What kind of coffee maker do you use?

one man's opinion...

[ken5050]

So this morning, while rinsing out the carafe of my Black & Decker coffee maker, I accidentally banged it against the side of the sink, cracking it. Frustrating, but no big deal. Go to WalMart.com..find out I can buy a replacement for $9.87. But then I noticed that I can buy a whole new machine..INCLUDING carafe..for $17.88. Yup..digital, programmable, auto-brew..with a two hour automatic shut-off. Which got me thinking....

[Abby4116]

I have a Black and Decker that hangs under the cabinets and have been using it for the past 15 years with no problems. I did buy a reusable washable filter for it.

I think the secret of its long-life is that I turn it off as soon as the coffee is brewed.

[AppyPappy]

I’m judging, Joe, I’m judging.

[ladyjane]

Chemex is good. My new Hario glass filter is fantastic.

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-VDG-02B-Glass-Coffee-Dripper/dp/B002VUSWGQ

Of course you need the burr grinder and spring water. I used to get the fancy-shmancy La Minita beans but Dunkin-Donuts beans are almost as good and half the price.

[Buttons12]

Four-piece aluminum Wear-Ever, non-electric drip, acquired by my great-grandma around 80 years ago and still in prime condition despite all those decades in continuous use.
Bakelite handles still tight. Doesn’t need filters. Easy to clean. There’s a pic of one on ebay today, item #361262455365. (I don’t know how to post pics.) We’ve got a history of trying newer coffee makers but they never last long. This thing is good for another 80 years.

[Calvin Locke]

I'd go cone (Melitta) filter style. The basket's just too weak.

I did have a Mr. Coffee basket for years, but it was one of the first digital clock/timer's.

When it died, I took it apart and when I went for a new one, I notice the hot plate was the same on the cheap no-frills one as the more expensive bells and whistles models, so I bought the cheapo, and was able to easily swap hot plates two or three times over the years to keep the digital model going before breaking down and going to a Cuisinart cone style.

I also use a French Press.

[NEMDF]

I have a Cuisinart programmable, which was a gift. (I would never spend that much on one for myself.) I am now spoiled by the fact that it is ready when I get out of the shower, without having gone downstairs yet each morning. I would recommend getting one that is automatic with shut-off, but B&D seems like an adequate brand.

[reaganbooster]

Yep, heat the coffee cup water in a microwave, add a couple teaspoons instant coffee for a good strong flavor, then a few dripples of milk to soften the strong flavor. Quick, easy and has two to three times the caffeine of a regular coffee. Nice jumpstart to the day!

[South40]

She's a 5'3", German/Italian model. She makes good coffee, too.

Krups Type 209.

[Lurkina.n.Learnin]

To get silly responses like yours. ;^)

[dware]

We’re working to roll back decades of governmental largesse, to root out political fraud and corruption, and to champion causes which further conservatism in America.>>> And we always have fun doing it.<<< Hoo-yah!

None of which can be done without appropriate amounts of coffee to fuel the troops!

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

Taster’s Choice Dark Roast into a cup of milk and into the microwave. ;-)

[ThanhPhero]

I use a cà phê phín, a one cup dripper that sits on top of the cup. It works best if using cà phê từ Buôn Mà Thuột tới. The experience is even better if one is in Buôn Mà Thuột.

[JRandomFreeper]

My single cup Melitta drip device and one of my coffee mugs. No moving parts or auto-shutoff. ;)

/johnny

[ken5050]

Thanks..I’d never heard of the brand before..it’s abut 3x the price...gonna do some more research

[Gvl_M3]

I second the Chemex.
I got one for Christmas this year and it makes an amazing cup of coffee. But, you need a boiler and have to manually pour it. Maybe 3-5 minutes of your time to make it.

Here they are on Amazon.
http://amzn.com/B0000YWF5E

[Calvin Locke]

Sort of reminded me of Reserve Tank Wine Glass

Alas, a looking at it again, not so much.

[Billthedrill]

Blonde.

[Zuben Elgenubi]

I'm ancient in more ways than one.

[Renegade]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIx053Gkk8w

[cizinec]

Chemex, for the win.

^ This.

I roast my coffee. I use either a La San Marco 85-16M (costs a lot), a bodhum stainless press or, most often, a Chemex. It's inexpensive and extracts great coffee. You can always get a permanent filter if you tire of dealing with paper.