Capresso 46405 464.05 Coffeeteam Gs 10-cup Digital Coffeemaker With Conical Burr Grinder Plus Two (2) Coffee Mugs Review

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(More customer reviews)For some reason Capresso has decided to make all of their all-in-one grinder / brewers with the burr grinders locked away inside where they can not be cleaned, inspected and replaced when needed.

We own a different Capresso CoffeeTeam Grinder / Brewer that uses the same burr set up and finally found all of the hidden screws to remove to allow thorough cleaning of the grinder. The hardest part is figuring out how to dismantle their puzzle. Unfortunately Capresso has also decided to refuse to sell parts for the machine, except for items such as lids and carafes.

Recently our coffee seemed weak. I had just totally cleaned both burrs and everything was as clean as new. I found the problem to be dull burrs which slowed down the grind speed producing less coffee grounds and thus weak coffee. I replaced the burrs with a set from our Capresso 560 grinder and now we've got full strength coffee again.

The problem I now face is that Capresso REFUSES to sell the lower burr, the one that is the dullest. They consider this an internal part. I now have a useless $80 grinder that I sacrificed to save a $300 coffee maker.

I have called Capresso several times trying to find a way to buy a complete burr set and was appalled by the attitude, arrogance and rudeness of the people on the phone that got incensed when I did not happily accept their answer "We do not sell internal parts." They were not helpful at all and worse yet, did not seem to care. I don't think they do, at least not the people I could get in contact with.

We like out CoffeeTeam better than we like the company.

Capresso, very disappointing to deal with.

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The Capresso CoffeeTeam GS is a fully programmable 10-Cup Coffee Maker/Conical Burr Grinder Combination. Professional, solid-steel conical burrs have 5 grinder settings from coarse to fine for adjustable coffee strength. The slow burr grinding imparts minimal heat, preserving more aroma and flavor. There is a 6-ounce capacity bean container and a see-through window that allows you to check that ground coffee flows smoothly into the filter holder. There is a detachable see-through cover for easy cleaning of the grinder channel. The Digital Control Panel has an easy to read illuminated LCD display, Programmable Clock/Timer, 5 programmable brew amounts for 2-10 cups, and 3 programmable coffee strength settings; mild, medium and strong. There are 2 Mode settings: Grind/Brew - for grinding programmed amount of whole beans directly into the Gold Tone Filter, then automatically starts the brew process and Brew - push the filter release button to open the swing out filter holder, add ground coffee without using the grinder. Charcoal water filtration removes up to 82% of chlorine and other impurities from tap water. The filter holder and one charcoal filter are included. Features: 2-hour safety shut-off, Drip Stop and Stop-and-Serve. Nonstick coated warming plate. 900 watts, 200-degree brew temperature. Black with stainless steel accents.
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Capresso MT500 10 Cup Electronic Coffeemaker Review

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(More customer reviews)Having been sorely disappointed with the Cuisinart Grind & Brew, I moved on to the Capresso MT500.I have not been disappointed.
Aside from being a superior coffee maker, the MT500 is a sleek, elegant appliance that looks great on any kitchen counter.
The keypad is simple and easy to use, and includes a digital clock for 24-hour programmability (a key must-have for me).The unit has a 3-5 cup small batch setting for fast and efficient brewing of smaller quantities (another must-have for me).
Perhaps most importantly, the unit brews very satisfactorily hot coffee, unlike the Grind & Brew, which I found luke warm (less than 170F).The thermal carafe does an excellent job of keeping unused coffee hot, particularly when you pre-heat it with hot water.
My only criticism would be that fill-level is inconveniently positioned and somewhat hard to read.
All in all, I'm very pleased with every aspect of the MT500.

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10-Cup Electronic Coffee Maker with unique alloy body and stainless steel thermal carafe.Features;-Stainless steel thermal vacuum carafe with drip-free pouring spout keeps coffee hot for up to 4 hours-Convenient Brew-Through-Closed-Lid design. After brewing the carafe is already closed-Beautiful high-gloss alloy body gives the MT500 superior stability. The easy to clean polished surface is specially treated to maintain its luster.-Unique stainless steel-lined heating system eliminates water contact with aluminum and reduces the need for decalcifying-Brews 10 cups of coffee in under 8 minutes for maximum flavor and aroma-Drip stop allows you to pour a cup while brewing-Charcoal water filter removes up to 83% chlorine-Electronic filter indicator shows when to replace the charcoal filter-24-hour programmable clock/timer with easy to read LED display-Special settings maintains aroma when brewing only 3-5 cup-Permanent GoldTone filter-Safety auto shut-off after brewing-Water level indicator makes filling the right amount of water easy-Concealed cord storage lets you extend just the amount of cord you need-Model: 441.5

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Cuisinart Coffee Maker & Grinder - Thermal Carafe - Stainless steel Review

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(More customer reviews)You might be tempted, Cuisinart typically makes great products.But, unless you actualy ENJOY cleaning your coffee maker for an hour every time you make coffee, and unless you LIKE having coffee grounds floating around in large quantities in your cup, this is NOT the machine you want.

In fact, it's so bad that after about 4 brewing cycles, you'll pack the stupid thing up and give it to some poor, unsuspecting friend or family member, who, after about 4 brewing cycles, will realize why you gave it to them. Then they'll cuss you, and pass the coffee maker off to some other poor sap. Eventually the damn thing will make the rounds and get re-gifted back to you, and you'll be exactly where you started.

So, to save yourself, your friends, and your family a whole lot of time and heartache playing hot-potato with this stupid machine, take my advice... PICK OUT A DIFFERENT COFFEE MAKER!!!!!

By the way, every time you make coffee, you will swear the machine is going to explode. It makes the most violent, disturbing sounds I've ever heard come out of a healthy piece of kitchen equipment. Seriously. Horror-movie quality sound effects...
NOTE: this is a true story, up to and including the re-gifting part... when I got the damn thing offered back to me, I had to post this review. CAVEAT EMPTOR! (or TEMPUS FUGIT or QUID PRO QUO or some other goofy Latin phrase))

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A unique way to pamper the coffee lover. The 10 cup automatic grind and brew coffee maker is designed to wake you up with the smell of the freshest, most flavourful coffee imaginable -- the kind you would go to your favourite coffee bar to get. This smart coffeemaker has a built-in grinder that grinds the beans just before brewing (or push the Grind Off button to use with ground coffee). Program the machine with the number of cups you'd like and just enough water will be delivered to extract all of the good flavour and none of the bitterness. The double-wall insulated thermal carafe will keep the coffee hot for hours.A variety of adjustable features makes this the ultimate user-friendly coffee maker. A 24-hour fully programmable timer guarantees delicious, fresh-brewed coffee just when you want it. The handy Brew Pause feature lets you enjoy a cup of coffee before brewing has finished. An automatic shut-off control turns the coffee maker off right after brewing or up to 4 hours later. A "1 - 4 cups" setting provides full flavour when brewing just a few cups. A charcoal water filter removes impurities from the water before brewing. A separate grinder chamber and filter area make for easy cleanup. Includes a permanent gold tone filter.
Size: 10 cups
Color/Pattern: Brushed stainless steel
Materials: Stainless steel
Warranty: 3 years limited
NOTE: Cuisinart Grind & Brew Thermal Coffee Maker

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Farberware FCM12SS 12-Cup Coffeemaker, Stainless/Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Like everyone else, I found the absurdly tiny opening for the water is a royal pain, & certainly drags the rating for this way down. After setting it up, impressed with the features, & price, I couldn't even see where the water should go, and looked to the instructions, which weren't much help. I finally realized, that despite a huge lid, which is only for the filter, the opening for filling was a tiny, narrow slit towards the rear of the unit. This is way too small, and not only must you be a great aim, but it's quite awkward maneuvering the carafe to enable it to fully empty!

I truly cannot believe that someone, or ones, were paid to "design" this model! What were they thinking???

Oh, well, this is the third coffeemaker I've bought recently, the first two were even even worse, so I'm still undecided if I'll return this, or just live with having to be ultra-precise when filling it.....

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Farberware 12-Cup stainless steel coffee maker with 24 hour digital clock with programmable timer. Adjustable brew strength selection. Stainless steel and black.

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Cuisinart Coffee Maker - Thermal Carafe - 12 cup Review

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(More customer reviews)Pros:
Is not a grind and brew - so no mold issues
Easy to read cup measurements inside water reservoir
filter holder pops right out for east cleaning
Condensation does not drip down back of unit when you open lid!! an issue with most coffee makers
Carafe keeps coffee hot for 4+ hours
Lack of a hot plate means no burned coffee and less fire hazard
Timer easy to set
Consistent cup of coffee

Cons:
Carafe will not poor out all the coffee unless you remove the lid
Carafe lid hard to remove and carafe hard to clean
Small target area at back of coffee maker for reservoir makes refilling a slow process
Digital read-out really hard to read
Setting knob small and hard to turn
Coffee (as it is a drop machine) may not be strong enough for some folks
No confirmation light telling you brew is complete and coffee is ready



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This elegant coffee maker with a thermal carafe and black accents complements any style kitchen. The coffee maker is fully automatic with 24-hour programmability to offer freshly brewed coffee, day or night, and automatically shuts off when brewing is complete. The double-wall stainless steel 12-cup (60 ounce) thermal carafe has a unique lid that locks out air and keeps coffee hot for hours. The Brew Pause feature lets you pour a cup of coffee before brewing has finished, and a 1-4 cup setting allows you to brew only a cup or two without altering the flavour of the brew. A charcoal water filter helps produce great tasting coffee by removing impurities and an indicator light signals when its time to clean the coffee maker. Includes a gold tone permanent filter.

Size: 12 cups
Color/Pattern: Brushed stainless steel/black
Capacity: 12 cups/2.8 litres
Materials: Stainless steel body
Warranty: 3 years limited
NOTE: Cuisinart DCC-2400 Brew Central Thermal 12-cup Coffeemaker

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Black & Decker CMD3500MBT 8-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Thermal Carafe Review

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(More customer reviews)It's difficult trying to research coffee makers to purchase, I realized, after looking at various ones throughout Amazon.A few products had agreement in the quality, but for a lot, the reviews seemed to be all over the place.And the ones that seemed to have really decent reviews were a bit out of the range I wanted to spend on an office coffee pot.Then I discovered this Black & Decker one that had absolutely no reviews, was in the price range I was looking for and had all the extra features (like a thermal carafe) and decided, why not?It's been a good purchase so far.

Reviewing appliances like coffeemakers is a bit outside of my normal purview and most of what I'd write about (the features) are listed above, so I'm going to make this short and sweet.The thermal carafe works wonderfully and we typically brew a pot, bring the carafe into our section and it keeps hot for the morning.The last cup feels as warm as the first, which is nice.It's only an 8 cup carafe, which could be problematic for those looking for a big pot, but it's the perfect fit for us.

One feature not listed is that it uses a charcoal filtration system.This is good and bad.The good is the filtration is a nice feature and it comes with one little charcoal patch, but after reading through the manual, it looks like the only way to order more is to go directly to Black & Decker.I noticed that Amazon has the Black & Decker TWF50 Water Filter Basket & Replacement Filter for sale via some other vendors.It's not the same model number, but the picture looks exactly like the one used in this coffeemaker (minus the color) and the replacement filters will probably fit.Unfortunately, it could become a hassle for those who want to keep up with their filter (which needs to be replaced every 60 brews/2 months).

Looking at the other features, there's a digital clock, with a screen that indicates the coffee is fresh and ready, a mechanism to choose your coffee strength that definitely works as advertised, the ability to "sneak a cup," and the carafe (unlike others we've used) pours perfectly without making a mess.All of this comes in a stylish package complete with blue lights along the side where the water level is read.

This makes for an attractive package that works perfectly and has a lot of additional features.I'd definitely recommend checking it out.

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Program for rich, fresh-brewed coffee anytime. And when you-re ready for a second cup--Keep Warm- plate automatically retains coffee temperature for 2 hours keeping it hot until the end of the pot!

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DeLonghi DCM485 10-Cup Thermal Carafe and Coffeemaker, Brushed Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)Are you tired of parts made of plastic and not real metal? This coffee maker is made of genuine brushed stainless.If the part on this machine looks like metal, it is metal.The overall look and style is very European, even the buttons and display are good quality and simple to use and understand.The carafe is stainless inside and out, and keeps the coffee hot for at least 4 hours.The water resevoir lifts out for easily filling from the tap, so you don't have to fill the carafe first and pour it into the machine.The resavoir has graduated markings.Also, the filter holder comes out for easy cleaning.The only quirk I found is that, as with other themal carafes, you have to pour slowly to keep from dripping.It also helps to read the manual that explains how far to unscrew the top before pouring to avoid drips.

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The De'Longhi DCM485 Esclusivo 10-Cup Thermal Carafe Stainless steel coffeemaker has a unique design that retains heat, keeping coffee hot for hours.It also helps to preserve that fresh coffee taste.The electronic programmable control allows you to set the coffeemaker in advance, and the accuflavor selector dial lets you choose the strength of coffee just the way you like it.

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Hamilton Beach Stay or Go Thermal Coffeemaker - Stainless Steel (45238H) Review

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(More customer reviews)This pot doesn't dribble. Push down on the tab that says "Press to Pour" and fill your cup. My wife not being one who either reads the manuals or what it says on the pot, unscrewed the top to pour her first cup from this. Yeah, the top fell off and made a mess.
This insulated carafe keeps the coffee hot for a long time. Much better than our previous one. It is stainless steel inside and out. The temperature of the coffee (8 cups) into a cold carafe is a little more than 180 degrees F. That's the upper limit without burning your lips. The water temp while the coffee is being made ranges from 175 to slightly over 200 at the end. Preheating the carafe would produce a hotter coffee and keep it hot longer but this works well as is.
It comes with 2 travel mugs and an undersized 1 tablespoon long handled coffee scoop. The 2 mugs are black plastic on the inside which some xperts claim gives off harmful chemicals when filled with hot liquids.
The water level inside are clearly marked at 2 cup intervals so you can make the amount you want. A short person might find it difficult to see the 2 and 4 cup levels and odd number amounts would be guess work. The removable coffee filter holder takes ordinary paper filters and is easy to clean. The buttons and indicators are on the front and easy to read. It's programmable. The carafe or cups sit on a perforated disk. This can be removed and any drips sponged out. Good idea so any drips don't run off over the counter.
My wife paid less than 50 bucks for this at a local store.
Good design, good hot coffee at a reasonable price. What more do you need?

After using this coffee maker for over a year, I retract my statement that it doesn't dribble. You could be very careful pouring out a cup slowly without more coffee spilling on the counter but you would have to be wide awake at 5 in the morning to do so. When the pot is down to 4 cups it is less messy.
The two plastic cups provided with the coffee maker have the black plastic on the inside. That's the type of plastic that some say leaches out harmful chemicals into hot liquids. I just threw them away and bought a stainless steel lined travel mug.
This coffee maker works well and the carafe keeps the coffee hot for hours while maintaining the taste.

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45238 Features: -Coffeemaker. -Three ways to brew. -Insulated thermal stainless steel carafe. -Two stainless steel thermal travel mugs. -Programmable clock / timer. -Automatic shutoff. -Capacity: 10 cups. -Manufacturer provides 1 year limited warranty. -15.25" H x 9.25" W x 14.25" D.

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Michael Graves Design® Automatic Drip Coffeemaker - Black (40304) Review

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(More customer reviews)Wow, I have nothing but good things to say about this coffeemaker. It does not drip from the spout when pouring, the resevoir is removable, and the coffee filter basket is easy to get to. If there is anything bad is that the filter basket holder itself is not removable, so it can only be cleaned by wiping it out. This makes really good coffee, and its very fast too. If you use the flavor selector button, this does slow the coffee brewing time somewhat, but who cares? The benefits of this coffeemaker far outweigh any negative ones. I also like the bright blue clock on the machine, the sleek look and the easy clean black color. I love it! The price can't be beat either!!! I wish I could have one in red to match my rooster kitchen!
UPDATE: After buying this coffee maker again in June 2009, I have to say I quite disappointed with it. My first one last two years, and I only bought a new because of the burned up warming plate. However, my second one has a crusty, burned up warm plate already, and I mean as of last Nov. not today. I have started using my old Hamilton Beach coffee maker, but it takes forever to brew. What iss the deal with Michael Graves warming plate always doing this? Does anyone else have this problem with this coffeemaker?

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Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffeeemaker Review

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(More customer reviews)After reading the reviews for this and other coffee makers, I concluded everyone is having quality control problems. I sympathize with the folks who have gone through two or three lemons before finding something that performed as advertised. I've had that experience and it can make you crazy.
But I loved the cool looks of this thing the first time I saw one at the home of friends in Alma, Colo. They were happy with theirs and it performed well at 10,600 feet in the Colorado Rockies.
So I rolled the dice and bought one at Wal-Mart, but took care to keep the receipt in case they were having a bad day on the Third World assembly line when my coffee maker was being built.
I've used it daily for three weeks now and it's performed perfectly. No leaks, no overflowing, no fires or explosions. Just good coffee.
And I like the fact that it turns itself off after two hours so I don't have to worry about whether I turned off the coffee maker when I'm out running my morning errands.
MAY 2009 - It's still working fine, although my Colorado friends' machine crapped out sometime last year.

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How you enjoy your Mr. Coffee moment is up to you! The Fresh Brew Timer lets you know how long your coffee has been waiting for you, the Brew Strength Selector allows you to make your coffee stronger, and the Adjustable Temperature Warmer Plate lets you decide how hot you want to keep your coffee. Additional features include 2 Hour Auto Shut-off, Special Cleaning Cycle, Water Filtration and Metallic Accents.

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Factory-Reconditioned Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Coffeemaker, Brushed Chrome Review

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(More customer reviews)Ok, ok, I have read the reviews. A friend gave me this coffee maker after she had the same experience as other reviewers. She had messes on the counter, floor, etc., and practically threw it at me. Well I've had it for a year now and it's been perfect. I have a feeling that the users who had problems didn't push the filter door in firmly enough. It has to "click" in place. The only problem I've had is that my guests drink up the coffee too fast and I end up making another pot.
As far as cleaning... most of the time I just rinse off the parts and let them dry. Every now and then I dump the parts in the dishwasher. How difficult is that? Also, since the coffee maker doesn't have a hot plate, I preheat the carafe with hot tap water.

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Factory Reconditioned Item

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Kalorik TKM-20208 900-Watt 8-10-Cup Coffeemaker with Stainless-Steel Carafe, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted just a basic coffee maker with a thermal carafe--no frills, just good hot coffee.After purchasing this one, it inexplicably stopped working after using it twice.After a bit of e-mailing back and forth with customer service at Kaloric (they were very nice) they sent me a new coffee maker free of charge.The issues I have with this coffee maker is that it takes well over 1/2 of an hour to brew a pot of coffee!Also, the resulting coffee is highly inconsistent.The first cup is very weak the last very strong.Another complaint I have is that it is nearly impossible to pour water into the reservoir or pour a cup of coffee without making a complete mess--very frustrating!I can't wait to get rid of this and get something that actually works!

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This gorgeous metallic black Kalorik thermo flask Coffee Maker sports a number of handy features. The perfect pour double-walled, vacuum-sealed 8 to 10 cup thermal stainless carafe, stylish enough for service at the table with dripless spout and ergonomic handle, the one-piece cover for access to reservoir and brew basket, anti drip and a keep warm function all combine to make this a quality coffee maker. The easy touch on/off switch along with the power on light indicator ensures safety.

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Capresso 440.05 MT-500 10-Cup Electronic Coffeemaker with Thermal Carafe Review

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(More customer reviews)after months of dealing with burnt coffee from my trusty krups coffeemaker...i decided that there just HAD to be a better way.i launched an exhaustive search for what would be the best (you know this is always a compromise, anyways) machine for the job.i knew i wanted a thermal carafe...and wasn't as concerned with the price as i was concerned with the quality and durability.
i read many reviews here on amazon...including reviews for this machine.after seeing a bunch of negative reviews (based on how difficult to operate, clean, or lack of really HOT coffee from this machine) i decided to look further, instead of just jumping in.
of course...as i searched the web, i finally realized that i was just going to have to try the machine...worst that could happen was that i could experience all the problems that some others had...and i'd have to return it.
expecting problems (i saw an awful lot of buyer whining about operation difficulty (it isn't a problem) temperature of coffee (although quoted as 170 degrees in the manual it generally stays in the carafe at 160 degrees) and all assortment of complaints about adding water to the reservoir (a no brainer), assembly/cleaning issues (also very simple), pause and serve issues (never had a problem)...
i had NO problems whatsoever with this unit.coffee tasted good from the first cup...and still tastes good (i've had the unit for over two months now)
as a matter of fact...the coffee is still hot and drinkable after 3 hours (although the manual does recommend that you dispose of the coffee after 2 hours)
so all in all?a VERY satisfied customer...i rated it at 4 stars because it IS expensive...and for the anal-retentive types out there...yes the coffee rarely exceeds 165 degrees...
but...if you are sitting on the fence (like i was)jump in!you won't be disappointed!

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To achieve a spectacular cup of coffee there are essential steps that need to be taken. The water must be free of chlorine taste (hence the charcoal filter), the machine must be able to brew larger or smaller amounts successfully (this one "knows" to disperse hot water more slowly when the coffee ground amount is less). The coffee must be very hot (right around 192 Degrees F, like the brew from the MT500), and kept fresh, as in a double walled stainless steel carafe with a one way valve that keeps flavor and aroma in the coffee. Now it doesn't hurt if the machine itself is gorgeous either, or that it can output 10 cups of coffee in 8 minutes. Oh and one more thing: this is the only coffee maker in its class that has a stainless steel boiler so your coffee doesn't ever come in contact with aluminum. Normally this type of construction, and a 1200 watt heating element are found only on commercial grade appliances.

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Braun KF580 AromaDeluxe 10-Cup TimeControl Coffemaker Review

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(More customer reviews)When I married my wife she had a Braun and I had the Bunn. I was a smoker, and upon awaking I wanted a whole pot of coffee FAST for my Manhattan breakfast (coffee and cigarettes). My wife insisted the Braun brewed better coffee but I strongarmed her and the Bunn won the counter space. Two years later, I tucked my tail and bought a Braun KF580. I quit smoking a year ago and can taste now, and I had to admit the three minute Bunn makes a watery brew.

The Braun? Awesome! The 580 brews 8 cups in 7 minutes, a lot faster than the older model we had. Quite acceptable. It does brew hot, and this is important since perfect extraction takes place at 180 to 190 degrees. The pause and serve works well, the carafe does not leak if poured at the right rate (too fast and it will drip a bit), and the cone style filter is optimal for taste extraction from the grounds. It has proven reliable and consistent, and I use the same amount of coffee I would in any other brewer. I like strong coffee, and the Braun delivers!

The gold filter will let some dust through, but they all do. Use a paper filter if you have a problem with that. The water filter does help. If it is too expensive just use filtered water. The Braun functions without the Brita filter. It is sleek, stylish, and meets all my needs perfectly! Thanks Braun!!! Anyone want to buy a gently used Bunn? Email me!

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Capresso MT600 10-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Stainless-Steel Thermal Carafe Review

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(More customer reviews)The Capresso MT-600 was introduced to replace the older MT-500 model. Both models have essentially the same functions and features, but there are two differences:

* The MT-500 has an aluminum die-cast housing. The MT-600 has a milled steel housing.
* The MT-500 was made in Portugal. The MT-600 is made in China.

I recently purchased the MT-600 to replace a Mr. Coffee automatic drip that served me well for over 15 years. I decided on the MT-600 because I wanted a thermal carafe and a built-in water filter. I also had faith in the Capresso brand because both my sisters have owned the Capresso CoffeeTEC model for many years, and their machines make absolutely fantastic drip coffee.

So I was very disappointed when I found that the Capresso MT-600 makes weak and lukewarm coffee. I read the directions carefully to make sure I was using the machine precisely as designed. I tried different beans and grinds to strengthen the coffee. I pre-heated the carafe prior to brewing to increase the temperature. But no matter what adjustments I made, the coffee always turned out weak and tepid.

I called Capresso to ask why the coffee comes out weak even when I double the standard amount of grounds. They told me that it has to do with how the water is dispersed (or rather, not dispersed) over the grounds during brewing. I went back and looked at the filter after brewing a pot, and sure enough, there was a deep divot right in the center of the grounds. So the problem seems to be that the water is driven down the middle of the filter rather than dispersed evenly over the grounds, leaving the grounds along the perimeter largely unbrewed.

I also measured the temperature of the coffee immediately after brewing, and as another reviewer mentioned, the coffee hits the carafe at 180 degrees. But even when the carafe has been pre-heated with boiling water, it loses its heat FAST. The other problem with the carafe is that even when you line up the dots exactly as directed, the coffee flow is more of a heat-depleting trickle than a pour. So while the coffee brews at 180 degrees, the temperature is much lower by the time it hits even your first cup.

I've been thinking about why my experience has been so different from that of veteran Capresso owners, and I can only conclude that the newer machines are not of the same quality as the older machines. Take a read through the user reviews posted for the MT-500 model and you'll notice that it's those people who have had their Capressos for more than 2 years who love and rave about their coffee makers. The same is true for the Capresso owners in my own family. My sisters' machines are going strong after 5+ years of heavy use, whereas my brand new Capresso has been a non-starter.

So sadly I will be returning the Capresso MT-600 in favor of a better machine. I doubt I'll find anything more beautiful in appearance, but there has to be a machine that makes better coffee, especially at this price!

(One final point... there seems to be some confusion about the materials used to build the MT-600. The heating block is lined with stainless steel to prevent water from coming in contact with the machine's aluminum components. So if you have aluminum concerns, the MT-600 has you covered. But like almost every drip coffee maker on the market, the water reservoir and filter holder are made of plastic. If you want to avoid plastic altogether, a French press or standard percolator may be your only options.)

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Brew up to 10 cups of delicious, full-flavored coffee in under eight minutes with this programmable coffeemaker. The machine provides an illuminated, 24-hour, LCD digital clock and timer with soft-touch controls for easy operation. Set the timer so that fresh, hot coffee awaits dinner guests when it's time to serve dessert or so that the aroma of a freshly brewed pot fills the house a few minutes before the alarm goes off in the morning. The coffeemaker supplies a 10-cup stainless-steel thermal carafe with an ergonomic stay-cool handle, brew-through lid, and drip-free pouring spout. Removing the carafe from the coffeemaker stops the flow of coffee and allows for sneaking a quick cup before the end of the brewing process. Simply replace the carafe to restart the flow of coffee. Another thoughtful detail includes its special smaller-amount setting, which ensures maximum aroma when brewing just 3 to 5 cups at a time. For added convenience, the coffeemaker features a stainless-steel-lined heating system that eliminates contact with aluminum and reduces the need for decalcifying, the ability to retain programming during short power outages, and automatic shut-off after two hours for safety and peace of mind. Other highlights include a handy water-level indicator, a washable gold-tone filter (no need for disposable paper filters), a charcoal water filter that removes up to 82-percent of chlorine and other impurities from tap water, and an electronic indicator that shows when to replace the charcoal filter, as well as milled steel housing for superior strength and style and concealed cord storage to keep countertops looking tidy. The coffeemaker measures approximately 9 by 8 by 14 inches.

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Zojirushi ECBD15 Fresh Brew Stainless Steel Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker w/ Decalcifier Review

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(More customer reviews)First, if you are interested in this coffee maker.Buy the EC-BD15.Amazon has it for about $68 and free shipping.It is the same as the EC-BD15BA.We bought the EC-BD15.OurEC-BD15 had an inserted sheet in the instruction manual that corrects the manual by replacing the #3 filter wording for the #4 filter wording.The #4 filter fits fine, no cutting or anything.Apparently the the EC-BD15BA has the wording corrected in the manual and prints it on the box.If that is worth the difference in cost then go for it.It really just looks like a translation problem for the American market that uses #4 filters.
The coffee maker is exactly 15 inches tall.So make sureyou have room under a cabinet if you store it there. My wife says the coffee stays hotter than in our old Mr Coffee thermal model. This caraffe is unbreakable because it is solid steel.No glass insert like our old Mr Coffee.

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Technivorm KBT-741 Moccamaster Polished Silver Coffee Maker 1.25-L. Review

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(More customer reviews)I love coffee.For the past year, I've been immersed in the technical and chemical artistry (and it truly is) of home roasting my own coffee and perfecting the brewing process to take advantage of total control and total freshness.Up to now, I've made my single cups using a thermostatically controlled water kettle and a cone drip device which allows me to control the "steep" time of the water at the proper temperature.But what to do when guests come over?

The overwhelming consensus is that the TechniVorm (TV) is the Rolls Royce of batch coffee makers.I got one as a gift and I agree.

We all know that cheap coffee makers cannot supply brewing temperature water at the desired 203F.My Mr. Coffee, for example, was 169F at the brewhead.More on this in a minute.

The coffee maker comes assembled and requires only that the brewhead wand, filter basket and covers be installed.The water chamber is clear plastic with cup level markings on the side.I have not measured the "cup" volumes yet but I suspect they are consistent with a 6 oz. cup size.The coffee measure with the TV is said to make two cups per scoop, which is fairly accurate as a starting point.The filter basket, basket cover and water chamber cover are black plastic.The brewhead wand is stainless steel.

The TV is simple enough to use.Placing the filter basket on a plastic support is a no-brainer except that it helps to notice that the handle should go in front facing you, not to either side.This is because the basket is wedge shaped at the bottom to accommodate the #4 cone filters used, and the brewhead wand is designed to distribute water along the length of the bottom wedge.There are nine holes in the brewhead which distribute water effectively onto the coffee.

Taking a closer look at the TV, it is obvious that one of the reasons it achieves the proper high brewing temperature is that the siphon from the heating chamber passes through an outer plastic tube which effectively insulates the heated water from the cold unheated water in the water chamber.This is the main design flaw with cheaper coffee makers.The TV also has two heating coils rather than one to help maintain a high enough water temperature.

Additional control is provided with a three-position switch on the side of the filter basket.The positions are full flow (although the hole is quite small), partial flow and closed.My brewing so far has been to leave the switch open, as I'm brewing 10-cup batches and use a rather fine grind which extends the drip time.I have not yet made 2-cup batches, but I will plan to close the switch completely to enable a 4-minute steep time before releasing the coffee into the carafe.Note that the grind is a major variable here since fine grind will slow the water considerably over a coarser grind.I use a burr grinder which can be controlled easily.If you use a blade grinder, plan on a very fine grind and longer brew times.

Since I use home roasted coffee, my coffee is extremely fresh after a customary 4-day rest period.Very fresh coffee will give off CO2 which causes some foaming on the surface.This could be a problem if you are brewing 10-cup batches with a full filter and you restrict the flow with the second position on the filter basket switch, so beware.Commercial coffee, especially pre-ground, will not usually foam as it has already begun to stale.I would recommend brewing with the filter basket cover removed until you get a feel for how the water flows through your coffee.Overflow is certainly possible but not likely with the switch fully open, and my 10-cup batches with very fresh coffee came only to 1/2" of the top of the filter basket.If you get an overflow, then, you either have ground the coffee too finely and/or you are using filters that are too restrictive.I use Filtropia and Melitta, preferring the former.

The power is controlled by a single switch.The light on the switch stays on following brewing, but the coils shut off automatically at the end of a brewing cycle and the brew light goes out.There is no timer, which is often a complaint if you're too lazy to grind and brew when you wake up.I always grind fresh and brew with fresh water and it takes only 60 seconds to fill the chamber, grind a couple of scoops of coffee and press the button.I prefer this to having a chamber full of stale water overnight.

The stainless steel carafe is a vacuum carafe and is perhaps the weakest link.I cannot imagine using a glass carafe with this machine, as coffee temperature is the whole purpose of the design, and an uninsulated glass carafe is good only to keep the coffee from spilling on the counter!This carafe keeps coffee hot for hours.Pouring is the only issue I might have here.The pour lip has no dimple and if you pour with the screw-in lid, it can spread a bit along the lip and cause some spilling.On the other hand, if you loosen the lid, turn it to the proper 1/4 positions and pour slowly, the coffee comes out leaving a nice ring of fresh-coffee bubbles inside the rim of the cup.This may well have been intended, as everything else on this device is well engineered.Just don't get in a real hurry to pour with the lid on.You can, of course remove the lid to pour.

Overall, the best of the best with the vacuum carafe.

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The Technivorm Moccamaster KBT-741 Clubline brewer is a simple, precise and elegant electric drip brewer. No gadgets here. This is a handmade coffeemaker built in Holland. The main asset of the Moccamaster is its ability to maintain perfect brewing temperature throughout the entire brewing cycle, an attribute that has earned it certification from at least two coffee trade associations. This is a quality product, done simply.It uses an independent energy-efficient heat exchanger that brews directly into the stainless-steel-lined ThermoJug server. That means your coffee maintains an optimal temperature between 194 and 204??F. A consistent temperature is key to preservingthe flavors and aromas of coffee, and this machine does just that.It also brews a full pot in 5-6 minutes.The Technivorm Thermal takes an exceptional machine ??? the Technivorm Clubline KB 741 ??? and improves upon it by replacing a hot plate with a thermal carafe. There???s a reason that Technivorm has created 1 of only 2 machines that meet the Specialty Coffee Association of America???s (SCAA) certification standards, and that???s because its design preserves the entire spectrum of flavors in every cup. Water is heated and passes through the coffee consistently, brewing quickly and quietly. It is also approved by the European Coffee Brewing Centre (ECBC) and Specialty Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE). Only a handful

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