My Mr. Coffee died.

[bagga]

we went through 3, $100 bunn coffee makers in about 4 years. i went with the cheapest coffee maker at our local shopko store, less than $20 and it's been good for over a year so far. i can buy 15 of the cheep ones or 3 buns, i'll buy the cheep ones.

 

[rond]

I use the $10 one from Wal-Mart daily, last one lasted 10 years, I broke the pot. It was cheaper to buy a new coffee maker than the pot.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Just replaced mine ( 2nd one in 20+ years) ....... B&D Walmart $19.... basic model w/ auto 2hr shut off

 

[Boudiepitbull]

Get a Melita filter that you pour boiling water thru...or a French Press. They're inexpensive and both make much better coffee without having another appliance on the kitchen counter.

 

[coltle6920]

If you run a half and half water/vinegar mixture through them every couple of months, it keeps them working.

That's standard procedure for any coffee maker but who reads the instructions on anything.Don't forget to do a rinse cycle or the next batch of coffee will make you pucker.

 

[eb07]

I use a french press and I love it

 

[1morethan8]

Let's see ya burn this one out!

 

[dougb1946]

French press. Our water is chewy and builds strong bones, but plugs up automatic coffee makers fast. If you can boil water, you can use a French press. It's fast and makes good coffee.

 

[Firespec35]

I'm a winter coffee drinker. Not much for it in warm weather except on occasion. Winter I like it Well last year my 16 you daughter decided she was into coffee and she wanted a Keurig for christmas. Now she's just getting into it so she more likes sugar and creamer with a little coffee. This thing is great. I can get what I like, she gets some wimpy breakfast blend. We bought a basket so you can use regular bag coffee. Like someone else said though don't get a 2.0. Get a 1.0 that takes the kcups.

 

[Qball]

Had to google "Mr Coffee maker"

You need to go "Old school"

Best Coffee ever

 

[joeintexas]

This old friend has sat on more river banks and hunting camps than I can remember, never failed to make a suitable cup of coffee. Wife won't let me use it in the house though, for that we use the Hamilton Beach Flex Brew. It will allow you to choose from a single k-cup or a full pot.

 

[V-35]

One at a time coffee

Just my wife & me at home and she does not drink coffee. We were at a gun show in Tulsa about 6 years ago, (Not That Tulsa show) and Folgers was giving out 'Folger Coffee Singles' packet samples. They gave me about 5 or six samples and they stayed around for a couple of weeks before I tried one. They look like tea bags in a foil pouch. I couldn't believe how good it tasted. I've been using them ever since.
They are not good if you need coffee for several people, but for one person, one bag in cold water, then 1 1/2 minuets in the microwave and as good a coffee as I have had.
YMMV

Art

 

[Doublebit]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. There are some good ones here. Seems like most people have strong opinions on their coffee. I know I do!

Both my daughters have the Keurigs and like them. They make good coffee but the single serve cups are expensive and the refillable baskets are a pain to clean out. Not good for a crowd either.

I'll probably take Pawngal's advice and get a replacement Mr. Coffee. Walmart has what appears to be the same one that I had for less than $15. If it lasts half as long as the old one and makes as good of coffee, I'll be a happy camper. Thanks again for your thoughts.

LT

 

[yanici]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. There are some good ones here. Seems like most people have strong opinions on their coffee. I know I do!

Both my daughters have the Keurigs and like them. They make good coffee but the single serve cups are expensive and the refillable baskets are a pain to clean out. Not good for a crowd either.

I'll probably take Pawngal's advice and get a replacement Mr. Coffee. Walmart has what appears to be the same one that I had for less than $15. If it lasts half as long as the old one and makes as good of coffee, I'll be a happy camper. Thanks again for your thoughts.

LT

Buy two and keep one in reserve so you'll always be able to make coffee, even when the one you're using breaks.

 

[Whitwabit]

bought a French Coffee Press for traveling few years ago and it makes a great cup of coffee just as quick as the MW can heat the water to put in it ..we have a 2 cup size but guessing they make larger ones also ..

Which is why its such a great way to make a cup while traveling !!

 

[Rintimtin]

We bought a Ninja Coffee Bar. It's great. You should really look into them. It is well made, and we'll thought out.

 

[Onomea]

I am intrigued by the French press. Had to look it up. Looks like a good way to make coffee, though best to put coffee in a thermos or insulated carafe after brewing.

I might try that.

 

[Deuce Caboose]

Here's my Mr. Coffee story. Received a simple under the cabinet model as a wedding present in 1989. It made coffee everyday without fail, until 2015. This model was discontinued many years ago, so we searched for a replacement. While it was not a Mr. Coffee, it made coffee for about 6 months. In the meantime, we found the duplicate Mr. Coffee under the cabinet model, in our cold storage, which had been given to us as a wedding present, lo these many years ago. It is installed where the original had been, and to date, is working like a charm. Just another example that not everything new is necessarily improved.

 

[Swissman]

just a try to save good coffee from being wasted

Try one like this. They are available in different sizes

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Swissman

 

[Boudiepitbull]

I am intrigued by the French press. Had to look it up. Looks like a good way to make coffee, though best to put coffee in a thermos or insulated carafe after brewing.

I might try that.

Just use a very coarse grind in your French press otherwise you'll end up with muddy coffee and a completely negative experience in the bottom of your cup. My first choice is still a paper cone filter in a holder and an ultra fine grind. I buy cheap 10 oz bricks of brands like Bustelo, Carib, and El Pico (I live in a Latino neighborhood) and with a paper filter they make great strong coffee...but if I used them in the press it would be undrinkable.