Biggie2 Senior Member Joined: 5 Aug 2004 Posts: 5 Location: Richmond, VA USA Expertise: Pro Barista
Posted Sat Aug 7, 2004, 10:39pm Subject: 4 Cup Coffee Maker?
I am going off to college and I need a small 4 cup coffee maker to come with me. I was originally set on buying the Starbucks Quattro 4 cup coffee maker but unfortunately have had some trouble finding a store that has one still in stock. I see ebay as an option and will go to it if indeed the other options out their are not as good, but the slight delima has me looking for others anyways.
Right now the only option I have seen that looks at least remotely like a decent machine is the Delonghi 4 cup Thermal Travel Mug Coffeemaker. It uses the stainless still Carafe similar to what the Quattro uses. I have read some bad things about other Delonghi coffeemakers, but I do not know how that translates to other coffeemakers in the Delonghi line.
Are their any other options for a good 4 cup coffeemaker?
I am also interested in these "Brew In Cup" brewers like the Cuisineart Two 'n Go Coffeemaker, but not sure how most people feel about them... For college though it looks like a good idea to me.
expobar Senior Member Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Posts: 3,003 Location: .
Posted Sun Aug 8, 2004, 8:15am Subject: Re: 4 Cup Coffee Maker?
the cuisinart 2-to-go idea is a great one, but fails miserably upon implementation. The cups are horrible and the machine brews unevenly (more in one cup than the other). We're happy with our old melitta 4-cup drip pot. I'd also recommend a Chemex Pot, which can brew anywhere from 1-8 cups (depending on the pot).
Biggie2 Senior Member Joined: 5 Aug 2004 Posts: 5 Location: Richmond, VA USA Expertise: Pro Barista
Posted Sun Aug 8, 2004, 2:32pm Subject: Re: 4 Cup Coffee Maker?
Well I finally found a drip pot I like in addition to the Starbucks Quattro... It is the Cuisinart 4-cup with Stainless steel carafe... What would yall recommend? Does Cuisinart make decent drip brewers?? I am gonna do some research... Thanks Guys
Biggie2 Senior Member Joined: 5 Aug 2004 Posts: 5 Location: Richmond, VA USA Expertise: Pro Barista
Posted Sun Aug 8, 2004, 3:52pm Subject: Re: 4 Cup Coffee Maker?
"Does such a small coffee maker necessarily warrant a thermal carafe? "
Hmm probably not, but my main concern is having a hot plate/unit going on while im not in the room... dont want to start a fire in an often careless and forgetful life that is college. A thermal carafe just seems more carefree to me...
ljguitar Senior Member Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 2,450 Location: Cheyenne Expertise: I live coffee
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Posted Sun Aug 8, 2004, 4:13pm Subject: Re: 4 Cup Coffee Maker?
Biggie2 Said:
--- my main concern is having a hot plate/unit going on while im not in the room... dont want to start a fire in an often careless and forgetful life that is college. A thermal carafe just seems more carefree to me...
Hi again... The brew-n-go brews 62% the capacity of 4 cup pot (2 1/2 cups). Capacity of the b-n-g is 15 oz versus 24 oz. One calls it a 'mug' and the other '4 cups'.
cremaboy Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Posts: 119 Location: So. California Expertise: I love coffee
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Posted Fri Aug 13, 2004, 2:31pm Subject: Re: 4 Cup Coffee Maker?
Biggie2-
Most of the suggestions so far are good choices.
However, if you want a traditional 4 cup coffee maker and are not too price sensitive I suggest the Kitchenaid 4 cup. Caveats - It is discontinued. If it breaks you may not be able to find replacement parts like carafes.
On the other hand, it has two heating elements so brewing and warming are done at appropriate temperatures. Depending on the model it has all the other bells and whistles. I have the 12 cup and it's, IMHO, one of the best coffee makers made (or used to be made).
You can find them by doing a 'Kitchenaid Coffee Maker' search on ebay. Some people have found them and the 10 and 12 cup models at Lowe's. BTW, the larger models have a 1-3 cup switch which lengthens the brew cycle for small quantities. I found this to work pretty well. However, these take up more space which I'm guessing is an issue.
All these units turn off automatically after 2 hours.
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