* https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/k-cup-creator-john-sylvan-r...
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keurig
For single-serve coffee, hard to go wrong with the Clever Dripper, which doesn't take much technique (just put in water first then coffee grounds) and uses standard #4 filters:
Automated machine here [1] (except putting the filter in, and coffee and water every ten cups). Seems to be the only one of its kind as far as I'm aware.
[1] https://severin.com/en-en/coffee/coffee-maker-coffee/coffee-...
Further I do not see that device listed on SCA/ECBC's list, which is for units that get the water up to the correct brewing temperature (though their Cafe Caprice model is):
But for minimal fuss and consistent results, I agree that something like the clever dripper, a French press, or a "slow flowing" V-shape pourover are the best options.
That said, I don't think "water first" makes much difference. It's a matter of long contact time guaranteeing good extraction, and eliminating the need to worry about precise grind size.
Hoffman thinks otherwise and explicitly goes over it in the video.