What is the best brand of coffee makers? We currently have a Mr. Coffee that is at least 25 years old. It still works but I was looking for something a bit nicer to leave out on the counter. We have a 4 cup variety, my DH is the only one that drinks coffee. I would not mind another 4 cup or even one of the one cup pots that don't use the pods. He likes his coffee way stronger than that. What do you guys know about coffee makers? HELP....

By Colette on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 - 03:18 pm:

We use a french press. If your dh is the only one who drinks coffee, and if he likes it strong, it might be the way to go.

By Yjja123 on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 - 05:37 pm:

I love my brew station
http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-47374HB-DIGITAL-STATION/dp/B000T3JPAO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1199226740&sr=8-1

I only use coffee beans that I grind. I hate the pods because they are way too weak. I like my coffee very strong. My favorite is Cafe Britt (Costa Rican coffee). I order a case at a time of it from this website.
http://www.cafebritt.com/index.cfm

By Tink on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 - 06:13 pm:

I've heard great things about the brew station that Yvonne posted about. I'm not much help since my dh and I love coffee and go through a 12 cup pot in no time.

By Hol on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 - 07:04 pm:

I joined Gevalia coffee a couple of years ago (gevalia.com). They have WONDERFUL coffee in many different varieties (and it comes in half pound packages, which is better for you if only one person drinks coffee). It isn't any more expensive than most other coffees AND you get a free coffeepot for joining. I don't know what brand it is but it is wonderful. It has a timer, so I set up my coffee the night before and grab it as I go out the door. It has an automatic shut off, too. It is a twelve cup pot, but you can make as little as two cups. My DD has one very similar to it that she paid almost a hundred dollars for in a warehouse club.

I also got something cool from them that might be just the thing for your DH. I subscribed to a seasonal coffee variety through them, and I got a nice coffee maker that brews two travel cups of coffee. You can put different types of coffee (or tea) on each side. On their website, you can also buy the unit without joining. I think it is about $40.00.

By Yjja123 on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 - 07:13 pm:

I belong to Gevalia. The coffee machine is Krups.
I like Gevalia coffee. They have some great flavors. I tend to drink them as a treat (over a regular brewed coffee).

By Kate on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 - 07:28 pm:

Can someone explain a French press? Does it plug in like normal and boil water like normal? I take it you can't program it to turn on the next morning while you wake up?

By Yjja123 on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 - 07:34 pm:

The french press I have...you pour boiling water into it and press a lever that forces the grinds through. I, personally, do NOT like it. The only time it came in handy was during a hurricane.

By Yjja123 on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 - 07:35 pm:

How French Presses Work:
The way they work is really simple. Just put the recommended amount of ground coffee in the glass pot. This time though, use a course to very course grind (similar to very coarse sand or raw sugar).

Then pour in water that is not quite boiling (about 200 degrees) and place the lid with the push-down filter on top but do not press down. This will hold in the heat.

Now let the coffee steep for about 3 to 4 minutes. After the brewing time is complete, slowly press down on the filter rod pushing the grounds to the bottom of the pot. Using a coarse grind makes this easier. Some presses also recommend stirring the grounds before pressing to break up the cap that forms on top.

Once the coffee is pushed to the bottom, it is ready to be served.