Stevarian Senior Member Joined: 21 Dec 2002 Posts: 19 Location: Spokane Washington Expertise: I like coffee
Posted Sun Apr 27, 2003, 10:42am Subject: Recommendations for new drip coffee maker
I was just reading some of the reviews of drip coffeemakers, as I would like to get one that brews at the correct temperature and speed. It sounds like Kitchenaid put out some good ones, but have been discontinued.
I would like to stay around $70 or less, and would prefer a 10-12 cup maker for when friends or family show up.
I have a Braun now, but it doesn't seem to be brewing hot enough, and my last two died on me, and expect this one will too.
Posted Tue Apr 29, 2003, 7:13am Subject: Re: Recommendations for new drip coffee maker
I don't know if you can find anything in that price range that will heat to the proper temperature. I purchased a Capresso MT500 a couple months ago for $159. The main selling point for me was that it would heat the water to 200 degrees. I'm very happy with it so far.
Hi Steven... We own and use Bunn home units (and one commercial unit for the church). They have served us well for over a dozen years. They do develop 'leaks' after 10 years or so (at least all of ours have).
They typically go for $99 at WalM*art, or T*rget etc. INWEPOB
Brews a pot of coffee in 3-4 minutes.
Some do not like them because the principle they operate on is to keep around 2 pots of water at temp all the time and then when you pour water in, convection forces the hot water out the distibution head through the grounds. You can turn out 2 pots in under 10 minutes.
We never have problems getting rid of plenty of pots full around here, and many of our friends have bought same kind after seeing ours in operation.
Posted Tue Apr 29, 2003, 11:39am Subject: Re: Recommendations for new drip coffee maker
I just bought the Cuisinart Brew Master, which sells for $100, but you can get it for $80 from Bed BAth & Beyond with one of their 20% off coupons (hint: I didn't have one, but asked for one from the checkout girl and she gave me one.) You can also get a reconditioned one from Amazon.com for around 40-50. It gets great reviews. Check out the reviews on this board. Others have tested it at around 195 degrees, although I have not measured the water temp that high. I still like it. If you don't need a big pot, the he KitchenAid Ultra 4-cup gets great reviews and is supposed to hit close to 200 degrees. For a bigger pot, the consumer reviews here claim the KitchenAid KCM200 brews great coffee at close to 200 degrees. It was replaced by the KCM400. KitchenAid has discontinued both models, although you can find the KCM400 several places on the internet, and possibly in stores. A lot of purchasers have complained the the brew stop feature does not work.
wdswan Senior Member Joined: 11 Feb 2003 Posts: 4 Location: Alexandria Expertise: Aficionado
Espresso: La Pavoni Professional Grinder: Saeco burr Vac Pot: French press Drip: Apilco, various electric Roaster: HW Gourmet - now failed
Posted Wed Apr 30, 2003, 12:52pm Subject: Re: Recommendations for new drip coffee maker
If you want something very good, but cheap, try a Mr. Coffee. The 10-cup model (without the superfluous clock and timer) can be purchased for under $25 at Wal-Mart or other discount stores. We’ve owned and used more expensive types, but our Mr. Coffee has performed for us as well as any. Fifteen or 20 years ago, the Mr. Coffee was absolutely horrible; my brother’s made some of the worst coffee I’ve ever had from a drip brewer. Joltin’ Joe was promoting a poor product back then, but things have changed.
I’d suggest you then buy a Nissan stainless steel thermos on eBay for about $25 to keep the brewed coffee fresh.
Stevarian Senior Member Joined: 21 Dec 2002 Posts: 19 Location: Spokane Washington Expertise: I like coffee
Posted Sun May 4, 2003, 10:29pm Subject: Re: Recommendations for new drip coffee maker
Thanks everyone for the help. I did find the KitchenAid KCM 400 at the Bon Marche for $49.99, and bought it. The coffee does seem superior to my Braun. I tried measuring the temperature of the water of both machines, and I don't know if my instant read thermometer isn't working correctly, but I couldn't get a decent reading on the brewing temperature.
Posted Mon May 5, 2003, 3:32pm Subject: Re: Recommendations for new drip coffee maker
If I recall correctly, the best method is to cut a styrofoam coffee cup down so it's only about three inches in height, then poke a digital instant read thermometer through the side about one inch up from the bottom. Turn the brewer on for just long enough to get a couple inches of water in the cup, holding the cup firmly up against the opening where the water is dispersed. Best to use a potholder or towel to hold it so any stray water doesn't burn you.
My $15 Proctor-Silex actually dispels the water at the proper temp but takes afer too long to brew a pot (about 8 - 9 minutes for a ten cup pot).
BigDog Senior Member Joined: 24 May 2003 Posts: 22 Location: Round Rock, TX Expertise: Just starting
Drip: Capresso MT500
Posted Sat May 24, 2003, 4:47pm Subject: Capresso MT500
Ormazd.......I am in the market to get a new drip maker and was reading about the Capresso MT500. At this time we have a 10.00 machine....pretty cheap eh!!!! Anyway here is a review I read and was curious if you found any of this to be true.....Or if you agree? http://www.coffee-machine.com/cm/forms/forum_review.asp?dept_id=1009&review_id=2101&pf_id=ca500
BigDog Senior Member Joined: 24 May 2003 Posts: 22 Location: Round Rock, TX Expertise: Just starting
Drip: Capresso MT500
Posted Sat May 24, 2003, 7:47pm Subject: Re: Recommendations for new drip coffee maker
......Was curious if he found any of the review to be true....If he had the same experiences as the review?..I imagine for us going from a 10.00 machine to a 150.00 machine we would notice a great difference in taste. Even if the maching did not heat to 200 degrees, if 185 was the max my wife and I wouldn't probably notice a difference between the two temperatures. Now some of you "professional" coffee makers and drinkers might notice a 15 degree difference in the taste of the coffee.
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