


Coffee makers with thermal carafes are another alternative, but those are uncommon in this price range. A brew that sits too long is apt to acquire a bitter, burnt taste. Other low-cost coffee makers typically come with breakable glass carafes and employ a hotplate to keep coffee warm. ( Where to buy)Ĭarafe-less coffee makers like the Black & Decker Brew ‘n Go and Hamilton Beach BrewStation Summit promise certain advantages over conventional machines. Instead of brewing coffee into a carafe, like many other 12-cup models, this machine stores the coffee in an internal thermal tank and dispenses it on demand. The Hamilton Beach BrewStation Summit 48464 (starting at $47) appeals to many consumers with its distinctive design.Experts credit this coffee maker with heating water to the high temperature required for optimum brewing. Coffee JWX27 (starting at $35) is another standard 12-cup machine that boasts a few extra features, such as a brew-strength selector, a cleaning cycle, and a water filter. This model is black and stainless steel a red version (43253) is also available. Many consumers also like how it looks on their countertops.

The Hamilton Beach Ensemble 43254 (starting at $38) is a more typical programmable, 12-cup coffee maker with a glass carafe that reliably delivers piping-hot coffee, according to online reviews.It uses ground coffee but brews a single cup directly into an included 15-ounce travel mug. The Black & Decker Brew 'n Go DCM18S (starting at $19) is a highly rated, low-priced alternative to a pod brewer.
