Jimbo 0 #1 January 3, 2004 So which one should I buy? What is important in a coffee maker? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #2 January 3, 2004 I have a Sunbeam. It does the job! As far as what is important in a coffeemaker.....it's important that it works! I'm a bitch without my morning coffee....wait a minute I'm a bitch anyway! Coffee or no coffee!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #3 January 3, 2004 one word. Krups. i've had a Krups espresso machine and currently have the cafe duomo that does coffee and espresso and steamed/frothed milk for cappachino. never a problem, extra parts liek new carafes if yo crack one are easy to find. As for gimmicks yo can get ones with timers so that your coffee will be ready at an appropriate time of morning for you and some are aroma proof so your whole house won't smell like coffee if you dont' like the smell. you can get krups stuff at bed bath and beyond along with normal stores. www.krups.com __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnnieB 0 #4 January 3, 2004 Ours has a clock/alarm in it so I can set it up at night and have coffee ready by the time Tom's ready to leave in the morning. The one thing I did wish it had was an insulated carafe. Sometimes it sits a little too long and isn't as hot as I would like it to be. Other than that, anything that makes magic wake up juice in the morning is great with me! Annie A sweet sound descends Through blue skies and clouds above Whispering my name Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 334 #5 January 3, 2004 If you tend not to drink it all within a short time of brewing, consider one of the coffee makers that have an insulated carafe, and no post-brew heater. It keeps the coffee hot for hours, and no over-cooked coffee smell/taste. The good ones are kinda pricy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #6 January 3, 2004 I agree. The coffee maker will have the insulated carafe. It seems that the ideal coffee maker will brew with a water temp of 200 degrees Farenheight. I'm getting the impression that cheap coffee makers don't do that, but rather brew coffee closer to 160 or so, a significant difference. There have to be some real coffee aficionados out there, let's here it. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #7 January 3, 2004 Craichead bought me one of these: http://www.cuisinart.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi/en/item.cgi?item_id=DGB-600BC It is by far the coolest coffee maker in existance. It's got a built-in grinder, you add whole beans and water, the rest is done for you. The upside is the freshest coffee you'll ever taste. The downside is that its a bit expensive, and requires a bit more cleaning then most java-stations. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pleifer 0 #8 January 3, 2004 Quote There have to be some real coffee aficionados out there, let's here it. well it needs to plug in and have an on off switch jk I have a black and decker that mounts under a cabnet. with a seperate water container so it does not have to use the pot.... i think it tastes better... but it makes a good cup of coffee _________________________________________ The Angel of Duh has spoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #9 January 3, 2004 If you're only making one cup at a time, you need a Melitta One-Shot. My wife doesn't drink coffee, and can't stand the permeating odor of brewing coffee floating around, and since I only have a cup or two a day, it's wasteful to make a pot. She discovered this product, and we've been very pleased with the results. Just put a filter and coffee into it, put it on top of your cup, and add hot water - voila! Edit to add - filters are available at my local grocery store. mh"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmsmith 1 #10 January 3, 2004 The Bunn coffee maker has a stainless steel warm water tank within the body of the machine itself. It can crank out a 10-cup pot in about 3-minutes. Note that they maintain a tank of hot water, which is not an issue in a colder climate, but it wouldn't cut it in a home with the air conditioner on too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkF 0 #11 January 3, 2004 Quote So which one should I buy? Vacuum pot, no question. QuoteWhat is important in a coffee maker? Its output. If it produces crappy tasting coffee it's crap. If it looks like a POS and produces great tasting coffee then it's great...Ooroo Mark F... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #12 January 3, 2004 BrewStation! That thing puts your coffee in a bucket that is sealed so it won't go stale and it dispenses like a soda fountain! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #13 January 3, 2004 If you're single like me you will like one of the "cup at a time" brewers. I have the Black and Decker" Stainless steel reusable screen Takes less than one minute to make a cup of coffee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindee 0 #14 January 3, 2004 I just bought one yesterday. It's a Krups Aroma Control with a stainless steel thermos. It makes a good cup of coffee. I'm having one now.__________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicLou 0 #15 January 3, 2004 Two words, Tim Horton's Not only does Timmy's make the best coffee on the planet, but they sell coffee makers that heat the Holy Bejesus out of the water. (Not a scientific term ). That's apparently the secret to a great coffee maker. http://www.timhortons.com/Lou ___________________________________ . . . now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb - Dark Helmet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #16 January 3, 2004 Tim's coffe is no where near as good as mine thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
