A Moka pot is a popular coffee maker that produces a dark brew that's comparable to espresso, but, according to the Italian Espresso National Institute, doesn’t qualify as espresso because it doesn’t use the required nine bars of pressure. It still produces a very dark cup of coffee, however, and can be used as a solid base for cappuccinos and lattes.

How it works: Water is added to the bottom container, and fine grounds are added to the filter located at the top. The heat generates steam, which creates pressure, causing the water on the bottom to flow through the beans and brew into the top compartment.

A French Press works by gently steeping coffee grounds in just-boiled water to mak e a full-bodied cup of coffee. The longer you steep the coffee, the stronger the flavor, although four minutes is the recommended amount of time

How it works: Combine coarse to medium-ground coffee with just-boiled water, and add the lid to the carafe so it can steep. After a few minutes, slowly push down the plunger (equipped with a fine-mesh filter) to move the grounds to the bottom of the carafe.

Like coffee, there are a lot of ways to make espresso, which is a type of coffee drink that uses dark roasted beans and a fine grind. It’s a lot more concentrated than drip coffee and served in a smaller cup.

How it works: Espresso can be made using a manual, semi-automatic, automatic, or super-automatic machine. They all work by heating water and running it through pressed coffee grounds at high pressure.

Drip coffee makers are an easy, familiar way to make coffee. They can brew a single cup of coffee or up to 14. Some drip coffee makers feature an additional brewing system such as a hot water dispenser or a single-serve brewer that is compatible with K-cups for more versatility.

How it works: Cold water is added the reservoir, and ground coffee is added to a filter. Water heats up and passes through the beans through what looks like a shower head. Brewed coffee is then dispensed into a glass carafe that sits atop a hot plate, which keeps the coffee warm.