Best electric coffee maker?

[SlyStrat]

I grind my own beans and use a French press right now. But I want a good coffee maker. Only a 4 cupper.

[xntrick]

get the krups aroma, it holds the water in the grinds for 2 minutes before releasing it into the carafe..i got mine on overstock.dom and it's well worth the money even if you have to pay full price...

[puckhead]

they can run a little expensive, but Keurigs are pretty awesome.

[Zelmo]

they can run a little expensive, but Keurigs are pretty awesome.

$0.36 a cup where I buy them. On balance, that's cheaper than many other coffee makers with no waste. Quick, easy. I use a french press occassionally, but I like the Keurig for most things.

[HeeHaw]

Do not buy one made by G.E. My krupps died and the wife came home with a G.E. coffee maker. I unboxed it and set it up only to have it dump water out of it's leaky water lines on my counter. :messedup

[xroads]

But I want a good coffee maker. Only a 4 cupper.

If you only brew a few cups, get a nespresso system. Best coffee, low maintenance.

[Blue Strat]

they can run a little expensive, but Keurigs are pretty awesome.


+1. Definitely not the most cost effective, but I've rarely had a better cup of coffee.

[Jon C]

the best one I've seen for simple, pure coffee is the Krups 4-cupper or 10-cupper, no timer, no fancy, just good coffee ... less than $40 IIRC.

[Timinator]

My wife and I grind and use a French Press during the week, but on weekends we brew in a pot. I would love to get a better brewer. What model of the Krups Aroma do you recommend? I checked ebay and there are several different 10 cup Aroma's.

[bluedean]

I bought a Technivorm Moccamaster after research. It brews at a higher temperature.

http://coffeegeek.com/proreviews/quickshot/technivorm

http://www.technivorm.com/pages/products-home.html

[Tonekat]

I bought a Technivorm Moccamaster after research. It brews at a higher temperature.

http://coffeegeek.com/proreviews/quickshot/technivorm

http://www.technivorm.com/pages/products-home.html


Yep, that's the best.

[neastguy]

bunn can do 4 and freakin fast... its like a schredder coffee maker....

[VCuomo]

Do not buy one made by G.E. My krupps died and the wife came home with a G.E. coffee maker. I unboxed it and set it up only to have it dump water out of it's leaky water lines on my counter. :messedupJust FYI - GE doesn't really make small appliances anymore. They sold off that business line to (IIRC) Philips some time ago (although Philips continues to brand them with the GE name, which they are licensed to do).

[HandOfTheHost]

I've had a Krups 10-cupper for maybe five or six years, great maker. It gets the water good and hot. I was turned on to french presses and abandoned the maker for a year or so. I then got one of those gold plated permanent filters and have gone back to the maker. I didn't like how paper filters alter the flavor of coffee and the gold filter has removed that.

[FlyingDutchman]

Keurig FTW

[Somniferous]

For some reason ever since I've started using a French Press I can't do back to a drip machine.

[frank62]

Bunn Capital made right here in Springfield, Illinois. In more homes and commercial operations than all the rest combined.

[Jade]

+1 on the Bunn.

We switched to a Bunn about 4 years ago, and I'd never go back to using anything else.

Jade

[frank62]

+1 on the Bunn.

We switched to a Bunn about 4 years ago, and I'd never go back to using anything else.

Jade
We are going to get along just fine!!!

[epluribus]

I use a Krups Home Espresso maker, but with French Roast. One cup at a time, really smooth and stout alternative to conventional espresso. It's a sort of French Press I guess (?)--the water is pressed through the grounds at high pressure during brewing. Does that make it an FP?

Anyhoo, it taste good. :)

--Ray

[pokey]

Been using BUNN coffeemakers for the last 10yrs or so. Wouldn't even think about buying any other. The 10 cups in 3 minutes appeals to my sensibilities.

[Bo Faulkner]

Ive had great luck with the bunn as well ... I cleaned mine out the other day and based on my findings i'd recommend cleaning/flushing it out fairly often.. :barf

[zombywoof]

they can run a little expensive, but Keurigs are pretty awesome.

+1
My brother gave me one last Christmas. It is second only to my old and trusted French Press.

Only makes 1 cup at a time though and while you can buy a filter those K-cups are a bit pricey.

[Jon C]

My wife and I grind and use a French Press during the week, but on weekends we brew in a pot. I would love to get a better brewer. What model of the Krups Aroma do you recommend? I checked ebay and there are several different 10 cup Aroma's.

I don't remember the model but we have a simple one with no timer, clock, etc., just a carafe w/ a gold cone filter.

[Jon C]

Been using BUNN coffeemakers for the last 10yrs or so. Wouldn't even think about buying any other. The 10 cups in 3 minutes appeals to my sensibilities.

we have a Bunn we used to use but the energy/electricity waste from having the water kept heated all the time led me to put it away.

[bowie3141]

its a Curtis... drink a whole pot fresh ground northwest dark roast every morning at 4 am http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo78/bowie3141/Picture301.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo78/bowie3141/Picture299.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo78/bowie3141/Picture297.jpg my little coffee bar in my kitchen mmmmm good!!!

[FlyingDutchman]

^^^ Im loving some Stash Green Tea lately...Very tasty stuff.

[LarryR]

http://www.capresso.com/coffee-makers-mt500.shtml

I have a capresso....been very happy with it.........

[frank62]

we have a Bunn we used to use but the energy/electricity waste from having the water kept heated all the time led me to put it away.
Jon, do you have an electric guitar and amp?

[bowie3141]

Jon, do you have an electric guitar and amp?:stir:stir:stir i would never stick it in the closet it makes the best coffee:stir:stir:stir:stir 36 guitars, 5 amps, 2 refridgerators, 1 deep freeze, central air even in the winter, 4 flat screen tv's and lots of electricity...:munch

[frank62]

^Easy fellas, just having a little fun here.

[bowie3141]

^Easy fellas, just having a little fun here.
sorry frank had to do it i need my coffee from my curtis...

[soulohio]

god, you can afford coffee?

[Irreverent]

I use a Krups Home Espresso maker, but with French Roast. One cup at a time, really smooth and stout alternative to conventional espresso. It's a sort of French Press I guess (?)--the water is pressed through the grounds at high pressure during brewing. Does that make it an FP?

Anyhoo, it taste good. :)

--Ray

No, Ray, it's not a press. A press pot (french press) is not a powered device. It is a vessel (usually glass or SS) that has a fine-mesh screen on a plunger to which you ad ground coffee and hot (not boiling) water, and then, after a few minutes, you press the plunger down, and it takes the grounds to the bottom, and then you pour and enjoy. How's that for a run-on sentence!

Peace.

[epluribus]

No, Ray, it's not a press. A press pot (french press) is not a powered device. It is a vessel (usually glass or SS) that has a fine-mesh screen on a plunger to which you ad ground coffee and hot (not boiling) water, and then, after a few minutes, you press the plunger down, and it takes the grounds to the bottom, and then you pour and enjoy. How's that for a run-on sentence!

Peace.

The scary part is it made sense. Now ah is eddicated! :D

[bilbal]

The Best coffee maker I have ever used is Tassimo. We're talking kick a$$, tasty coffee and the machine is awesome.

http://www.tassimodirect.com/tassimo/

[soulohio]

these are totally cool but you can't choose your own coffee

The Best coffee maker I have ever used is Tassimo. We're talking kick a$$, tasty coffee and the machine is awesome.

http://www.tassimodirect.com/tassimo/

[57special]

Just picked up a Krups KM1000. makes better coffee than my old crap thing. Was going to pick up a Krups unit that had a steamer and Expresso unit together with the regular coffee maker, but the slide out filter container seemed to be flimsy.
Someday i'll have a fancy expresso machine, and do nothing but drink quads and poop all day.

[retrobob]

Used to have a Coff-O-Matic by Ronco. Worked great until it cought on fire!

[Jon C]

Jon, do you have an electric guitar and amp?

yeah, but unlike the Bunn coffee maker, they don't sit around "on" sucking energy 24/7 ... the Bunn has a tank warmer so it's constantly cycling to keep water hot.

IF there is some constructive point to your question, it eludes me.:messedup

[Kingbeegtrs]

I just bought a new Mr. Coffee at WalMart for $14 and it kicks ass. Really.

[The Guy]

i have a pretty badass cuisinart. stainless steel n' whatnot.

[The Guy]

its a Curtis... drink a whole pot fresh ground northwest dark roast every morning at 4 am http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo78/bowie3141/Picture301.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo78/bowie3141/Picture299.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo78/bowie3141/Picture297.jpg my little coffee bar in my kitchen mmmmm good!!!

you have a commercial coffee setup in your home?

dude. . . i think you may need counseling :D

[jmcerlain]

Espresso drinker here, so not sure this applies but for convenience and excellent coffee I love my Nespresso maker.

You have to use their coffee because it comes in capsules. But it tastes very good. The machines are Kinda pricey, and it turns out to be about 50 cents a shot. I have the lowest price model at $249 for the machine. BUT if you price and try other espresso makers this is the only one I found that holds up to the high end ($800) home machines. Just drop the capsule in a press a button. I am a total coffee snob and to me this is very good.

Their marketing it high end, one shop on Park ave here in NY and the other in Bloomingdales. Great mail order service. Anyway, if you want to go nuts.

www.nespresso.com

Can't live without mine.

J e f f

[Chuckracer]

Another happy Bunn user here. I'm sold!

[French Fry]

Works for me.

http://blog.thisnext.com/storage/espresso%20maker%20stovetop%20macchinetta%20italy% 20coffee%20drinks%20kitchen%20wear%20europe%20this next%20blog.jpg

[Wedgie]

For a single cup I would also recommend the Keurig.

For brewing a pot, I have a Capresso which is the best coffee pot I have ever used.

[bowie3141]

you have a commercial coffee setup in your home?

dude. . . i think you may need counseling :D
i may need counseling yes...but i sure have great coffee!!!:BEER

[gkoelling]

I've filtered my coffee through Bunn's for years and it's delicious. :)

[nek]

http://www.capresso.com/coffee-makers-mt500.shtml

I have a capresso....been very happy with it.........

Second the Capresso! Gold filter, brews very fast, periodic activated charcoal water filter replacement is the only drawback.

[slyzspyz]

Australian company, there are better brands, but I get mine "free" from credit card reward points
www.breville.com (http://www.breville.com) (choose your country)

I have this one
http://www.breville.com.au/ikon/products.asp?prod=372

used to use this one
http://www.breville.com.au/products_detail.asp?prod=97

I have visited a quite few different parts of the world, and every one makes coffee differently. I don't know how popular espresso and cappuccino machines are in the USA, but they are standard in cafés and many homes in Europe and here in Oz. I have to say, the coffee I had in my year in the US was not my favourite - no offense - the percolator or drip method does not extract the same richness as an espresso machine, burns and loses freshness quickly. OTOH you do only get one or two cups at a time though with an espresso machine, but the whole process of making it is very satisfying (although this clip is overkill with the cleaning, it usually only takes a couple of minutes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gZ83r8zpQI

Also love Turkish coffee, and other 'sweet mud' styles like in Bali.

[jmcerlain]

I have to say, the coffee I had in my year in the US was not my favourite - no offense - the percolator or drip method does not extract the same richness as an espresso machine, burns and loses freshness quickly. OTOH you do only get one or two cups at a time though with an espresso machine, but the whole process of making it is very satisfying.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gZ83r8zpQI

Also love Turkish coffee, and other 'sweet mud' styles like in Bali.[/quote]


Nope you are correct, a standard cup of American coffee stinks, IMPO!

[jumpnblues]

"[...Nope you are correct, a standard cup of American coffee stinks, IMPO!]"


Maybe so, but it has great tone.


Tom

[enocaster]

Used to have a Coff-O-Matic by Ronco. Worked great until it cought on fire!

Reminds me of this guy:
http://www.cornballer.com/cb.jpg