Pros: Durable insulated carafe; warmer only hot during brewing cycle; easy operation Cons: A little larger than many coffee makers; no timer
After breaking both the carafe and filter basket on my coffee maker a few weeks ago, I decided it was time for a change. Clumsy and ceramic tile floors do not mix well. Generally, I only make coffee at home on Sundays, and...
I was spending well over $50 a month at Starbucks to get the flavor I had to have. I tried many different combinations from a Starbuck machine ($200) that my friend bought, to making a single cup with a Melita funnel. I tried expensive beans and I...
Pros: Great coffee, good looks Update-durable Cons: water filter still must be ordered Lid does not come apart for cleaning.
UPDATE: Feb 03. After almost two and a half years this machine is still functioning flawlessly. It still brews at 190 degrees plus and the carafe still keeps the coffee hot for more time than needed. I make 2 to 3 pots of coffee a day in this...
Pros: Fresh-tasting hot coffee an hour after it was made Cons: Power doesn't shut off automatically
The Philips Thermal Carafe Coffeemaker (HD5320) is about twice as expensive as the conventional glass carafe and hot-plate variety coffeemaker, but well worth it.
I've always despised the burnt acrid taste of coffee kept warm on a hot plate --...
I personally don't drink coffee so when I do make it for guests it needs to stay warm. I thought that the Cafe Delice Thermal Coffee Maker by Philips would save me from having to buy a coffee maker and a carafe separately.
Pros: Brews great coffee. Sleek design Cons: leaks badly when pouring. Not easy to clean.
First, I love the brewing quality. Superb coffee, but at the price of a leaky pouring system. The best way to use this carafe is to remove the lid entirely before pouring or pour over a sink, which defeats part of the purpose of a thermal carafe.
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