Excellent & Economical, (What's this?) Can't go wrong with the coffee maker .. thermal crafe, 8 cups (which equals 2-1/2 of my mugs) and it makes GREAT coffee ... I use a the brown (non-bleached) filters and double them up (I use 2) This unit makes my personal fresh roasted beans (med/fine ground) really taste great.
Bottom line .. quality machine and the per cup price is 1/3 of a $129++ Kurig unit and those packets are too expensive ... this Thermal coffee maker yields great fresh coffee and stays hot without sucking electricity out of the wall ...
I love it, (What's this?) First thing to know is that this is the same as the glass-carafe 12-cup coffee maker, but the thermal carafe is double-walled, so less volume for coffee. Important if you have a small kitchen or limited counter space. I love it. I think the coffee is perfectly drinkable as soon as it is brewed- no waiting. On a lazy Sunday morning, I can go back to it for perfect-temperature coffee 2 hours later and it is only slightly cooler, and NOT BURNT. With my old coffee maker, I had to turn the hot plate off as soon as it finished brewing and then re-heat later cups in the microwave - never quite right. The carafe, being two layers of stainless steel, is heavier than a glass one, and the lid is tight, and the opening is narrow enough that it would be hard to clean without a baby bottle brush (we've got one of those, so not a problem for us). Also, because the carafe doesn't sit and burn on a hot plate, it needs less scrubbing than a glass carafe. I know that the more expensive brands, like Cuisinart, come with thermal carafes that have a push-button to make it a little easier, though they're no lighter. I preferred to spend less than half and get all the features I wanted, and deal with the lid, but then I am young (see comment re: baby bottles) and don't have arthritis.
thermal coffeepot, (What's this?) Very good product. Easy to program and use. The only thing I don't like is that you have to turn the knob back and forth for opening and closing. I used to have a cuisinart thermal pot that didn't need the lid turned. Just an ease-of-use thing.
Good deal, (What's this?) I bought Mr. Coffee 8-cup Thermal Programmable Coffeemaker a few months ago because for the 5th or 6th time I had broken my glass decanter and knew it was time to spend a little extra on a thermal decanter--at least I can't break it! Plus, nowadays, it's difficult and not worth the money to replace a glass decanter. Although, when I did break my glass decanter, Mr. Coffee sent me a free one, though it did not fit my coffeemaker, but I thought their customer service was good. I am soooooo glad I finally bought a thermal coffeemaker/decanter. This one is one of the most reasonably priced. Regarding some issues brought up by other reviewers, the lid to the decanter takes a couple tries to get just right, but it's not that big a deal. I'm type "A", always rushing around, and I have no problem twisting on the lid (though I get it crooked sometimes) while tending to the kids, dog, etc., so you will get the hang of it. Furthermore, when I am ready to pour the coffee, I loosen the lid about half-way so the coffee will pour more quickly (no, I can not wait the extra seconds to pour!) so if you are like me, always rushing, just twist the lid to loosen it and the coffee comes out quickly enough. Finally, I worried at first that my coffee would not be hot enough, and I was NOT going to fill the decanter with hot water and WAIT 5 minutes before brewing my coffee--waste of time and water! So, I do NOT put hot water in the decanter first as is suggested in the instructions, and my coffee is brewed perfectly steaming hot! So much so that I add a cube of frozen cream to it, and it's perfect! Also, the coffee stays hot for a while--a couple hours. I have no problem with the temperature at all. Maybe after 4 hours, I would have to microwave the coffee a few seconds, but 2 or 3 hours, no problem. The smaller capacity is no problem either--makes plenty of coffee for my morning and afternoon fix, and enough for visitors too.
Thought I wanted more; VERY happy with this product, (What's this?) When I set out to get a coffee pot for the upstairs in my home (so that if I wanted coffee before my husband did and because I can't easily navigate stairs), I thought I wanted an upscale "one cup" type model. I would have my first cup by myself when I arise earlier and join him for a second when he got up. Hmmm.
For one thing, my husband likes scalding hot coffee and I spend a good deal of time waiting for mine to cool off. This thermal coffee maker (if one heats the thermal carafe as suggested) delivers coffee at the perfect temperature for drinking (not warming one's hands or cauterizing bleeding gums <g>) and keeps it at that temperature for a decent period of time; certainly long enough for refills.
I use very good coffee which is not always available in the "one cup" version, so if I wanted to use the upscale models I would have to get the "empty" one cup, fill it freshly each day and then I would have............one cup of coffee and no refills.
In thinking about the enormous difference in price and given that we grind our own beans daily anyway, this made perfect sense and has worked wonderfully for me.
There just was no justifying the price differential; and "one cup" for me (and my special mug and travel mug) may not be "one cup" for you with your lovely bone china. In my case, "one mug" would be a better description of what I drink in the early a.m.
Yes, one does have to line up arrows on the lid appropriately.
Excellent Coffee Maker, (What's this?) This coffee maker does everything the $100+ ones do. The thermal carafe keeps the coffee warm plenty long. Nice to have an 8 cup size.
Hot Coffee, (What's this?) This machine makes tasty coffee and keeps it hot for long stretches of time. If the people in your household have differing schedules, the early and the late get the same hot cup.
The instructions recommend warming the carafe with hot water before brewing. If you don't, however, the incoming coffee warms it plenty (i.e. don't fret over preheating the carafe).
It only takes a brew or two to get used to lining up the arrows. The carafe doesn't fit in the machine if it isn't closed, and the coffee doesn't pour if it isn't open, so let the arrows point the way.
Who designed this?, (What's this?) How not to design a carafe - turn the cap 1/2 turn and the coffee dribbles out. 30 minutes after brewing, the coffee is about 80 degrees even with reheating. Preheating, hey, I thought this was a thermal carafe. Has anyone looked at the interior shape of the carafe? I think that is why the coffee dribbles out. On the plus side, the coffee tastes great. I kept the packaging/boxes.
Don't buy this type., (What's this?) 22 Dec 11
All the work involved Mr. Coffee 8-Cup Thermal Programmable Coffeemaker: a pitcher to fill the container w/water, placing the filter in the basket, getting the lid screwed on, "heating" the pot, getting the lid unscrewed, making sure the power is off, "drying" the pot after. Also, the finished product has an "uncooked" look (water not hot enough?; didn't drip long enough?) and had an "uncooked" taste. I was so glad I didn't throw out the old percolator which I am still using.
Brew-pause function; handy "on/off" switch lights up; automatic shut-off function.Dual water windows; removable filter insert provides easy filling and cleaning; cord storage.Double-wall stainless-steel thermal carafe keeps coffee hot and fresh for hours.Measures 11 by 7-3/4 by 13 inches; 1-year limited warranty.8-cup programmable coffeemaker can be set in advance for "wake up" coffee. How you enjoy your Mr. Coffee moment is up to you! The Double-wall Stainless Steel Thermal Carafe keeps your coffee hot and fresh for hours. Additional features include Removable Filter Basket, Automatic Shut-off, Dual Water Windows and Cord Storage.
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