After testing the DualBrew, I can confirm it makes a great cup of joe relatively easily, whether you're using the traditional grind and filter method or slotting in the K-cup pod adapter to brew that way. It was simple enough to put the filter in place, and I used the Ninja Smart Scoop on the side to measure the ideal amount of coffee and slid the lid close. But it’s still larger than a traditional coffee maker, and you may have a harder time using it under low-hanging cabinets. Plus, the included recipe book is a launching pad for trying coffeehouse-style specialty beverages at home. Fill up your favorite cup (or the glass carafe) with ice cubes and select the Over Ice button to brew.

Ninja® DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System Ninja® DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System

While we love that you can steam milk in the DualBrew, it's extra step that takes practice and effort. You might love the routine of grinding fresh beans and brewing a hot cup of joe, but maybe your partner prefers the ease and convenience of a pod. It may be expensive, but the different sizes and brew styles keep up with some of the best coffee makers around. There’s also an iced option that brews a stronger coffee so you don’t have to drink lukewarm coffee-tinted water. Nutribullet decided to design its first coffee maker with K-cup integration too, seen in the Nutribullet Brew Choice Pod + Carafe, which is also significantly cheaper than the Keurig and the Ninja, and it comes with a reusable pod.To brew, you turn the dial to select your cup size, then select Classic, Rich or Over Ice to begin brewing.

Ninja DualBrew Pro review: almost all-in-one perfection Ninja DualBrew Pro review: almost all-in-one perfection

Whether you're tight on space or like the idea of a drip coffee maker that can do more than just normal coffee (and be good at those things too) the Ninja DualBrew Pro will be your countertop companion, with a narrow footprint. I’ve continued to use the machine and will keep this updated if my thoughts or opinions on the coffee maker change. Stylish and sophisticated, we have found in the Ninja DualBrew Pro a machine that seems to do it all. It gives you the ideal quantity of ground beans, the precise temperature, optimal water pressure and micro-foam to deliver a quality coffee.It took 8 minutes to brew a full 55oz carafe, and immediately after finishing, the coffee was 170°F / 76°C. Clearly, I’m a fan of Ninja and of consolidating my coffee makers, so let’s get into the finer details. I’m not going to lie, I often struggled to get the lid on correctly, but it does help keep the coffee warmer longer and prevent spills. The Ninja DualBrew has many more settings than your average coffee maker, so it may take a couple of extra minutes to get used to.