13 Coffee Makers Made In USA And Not In China 2023

Are you in the market for a new coffee machine? Do you want to support American businesses? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we take a look at the best coffee machines made in the USA.

USA Made Coffee Makers 

* Manufactured In​

Understanding the Label

In my quest to find all the American-made coffee makers, I came across numerous articles claiming that brands like Hamilton Beach, Breville, and Mr. Coffee manufacture their products in the USA. I wish these claims were accurate, but unfortunately, they’re not.

I embarked on a thorough investigation, examining countless coffee maker boxes, flipping them over, and even sneakily peeking at the manuals when no one was watching. Yet, I couldn’t find a single “Made in USA” label on any of these brands. Hamilton Beach, Cuisinart, Mr. Coffee, and even Keurig, none of them manufacture their coffee makers in the USA.

My research didn’t stop at physical stores. I scoured the internet, and one thing became clear: when a coffee maker is not made in China, the manufacturers make sure you know it. They proudly display the country of origin in the title, feature list, or description. If you don’t see any mention of where the product is made, it’s safe to assume it’s likely made in China.

This isn’t to say that all coffee makers made in China are inferior. Nor is it a critique of the Chinese workforce, who are undoubtedly hardworking. However, if you’re like me and yearn to see more “Made in USA” labels on coffee makers, the reality can be disheartening.

Made In USA Vs. Manufactured In USA

When was the last time you saw the phrase “Made in USA” on a product’s packaging? It’s a claim that’s becoming increasingly rare in today’s competitive market, where many companies are opting to manufacture their products overseas to cut costs, often at the expense of quality.

Many well-known brands such as De’Longhi, Mr. Coffee, Hamilton Beach, and Cuisinart are all made in China. If you know of any coffee makers that are made in the USA, I’d love to hear about them.

Despite this trend, there are still a few manufacturers that can proudly claim their coffee makers are made in the USA. But what does “Made in USA” really mean?

For a more detailed understanding of what constitutes a “Made in USA” product, you can refer to the FTC’s comprehensive guide on their website (1).

Are There Any Drip Coffee Makers Made In USA?

The short answer is, regrettably, no. There are currently no drip coffee makers made in the USA. However, it’s important to note that this only applies to drip coffee makers. There are other types of coffee-making devices, such as percolators or French Presses, that are made in the USA, or drip coffee makers that are not made in China.

Additionally, there are drip coffee makers available from other countries that are not manufactured in China.

If you believe I’m mistaken and you know of a drip coffee maker that is made in the USA, I encourage you to contact me. I will promptly update this post and add it to the list.

While it’s unfortunate that there are no drip coffee makers made in the USA, this doesn’t mean that high-quality coffee makers don’t exist. There are many excellent coffee makers available, but most of them are manufactured overseas. If they were made in the USA, their cost would likely be significantly higher.

Are Bunn Coffee Makers Made In The USA?

When it comes to the origin of Bunn Coffee Makers, the answer isn’t straightforward. While these coffee makers are not made in the USA, they are indeed manufactured there.

As a proud owner of the Bunn MCU Single Brewer, I have a personal affinity for Bunn’s coffee machines. However, I’ve noticed that Bunn avoids using the term ‘Made in USA’ in their product descriptions. Instead, they opt for phrases like ‘Assembled in USA’ or ‘Built-In USA’.

Despite this, I believe Bunn deserves a spot on my list of Coffee Makers made in the USA. Compared to other companies, Bunn at least conducts a portion of their operations within the United States.

The Bunn Enigma: Made In Vs. Manufactured In

Over the past few months, I’ve received a multitude of inquiries about Bunn and the distinction between “Made In Vs. Manufactured In”. To clear up the confusion, I reached out to Bunn for some clarification about their coffee makers.

The company provided a statement explaining their sourcing and manufacturing process. They source materials from North America and other regions of the world, ensuring strict control over all suppliers. They prioritize safety and quality, and all their products meet BUNN’s quality specifications and agency standards.

Here’s their statement in full.

Bunn’s USA-Built Models

Bunn highlighted that their GR, BX, BT, or Speed Brew models, as well as the Home Trifecta MB, are built in the USA, specifically in Iowa and Springfield, Illinois, respectively. However, some parts may be imported.

But according to the strict definition of ‘Made in the USA’ from the FTC, Bunn coffee makers are not made in the USA; they are just assembled here.

The question then arises: could Bunn remain competitive if they manufactured their coffee makers 100% in the USA? Given the financial constraints many of us face, it’s likely that a $50 coffee maker with thousands of 5-star reviews would be chosen over a $150 Bunn coffee maker, even if the latter claimed to be MADE IN USA. This reality perhaps explains why there are fewer coffee makers made in the USA on the market.

In light of these insights, it’s worth taking a closer look at Bunn’s USA manufactured coffee makers to understand their value proposition better.

This Bunn Drip Coffee Maker is called Speed Brew because it can finish a full brew cycle in 4 minutes. 

How?

It’s easy! The Bunn Speed Brew has an internal water tank that keeps water constantly at brewing temperature. And when you are ready for a new batch of coffee there is no pre-heating of the water necessary anymore.

The spray head of this coffee maker is Bunn-engineered and extends the contact time between water and coffee.

Additionally, it’s a lime-tolerant spray head which means that minerals, especially when you have very hard water, won’t clog it so often.

For you, this simply means less cleaning time!

2. Bunn 10 Cup Velocity Brew

Assembled In Creston, Iowa

These coffee makers come in two versions, the GRB, GRW and BXB, BXW.

The B and W at the end simply state the colors of the coffee maker: black or white.

Both the GR and BX machines come with the same features:

• Patented BUNN showerhead for complete saturation of all coffee grounds
• Pour-O-Matic glass carafe for drip-free pouring
• Internal stainless steel water reservoir keeps water at the optimal temperature of 200° F
• Brewing time is about 3 minutes for 10 cups
• Porcelain-coated warming plate
• On/Off LED Switch
• Available in Black or White

Unfortunately, these models do not come with built-in grinders. If that’s a deal breaker for you, take a look at these products instead.

So What Is The Difference Between The Bunn Velocity Brew GR And BX?

Short answer: the design.

The GR model is the typical design of Bunn: square and angular, black with a silver front. The BXB has a more modern look and a round silver water reservoir.

The Bunn Velocity Brew BT comes with the same features as the GR and BX except for the glass carafe and the warming plate.

As you can see in the image, the design is also slightly different.

The Bunn BT is equipped with a double wall, vacuum insulated thermal carafe and thus, does not need a warming plate.

Manual Coffee Makers Made In USA

The chance to find an American made manual coffee maker is slightly higher than a drip coffee maker.

My guess is, that it’s easier and not so expensive to produce a ceramic or glass drip cone with local American materials only. 

The Aeropress is an impressive and very popular tool to make a great cup of coffee.

Mostly it is used at home or at the World AeroPress Championship (3). Yes, you heard right! It is so popular that there is even a world championship!

Since it does not need any electricity, it is also an ideal device for camping or any other kind of traveling.

And most importantly for this post: this coffee maker is made in USA!

A simple but elegant coffee maker popular by all kind of coffee lovers and baristas.

The Chemex is made in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It’s completely BPA-free, for all the health-conscious readers.

What makes the Chemex so popular is the unique hourglass-shaped design. But they didn’t stop there.

Chemex also developed their own filter, a thick specialty fiber filter. According to Chemex, this thick filter keeps bitter elements, oils and coffee sediments in the filter and out of your cup.

So in case you have decided to get the Chemex coffee maker, don’t’ forget to add the Chemex coffee filters to your order. Read more about our favourite pour over coffee makers here.

Cold Brew Coffee Makers Made In USA

If you are not familiar with the difference between cold brew coffee and iced coffee, keep reading. 

When you go to Starbucks and order an iced coffee, you get regular brewed coffee, cooled down in the refrigerator and then poured in a cup with ice cubes. Cold Brew is different! You don’t brew it hot! Ground coffee is steeped overnight in cold water. 

Taste is subjective, but cold brew coffee is supposed to be less bitter, less acid, balanced so to speak! Instead, cold brew emphasizes the amazing flavors coffee has to offer. 

I actually agree! I do prefer cold brew coffee over iced coffee! But not all coffee lovers do! So decide for yourself!

One of the two American made cold brew coffee brewing systems is the Filtron Brewing Kit – since 1949!

With this system, you can make 1 1/2 liter (~50 oz.) of cold brewed coffee. It’s pretty simple to use. Plug in the included rubber in the bottom hole, insert the reusable filter pad and pour up to 1 pound of coffee in the bowl.

Then you insert the ground guard on top of the ground coffee, place the water bowl on top and fill it up with water.

That’s it. The water drips down and after about 16 to 24 hours, you have homemade cold brew coffee with an American made cold brew system! Cheers! 

Toddy is the second cold brew coffee system made in the USA that made it into my list.

It works like the Filtron system. 

The biggest difference is, that the Toddy System does not have an extra water bowl and the ground coffee guard. You pour coffee and water in the same pot.

And the missing guard you make up with a spoon by pushing down the grounds.

Toddy also offers their huge paper filter which extends the life of the felt filter. Clean up is much easier. Just dump the filter in the trash!

If approximately 60 ounces of cold brew coffee is still not enough for you, you are probably looking for a commercial style cold brew system.

Lucky you, Toddy also offers a commercial cold brew system. Of course, I only mention it because it’s also made in America. In Loveland, Colorado to be more specific! Except for the acrylic storage decanter, which is made in China!

We’ve also listed some of our favorite cold brewers in this review roundup.

Coffee Makers Made in Places OTHER than China

There are other countries, especially in Europe, that stand for high quality! For example, Bialetti’s stovetop coffee makers and percolators are made from Italy!

So I have selected a few companies that are known for their coffee makers made in other countries than China.

So if you are open for “Made In Europe” and not only focus on USA made coffee makers, keep reading!

They are not cheap but well known for their high quality.

The SCAA (4) (Specialty coffee associations of America) has certified all Moccamaster coffee machines. In fact they have certified a bunch of coffee makers – see the full list here.

For this reason, the Technivorm Moccamaster coffee makers are definitely recommended, especially the thermal carafe coffee makers.

I have not had the time yet to look more closely at the Moccamaster’s but it’s definitely on my list.

Most of Jura’s automatic espresso machines are Made In Switzerland.

But I have also heard that some of them, probably the cheaper ones, are made in Portugal.

So please before you buy a Jura espresso machine make sure to find out where exactly it is produced.

Even so, I’m confident that both Switzerland and Portugal made Jura machines are of high quality.

Related: The best home espresso machines

At first, if you were hoping to find Krups drip coffee makers made in France, I have to disappoint you. All Krups coffee machines I checked are made in China!

However, the following four Krups Super Automatic Espresso Machines are not made in China.

Krups EA9010, EA8808, EA8298 and EA8250. The picture shows the EA9010 Barista One Touch Super Automatic Machine. Awesome machine!!!

Fully automatic and as the name says, you can brew drinks with the touch of one button. 17 drinks to be more specific! Fully customizable and programmable.

If you prefer espresso over coffee, but the Jura machines are too expensive, then you may fall in love with the Nespresso Pixie single-brewer. See more single cup coffee makers here.

I did some research since I was skeptical about the statement that Nespresso is being made in Switzerland. And indeed only the Pixie is made in Switzerland.

Nespresso has a few other espresso machines in their portfolio like the Inissia which is made in Hungary.