After years of relying on soda to caffeinate me, I recently decided I wanted to replace my fizzy drinks with coffee. I like the idea of a morning ritual, plus I wanted to cut down on my sugar intake.

The best coffee machines are on standby to deliver barista-quality brews from the comfort of your kitchen. For those of us who can’t go a day without a cup (or three) of coffee, a pod or bean-to-cup ...