It's time, yet again, to replace our coffee pot...

[thomasortega]

I have an Oster Counterforms drip coffee maker.
It doesn't have a grinder but it is fully programmable.

I love it because the coffee is really hot and the "strong" button really works, brewing a stronger coffee. But i'm sure it won't last much. Good news, it's very cheap so, when it dies, you won't care too much.

 

I would die for a Philips/Walita Cafe Gourmet coffee maker from early 90's. It boils all the water before it starts brewing. Unfortunately it's NLA here in South America but I know they still have it in some european countries.

 

[twintubdexter]

I bought this Capresso coffee maker a little over 12 years ago when I moved to the Desert. Used at least once a day, it still performs like new. Dip-It Coffee Maker Cleaner every few months keeps it running smoothly. An occasional overnight soak with Polident Denture Cleaner keeps the carafe clean. So far, it's been as dependable as my Maytags.

 

[rp2813]

I had a Capresso burr grind & brew before I got the Cuisinart version.  I might still have the Capresso, except once when I was cleaning the exterior, the digital readout got pushed inward and there was no way of retrieving it.  This rendered the unit useless, as operation depended on being able to see the display.

 

I liked the Capresso otherwise, and the filter basket design wasn't anywhere near as complex as that of the Cuisinart.

 

 

 

[bluejay]

We had a basic Proctor-Silex drip pot (sans timer) prior to our first Cuisinart.  It worked fine, except for the lack of timer.  The Cuisinart pots were fine, with the exception of the grind motor dying.  The only other issue we've had with them is that the basket would occasionally pop open mid-brew cycle and cover most of the area in coffee grounds and water. 

 

If our stove had a timed outlet, I'd just revert to using our percolator.  It was given to us by my wife's grandmother, who used it every day for quite a long time.  It's well loved, but indestructible.  It's a tank!

 

[davey7]

I love that Finnish coffeepot! Must do a search for it.

 

[xraytech]

Even without the timed outlet on a stove you can set your percolator up by simply buying one of those timers that are used for lamps or holiday lighting. I've done that with my percstor, and even my crockpot a few times

 

[polkanut]

Sandy,

<span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-size: 12pt;">Luckily for us both coffee makers are near our kitchen sink.  We just hold the pot over the sink and set the basket in the dish rack when it's done brewing.</span>

 

[pcasa]

Chemex

Have you tried the Chemex method? I don't drink coffee - but lots of people love this method - I have a big collection of the vintage ones - all sizes - and love the old instructional brochures that came with them - just a thought!