According to a Secura representative, the small hole on the interior allows steam to reach the bottom interior of the unit, where the temperature control is located. We found, however, that cleaning in between the walls Keurig K-Mini of the kettle would be impossible, so we dismissed this model. We appreciated the reasonable price, intuitive controls, and clearly labeled temperature settings of the Willow & Everett Electric Gooseneck Kettle.
Some models we tested had a warming feature that could hold set temperatures, so we checked their accuracy after letting them sit on hold for a period of time. We tested automatic shut-off features and took note of any excessive or annoying beeps while using each kettle. We tasted the water from each model after boiling to see whether it had any off flavors caused by plastic components. Finally, we made pour-over coffee with each of the gooseneck kettles to see how slowly and precisely they distributed water.
The blades on the grinder of the Hamilton Beach machine are incredibly sharp and dangerous. It needs to be this sharp since it turns coffee beans into medium ground coffee within seconds. But without well-thought-out safety features, a grinder can be dangerous, especially if there are children in your house. The Cuisinart Grind & Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffee Maker offers several convenient features. One nice extra is the 24-hour automatic brewing feature, which allows users to set the machine up the night before to brew their coffee automatically the following morning.
We used an AI tool to analyze thousands of customer reviews, eliminating any kettles with higher-than-average premature failure rates. We’ve also tested some of our picks for years, and many long-term testers report on the dependability and convenience of their Cuisinart PerfecTemp kettles. We tested eight new kettles, and the Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp still came out on top.
The coffee maker has an LCD display that allows you to choose the grind setting, grind time and number of cups to make. There are eight strength settings, along with the option to use pre-ground coffee for those times you don’t have whole beans on hand. This sleek coffee maker from OXO is decked out with high-tech features to help you make a better cup of coffee.
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.
Personally, I know not only is it hard to make coffee on the go, but it’s also hard to find a good cup of coffee when you’re camping or traveling. Most RV parks have only basic amenities, often not including a coffee shop. If you want to minimize dilution, brew the coffee into an empty cup and let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before you pour it into an ice-filled glass. Although iced coffee looks nice in a clear glass, don’t use a glass cup or the extreme changes in temperature could cause it to shatter.