My wife makes my coffee before she goes to work. I have no clue what brand it is but it's magically there every time I get up and go downstairs every morning.
I need a coffee maker
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I like the drip pots. I think the pour over makes the best coffee followed bt the coffee press but they are both a lot of work, Percolators basically produce reboiled coffee, drinkable but far more biitter than other methods.
I usea Mr. Coffee although I consider it a throwaway. I warm my cups up in the microwave later in the day so I do not rely on the pot to keep it warm
As to the Cuisinard, I do not have one of their coffee pots. I do have their coffee grinder I use every morning for at least the last six years, and a food processor that we got as a wedding present in 1966 that sees regular use. I think they may still believe in quality control
I usea Mr. Coffee although I consider it a throwaway. I warm my cups up in the microwave later in the day so I do not rely on the pot to keep it warm
As to the Cuisinard, I do not have one of their coffee pots. I do have their coffee grinder I use every morning for at least the last six years, and a food processor that we got as a wedding present in 1966 that sees regular use. I think they may still believe in quality control
Technivorm. ?? you say.... It's more than you wanted to spend, but in my opinion they're the best. A big thing is brewing temperature. Most brewers don't heat the water sufficiently. Technivorm does. Mine has two temperatures for the hot plate; take your pick. Doesn't matter to me, because I never let it sit long.
Full disclosure: I'm a coffee snob (aka home roaster)
Full disclosure: I'm a coffee snob (aka home roaster)
We use a percolator made of stainless on the stove. Takes about 15 minutes on an electric stove setting 6 of 10. Wife turns it on as she heads for the treadmill first thing in the morning and when done, we have fresh coffee. Seems a waste to use a drip maker, water only passes through the grounds once. Larry
I like the drip pots. I think the pour over makes the best coffee followed bt the coffee press but they are both a lot of work, Percolators basically produce reboiled coffee, drinkable but far more biitter than other methods.
I use a Mr. Coffee although I consider it a throwaway. I warm my cups up in the microwave later in the day so I do not rely on the pot to keep it warm
As to the Cuisinard, I do not have one of their coffee pots. I do have their coffee grinder I use every morning for at least the last six years, and a food processor that we got as a wedding present in 1966 that sees regular use. I think they may still believe in quality control
I use a Mr. Coffee although I consider it a throwaway. I warm my cups up in the microwave later in the day so I do not rely on the pot to keep it warm
As to the Cuisinard, I do not have one of their coffee pots. I do have their coffee grinder I use every morning for at least the last six years, and a food processor that we got as a wedding present in 1966 that sees regular use. I think they may still believe in quality control
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I should also mention I do have a farberware coffee percolator. I got it in 1966 and used it almost daily for 30 years or so. It still works fine. I use it occasionally, it does get that bitter reboiled taste BUT it makes the kitchen smell so good in the morning.
bought a high dollar Cusinart just to be fancy a couple of years ago. Stopped working after 4 months. Just buy a basic coffee maker. You could go through 5 of them for what I paid for that one Cusinart.
Go to a thrift store and see what you can get for $10.00. Though I do think we are past peak coffee maker. Home appliances become fashionable, desirable, millions are sold, and then, they start appearing at thrift store. Eager buyers find the fun of the new, huge, appliance, fizzles out, then they don't have the shelf space for some dust collecting kitchen gadget, and turn them into the thrift store. I remember lots of bread makers on the shelves of thrift stores. Owners cooked up a bakery, got fat, then lazy, finally the bread maker went to the thrift store. That period is over. I purchased a number of Instant Pots for $13.00, took them on travel, used them in an Extended Stay, and gave them back to a local thrift store. Now I notice it is a long time between used Instant Pots on the shelf. We are past peak Instant Pot.
Mr Coffee makers and similar brands also are thinning out at the thrift store, being replaced with K cup coffee makers. I picked Cuisinart coffee makers because of the four hour timer and the coffee was hot. Do understand, jokers give defective goods to thrift stores, had a couple of Cuisinart's where the computer board failed after brewing for a while. So I lost about $10 each. That is a risk.
Just toured a Best Buy, there were $1300 expresso/coffee makers! Huge chunks of metal that somebody will buy, and eventually show up at a thrift store for $50.00.
Mr Coffee makers and similar brands also are thinning out at the thrift store, being replaced with K cup coffee makers. I picked Cuisinart coffee makers because of the four hour timer and the coffee was hot. Do understand, jokers give defective goods to thrift stores, had a couple of Cuisinart's where the computer board failed after brewing for a while. So I lost about $10 each. That is a risk.
Just toured a Best Buy, there were $1300 expresso/coffee makers! Huge chunks of metal that somebody will buy, and eventually show up at a thrift store for $50.00.
I replaced my Cuisinart 12 cup drip brew 6 months ago after 14 years of service with a "renewed" Cuisinart Extreme Brew 12 cup that looked much like my old faithful it replaced. That machine looked brand new out of the box and has performed without issue. I bought it at Amazon for $69.99 rather than $99.99 advertised model. It has low-medium-high carafe temp settings. I recommend you consider this option too.
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Bajadoc
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I also have the Presto Percolator. Makes great hot coffee and mine has been working everyday for 8 years and is still going strong. It also sounds cool while it is perking.
I have used Cuisinart for nearly 20years, and when it finally went bad a few months ago, I bought another just like it. They have a burner setting for three different levels of "hotness", The hottest is very hot, I'd think one of the levels would suit you.
We had a Mr. Coffee for many years. Used it everyday. If finally died. We bought a replacement about a year ago. It's a Black & Decker. I can get my hand in the carafe to clean it. It does NOT have the beep when the coffee is finished brewing, and the lid on the unit drips moisture down the sides and back.. bad design. It does shut off after 2 hours... by then the coffee is terrible to drink.
For as many years as coffee makers have been made, why can't a maker figure out how to make a quality unit with the basic function needs??
For as many years as coffee makers have been made, why can't a maker figure out how to make a quality unit with the basic function needs??
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Jeff423
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What he said. The temperature is very important. They are also hand made in Holland and will last a long time. I've got a 1 cup model and it's great. They are consistently rated the best by many cooking channels.
You might want to look at some of James Hoffmans videos on Youtube.
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JJOG
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I'm old school! We still use a Corning ware percolator!
It takes about a half hour, but it's boiling hot and strong!
It takes about a half hour, but it's boiling hot and strong!
I gave up trying to pick anything fancy (I'm not bright enough). Mr. Coffee at Walmart does the job and doesn't break the bank. Price point varies according to what features you want and the product works.
Rpg
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Quisinard base model retails for about $100.
They work well
They work well
Mr Coffee with the thermal stainless carafe. Brews the coffee and keeps it hot for 2 hours (no hot plate)
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I'm old school. When I brew coffee it's with an old pyrex 9 cup glass percolator. Make it up before bed, turn the stove on in the AM. Still the best tasting coffee. Had it since 68 and it's been through 52 years of Elk hunting, fishing, and home. Never had anyone say the coffee was not good.
I too microwave coffee. In fact, I do it every time I drink it. Why, because I like my coffee blonde, in other words, with a cream. Adding the cream cools the coffee down way too much, so I nuke it!
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