What is the best coffee machine for someone who hates cleaning?

If you hate cleaning up after making coffee, you want to avoid three main headaches: loose wet grounds, dried milk residue in narrow tubes, and complex internal machinery that requires tedious disassembly.

Here are the three best hassle-free paths depending on how you like your coffee:

• Best Overall for Convenience: Nespresso VertuoPlus. It uses capsules, meaning zero loose grounds. The machine automatically ejects the used pod into an internal bin. There is no daily washing required other than occasionally rinsing the drip tray.
• Best for Lattes & Cappuccinos: Philips 3200 Series with LatteGo. Standard automatic espresso machines have milk tubes that are a nightmare to clean. The LatteGo system features a revolutionary two-piece, tubeless milk cup that simply snaps together. You can rinse it clean under the tap in 15 seconds or toss it in the dishwasher.
• Best Budget Manual Maker: Clever Dripper. If you want fresh, non-capsule coffee without a machine, avoid French presses (which require tedious scooping and rinsing of wet grounds). The Clever Dripper uses a paper filter. When you are done brewing, you simply lift the paper filter full of grounds, toss it in the trash, and give the dripper a quick rinse under the faucet.