I need a new coffee maker

[CRXican]

I've had this Cuisinart for the past two-ish years: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DCC-...9377555&sr=8-1

Never had a problem, and it makes good coffee as far as I'm concerned. And if you're using it just for yourself much of the time, the 1-4 cup setting stops the smaller brews from having to sit on the warmer for a while to be hot.

Edit: I just noticed your OP mentioned the DC-1150. Never used that model, so I'm not sure what its nozzle is like, but I have no idea how you'd be able to set the DCC-1200 up to spray coffee all over the floor. Like I said above, I've been using mine almost every day for two years and never had that--or any other--problem.

we have the same one, use it daily, no problems

 

[evident]

another vote for the cuisinart model. makes the best damn drip coffee.

 

[Nebor]

I never saw the logic in buying a maker with a built in grinder. If one, or the other breaks, you have to throw both out.

Just get the DCC-1200 and the grinder of your choice.

If the grinder breaks you can still just put grounds in the basket...

 

[lxskllr]

If the grinder breaks you can still just put grounds in the basket...

The problem is wasted space, and resources. There's damned few products that do everything well. Bundling the real product with afterthoughts will give a second rate experience.

If you're going with autodrip, I'd get one from the thrift shop, or Dollar General, then get a nice burr grinder from a specialist.

 

[Amused]

The problem is wasted space, and resources. There's damned few products that do everything well. Bundling the real product with afterthoughts will give a second rate experience.

If you're going with autodrip, I'd get one from the thrift shop, or Dollar General, then get a nice burr grinder from a specialist.

Bad advice, as most low end and almost ALL older drip models do not heat the water hot enough to properly brew the coffee.

Just because they drip reliably doesn't mean they're doing it right.

 

[lxskllr]

Bad advice, as most low end and almost ALL older drip models do not heat the water hot enough to properly brew the coffee.

Just because they drip reliably doesn't mean they're doing it right.

Like I said earlier, I've had bottom end, I've had the best, and everything in between. There's no appreciable difference between them, except speed, and secondary features.

 

[Amused]

Like I said earlier, I've had bottom end, I've had the best, and everything in between. There's no appreciable difference between them, except speed, and secondary features.

Some people are tone deaf or colorblind, too.

 

[lxskllr]

Some people are tone deaf or colorblind, too.

Nice factioid, but that doesn't have anything to do with coffee ;^)

 

[Amused]

Nice factioid, but that doesn't have anything to do with coffee ;^)

Taste is subjective. If you cannot tell the difference between coffee brewed at 130-140 degrees (what most old and low end coffee makers brew at) and coffee brewed at 195 -205 degrees, you have no taste for coffee.

 

[lxskllr]

Taste is subjective. If you cannot tell the difference between coffee brewed at 130-140 degrees (what most old and low end coffee makers brew at) and coffee brewed at 195 -205 degrees, you have no taste for coffee.

That's one hell of a claim since they ALL work by boiling water. You're saying cheaper makers have an additional chilling stage before the water hits the grinds? I've be VERY interested in seeing that design...

 

[nageov3t]

That's one hell of a claim since they ALL work by boiling water. You're saying cheaper makers have an additional chilling stage before the water hits the grinds? I've be VERY interested in seeing that design...

there can be varying levels of bitterness and acidity even from the same grinds depending on how it's prepared (temperature, glass v thermal carafe, etc)

how much you notice the differences depends on your palate. personally, it's all the same to me unless it's horribly burnt (eg: starbucks coffee) but I'll give people with a better palate the benefit of the doubt.

 

[Amused]

That's one hell of a claim since they ALL work by boiling water. You're saying cheaper makers have an additional chilling stage before the water hits the grinds? I've be VERY interested in seeing that design...

Um, no. Drip coffee makers do NOT boil the water.

 

[lxskllr]

Um, no. Drip coffee makers do NOT boil the water.

They absolutely do. I suggest looking up exactly how they're made, and what makes them work.

 

[Amused]

They absolutely do. I suggest looking up exactly how they're made, and what makes them work.

Well, let me be more clear. It only boils the first tablespoon full in the tube to start the process. After that process is started, the water moving through the tube does NOT boil. In fact, the OVERALL temp of the water outputted from a drip coffeemaker varies WIDELY.

I suggest YOU google drip coffeemakers and temps and see just how widely that output varies.

 

[esquared]

This:

http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DCC-...9379589&sr=1-4

Best reasonably priced drip coffee maker I've ever owned or used.

This one works great. I picked it up at Fry's a few years back (refurb) for 39.99. Worked so well that when our work moved to a new building I picked another up for the break room at Fry's for 79.99 (not a refurb).

Makes a great cup every time.

On another note, Amazon just kills me with their retail prices to make you think you are saving a bundle. They say that this maker sells for(or sold for 145.00). Rubbish, this was Fry's regular price.

http://www.frys.com/product/3014019?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

 

[manimal]

Like a few here have mentioned there is no direct replacement for a Bunn-0-matic.

The difference is the actual heat tank vs coils. Coil method coffee makers have uneven temperatures during the brew cycle extracting the flavors very inneficiently. Brewing at the correct temperature and with a precise amount of flow is the only way to get the best tasting coffee from a pour over.

You may as well drink swill if you brew it incorrectly...

 

[dr150]

A stainless steel French Coffee Press is the way to go. :thumbsup:

It'll NEVER break down on you and the coffee tastes much better than a machine.

As an FYI, I use a Frieling Stainless Steel. Bulletproof going on 4 years. As many coffee afficionados can attest to you, you'll never look back at machines after using these things.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...tainless+steel

 

[DrPizza]

This:

http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DCC-...9379589&sr=1-4

Best reasonably priced drip coffee maker I've ever owned or used.

Same model I have, and I've always been quite pleased with it. Especially the little beep it makes when it's done brewing, and another beep when it shuts off the warming elements. (In case I want it to keep the coffee hot longer.) I always grind my coffee right before I use it.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

i had the same cuisinart, too. it's pretty good as far as those things go, but my recommendation is french press.

 

[evident]

i had the same cuisinart, too. it's pretty good as far as those things go, but my recommendation is french press.

bless your soul if you have time for doing a french press in the morning. I love a french press on the weekends, but its just not realistic on a weekday.

if you're crunched for time your best bet for a brew in the morning is a nice drip coffee maker like the cuisinart one and a good seperate burr grinder like the capresso infinity

 

[IcePickFreak]

this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DGB-...426096&sr=1-19

I'm sure that I do something wrong but the fact remains that it still pukes once a week.

I have that exact same one. I rarely have issues and makes great coffee IMO. Are you using just a mesh basket since you're getting the grounds all the way down to the carafe? I use filters, but just make sure the top of the filter doesn't get folded over when you put the lid on it. I've had it flood the counter only a couple times, but I found that to be my problem when it does because the water just goes straight out and not through the grounds.

 

[freegeeks]

I have a Nespresso machine, I like it

 

[Hellotalkie]

http://www.amazon.com/BUNN-HG-Phase-.../dp/B003O976HY