Basic Coffee Makers

With many visitors this weekend I was approached by one gentleman that had heard of my "demon possessed" coffee maker.  He related that he had not heard about my coffee maker from just one person but three different people were rejoicing that the "demon possessed" coffee maker was no more.  I had to chuckle.  I have used an upgraded model of a Mr. Coffee for the past 6 years.  Hubby and I had no trouble with the machine, however if anyone else tried to make coffee, it was a disaster.  When I say a disaster I am dead serious.  My daughter was a victim many times when the receptacle for the coffee would over flow pouring water profusely over the counter and onto the floor.  Many others have tried to be helpful and make the coffee only to have water everywhere coming either from the coffee receptacle or from the bottom of the pot.  Well, finally, the "demon possessed" coffee maker died.

Prior to the "demon possessed" Mr. Coffee, hubby and I tried a Black and Decker coffee pot and returned it only two days after purchase.  The carafes do not fit the base on the Black and Decker pots.  We have looked at several models of the Black and Decker and all have the same problem.  With the automatic buttons on the machines, the carafe must fit properly for the coffee to flow into the carafe.  If not, the coffee will overflow the coffee receptacle and flow onto the counter.  Either the carafe is too large for the base or the base is not designed to properly hold the carafe. 

While shopping for a replacement, we looked at the Mr. Coffee machines.  They were a little overpriced compared to the other brands and with the difficulties others had with our machine, we decided to try the GE brand.  The GE carafe fits well and we sure don't have time to stand by to make sure the coffee is flowing into the carafe.  The design was pleasing to the eye and functional.  Programmable, it is easy to operate and you can set the start time and go about your business.  Though not a daily choice, gourmet coffee can also be brewed in the machine.  After a week of use, we are pleased with the new machine as are our guests. 

Mr. Coffee's basic coffee maker is still a good buy, but add a few bells and whistles and they have priced themselves out of the competition.  I know there are several brands that I have not covered as they are more complex and provide functions that we do not use.  For basic coffee making, I am very pleased with this GE brand.

Happy reading!
Belle