I need a new coffee maker, any recommendations?
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I need a new coffee maker, any recommendations?
My Bunn just died after 10 years of use and they don't make the part I need for it anymore. I'm looking for recommendations on a new coffee maker. I don't want a Keurig, that's out. I want an auto drip, preferably something fast like the Bunn if that exists. Any ideas?
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I like my Krups.
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I would go with a Bunn again. I have the stainless steel carafe. Stay away from the velocity brew.
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My Remington iCoffee has replaced every other coffee maker I've used. It can make very strong but smooth coffee, just the way I like it. Takes coarse coffee (what you would use in a French press).
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It isn't what you asked for, but I loves me my Melitta cone manual drip brewer for more than a quarter century now.
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I use one of those $10 coffee makers from WalMart.
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So with this you just pour the hot water over the grounds? Do you microwave the water to get it hot?Phineas J. Whoopee wrote:It isn't what you asked for, but I loves me my Melitta cone manual drip brewer for more than a quarter century now.
PJW
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Thanks but I'm using one of those now as a temporary fix
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Based on past threads, coffee is somewhat more controversial than market timing, religion, politics or sex with hookers.
I'm just not going there anymore
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Awww....come on, pleaseProfessor Emeritus wrote: Based on past threads, coffee is somewhat more controversial than market timing, religion, politics or sex with hookers.
I'm just not going there anymore
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Ten years with a Bunn sounds good to me. I've used Bunn makers at home and some at work for probably 25 years and have been happy with them. It sounds as though you have also been happy with the Bunn, so why not stick with it?
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It's wretchly expensive and I had to replace the wretchedly expensive thermal carafe after about 5 years, but apart from that my Technivorm Moccamaster has been completely satisfactory. I used to use expensive Gevalia Stockholm Roast brewed in a Mr. Coffee. Now I use cheap Folger's Classic brewed in the Technivorm and I am convinced it tastes better. And better than anything I've tasted so far out of a Keurig K-cup machine.
I suspect that the Technivorm isn't actually any better than just using a plastic cone and pouring the water in by hand, but it probably takes practice to get a consistent technique.
I suspect that the Technivorm isn't actually any better than just using a plastic cone and pouring the water in by hand, but it probably takes practice to get a consistent technique.
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Kuerig Platinum. Use the little plastic cups to start a mini seed garden.
I like 1 or 2 cups of good coffee each day. I am not a 2-3 pot guy. So the Kuerig works great. I do wish the cups would be a bit easier to recycle.
I could never replicate at home with a drip or French press the taste of coffee I like.
I like 1 or 2 cups of good coffee each day. I am not a 2-3 pot guy. So the Kuerig works great. I do wish the cups would be a bit easier to recycle.
I could never replicate at home with a drip or French press the taste of coffee I like.
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The water doesn't care how it gets hot. I personally use a whistling kettle on the stove.pennstater2005 wrote:So with this you just pour the hot water over the grounds? Do you microwave the water to get it hot?Phineas J. Whoopee wrote:It isn't what you asked for, but I loves me my Melitta cone manual drip brewer for more than a quarter century now.
PJW
If you want really good coffee follow the instructions and let the water rest about a minute after boiling so it can cool down to optimal temperature, put in just enough to moisten the grounds, give that half a minute or so, then fill 'er up.
By buying a really fine grind I get plenty-strong coffee using one heaping tablespoon per 10-oz mug. Cafe Bustelo is my favorite. It's about $4 a pound here when on sale in a foil pack (as opposed to the cans, which are almost a dollar more on sale).
Including the paper filter, grounds and energy it's less than fifteen cents a cup. I'm not including depreciation on the piece of plastic I can't have paid more than a dollar or so for way back when. They cost several now. They've no moving parts and no heating elements to break. Larger ones than the one-serving type are available. I like my coffee freshly brewed, not warmed over. Families who stay together by drinking coffee together could get several of the single-cup type for more flexibility, or get a largish one.
Against the culture of this forum as it may be to say so, simplest is best.
Them what don't like it are free not to get one.
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I have the Bunn velocity brew. Purchased last fall through Amazon prime for $90. Works great and would recommend.
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I may stick with it. I have a Bunn Gr10-W which evidently was recalled quite a long time ago. I never knew. When I called Bunn for the replacement part she said they no longer had that part due to some regulation thing. That must've been what she was talking about. She emailed me a $40 coupon off any coffee maker from Bunns website. I'm just looking for other ideas in case I don't go the Bunn route.CABob wrote:Ten years with a Bunn sounds good to me. I've used Bunn makers at home and some at work for probably 25 years and have been happy with them. It sounds as though you have also been happy with the Bunn, so why not stick with it?
That is expensive! $299 on Amazon. I'll give it a look. It looks pretty big though. Although the Bunn is rather big as well.nisiprius wrote:It's wretchly expensive and I had to replace the wretchedly expensive thermal carafe after about 5 years, but apart from that my Technivorm Moccamaster has been completely satisfactory. I used to use expensive Gevalia Stockholm Roast brewed in a Mr. Coffee. Now I use cheap Folger's Classic brewed in the Technivorm and I am convinced it tastes better. And better than anything I've tasted so far out of a Keurig K-cup machine.
I suspect that the Technivorm isn't actually any better than just using a plastic cone and pouring the water in by hand, but it probably takes practice to get a consistent technique.
I'm thinking seriously about this. I like the idea of not having another giant coffee maker on my countertop. I only drink 1-2 cups a day but the wife drinks more so I'm torn.Phineas J. Whoopee wrote:The water doesn't care how it gets hot. I personally use a whistling kettle on the stove.pennstater2005 wrote:So with this you just pour the hot water over the grounds? Do you microwave the water to get it hot?Phineas J. Whoopee wrote:It isn't what you asked for, but I loves me my Melitta cone manual drip brewer for more than a quarter century now.
PJW
If you want really good coffee follow the instructions and let the water rest about a minute after boiling so it can cool down to optimal temperature, put in just enough to moisten the grounds, give that half a minute or so, then fill 'er up.
By buying a really fine grind I get plenty-strong coffee using one heaping tablespoon per 10-oz mug. Cafe Bustelo is my favorite. It's about $4 a pound here when on sale in a foil pack (as opposed to the cans, which are almost a dollar more on sale).
Including the paper filter, grounds and energy it's less than fifteen cents a cup. I'm not including depreciation on the piece of plastic I can't have paid more than a dollar or so for way back when. They cost several now. They've no moving parts and no heating elements to break. Larger ones than the one-serving type are available. I like my coffee freshly brewed, not warmed over. Families who stay together by drinking coffee together could get several of the single-cup type for more flexibility, or get a largish one.
Against the culture of this forum as it may be to say so, simplest is best.
Them what don't like it are free not to get one.
PJW
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I'll toss another suggestion on the higher end of the spectrum, the Breville YouBrew. $250 (steep), but it's gorgeous and built like a tank. In terms of features, it lets the water sit with the coffee for a couple of minutes like the cone-wielding baristas (and PJW, I suppose); it can do one cup at a time and it has a built in burr grinder. This last feature is rare and what eventually lead me to this machine, nothing cheaper cut it. A good grinder would cost you some of that $250 anyway and it's more messy.
It's not fast because of that seeping time, about 5 mins for a cup. But the result does rival the coffee shops that brew to order.
P.S.: If you get one from Amazon, consider using the link on the forum main page to support this .org.
It's not fast because of that seeping time, about 5 mins for a cup. But the result does rival the coffee shops that brew to order.
P.S.: If you get one from Amazon, consider using the link on the forum main page to support this .org.
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Get two. When you both want coffee at the same time heat enough water for two cups / mugs / beakers / demitasse or whatever you like to use. When only one wants coffee only heat enough water for one. In my extended family (which on my mother's side, excepting my immediate poor-as-church-mice church mice ancestors, always used very expensive coffee makers - whenever a new technology came out they'd happily buy it and toss the old - it's how they arranged a pecking order among themselves) heating water in a kettle (for tea or whatever) always meant filling it most of the way full. Once I became, what reasonably neutral term can I use here, environmentally enlightened, it immediately occurred to me to use the cup I plan to drink from to measure out the water to put in the kettle.pennstater2005 wrote:...
I'm thinking seriously about this. I like the idea of not having another giant coffee maker on my countertop. I only drink 1-2 cups a day but the wife drinks more so I'm torn.
Whether you choose these or not I'm glad to have expanded coffee brewing horizons.
Besides, if you buy it and don't like it, how much money will have you risked?
PJW
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If you're going to buy a coffeemaker, buy one that gets it to the right temperature.
The Specialized Coffee Brewers of America recommends three home brewers that meet their standards:
•Technivorm Moccamaster
•Bunn HG Home Brewer
•Bonavita 8 Cup Exceptional Brew Coffee Maker with glass or thermal carafe
Of these, I have the Bonavita and love it. It's one of my favorite purchases, and I'd never go back to the Mr. Coffee, Keurig, or Krups I've had in the past. It's really that much better. I haven't personally used the others on this list.
I chose the Bonavita because it's a lot less expesive than the Technivorum and generally had better reviews than the Bunn on Amazon. You can homebrew and do just as well with the cone filters, but to get it just right, you need to have the water at the right temperature and pour some pretty hot water. I opted to pay a bit more for letting the brewer handle it for me; I rush enough, as is.
The Specialized Coffee Brewers of America recommends three home brewers that meet their standards:
•Technivorm Moccamaster
•Bunn HG Home Brewer
•Bonavita 8 Cup Exceptional Brew Coffee Maker with glass or thermal carafe
Of these, I have the Bonavita and love it. It's one of my favorite purchases, and I'd never go back to the Mr. Coffee, Keurig, or Krups I've had in the past. It's really that much better. I haven't personally used the others on this list.
I chose the Bonavita because it's a lot less expesive than the Technivorum and generally had better reviews than the Bunn on Amazon. You can homebrew and do just as well with the cone filters, but to get it just right, you need to have the water at the right temperature and pour some pretty hot water. I opted to pay a bit more for letting the brewer handle it for me; I rush enough, as is.
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There are actually only three consumer-grade automatic coffee makers that meet the standards of the Specialty Coffee Association of America which evaluates coffee makers based on temperature, brewing time, and quality. https://www.scaa.org/?page=cert2
Technivorm Mocamaster (various models) which cost around $300
Bonavita BV1800 which costs about $170:
Bunn HG Home Brewer which costs about $80
I have the Bonavita BV1800 and have been using it for the past year. I highly recommend it. If you look on Amazon there are over 1300 reviews for this model, nearly all of them rave reviews. Extremely simple machine. You have to pull the filter basket off and replace it with the carafe lid when the brewing is done but otherwise it is brainless. http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1800TH ... B005YQZNO8
Technivorm Mocamaster (various models) which cost around $300
Bonavita BV1800 which costs about $170:
Bunn HG Home Brewer which costs about $80
I have the Bonavita BV1800 and have been using it for the past year. I highly recommend it. If you look on Amazon there are over 1300 reviews for this model, nearly all of them rave reviews. Extremely simple machine. You have to pull the filter basket off and replace it with the carafe lid when the brewing is done but otherwise it is brainless. http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1800TH ... B005YQZNO8
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Wow...jinx. Cmartel2 and I just posted the exact same post at the exact same time.
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One more thing - in this particular case, going for the major brand name Melitta is worth it, even though it's about 50% more expensive (around $6, rather than $4). The principal knock-off brand (any patent must have expired long ago) has too many holes in the bottom, letting the coffee run out too fast, which means you need to put in a lot more grounds to get the same result. On a TCO basis (Total Cost of Ownership, for any people here who aren't large-organization budget geeks) you do better with the original.
Sometimes it's worth it to pay more for quality; even as much as $2 more.
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Sometimes it's worth it to pay more for quality; even as much as $2 more.
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I have a couple of single-cup Melittas that work great, but I also have a large #6 size that I use daily to brew directly into a carafe to make mine & my wife's at the same time. I got mine from Sweet Maria's, but it looks like Amazon has a similar one (may be the same). It works great for us--I drink mine immediately but she likes to wait & drink hers over time (but doesn't want to have to make it herself). It's large enough to take a #6 size filter, but for just the two of us I use a #4 & it works great.Phineas J. Whoopee wrote:Get two. When you both want coffee at the same time heat enough water for two cups / mugs / beakers / demitasse or whatever you like to use. When only one wants coffee only heat enough water for one. In my extended family (which on my mother's side always used very expensive coffee makers - whenever a new technology came out they'd happily buy it and toss the old) heating water in a kettle (for tea or whatever) always meant filling it most of the way full. Once I became, what reasonably neutral term can I use here, environmentally enlightened, it immediately occurred to me to use the cup I plan to drink from to measure out the water to put in the kettle.pennstater2005 wrote:...
I'm thinking seriously about this. I like the idea of not having another giant coffee maker on my countertop. I only drink 1-2 cups a day but the wife drinks more so I'm torn.
Whether you choose these or not I'm glad to have expanded coffee brewing horizons.
Besides, if you buy it and don't like it, how much money will have you risked?
PJW
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I like the Cuisinart Grind and Brew. Put whole beans in the hopper and the appliance does the rest. It will make from a couple of cups to an entire pot. I've had a few different models through the years...they've held up well and (for my taste) make great coffee. One disadvantage is a bit more cleanup than some of the other choices.
Coffee's important...best of luck on your selection.
Coffee's important...best of luck on your selection.
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Some bad reviews on that product on William-Sonoma!ogd wrote:I'll toss another suggestion on the higher end of the spectrum, the Breville YouBrew. $250 (steep), but it's gorgeous and built like a tank. In terms of features, it lets the water sit with the coffee for a couple of minutes like the cone-wielding baristas (and PJW, I suppose); it can do one cup at a time and it has a built in burr grinder. This last feature is rare and what eventually lead me to this machine, nothing cheaper cut it. A good grinder would cost you some of that $250 anyway and it's more messy.
It's not fast because of that seeping time, about 5 mins for a cup. But the result does rival the coffee shops that brew to order.
P.S.: If you get one from Amazon, consider using the link on the forum main page to support this .org.
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products ... al-carafe/
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Bonavita 8 Cup Exceptional Brew Coffee Maker with thermal carafe.
http://www.bonavitaworld.com/products/cm2.asp
Excellent!!
http://www.bonavitaworld.com/products/cm2.asp
Excellent!!
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Yes, indeed. Well, I'm very happy with mine and the Amazon reviews are much better. Maybe WS shoppers are less likely to leave good reviews. But point taken.lightheir wrote: Some bad reviews on that product on William-Sonoma!
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products ... al-carafe/
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Good info. The Bunn does not get very good reviews. Seems like possibly a design flaw or something, a lot of the same complaints. The Bonavita had been mentioned here a few times now and seems to get great reviews. I like the look of it. It's a little pricey though.CMartel2 wrote:If you're going to buy a coffeemaker, buy one that gets it to the right temperature.
The Specialized Coffee Brewers of America recommends three home brewers that meet their standards:
•Technivorm Moccamaster
•Bunn HG Home Brewer
•Bonavita 8 Cup Exceptional Brew Coffee Maker with glass or thermal carafe
Of these, I have the Bonavita and love it. It's one of my favorite purchases, and I'd never go back to the Mr. Coffee, Keurig, or Krups I've had in the past. It's really that much better. I haven't personally used the others on this list.
I chose the Bonavita because it's a lot less expesive than the Technivorum and generally had better reviews than the Bunn on Amazon. You can homebrew and do just as well with the cone filters, but to get it just right, you need to have the water at the right temperature and pour some pretty hot water. I opted to pay a bit more for letting the brewer handle it for me; I rush enough, as is.
Does the Cuisinart Grind and Brew heat the water to 200 degrees? It seems as though the general consensus is that between 195-205 is the optimal temperature for extracting the best flavor from the coffee.GregV wrote:I like the Cuisinart Grind and Brew. Put whole beans in the hopper and the appliance does the rest. It will make from a couple of cups to an entire pot. I've had a few different models through the years...they've held up well and (for my taste) make great coffee. One disadvantage is a bit more cleanup than some of the other choices.
Coffee's important...best of luck on your selection.
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Stick with the Bunn. That's what I use. Can't say off the top of my head which model, but the actual pot has a terribly designed spout. Very hard to pour without spilling, but I've heard the new models fixed that issue.
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pennstater:pennstater2005 wrote: I don't want a Keurig, that's out. I want an auto drip, preferably something fast like the Bunn if that exists. Any ideas?
Why is a Keurig "out?"
What is the advantage of an "auto drip?"
Thank you and best wishes.
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K cups are more expensive. Keurigs don't heat the water anywhere near the 200 degrees F for proper brewing temperature for coffee. The spray head in the Keurig is too small and doesn't wet all the coffee grounds effectively wasting it. And I've never really liked coffee from the Keurig. I have tried it.Taylor Larimore wrote:pennstater:pennstater2005 wrote: I don't want a Keurig, that's out. I want an auto drip, preferably something fast like the Bunn if that exists. Any ideas?
Why is a Keurig "out?"
What is the advantage of an "auto drip?"
Thank you and best wishes.
Taylor
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Some of the best coffee I ever had was campfire coffee. You can also make it at home.
Fill a pot with 6 cups of water. Bring to boil. Remove from heat.
Pour 3 1/2 tbls of ground coffee into the water. Let steep for a few minutes.
Pour a teaspoon of cold water into the pot to settle the grounds.
Ladle out the coffee and drink.
Fill a pot with 6 cups of water. Bring to boil. Remove from heat.
Pour 3 1/2 tbls of ground coffee into the water. Let steep for a few minutes.
Pour a teaspoon of cold water into the pot to settle the grounds.
Ladle out the coffee and drink.
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It is not a Bunn but I purchased this Hamilton Beach last July from Amazon,,,it has been outstanding.
Check out the reviews while you are at it.It was a Prime offer when I purchased it ,shipping cost looks too high now
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041A ... UTF8&psc=1
Check out the reviews while you are at it.It was a Prime offer when I purchased it ,shipping cost looks too high now
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041A ... UTF8&psc=1
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Thank you.
Pennstater:
Thank you for your reply.
Best wishes
Taylor
Thank you for your reply.
Best wishes
Taylor
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Don't know if the Cuisinart heats the water to 200 degrees...all I can say is it's hot and flavorful enough for me. Lots of interesting suggestions in the thread. If shopping is really half the fun, you should have a great time choosing your appliance.
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No problem. I guess it's not so much the auto drip as it is the speed of the brewing process that I'm looking for. I don't know if any other coffee makers brew in the 3 minutes that the Bunn coffee makers do. Keurigs are popular for a reason, just not what I'm looking for.Taylor Larimore wrote:Pennstater:
Thank you for your reply.
Best wishes
Taylor
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Another vote here for a Melitta. You'll need the cone and glass carafe, of course, though a Mason jar can replace the carafe in a pinch. I also use a whistling teakettle. The third component to the system is a thermal carafe. You can get a fine one for 20 or 30 bucks new, or haunt your favorite thrift store for one of those flap-top ones that look like they were swiped from an IHOP.
Oh yeah, filters. I get the brown ones from Whole Foods -- probably nets out to 4 cents a filter. After brewing you can compost the grounds and filter.
And the Capresso grinder for about $50. I think that's about it.
Oh yeah, filters. I get the brown ones from Whole Foods -- probably nets out to 4 cents a filter. After brewing you can compost the grounds and filter.
And the Capresso grinder for about $50. I think that's about it.
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Being coffee snobs and all, we use the Capresso 4-Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Machine.
It's easy, fast, inexpensive and makes a terrific expresso that tastes as good as the ones from the expensive machines.
http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-303-01-E ... roduct_top
It's easy, fast, inexpensive and makes a terrific expresso that tastes as good as the ones from the expensive machines.
http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-303-01-E ... roduct_top
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The best coffee make I have owned is a Jura.
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A co worker recently introduced me to Bialetti. I wish I had known about this years ago. My coffee is much more flavorful and the mokka is only $20+.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000CF3Q6?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000CF3Q6?
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Depending on how strong you like your coffee, the Keurig cups are reusable. My husband uses them twice and I get a third use out of them. We open the lid take the cup out and turn it so the new hole is in a different place.bloom2708 wrote:Kuerig Platinum. Use the little plastic cups to start a mini seed garden.
I like 1 or 2 cups of good coffee each day. I am not a 2-3 pot guy. So the Kuerig works great. I do wish the cups would be a bit easier to recycle.
I could never replicate at home with a drip or French press the taste of coffee I like.
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Not trying to convince you, but we never pay more than 0.44 per cup and often less, and we use the cups more than once. It was one of my husband's favorite Christmas presents. Having said that, I would never buy one for myself. It's still cheaper to go with regular coffee pot and I have a small, cheap Walmart brand that works good.pennstater2005 wrote:
K cups are more expensive. Keurigs don't heat the water anywhere near the 200 degrees F for proper brewing temperature for coffee. The spray head in the Keurig is too small and doesn't wet all the coffee grounds effectively wasting it. And I've never really liked coffee from the Keurig. I have tried it.
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Re: I need a new coffee maker, any recommendations?
If you plan to grind your own beans, I recommend a separate grinder from the coffee maker. I bought a Cuisinart all-in-one grinder/brewer. Problem is that cleanup is a major hassle. I now use my separate grinder and continue to use the Cuisinart for brewing only.
Re: I need a new coffee maker, any recommendations?
Can't believe no one has suggested a Bialetti moka.
http://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-Express- ... B000CNY6UK
http://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-Express- ... B000CNY6UK
Re: I need a new coffee maker, any recommendations?
We have had good luck with our Wolfgang Puck coffee maker that we purchased at Sam's Club back when we had membership. If I recall it was on sale for about 35 dollars.
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Re: I need a new coffee maker, any recommendations?
they did three posts ago.CFM300 wrote:Can't believe no one has suggested a Bialetti moka.
http://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-Express- ... B000CNY6UK
I also have a bialetti stove top and like it, that is what I grew up with. A year or two ago I got a Jura Capresso Impressa F7 on craigslist for just $150 and have been in love with it since. They are pricey new though.
Re: I need a new coffee maker, any recommendations?
Hi,
I had tried and experimented many many coffee makers over 20+ years.
1) Mellita -> get the 2 cups version and you can make a fresh cup of coffee quickly instead of letting it sit and get old.
http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/aeropr ... FP328A0020
2) Aeropress -> Makes very good coffee in about 3 minutes. I use the reverse french press method with this coffee. The only problem is this coffee maker use about 3 times more coffee than typical coffee maker.
3) Toddy Coffeemaker -> Cold water brewing process and create low acid coffee concentrate that you keep on refrigerator. Most efficient coffee maker. You mix hot water with the coffee concentrate when you drink.
KlangFool
I had tried and experimented many many coffee makers over 20+ years.
1) Mellita -> get the 2 cups version and you can make a fresh cup of coffee quickly instead of letting it sit and get old.
http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/aeropr ... FP328A0020
2) Aeropress -> Makes very good coffee in about 3 minutes. I use the reverse french press method with this coffee. The only problem is this coffee maker use about 3 times more coffee than typical coffee maker.
3) Toddy Coffeemaker -> Cold water brewing process and create low acid coffee concentrate that you keep on refrigerator. Most efficient coffee maker. You mix hot water with the coffee concentrate when you drink.
KlangFool
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Re: I need a new coffee maker, any recommendations?
Not even the hookers?Professor Emeritus wrote: Based on past threads, coffee is somewhat more controversial than market timing, religion, politics or sex with hookers.
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Re: I need a new coffee maker, any recommendations?
Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm still looking through the responses and researching suggestions.
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Re: I need a new coffee maker, any recommendations?
Two inexpensive brands that don't clog with our very hard water (given occasional vinegar rinses) are Braun and Sunbeam.
Sunbeam is a lot of coffeemaker for little money (at Target).
I like our Cuisinart's small flap on the spout. (Screens insects at the cottage.)
Sunbeam is a lot of coffeemaker for little money (at Target).
I like our Cuisinart's small flap on the spout. (Screens insects at the cottage.)