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Looking for a Coffee Maker

Equuleus — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 03:15:07 GMT

I drink one cup of coffee a day. Large size from Dunkin Donuts. I like the way their coffee tastes. Now that I am retired I would like to brew my own coffee. I don't like the Keurig machines. I like it really, really hot. Any suggestions?

Re: Looking for a Coffee Maker

NicksmomESQ — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 03:21:30 GMT

Sorry to hear that you don’t like Keurig. I’ve had one for about 10 years.I love it. Since you’re a fan of Dunken Doughnuts you would love their K Cups.

You can always get a Mr. Coffee machine.They have the small 4 cup version.I used it all the time until I got my Keurig.

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Diva on The Q — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 03:37:17 GMT

I have the Hamilton Beach Ensemble 12-cup Coffee Maker in red and love it. You have the option to choose the strength of coffee you like and set the time to automatically make the coffee whenever you choose. I typically drink two, maybe three cups a day but like to have a 12-cup coffeemaker for whenever I have guests.

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sunshine45 — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 03:43:09 GMT

another vote for a 4 cup or larger mr coffee coffeemaker. a good cup of coffee and an inexpensive machine. you can buy paper filters or a gold filter.

i dont like coffee out of keurig.

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kivah — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 04:07:10 GMT

2 yrs ago, I had a 4-cup Farberware - lasted a few months. Then I bought a Hamilton Beach Electric Percolator - lasted a few months. Two days ago, my 2nd Hamilton Beach 12 cup elec. percolator bit the dust after 7 months.

The electric percolators are all made in Asia - probably at the same factories - and are a piece of junk. Faux stainless steel. I've read many bad reviews on the electric percolators and I need a coffee maker badly - as I can't wake up all day on having tea.

I also read bad reviews on the Keurig. Maybe reading this site, I can find a good coffee maker that makes HOT coffee - which tastes good. Does anyone use the Farberware stove-top coffee maker?

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Tyak — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 04:11:59 GMT

I have a 12 cup Krups that I've had for at least 4 years and it makes very hot coffee. I don't know if they make a smaller one but this one I got at BB&B. Cost about $45.00.

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MJDinVegas — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 04:17:36 GMT

Hi! We have a Keurig 2.0 and to me the coffee tastes good, especially the first cup early in the am. There are some Keurigs that do let you adjust temps. I also have a French press, mostly used for camping but by the time it is ready to drink it has cooled a bit. I used to have a Cuisinart Grind and Brew that would grind the beans fresh then brew the coffee. Did a great job but we didn’t drink enough coffee to make it worthwhile.

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Sooner — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 04:57:07 GMT

@Equuleus wrote:
I drink one cup of coffee a day. Large size from Dunkin Donuts. I like the way their coffee tastes. Now that I am retired I would like to brew my own coffee. I don't like the Keurig machines. I like it really, really hot. Any suggestions?

If I really liked the DD coffee, I'd just go get that! Good way to start the day and get going!

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RollTide2008 — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 05:25:49 GMT

Coffee from a Kuerig is dreadful. I would also get a 4 cup drip coffee maker if I were you. For me, that’s only 2 cups.

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Desertdi — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 07:14:43 GMT

MELITTA One-Cup Pour-over Coffee Cone

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Tribesters — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:05:48 GMT

@Equuleus

Hamilton Beach Flexbrew 2-way coffee brewer. One side does k-cups & the other does a pot. You might want that if you have guests. Check it out...

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CinNC — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:14:54 GMT

For a long time, we had the Hamilton Beach (49981A) Single serve coffee maker. BBB also has an Oxo pour over that has gotten good reviews. Right now we are using a Cuisnart. Always wanted to try a Bunn. Between the two of us, we make about 3 cups a day.

Guess it depends on your kitchen space and budget also.

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OKPrincess — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:28:37 GMT

We will always have a Keurig. DH is down to two cups/day then uses the hot water for hot tea (uses tea bags) and hot chocolate (uses packaged coco mix). For me, I’m a coffeeholic in addition to being a chocoholic.

We take a personal size Keurig on vacation (if driving) or over nighters.

If I ever used a coffee pot, it would be a Bunn same as my Missouri sister. It’s not only hot and good, it’s quick.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:52:10 GMT

Another vote for Mr. Coffee. Inexpensive and durable. It's hot enough for my taste.☕️

Replacement parts are easy to come by (pot, lid, basket).

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Krimpette — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:28:36 GMT

I have a small Keurig since I only drink one cup a day. Mine is plenty hot. Never had an issue with the coffee not being hot enough.

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Financialgrl — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:53:04 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
another vote for a 4 cup or larger mr coffee coffeemaker. a good cup of coffee and an inexpensive machine. you can buy paper filters or a gold filter.

i dont like coffee out of keurig.

Yep - used to love Keurig but after the first one died, the 2 following that just didn't last - one leaked and the other was very loud.

Replaced with the cheapest Mr. Coffee I could find that had the auto cutoff after 2 hours. Paper filters kept slipping and I'd have a pot of grounds - Walmart sells those gold fine mesh filter baskets referenced above - solved that issue and I've used that ever since.

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Mistreatedbycs — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:24:52 GMT

If you love Dunkin Donuts coffee like I do, the BEST coffee is the packages you buy at their store. They sell one pound packages ground and whole bean. I buy the whole bean and grind my own beans.

The Dunkin Donuts coffee you buy a grocery store is not the same, I have no idea why but it's not, I was rather disappointed.

Coffeemakers. Mr Coffee 4 cup brew (available at Walmart, not sure if Target carries them too)

If you truly want to enjoy the freshness and taste, buy the whole bean coffee and get yourself a coffee grinder (they are not expensive)

Enjoy.

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software — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:27:29 GMT

@Equuleus wrote:
I drink one cup of coffee a day. Large size from Dunkin Donuts. I like the way their coffee tastes. Now that I am retired I would like to brew my own coffee. I don't like the Keurig machines. I like it really, really hot. Any suggestions?

I've had the Mr. Coffee 4 cup for years, I buy Starbucks beans & grind them myself, so I understand love of coffee.

In the past, I have used the Melitta system, so easy and if you want hot hot you can really control the heat. You would have to heat up water, either on a stove top or in an electric kettle, pour the water over the filter and make the amount you want. You can use any coffee, you just put the coffee grounds in the open filter.

Melitta offers different size pots but I also found this - 16 oz cup

I had a Keurig, didn't care for it either

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SilleeMee — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:35:58 GMT

I have this ceramic cone and use the small Melitta filters with it. Just pour the hottest water that you desire into it and have a nice cup of coffee.

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Peoplearenuts — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:45:48 GMT

I, too, only have one or two cups of coffee a day. I have a good, old fashion glass Pyrex on the stove percolator. I can make as little or much as I want, use any type of ground coffee, and get it as hot as I want. I don't even know if they sell these in stores anymore, I got mine off of eBay.