Coffee Maker Help

Well, it looks like my trusty Braun coffee maker is on its last legs. It's served me well for many years. We've agreed that it's time to move on.

I'm looking for a smallish moderately priced machine that has a built-in grinder. My biggest peeve is that it keeps the pot hot after brewing.

Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.

I don't have specific recommendations, but there are a bunch that brew into thermos-like pots that are better at keeping the coffee hot than a burner that will alter the taste as the coffee continues to "cook". You might limit your search to these sort of models.

Be aware: some high-end coffeemakers have a vacuum thermos that is stainless steel on the outside, but glass on the inside. Cuisinart is the biggest offender.

I don't have a grinder with my coffeemaker, but one of my criterion was a fully stainless-steel vacuum thermos. Doesn't break, doesn't overheat.

Thanks for the tips.

Dave148 wrote:Well, it looks like my trusty Braun coffee maker is on its last legs. It's served me well for many years. We've agreed that it's time to move on.

I'm looking for a smallish moderately priced machine that has a built-in grinder. My biggest peeve is that it keeps the pot hot after brewing.

Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.

If you have the room I would go online to EBay and look for a Bunn Pour-over commercial unit, (I was able to get my 3 element unit with 2 glass carafes and one stainless carafe for under $125.} Sams club has air-pots for around $20 that will keep your coffee warm and a grinder will cost between $10-$20. Green coffee cherries run about $5-$6lb and you can roast your own in an old-fashioned stove-top popcorn popper ($10-$20 on Ebay).

Equipment investment - $185
25lb. Green Costa-Rica coffee cherries - $112
6 months worth of home-roasted to-order gourmet coffee, (not to mention the satisfaction of doing it yourself) - Priceless!

tortminder wrote:If you have the room I would go online to EBay and look for a Bunn Pour-over commercial unit, (I was able to get my 3 element unit with 2 glass carafes and one stainless carafe for under $125.} Sams club has air-pots for around $20 that will keep your coffee warm and a grinder will cost between $10-$20. Green coffee cherries run about $5-$6lb and you can roast your own in an old-fashioned stove-top popcorn popper ($10-$20 on Ebay).

Equipment investment - $185
25lb. Green Costa-Rica coffee cherries - $112
6 months worth of home-roasted to-order gourmet coffee, (not to mention the satisfaction of doing it yourself) - Priceless!

A tad too big. But thanks anyway.

I fear you have opened a huge can of worms here. Everyone will have opposing opinions. I am very happy with the Cuisinart grind and brew. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product ... U=14725660 just google to find all different prices. I have given up glass carafes. I swish some hot water in the thermal and then brew my coffee. The only con is the noise of the grinder. I use all of the other features. I had the old Cuisinart grind and brew and the engineering was horrible as the beans got all moist, but this new is great.

Thanks for the suggestion.

I highly recommend the Zojirushi. This company is known for their rice makers and water kettles. The coffee gets brewed at a much higher temp.

The timer works like a charm and the basket holds plenty of grounds (I have had a Grind N Brew - I feel it's enough for 8 cups)

http://www.google.com/products/catalog? ... CAQ8gIwAA#

I also reviewed it here, note - I still have the same one. Well over a year and still kicking. And we make alot of coffee.

http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=21892

One coffee maker you may want to check out is the Capresso Coffee Team TS. It has a good quality burr grinder and a thermos.

Here is a somewhat old review from a good website: http://www.coffeegeek.com/proreviews/fi ... eteamtherm

I don't have this unit, but I have a Capresso burr grinder that I like very much. I believe it is the same grinder integrated into the above coffee maker. Capresso coffee makers generally get very good marks.

By the way, two good websites for prices, reviews, etc are coffeegeek.com (reviews only) and wholelattelove.com (a retailer that has good info on their website).

I definitely recommend that you get a unit in which you brew into a thermos. Is there a reason you want a built-in grinder, rather than just buying a separate grinder?

Thanks guys! I'll check out the links. This is almost as painful as car shopping!

Dave I agree. It took me months to make my decision, but it came down to a couple of things; price, if the grinder would be close to the water source or steam, thermal container, and counter space, I have a condo. All have pros and cons, I decided to live with the grinding noise for 20 sec.

I hear ya. I'm going to kick a few tires at Bed Bath & Beyond to see them in person.

Hi- I was just in Big Lots today on Dempster and Harlem, and I noticed that they have a big Cuisinart sale on right now. These are all reconditioned machines, and the price ranges from $19 for a waffle maker to $99 for one of the coffee makers, and an espresso maker. The $99 coffee maker has a vacuum sealed pot. They also have a 4 cup mini prep food processor for $25, and an immersion blender, as well as several other types of coffee makers. They might have a large food processor too. You can see the display, as you walk in the store. Hope this helps, Nancy

NFriday wrote:Hi- I was just in Big Lots today on Dempster and Harlem, and I noticed that they have a big Cuisinart sale on right now. These are all reconditioned machines, and the price ranges from $19 for a waffle maker to $99 for one of the coffee makers, and an espresso maker. The $99 coffee maker has a vacuum sealed pot. They also have a 4 cup mini prep food processor for $25, and an immersion blender, as well as several other types of coffee makers. They might have a large food processor too. You can see the display, as you walk in the store. Hope this helps, Nancy

Nancy-did they have a nice inventory? I was thinking about getting my son a food processor for Christmas and this sounds perfect for him. I could go in a few minutes and check them out but don't want to drive all that way if their inventory was small

Hi- Yes they have a large supply of Cuisinart at Big Lots. They have a large sign up in the window, and you can't miss the display. It is right inside the entrance to the store. Even though they are reconditioned, I believe the machines still carry a warranty. I know they had some 12 cup coffee makers for $40 too. Hope this helps, Nancy

NFriday wrote:Hi- Yes they have a large supply of Cuisinart at Big Lots. They have a large sign up in the window, and you can't miss the display. It is right inside the entrance to the store. Even though they are reconditioned, I believe the machines still carry a warranty. I know they had some 12 cup coffee makers for $40 too. Hope this helps, Nancy

Thanks! I did run over there and pick up a 4 cup food processor for 25 - which is the perfect size for him. He's looking to start making pizza dough. They had 2 sizes of coffee makers-the 10 cup and the 12 cup with the grinder.

Hi Diane- I am glad that you were able to get one. I have an Oskar food processor that I inherited from my mother, and it does an adequate job, but I am sure that the Cuisinart mini preps would do a better job. Hope this helps, Nancy