Aarke's 'stunning' drip coffee maker looks better than ever, with a stylish new colorway that'll add a splash of sophistication to your kitchen

Aarke Coffee Maker in Sand on kitchen counter — (Image credit: Aarke)

The premium Aarke Coffee Maker is available in a new finish called Sand
The soft beige is more subtle than stainless steel and is on-trend for 2026
It's on sale in the US for $400, and can be pre-ordered for £300 in the UK

The Aarke Coffee Maker is one of the best drip coffee makers we've tested here at TechRadar, and it's just received a chic new look with a soft matt finish called Sand. It makes a refreshing change from the original industrial-looking stainless steel, and will fit particularly well in kitchens featuring wood and earthy tones, both of which are "set to dominate" this year, according to our colleagues at Ideal Home.

"'Colour is quietening," says Richard Davenport, CEO of luxury kitchen design company Davenport Kitchen and Home. "We are seeing fewer stark whites or cool greys and far more mineral tones that shift gently with the light."

When we reviewed the Aarke Coffee Maker (which can be connected to a grinder to create a full coffee system), our tester Chris Rowlands called it a "stunning" and "distinctly premium" machine that "brews in style". He praised its clean lines and streamlined controls, and noted that it "makes a statement on any counter".

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His only complaint about the original stainless steel coffee maker was the fact that its glossy surface has a tendency to show fingerprints, but that's not an issue with the new Sand finish, keeping your appliance looking spotless.

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The Aarke Coffee Maker isn't just attractive though; it's also an excellent brewer with thoughtful features including a grind size guide on the lid of the bean hopper, which helps you dial in your grinder, a drip-stop valve that prevents coffee leaking once the carafe has been removed, and a smart hotplate that keeps your freshly brewed coffee warm, and detects when the pot has been removed.

The Aarke Coffee Maker in Sand is on sale now in the US for $400 and available to pre-order in the UK for £300, where it will begin shipping in May. It's not yet available in Australia, but the coordinating Aarke Kettle is on sale for AU$399.

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