the crown"

• Blog_Pope 😐
  r/JamesHoffmann · What are the best coffee makers worth buying the MOST out there? →2025-12-19T20:32:42

  What he said,, the MM is simple & reliable, but arguably you might be able to get a bit more refined coffee by dropping the the temp 2 degrees. If you need that sort of control, the Aiden is the one, but all that complexity will come at a cost in reliability. Personally I’d expect 5 -8 years out of the Aiden.

• TheWin10Gamer 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · Finally have a budget for a proper coffee maker, where do I even start if i need the best coffee maker? →2026-05-25T03:50:24

  The grinder argument wins every time for me. Spent way too long chasing the best coffee making equipment before realising my grinder was the actual bottleneck. Get a decent burr grinder first. Timemore C3 or similar then honestly a $30 V60 will outperform most automatic machines. The Fellow Aiden is beautiful but if your grind is inconsistent the machine can not save you anyway.

• Many-Middle211 😐
  r/JamesHoffmann · Best drip coffee makers for home with no bells and whistles? →2026-05-10T01:15:49

  These are outside the budget of op but I have mm, xbloom, ratio 8 and Aiden. Mm is by far the worst. For batch brews, Aiden is best pick. For single cups, xbloom is the best choice.

• White-Claw-Enjoyer 👍
  r/Home · Good coffee maker for better coffee at home? →2026-05-07T00:27:44

  Fellow Aiden. Simulates a good pour over and highly configurable to any coffee profile you want, while simultaneously very easy and intuitive to use for the layman. I believe it’s around $399 but has been SO worth it. Compared to a Keurig it’s not even close

• brioshell 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · Finally have a budget for a proper coffee maker, where do I even start if i need the best coffee maker? →2026-04-18T09:33:02

  On the machine side of things, I've had both, returned the Sage (Breville) after 1.5y for a full refund due to the carafe lid growing mold inside because you could never properly clean it, the design is abhorrent, and replacements are basically non existent. While they both offer customizable recipes, the Aiden is a cut above in all areas, if you frequently change your beans or want to experiment, you'll quickly become frustrated with the lack of options in the Sage. Being able to do declining temp profiles in the Aiden is also a game changer and it's something you'd be hard pressed to achieve otherwise, even with a manual pourover. Granted, this granularity may be overkill for most, but it's a case of it's better to have it and not need it than the other way around, it really allows you to dial in a coffee with a greater resolution than you otherwise could. On the grinder side, I previously had a Wilfa Uniform that ended up getting its treads seized because of unknown reasons, and so that got refunded as well in favour of an Ode Gen 2, which is really better in every way than the Uniform. If you enjoy the process, an Aeropress will get you very good results, but it's tricky if you ever want to brew more than one cup at a time. I have that mostly for travel, only occasionally use it at home. If you ever want to try something espresso-ish, it can do that, unlike any pourover (James has a video on that). Regardless, grinder will be more important than the brewer in the end, so allocate your budget wisely between the two.

• crutonic 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · Finally have a budget for a proper coffee maker, where do I even start if i need the best coffee maker? →2026-04-17T11:31:20

  Get a good grinder and a V60 Switch. You’ll be far less mad at yourself for any mistakes than you would be for a pricey machine that malfunctions and ruins or day. Once you learn some methods you’re happy with, you can always get a machine down the line for when you have guests or don’t have time. The Aiden or Mochamaster would be my choices. Having a V60 type option is nice as a backup if you end up using the machine more. If budget allows, get a Kalita or April and an aeropress so you can explore. I think some people actually try different brewers in the Aiden but it might void warranty and might invoice some maneuvering.

• huskna 👎
  r/JamesHoffmann · If you had to recommend one coffee maker in 2026, what would it be? →2026-04-09T08:08:10

  Honest answer from someone who went down the same rabbit hole after watching Hoffmann — the machine matters less than you think, the grinder matters more. But since you asked for one recommendation: **If you're in India:** Agaro Imperial espresso machine (₹9,990). It's the one machine I've seen people actually stick with long term at a reasonable price. 20-bar pressure, die-cast aluminium boiler, steam wand for milk drinks. It's not a Moccamaster but it punches well above its price point and parts are actually available here. **If you're outside India:** Breville Precision Brewer is genuinely the right answer for drip. SCA certified, bloom phase, consistent temperature. Fellow Aiden if you want the tech-forward option but it's pricier. The Moccamaster is the "buy it once" answer but it's purely a drip machine — no milk, no espresso. If you want versatility the Breville wins. One thing Hoffmann doesn't say enough — whatever machine you get, buy fresh beans and grind them yourself. A ₹3,000 grinder + decent machine beats a ₹30,000 machine with pre-ground supermarket coffee every time. For Indian buyers specifically I put together an unbiased breakdown here with what's actually available and worth buying: [pickryt.com/blog/best-coffee-maker-2026-india](http://pickryt.com/blog/best-coffee-maker-2026-india)

• UniqueBarber3602 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · What are the best coffee makers worth buying the MOST out there? →2026-03-17T03:36:08

  This eintire thread feels like an alternate dimension, are all of you bots just having conversations with each other? I don’t mind the list though, even if it is fake cos honestly some of these I would actually prefer. Fellow aiden ([precision I think](https://google.com/share.google?q=jj7qCrCDSQ58eZjuk) is my usual recc so I agree with the rating, mostly cos its cheap and actually more beginner friendly in terms of the interface, everything’s pretty self explanatory. (honestly, was double thinking hyperlinking anything here 😭)

• Lock-Broadsmith 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · Ratio 6 vs. Moccamaster vs. something else? →2026-03-16T15:00:58

  I don’t actually have an Aiden, though if I ever get a batch brewer it’s currently at the top of the list, mostly because of the volumetric brewing. It is just enough of a quality of life feature to overcome the interface stuff. I know two people who have the Aiden and have for at least several months and are both very pleased with it. That being said, I’m not sure I agree with the framing that he “ragged on it”. He had some complaints, and I understand them, but i think in real practice, those issues are rather minimal in comparison to the output. As I said in my original comment though, could be a moot point if that kind of workflow improvement (and that the resulting coffee from the Aiden seems to be widely praised) isn’t what’s important to you.

• Chap_stick_original 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · Ratio 6 vs. Moccamaster vs. something else? →2026-03-16T14:46:32

  James totally ragged on the Aiden in his YouTube review. I'm also looking for more of a set-it-and-forget-it machine. Seems like the Moccamaster has the easiest workflow out of that, Ratio 6, and Fellow Aiden. Fellow Aiden seems much more designed for people who want to customize their brew.

• Lock-Broadsmith 😐
  r/JamesHoffmann · Ratio 6 vs. Moccamaster vs. something else? →2026-03-14T01:37:52

  The Fellow Aiden gets some hate, but it’s the only one that runs on actual volumetric brewing rather than just brewing all the water that’s in the reservoir. For me that’s a great workflow thing, but if you are ok with always measuring out your water before you start brewing it’s probably a moot point.

• Decent_Tough5393 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · If you had to recommend one coffee maker in 2026, what would it be? →2026-03-09T09:21:28

  Aiden and Ode 2 here, love them both. I spent ages with a ZP6 and a V60 trying to get great, repeatable results, now I just press a couple of buttons and get better coffee.

• brioshell 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · Need Help with the Best Drip Coffee Maker 2026? →2026-02-27T09:29:45

  Cleaning the carafe lid is absolutely impossible with the overcomplicated design they went with. Mine ended up mouldy inside, black flakes were falling out when shaking it, asked Amazon for a replacement part and they offered a full refund instead. And before you think I neglected maintenance, I was running Pulycaff cleaning cycles regularly, using more water than the carafe could hold, specifically so it would go up inside the carafe lid. Was a great brewer for almost 2 years but then it became a health hazard, would 100% not recommend. Ended up getting a Fellow Aiden afterwards and it is much more capable, with no risks of anything getting mouldy over time. My parents have a Moccamaster and that also makes great coffee, but it's much less flexible in terms of customization. Can vouch for both of these

• SatrangiKela 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · Need Help with the Best Drip Coffee Maker 2026? →2026-02-24T09:25:19

  Fellow Aiden. simple to use and makes a tasty coffee

• Kartoffee 👎
  r/JamesHoffmann · What are the best coffee makers worth buying the MOST out there? →2025-12-20T14:56:04

  I think I'm gonna sell mine. I just don't use it at all and I prefer the coffee from po.

• ddcurrie 👎
  r/JamesHoffmann · Finally have a budget for a proper coffee maker, where do I even start if i need the best coffee maker? →2026-04-17T13:08:30

  I got lazy and tired of messing with pour overs, moka pot, Aeropress, and other “manual” methods but as a way to get started and learn - and make great coffee - they’re good choices, as other responders have noted. A decent hand grinder will make the difference for the manual methods and an automatic drip - I have a Kingrinder K6 and it works well. I take a Switch and the K6 on vacation with me when I’m staying somewhere with a Keurig. I use an Aiden day to day and my wife and I both use it and like it though we’re not chasing new recipes every day. We use an Ode Gen2 grinder for this. The Aiden is expensive and unnecessary so I’ll call it a luxury purchase. Durability isn’t its strong suit - I won’t have to bequeath it to my children when I die. A Moccamaster is the GOAT for durability and long life. Then, on the other side of the kitchen for espresso there’s a third grinder: Lagom Casa and a Lelit Elizabeth espresso machine. Someday, you’ll be writing this same message to someone starting out. Enjoy the journey and learn a bit from each cup!

• qdawgg17 👍
  r/JamesHoffmann · What are the best coffee makers worth buying the MOST out there? →2025-12-19T20:48:20

  Aiden - You add water, coffee and can just press a button. Like any other coffee maker lol. You can tinker and do more things with setting up pulse, infusion, temperate. But you don’t have to do any of that to make a cup of coffee if you don’t want to. Also the ability to make a really good single cup of coffee is where this machine shines. If you want to overpay for a machine that has seen basically no improvements to it. Like maybe build a shower head that soaks the whole coffee bed. In all likelihood a MM will outlast an Aiden. But you do you really want a machine that can’t even soak the entire coffee bed, to last that long?

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