It’s perfect for use in hotel rooms, especially those that accommodate multiple guests. Compact and easy to use – simply place the single-serve pod in the machine and brew! Comes in a Matte Black or Matte Black with Stainless Steel finish. The brews 12 cups (60-oz) in under 10 minutes for maximum flavor and aroma. Multiple nozzles spray water evenly onto ground coffee, fully saturating grounds and maximizing brewing quality.
And like the more expensive models, it has a low capacity mode for brewing smaller quantities without sacrificing flavor. Unlike most drip electric coffee makers, it has an initial pre-wetting stage to let your ground beans bloom, and it has a custom-designed laser-etched stainless steel filter for optimal extraction . The result of both of these features is the most flavorful cup.
You can use your favorite light roast or breakfast blend, but the flavors tend to wash out when diluted with ice. Most likely, there is a build-up of hardened minerals that is blocking the tubes thus preventing your coffee maker from pumping the water from the reservoir to the shower head. It could also be because the heating element is malfunctioning. Right now, one of our favorite stovetop coffee makers is also on sale. The Michele De Lucchi for Alessi designed beauty is currently a healthy 30% off.
And even though you can set the temperature in 1-degree increments, a thermometer built into the lid is a lot harder to read than an LCD screen attached to the base. Overall, the Breville IQ has most of the features we liked from the Cuisinart CPK-17, plus a few Cuisinart Coffee others that are a little better, like the open handle and buttons on the base. However, we do think the IQ could be a great option for someone who prefers the more streamlined look or who values the more ergonomic design and isn’t bothered by the extra cost.
Using a drip maker is as simple as filling a water reservoir, adding grounds to a filter, and pressing a single button. For more versatility, you can opt for a model with programmable brewing that allows you to wake up to a fresh Hamilton Beach pot of steaming joe in the morning. Brewing the perfect cup of coffee requires fresh ingredients and the right tools for the job. You know you can count on Cuisinart for convenient kitchen gadgets, quality cookware and more.
I found that the entire construction of this coffee maker felt low in quality. Besides the blade that grinds the beans and the glass carafe, the grinder and nearly all of the removable parts are made of plastic. This made the coffee machine feel rather un-sturdy and like it wouldn’t last very long. There is a limited 3-year warranty, which offers some reaassurance.