Thursday, February 26, 2009

Cuisinart DCC-1100 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemakers

Make waking up wonderful with this classically-designed coffee maker, accented with stainless steel and able to brew up to 12 cups of bold, eye-opening coffee. Simply preprogram the brew process up to 24-hours ahead and the fully automatic maker does the rest. Choose one to four cups for those times you don't need a full pot. Three-year limited warranty. Model DCC-1100.
Customer Review: Great Coffeemaker
I am very happy with this product. It is easy to program and makes great coffee.
Customer Review: Beat expectations
After reading the reviews for this product I decided to try this machine. I own multiple Cuisinart products and felt safe based on the comments made by others as well as most of my own experience with the brand - it was a good choice. I am sipping my first cup as I type this, it is the first machine I have owned (of many) that actually delivers a hot cup of coffee using the 1-4 cup setting. This maker replaced a Cuisinart 4 cup maker with an uninsulated ?aluminum/steel? carafe which burned all coffee made in it if left for more than a few minutes after brewing stopped - no problems with that in this model, temp has remained consistent even after sitting for a while on the warming plate. Setting the clock was simple, consisting of holding the hour button until it flashes, scrolling through the hours until you find the correct one, doing the same with the minutes, then waiting a few seconds for it to set itself - very easy. Filling the unit with water is not difficult, does not seem better or worse than filling any other maker. Any concerns about the water filter can be tempered by the cost of purchasing coffee from a specialty store. Through Amazon, you can buy a 2-pack for around $6.00 with a recommended replacement rate of 60 days or 60 pots (which can, of course, be stretched depending on water quality). In comparison to what I have spent in the past buying lattes, etc., this is a savings and the quality of the brew means I don't miss the other. I do not often use timer settings or have coffee waiting for me as I wake up, but I will use some of the other functions and like the fact that the machine will indicate when it needs to be cleaned. The controls are easy to use and I like being able to simply press a button to start brewing instead of a toggle switch that requires holding the machine with one hand while pressing the button with the other (not that I am lazy, it is just simpler with the button) I bought this machine in part because, though I am the only coffee drinker in our house, when friends or family visit, I like the option of being able to make larger pots. I also liked the value and would buy another machine in the future regardless of whether it is on sale or not. I am pleased with the purchase and would recommend it to others.


Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Black & Decker 12-Cup Coffeemaker

  • 12-Cup Spacemaker Coffee Maker
  • Perfect Pour Glass Carafe
  • Programmable Digital Clock
  • Sneak-a-Cup feature
  • LCD Display
  • Auto-Off
  • Removable Reservoir
    Customer Review: Bad design
    My wife and I are replacing this unit because as others state, the basket does not stay closed reliably. We have had a number of episodes where it pops open by itself. While I like the idea of a removable water bin (so you can fill up the coffeemaker without using the pot itself to pour in water) the bin is difficult to disengage from the unit. Thus, it has been a constant struggle. Makes good coffee, but I'd tell anyone to stay away from this particular model.
    Customer Review: Poor Quality
    I would not recommend this product. 1) the mounting bracket installs with the screw going up into the cabinet 2) product completely died within the first 6 months of use. One day it just would not turn on.


  • Monday, February 23, 2009

    Melitta Classic Decaffeinated Ground Coffee, 11.5-Ounce Cans (Pack of 4)

    Customer Review: Decaf Melitta
    Melitta coffee is great. I couldn't find it in the major grocery stores in my area and was pleased to find it here. Both the regular and decaf are excellent. The decaf doesn't taste like decaf, even my die hard coffee drinking friends agree. I used to drink only regular, now I'm a Melittiack.
    Customer Review: One Fabulous Coffee!
    I've been on the lookout for a decaf coffee to use with my Melitta One Cup Cone. I tried the grocery store and was drinking one particular brand, but I wanted to try out something else. So then I thought why not try Melitta's own brand? I did and it is so good. It has a smooth flavour, clean taste and no bitter or sour afternotes. The grind is very fine and is much more suited for use with the One Cup Cone than the other brand of coffee I was using. However, one oddity: the cans of coffee didn't have an expiry date, just a code number. I called Melitta who interpreted the code as October 18 2007 and told me I had 18 months from the date of manufacture to drink all four cans. Fortunately, that won't be very difficult.


    Thursday, February 19, 2009

    Hamilton Beach - PS - 6-12 Cup Coffeemaker, Digital Clock - 41461

  • 2-12 cup
  • Programmable digital clock/timer
  • 2 hour automatic shutoff
  • Removable brew basket with easy lift-off design
  • Extra-large, easy-fill water reservoir with measurement marks
  • Lighted on switch
  • Automatic pause n serve
  • Middle-position cord
  • Dishwasher safe carafe


  • Wednesday, February 18, 2009

    Krups Black with Stainless Steel 10-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Thermal CarafeWith FREE Durgol Decalcifier

    Combining appealing and distinctive design with a powerful, fully programmable brewing system, this 1100-watt coffeemaker brews up to 10 cups of coffee quickly and efficiently. Along with its bright, blue, illuminated LCD display, the unit's control panel offers simple push-button functions including "on/off", a fully programmable clock, a programmable timer/auto-on from one to five hours, and an aroma switch that can be set to maximize flavor for one to three cups when less coffee is desired. With a no-drip spout and a generous handle for easy pouring, the unit's double-wall stainless-steel vacuum carafe maintains flavor and temperature longer. A popular pause-and-serve function allows for pouring a cup midbrew, and an audible signal indicates when brewing is complete. The appliance includes a soft-eject swing-out filter holder for easily adding ground coffee, as well as a magnified water-level indicator for high visibility. The machine's 60-ounce water reservoir provides a built-in water filtration system that removes chlorine and lime scale build-up to ensure better tasting coffee and longer machine life, while its automatic electronic de-scaling indicator measures brew time and calculates when de-scaling is necessary. The coffeemaker measures 10-1/2 by 8-1/2 by 13-3/4 inches and carries a one-year warranty.
    Customer Review: Great coffee for only six months
    If you buy this coffee maker, be sure to keep the receipt. We got six months of great coffee out of it (that's why I gave it two stars), but this morning it won't make coffee. It just flashes "8888" and the out of water symbol. Yes, we've emptied it several times, unplugged it to reset, and tried different assorted fixes. Buy at your own risk! When we purchased this unit last summer there were lots of reviews here on it. Our unit is a FMF5.


    Monday, February 16, 2009

    Spain: the world's most active coffee scene.: An article from: Tea & Coffee Trade Journal

    This digital document is an article from Tea & Coffee Trade Journal, published by Lockwood Trade Journal Co., Inc. on October 1, 1991. The length of the article is 2013 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

    Citation Details
    Title: Spain: the world's most active coffee scene.
    Author: Jonathan Bell
    Publication: Tea & Coffee Trade Journal (Magazine/Journal)
    Date: October 1, 1991
    Publisher: Lockwood Trade Journal Co., Inc.
    Volume: v163 Issue: n10 Page: p52(5)

    Distributed by Thomson Gale


    Saturday, February 14, 2009

    Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 6, 40-Count (Pack of 12)

    Get the best taste from your coffee by using a filter. Sediments and bitter oil get trapped in the paper, not in your cup of coffee.
    Customer Review: Melita coffee filters
    It is hard to find this #6 size filters in any local store. We are glad to be able to order them from Amazon at a very good price.
    Customer Review: BEST QUALITY, BEST BUY!!
    These natural brown filters are far superior and much healthier than the bleached traditional "white" filters. The 40-count, pack of 12 price can't be beat!! I am thoroughly happy with the filters and I'm a happy Amazon customer. I hope they continue to offer these hard to find no. 6 natural filters in the future!


    Friday, February 13, 2009

    Delonghi 4-Cup Glass Carafe Coffeemaker - Black

    DELONGHI DC50B Automatic Drip Coffee Maker 4-cup, 20-oz capacity ; Easy-access filter basket with permanent washable filter ; Shower head design; Non-stick warming plate ;for easy clean-up ; Pause and serve function ; Push button control makes it easy to use cord storage area Automatic Drip Coffee Maker
    Customer Review: Stopped working after two days
    The lid stopped closing after two days. The moment you see how the latch is designed, you can predict such an outcome. Very unreliable and mechanically not sound.


    Thursday, February 12, 2009

    The evolution of brewing equipment. (Coffee Break) (Column): An article from: Tea & Coffee Trade Journal

    This digital document is an article from Tea & Coffee Trade Journal, published by Lockwood Trade Journal Co., Inc. on August 1, 1993. The length of the article is 1491 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

    Citation Details
    Title: The evolution of brewing equipment. (Coffee Break) (Column)
    Author: John Heuman
    Publication: Tea & Coffee Trade Journal (Magazine/Journal)
    Date: August 1, 1993
    Publisher: Lockwood Trade Journal Co., Inc.
    Volume: v165 Issue: n8 Page: p7(3)

    Article Type: Column

    Distributed by Thomson Gale


    Wednesday, February 11, 2009

    Black & Decker DCM500B SmartBrew 5-Cup Coffeemaker

    5 CUP COFFEE MAKER: Full size 5 cup coffeemaker (25 oz./750 ml) capacity. Perfect Pour carafe with dripless spout. 1-piece cover. Water level indicator. Easy-to-read fill/brew marks. Nonstick keeps hot plate. Power On light and water window. Removable fil
    Customer Review: Makes terrible coffee
    Ok, I know that this is meant to be a no-frills, simple coffee maker, but the quality of the coffee that it produces is just unacceptable. Like another reviewer wrote, it doesn't heat the water hot enough to make flavorful coffee. So unless you like warm, weak coffee, stay away from this machine! The spout on my carafe didn't leak, but the carafe, itself, was rather fragile. Terrible buy. I'm returning mine tomorrow.
    Customer Review: coffee pot
    cooffee pot is not a good one drips everywgere DeLonghi DC50W Twenty Four Seven Drip Coffee Maker, White


    Monday, February 9, 2009

    Senseo Douwe Egberts Coffee Pods

    Customer Review: Not strong enough
    I have a basic problem of having been brought up in Spain. So, I'm oriented to good strong robust coffee. In my research, I concluded that this would be the strongest available for Senseo. Still not strong enough. This morning I used 2 pods to make a short cup of coffee. Its getting better. I also just discovered that they make a pod filter in which I can place my own coffee grounds. I will order two of these and test them. I feel this may be the answer.
    Customer Review: Excellent product....have it on auto delivery...
    I have been buying Senseo for a couple years now and am very satisfied with the quality & taste of this product. We enjoy the medium and dark roast and take advantage of the auto-delivery discount through Amazon. We happen to use the Senseo coffee to make ourselves latte's & mochas; heating up half a cup of milk in the microwave, then press single serve, pour the coffee into the hot milk, stir in a tablespoon of chocolate mixture and ....(if we're feeling indulgant), top it off with whip cream. No need for Starbucks or coffee house when you have excellent coffee like this at home! ...The quality and flavor are great and had never disappointed. 5 stars!


    Sunday, February 8, 2009

    Mr. Coffee DR4MC 4-Cup Coffeemaker, White

    Mr. Coffee 4 cup coffee maker - white
    Customer Review: You will hate yourself in the morning.
    You will hate yourself in the morning if you buy this Mr. Coffee coffeemaker. IT LEAKS - HORRIBLY! One full cup of water runs out of the base of the coffeemaker onto your counter top and down the front of the cabinet. I purchased two of these coffeemakers, one for my son and one for me. They both leaked. I threw mine in the trash and replaced it with a Cuisinart. Save yourself some grief - don't buy this coffeemaker.
    Customer Review: Just Don't
    I am a modest coffee drinker. I drink 4 cups a day, and I require little of a coffeemaker other than an on/off button. My last perfectly servicable Mr. Coffee 4-cup machine bit the dust, so I replaced it with this one, because at least I could re-use the carafe. Well, the internal design guys have been at the guts of this one. First, you can no longer remove, rinse and/or wipe down the internal chamber condensation from your last pot. You have to insert a papertowel into the new internal resevoir, scraping your hand on some internal parts that probably weren't meant to be messed with. They have likewise redesigned the basket, and it barely fits the standard coffee filters anymore, without crinkling and leaving grounds in your pot, and, hey, the internal water resevoir, where it has no business backwashing anyway. And god forbid you should try to make 5 cups in your 4-cup machine, for which there is plenty of room in the carafe, and in the resevoir, and which works well in many other 4-cup machines. My coffee maker lives on top of my microwave on a little shelf, by the toaster oven, because I have no counterspace for it. I have to lift it out some 10 inches, fill it up, insert the basket, and put it back on the microwave to process. I have mastered the art of moving a fully water loaded machine the little bit required. This one sloshes water everywhere. From the top of the machine? No! There's an engineered HOLE in the back of the reservoir to keep you from overfilling the chamber that last little bit. Water fountains everywhere from the center back part of the machine. I suppose I could put a piece of duct tape over it, but who wants duct tape in their coffee. Good God. I will be replacing my machine shortly, then gleefully smashing my carafes on the driveway.