The Cuisinart coffee maker is a machine worth getting if you love good coffee but not the process of making it. The grinding and brewing process is automatic, and you can set it to start brewing ahead of time. You also don’t need to heat up your water or worry about your coffee going cold.
This 10 cup coffee machine serves its purpose well if you can care for it properly. With steel parts, it’s also less prone to breakage while handling. While it is more expensive than most of the other brewers on this list, this coffee maker has all the bells and whistles you might want when it comes to automatic pour over brewers.
This machine also comes equipped with an integrated grinder, which is enclosed behind a door at the top of the machine. Since it is a thermal carafe, there’s no need for a hot plate. You should still be able to pour a great cup of hot coffee long after the brew cycle is completed. The downside is that Cuisinart Coffee it’s a bit smaller than the glass carafe, holding only about ten cups of joe at a time. You can brew a pot to share or just a single cup, whatever you’re in the mood for or what time allows. This 12-cup programmable coffee maker can brew for a crowd; or one exhausted and thirsty coffee lover.
Clean your coffee maker with baking soda by using a one-to-three ratio of baking soda to warm water, allowing it to dissolve before pouring the mixture into the coffee maker. While I’m not a fan of the K Cup way of life, I appreciate that Cuisinart included environmentally-friendly brewing products upfront without me having to buy the reusable filters separately. That in itself makes the Cuisinart Coffee Center a viable option for those who want a coffee maker with the best of both worlds. I’ve already congratulated the manufacturer on its reusable single serve filter in this Cuisinart Coffee Center review.
Sometimes simplicity is best, and two of our experts recommended the budget-friendly Chemex Pour-Over Glass Coffee Maker as one of their favorite options for a great cup of coffee. Both commented on the simplicity of its design, as well as the thick paper filters. Designed with an extra-large glass carafe and ergonomic knuckle-guard handle, this dripless coffeemaker can hold up to 14 cups of perfectly brewed coffee. This particular model is black with a glass carafe, which boasts a 12 cup capacity to make plenty of coffee for the day.
The Coffee Center also has a couple of features to conserve energy. There’s an auto off feature on the drip brew side that’s adjustable. This lets you decide when the coffee maker will shut off and can be set for up to four hours after the brew cycle is finished. Cuisinart Coffee First, the 60 ounce reservoir for the drip brewer is not removable. You’ll need to have enough clearance above the coffee maker to pour in your water. Not only that, filling the water tank takes a steady hand seeing as there isn’t much of an opening to aim for.
Anyway, I went ahead and added two scoops of medium ground coffee and brewed up a 10 ounce cup. I have to say, I was surprised by how fast the brewing process was. However, even though my coffee was ready in under a minute, the results were underwhelming, to say the least. Just know that this will affect the overall strength of your coffee, as it was measured out according to a specific coffee grind to water ratio. That to say, the earlier in the brewing process you grab a cup, the weaker it will be.
The Cuisinart coffee maker is worth it since making a cup of coffee is super quick and easy. The quality of coffee produced is good even when made with below-average beans. The Cuisinart Grind & Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffee Maker offers a number of extra features, but they do little to improve the overall quality of the drip coffee.
For my latest obsessions, follow me onFacebook andTwitter (@danwroc). Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Wash all the removable parts thoroughly in the dishwasher or by hand with soapy water. Coffee can leave behind an oily residue that builds up over Cuisinart Coffee time and gives a bad taste to your beverage. While you are getting two appliances in one, the SS-15 does cost twice as much as and take up more counter space than most single-function brewers. Before you shell out big bucks and clear counter space, make sure you really need the double functionality.
There is also an option of programmable coffee machine, which gives you the perfect brew every time. Find other cup of joe essentials like carafe, filter, coffee grounds, glass carafe and more to set up a coffee station in your home. If you enjoy your coffee on-the-go, get a stainless steel thermal carafe to pour yourself a hot cuppa anytime. Choose an espresso machine, drip or any brewer by brand like Cuisinart, Mr. Coffee, Nespresso, Made by Design etc. Whatever be your choice of brewer or java, you are sure to find it here with just a click of a button.