Best Coffee Maker

Best Iced Tea Maker

admin — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:28:18 +0000

Hamilton Beach 40911 2-Quart Electric Iced Tea Maker is the best iced tea maker that we found.

The unit is Hamilton Beach so it is good quality. The pitcher sits in a tray which slides out from the machine. This ensures that the hot water is going into the pitcher and not on your counter unlike some other brands.

The design is well thought out. It not only is a great looking machine but there are fill lines both in the machine and on the pitcher. It’s easy to cleanand brews great tea. The tea brew quickly and the machine is simple to use. It is easy to adjust the strength of the tea to your preference.

We highly recommend this iced tea maker because it is simple, cost effective and works well!

Likes

Makes great tasting tea
Inexpensive
Great Size to Fit in Refrigerator
Nice Looking Machine
Heats Water Up Quickly

Dislikes

Not Dishwasher Safe
Can’t Turn it Off once it Starts Brewing

Where to Buy:

	Amazon.com – $19.99

Keurig B30 Mini Brewer

admin — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:03:58 +0000

The Keurig 35 B30 Mini Personal Single-Serve Brewing System is a smaller version of the Keurig B60 Special Edition.

The coffeemaker requires fresh water for each cup and brews one 8-ounce cup at a time. A variety pack of 10 K-Cups comes included. Perfect for the office, vacation home, or college dorm room, the portable single-cup brewing system

Likes

Quiet
Perfect size for office/desk
Comes in a great red color for $10 more
1 year limited warranty
Ability to use grounds instead of pods

Dislikes

Long brew time
Turns itself off

Where to Buy:

	Amazon.com – $79.99

Want the larger version of the Keurig? Check out the Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System

Chemex Coffee Maker – 10 Cups

admin — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:28:58 +0000

Chemex 10 Cup Coffee Maker
The Chemex Coffee Maker is for the purest. It was invented over 60 years ago by German chemist and artist Dr. Peter Schlumbohm. The simplicity of the Chemex coffeemaker’s elegant hourglass shape and its functional capabilities are world-renowned. The Chemex uses a Pre Folded Circle Coffee Filter that removes many of the impurities that electric makers allow to pass through, making the coffee much more pure and flavorful and does a good job of distilling the coffee down to its essence. It also brews directly into the serving container for simple decanting and cleaning. While pouring, the wood collar keeps your hands safe from the heated coffee inside. All of these features combine to make the Chemex Coffee Maker a true classic.

One reveiwer said, “If you’re trying to go green with your coffee, avoid the possible toxins of plastic or wanting the best taste ever, buy Chemex.”

Likes

Inexpensive
Excellent coffee
Simplistic

Dislikes

Coffee cools quickly
Must boil water to add to coffee grounds

Where to Buy:

	Amazon.com – $30.00

CLICK HERE to also purchase the Pre Folded Circle Coffee Filter

Delonghi Coffee Maker

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:05:59 +0000

DeLonghi DCF212T Drip Coffeemaker with Convenient Front Access
The DeLonghi DCF212T Drip Coffeemaker is a 12 cup coffee maker that allows that the arm pulls out to pour the water in so that you don’t have to move the unit. Open the door using the handle, pour water in the channel and put grounds in the coffee filter. This also allows you to store the coffee maker under a cabinet or counter if you don’t have appropriate counter space. The aroma button actives a unique brewing process that enhances the flavor and aroma of your coffee. To achieve this full-bodied flavor, the coffee maker advances through several continuous cycles. During the cycles, water is released into the filter basket in 30-second intervals. This special time-released process saturates grounds a little at a time to extract the best flavor and aroma from your coffee.

Excellent product! Works beautifully. One thing that needs to be changed is the way you change the clock. There is no way to individually change the minute and the hour. You have to go a whole 12-18 hours all the way through time to make any changes.

Likes

Inexpensive
Great design
Excellent coffee
Aroma button
Programmable
Brews quickly

Dislikes

Clock programming
Some have said that it leaks

Other Features include:

24-hour Programmable Digital Timer with 2 hour automatic shut-off
Pause and Serve function allows you to interrupt the brewing cycle and pour a cup of coffee
Fill the machine from under the cabinet; patented front drawer allows for easy access to water channel and coffee basket
Passive cup warmer on top; nonstick warming plate; cord storage
Permanent gold-tone filter; water-level indicator

Where to Buy:

	Amazon.com – $38.69

	Cooking.com – $39.95

CLICK HERE to check out some of our other coffee makers that are under $50.

Capresso Coffee Maker

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:06:32 +0000

Capresso 464.05 CoffeeTeam GS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker
The Capresso 464.05 CoffeeTeam GS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker with Conical Burr Grinder
is one of the best grind & brew coffee makers around. It grinds coffee beans quickly but one complaint that we kept seeing was that it’s a bit noisy. It has a programmable automatic grind and brew function, makes great coffee and clean up is a breeze! Just pour in the beans, program the time and the amount of coffee to be ground…and CoffeeTEAM GS does the rest! The Conical Burr Grinder Professional, solid-steel conical burrs Five grinder settings from coarse to fine for adjustable coffee strengths. You can also add ground coffee (flavored or decaf) without using the grinder.

Likes

Great design
Easy cleanup
Brews great tasting coffee
Programmable
Grinds quickly

Dislikes

Loud
Light display is bright

Other Features include:

Five programmable brew amounts (2-10 cups) Three programmable coffee strength settings (mild, medium and strong)
Two Mode settings: BREW – for pre-ground coffee, GRIND/BREW – for whole bean coffee
Detachable see-through cover for easy cleaning of grinder channel
Charcoal Water Filtration Electronic indicator shows when to replace charcoal water filter
Removes up to 82 of chlorine and other impurities from tap water

Where to Buy:

	Amazon.com – $182.53

	Cooking.com – $199.95

Technivorm Coffee Maker

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:38:14 +0000

Technivorm KBT-741 Moccamaster Coffee Maker
The Technivorm KBT-741 Moccamaster Polished Silver Coffee Maker is a simple, precise and elegant electric drip brewer. This is a handmade coffeemaker built in Holland. The main asset of the Moccamaster is its ability to maintain perfect brewing temperature throughout the entire brewing cycle. This is a quality product, done simply. It uses an independent energy-efficient heat exchanger that brews directly into the stainless-steel-lined ThermoJug server. That means your coffee maintains an optimal temperature between 194 and 204°F. A consistent temperature is key to preserving the flavors and aromas of coffee, and this machine does just that. It also brews a full pot in 5-6 minutes.

We have found that even though it is pricey, reviewers, for the most part, are happy with the machine and say that it makes it makes noticeably better coffee. It’s well worth the investment!

Likes

Makes great-tasting coffee
Brews coffee at optimal temperature
The carafe maintains temperature for a long time.
Great looking
Brews quickly

Dislikes

A bit expensive
No automatic timer

Other Features include:

Brewing temperature between 92°-96°, keeping temperature between 80°-85° meeting the requirements of the ECBC/SCAE/SCAA
Stainless steel thermo jug 9-hole sprayhead wets grounds evenly
Aluminum housing Copper boiling element with double safety guard Filterholder with hand-operated dripstop
Brew time 5-6 minutes
Illuminated on/off switch
Brew stop if jug is not in place

Where to Buy:

	Amazon.com – $299.99

	Cooking.com – $305.00

Best Cuisinart Coffee Maker

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:39:56 +0000

Cuisinart Brew Central DCC-1200 Coffee Maker
The Cuisinart’s Brew Central has a great retro look and would fit perfectly in any any kitchen. The best thing that we’ve heard about this coffee maker is that it makes great tasting coffee! The carafe pours without spilling, and its easy to keep clean. We have also found it to be the best stainless steel coffee maker around.

Likes

Makes great-tasting coffee
1-4 cup setting
Brew-pause function
Three-setting hot plate
Three-year warranty

Dislikes

Water resevoir opening is a little close to the coffee grounds
Clock isn’t backlit

Other Features include:

Programmable with automatic 2 to 4 hour shutoff lets you get freshly brewed coffee any time – day or night
Three temperature settings allow you to adjust the warming plate to control the after brewing temperature : 90-92 F.
Brew Pause™ allows you to pour a cup of coffee before brewing has finished
The 1-4 cup and 5+ cup settings ensure a consistent taste and flavor of the brew
Charcoal water filter, ensuring great-tasting coffee without all the impurities
Automatic decalcification indicator signals when it’s time to clean the coffee maker and remove calcium build-up
Easy-to-read digital clock
Gold-tone cone filter.

Product Characteristics:

Model No.:	DCC-1200BCH
Capacity:	12-cup
Dimensions:	7-in. W x 8-in. D x 15-in. H
Brewing Time:	Approximately 15 minutes for 12-cups.
Volts/Watts:	120 volts/ 1025 watts
Origin:	China
Cleaning & Care:	Carafe dishwasher-safe
Warranty:	3-year limited
Special Features:	Brewing temperature: 180 F. , 24-hour programmable timer



Where to Buy:

	Amazon.com – $69.95

	Cooking.com – $79.95

Tassimo Single Serve Coffee Maker by Bosch

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:33:32 +0000

Bosch TAS4511UC Tassimo Single-Serve Coffee Brewer
We were turned on to the Bosch TAS4511UC Tassimo Single-Serve Coffee Brewer by
one of our twitter followers after we made a post on the Keurig B60 Special Edition . We still stand by our opinion but if want more than a plain cup of coffee occasionally, this just might be the machine for you. This machine has the ability to make coffee, hot chocolate, latte, espesso and cappuccino! Instead of pods or k-cups, this machine used t-discs. Although there isa good variety of latte, cappucino, hot tea, hot chocolate, espresso, and regular coffee T-discs available, they can be difficult to find in stores.

Some favorite features of the Tassimo Coffee Maker are the ability to adjust the strength of the brew as it is brewing, the replaceable water filter, and the ability to use almost any cup size under the brewing nozzle.

Likes

Great stronger coffee
User-friendly interface
Sleek Design
Removable water tank
Adjustable and removable cup stand
Makes a variety of different beverages

Dislikes

T-Discs not available many places

Where to Buy:

	Amazon.com – $139.00

A favorite kind of T-Discs are the Starbucks Latte Primo, T-Discs for Tassimo Coffeemakers, 8 Count Packages (Pack of 2) which you can find here on Amazon.com as well!

Senseo Single Serve Coffee Maker – SL7810/65

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:57:07 +0000

The Senseo SL7810/65 Single-Serve Gourmet Coffee Machine is the less expensive version of the Senseo SL7832/55. This single serve coffee make would make a superb gift for anyone who only makes one cup of coffee at a time. This machine works with pre-measured sealed coffee pods that come in a variety of flavors and has simple push-button controls for size selection and power. Comes in Black.

Likes

No messy grinding or flavor cross-over
Dishwasher-safe parts
Uses simple pods
Brews up to 8 ounces in less than a minute

Dislikes

Need to use more than one pod for stronger coffee

Where to Buy:

	Amazon.com – $64.94

	Target.com – $64.99

You can also find the Senseo Dark Roast Coffee Pods, 18-Count Pods (Pack of 4) here.

If you’re looking for the Supreme Senseo Coffee Maker… Check out the Senseo SL7832/55 Single Serve Supreme Coffee Machine.

Senseo Single Serve Coffee Maker – SL7832/55

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:33:20 +0000

We have found that reviewers really like the Senseo SL7832/55 Single Serve Supreme Coffee Machine because it enables consumers to select their desired coffee size by using an interactive LCD display. Unlike the less expensive Senseo SL7810/65 Single-Serve Gourmet Coffee Machine that brews a maximum of 8 ounces, the Supreme can brew up to 10 ounces. The Supreme model also comes with an adjustable spout, which can raise and lower to accommodate different size mugs. The Senseo Supreme also has a 33% larger water reservoir so you can now make four 8-ounce cups from a full tank. The Senseo Supreme is only available in chrome silver.

Likes

Makes great frothy coffee
Fast
Adjustable spout and serving size

Dislikes

Some have said that the coffee is not strong enough

Where to Buy:

	Amazon.com – $129.99

	Target.com – $129.99

You can also find the Senseo Dark Roast Coffee Pods, 18-Count Pods (Pack of 4) here.

If you’re looking for the a less expensive Senseo Coffee Maker on the market… Check out the Senseo SL7810/65 Single-Serve Gourmet Coffee Machine