A carafe coffee maker keeps coffee hot longer than a traditional glass pot. It comes in different makes, models, and styles with bonus features like programmability and auto shut-off. The most common size is 12 cups, and the carafe is not dishwasher safe.
A carafe coffee maker prepares coffee directly in a thermal carafe, which keeps the coffee hot longer than a traditional coffee maker with a glass pot. The carafe can be removed from the machine and transferred to the table, counter or wherever coffee is served. Using the carafe to keep the coffee warm keeps it hotter and fresher tasting than a glass pot placed on the burner plate of the machine, which can cause the coffee to burn or taste stale. A thermo carafe is insulated to keep the coffee hot, while a glass pot offers no insulation or means of keeping the coffee from getting cold.
There are many different makes, models, and styles of pot coffee makers, and many are made by the same reputable companies that make traditional coffee makers. The most popular colors for carafes are black, white, red and stainless steel. The coffee pot portion, however, is usually black, although some models are a combination of black steel and stainless steel. Pitcher coffee makers are available in department stores and stores that sell kitchen supplies or household items. Prices vary based on the amount of coffee the unit produces, the style of the machine, the manufacturer, and additional features.
Options vary from model to model. Some deluxe styles of carafe coffee makers include all of the available bonus features, while others may only offer one or two. Programmability, auto shut-off, and pause brewing are some of the bonus features often found in carafe coffee makers. The dispensing pause allows the user to pour a cup of coffee without waiting for the entire pot to be prepared. Other features, offered on some models, are a non-drip spout, an alarm that beeps when the coffee is finished and a water level indicator.
A 12-cup capacity is the most common size for a carafe coffee maker, though most models will let you make fewer than 12 cups if you choose. There are some smaller models that can make eight cups and some that make ten cups. Some machines have a reusable basket-type filter, while others operate with a traditional paper-style filter.
The thermo jug portion of a coffee maker is not dishwasher safe. The outside of the jug can be wiped clean with a damp cloth and the inside can be rinsed with warm water between uses. For more thorough cleaning, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
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