New automatic drip coffee maker needed..

[hank2]

I'm on my third Cuisinart in about 16 years. I like them and I think the coffee is better than other drip makers I used over decades.
First one was a gift and lasted 3 years. The second lasted 11 years. I believe I paid about $110 for the newest one about 2 years ago. Considerably more than the others even though it's a bit more basic. The programmable timer set up is a royal pain now for what had been simple. I tried the Keurig cup type for a bit, but it wasn't for me. I need 3 big mugs.

 

[gman2304]

Do you use a filter with the permanent filter or no? To avoid coffee grounds?

No, I trashed the permanent filter the first day, never used it. I use the #4 natural cone filters without the permanent filter in place and have zero grounds in the coffee.

 

[Scott S]

No, I trashed the permanent filter the first day, never used it. I use the #4 natural cone filters without the permanent filter in place and have zero grounds in the coffee.

Thank you!!

 

[Scott S]

Looks like that's the route I'm going thank you, I'll order it on Amazon, and pick up the filters at Walmart.. I'll probably wait till this weekend..

 

[ecotourist]

Best coffee I ever drank came out of a Cuisinart. They're drip makers but they go a decade before the plastic body cracks somewhere around the reservoir & then slow seepage of water. : l
Keep saving the decanter from the last one expecting I'll need a replacement one day. I now have two spare decanters in storage. : )
Got the newest unit working couple of weeks ago.

We haven't had a problem with cracking and our Cuisinart is getting quite old.

We make a pot in the morning (using a #4 paper filter), put the coffee in a vacuum carafe and drink it throughout the day. We don't use the timer. We make coffee whenever we get up which varies a lot.

 

[Scott S]

I found this at Costco, maybe similar to the ones at Sam's club, that some of you all bought. This looks like a quality coffee maker as well. https://www.costco.com/cuisinart-br...grammable-coffee-maker.product.100773636.html

 

[charbaby]

For automatic drip coffee makers, I just buy cheap ones. By todays prices, that may be $35-$40. I haven't purchased one in 15-18 years and the one I have now, I got for a retirement gift ~ 8 yrs ago. I like real percolator type coffee that my MOM made years ago, using an automatic percolator stainless steel Farberware plug-in or a Pyrex glass perk on the stovetop from the 1940's-50's. Ya just couldn't beat it.

Auto-drip is OK and I am used to it however, I agree that if you want stronger coffee, add more grounds.
I'm not a one 6oz cup of coffee in the morning type of guy. I want at least 2-16oz MUGS just to start the day. Then I want my afternoon fix as well in which I go out to meet the boys for coffee.

 

[billt460]

Just get a cheap no frills Mr. Coffee and don’t look back. If you want it strong, add more grounds.
I tried a Bunn for one day and took it back. It forced the water over the grounds too fast to extract any goodness. The result was muddy water.
Cuisinart don’t last for the money you spend on one.
Braun makes a decent unit.

This ^^^^^^^

I'm through buying expensive coffee makers. They're nothing but an overpriced rip off. I paid over $100.00 for a Cuisinart, and it took a dump in less than 6 months. All the steam generated from the end of the brewing process, rises and permeates the electronics located just above the basket. Total poorly designed junk.

I don't need a brewing timer, or want that stupid automatic shutoff, so I buy the cheapest "Mainstay" model at Wal-Mart. I paid $12.00 for it. They're cheap enough that I keep a few "in stock". So if and when they do go, I just toss them, pull out another, plug it in, and I'm up and running.

No clocks, timers, auto shut off's, "brew selectors", or any of that other crap. It just makes coffee, good coffee. And keeps it nice and hot until you decide to shut it off. If you want it strong, add more coffee. You want it weaker, put in less. We keep 2 on the counter because I like it strong, and my wife likes "see through" coffee. We're both happy for under $30 bucks out the door.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstay...emovable-Filter-Basket/866836747?athbdg=L1600

 

[Legal Eagles]

I have tried them all... the clear winner is the Technivorm Moccamaster.

I too was skeptical about the price, but it was not hype... buy quality and only cry once.... like White's boots it is one every day luxury I will never again be without.

If you are into quality, or BIFL, or just appreciate craftsmanship, this is the coffee maker for you... it has been made the same way for over 50 years, because like the 1911 pistol, when you get it right, there is no need to mess with perfection...

I cannot sum it up better than this:
https://www.coffeeness.de/en/moccamaster-review/

 

[hrv]

I have a 5 cup Gevalia coffe maker that I got over 20 years ago when I was a coffee member of Gevalia...back then you got there coffee in the mail....Still use the coffee maker today and still makes a good cup of coffee....

 

[DuckRyder]

Currently a Krups

 

[Cropduster172]

What is your budget
I'd recommend bonavita or moccamaster.
Both SCA approved

In fact anything on this list
https://sca.coffee/certified-home-brewer

This is good advice. I bought two Motif Essentials coffee makers made by Melitta but sold in the US by the outfit that sells Bonavita. Paid $50 each on some daily deal site. They brew to the SCA Golden Cup standard. Along with a decent grinder, you'll up your coffee game 100 fold.

 

[Cropduster172]

I have tried them all... the clear winner is the Technivorm Moccamaster.

I too was skeptical about the price, but it was not hype... buy quality and only cry once.... like White's boots it is one every day luxury I will never again be without.

If you are into quality, or BIFL, or just appreciate craftsmanship, this is the coffee maker for you... it has been made the same way for over 50 years, because like the 1911 pistol, when you get it right, there is no need to mess with perfection...

I cannot sum it up better than this:
https://www.coffeeness.de/en/moccamaster-review/

My next coffeemaker.

 

[AutoMechanic]

We had a Mr. Coffee it wore out now we have a Hamilton Beach one that does well. Strong drip and powerful too.

 

[Cropduster172]

I have tried them all... the clear winner is the Technivorm Moccamaster.

I too was skeptical about the price, but it was not hype... buy quality and only cry once.... like White's boots it is one every day luxury I will never again be without.

If you are into quality, or BIFL, or just appreciate craftsmanship, this is the coffee maker for you... it has been made the same way for over 50 years, because like the 1911 pistol, when you get it right, there is no need to mess with perfection...

I cannot sum it up better than this:
https://www.coffeeness.de/en/moccamaster-review/

I watched that guy's review of the Tchibo coffee maker...it's a superautomatic that's relatively new on the US market:Tchibo Fully Automatic Coffee Machine, with Two Complimentary Whole Bean Coffee, 12 Ounce Bags - Revolutionary Single-Serve, Bean-To-Brew Coffee Maker - No Pods, No Waste https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097S66K5C/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_N227G066BK2BCXYN585F

I like this one because it makes a regular sized(8oz.) in addition to espresso if you so choose. It would replace a Cuisinart Keurig but not my drip makers. Reviews are quite positive. Life's too short for lousy coffee.

 

[Legal Eagles]

Life's too short for lousy coffee.

You have that right...

Truer words were never written...

 

[Wheel]

Behmor Brazen. Pretty programmable, brew temp, bean soak time. My coffee nerd son ordered one, it showed up slightly damaged. They sent a replacement and didn't want the damaged one back. It's overkill for my wife, but I'm like Jimmy from Pulp Fiction.
https://behmor.com/brazen-plus/

 

[Scott S]

For automatic drip coffee makers, I just buy cheap ones. By todays prices, that may be $35-$40. I haven't purchased one in 15-18 years and the one I have now, I got for a retirement gift ~ 8 yrs ago. I like real percolator type coffee that my MOM made years ago, using an automatic percolator stainless steel Farberware plug-in or a Pyrex glass perk on the stovetop from the 1940's-50's. Ya just couldn't beat it.

Auto-drip is OK and I am used to it however, I agree that if you want stronger coffee, add more grounds.
I'm not a one 6oz cup of coffee in the morning type of guy. I want at least 2-16oz MUGS just to start the day. Then I want my afternoon fix as well in which I go out to meet the boys for coffee.

My grandparents use to always use a percolator, I personally have never used them. But I'm not a 6 oz cup of coffee either..

 

[overtimeman]

We have the Hamilton Beach flex brew which you can set the timer for both but not at the same time.It does have a brew strenght option for both.Handy having the best of both worlds the wife and I can both enjoy what we both love.She's a pod gal and I just enjoy having a pot of brewed coffee ready when I get up.We did find it a few dollars cheaper at Walmart than at Sam's.I alway check website prices before we make a major purchase.We started out with two coffee makers a keurig and a black and decker drip coffee maker but the HB flex brew takes up less space than the Keurig and makes a great cup of coffee with both options.

 

[Trav]

Bunn or nothing. They make a full pot in less than 3 min that is perfect, they use a spray head not a percolating drip. I have this one..

https://www.amazon.com/13300-0001-V...ocphy=9001771&hvtargid=pla-276047049825&psc=1