Here at Coffeeness we set ourselves apart from other review sites by buying and testing products hands-on. But there’s no point in spending extra money for a large brewer if you’ll never use the whole thing. Overall, the Cuisinart DCC 3200 is a perfect all-rounder for XL batch brewing. I’m obsessed with smart home tech and channel my obsession into new stories for Consumer Reports. When I’m not writing about products, I spend time either outside hiking and skiing or up in the air in small airplanes.
Shop Keurig K-Mini makers and you’ll find more than coffee-brewing convenience. If you want to get the freshest cup of coffee, grab a coffee grinder and prepare just the right amount of fresh coffee beans every time. For flexibility, a Cuisinart 12-cup coffee maker with a single-serve feature is perfect for a quick cup or for serving whole pots. To enjoy your favorite cold brews, choose an automatic cold brew coffee maker that serves up a delicious cup in as little as 25 minutes. Just add ice to a Moscow mule mug and add your favorite creamer and sweetener for a chilly pick-me-up. If a cup of tea is more your style, you’ll find Cuisinart electric kettles that heat up in a flash.
In this review, I’ll go through what you need to know about the Cuisinart Grind and Brew coffee maker, the pros and cons of this machine, and if it’s the right coffee maker for you. Even though the Cuisinart Grind & Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffee Maker offers a number of extra features, the OXO Brew wins out by far in terms of coffee quality. There are separate controls for each brewer type, so you don’t need to switch functions like some other dual brew systems out there.
The kettle itself has a sturdy build, very similar to any stovetop kettle, but the base felt flimsy. It doesn’t compete with other kettles in this price range. Some other models we encountered, such as the Breville BTM800XL One-Touch Tea Maker, were exorbitantly priced. More than $200 is too much to spend on a kettle, especially if it has only a one-year warranty.
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The Clean push on the front panel will light upwards to permit you know when this happens. We also have picks for a budget option, an espresso machine, and more. In our tests, the 1.7-liter Capresso H20 Steel Plus heated water nearly 10 degrees over the preset temperature.
But a sturdy stovetop kettle with zero electrical parts can also last a lifetime and therefore stay out of a landfill. With a streamlined body, the Breville IQ is unobtrusive on the counter, and the design is more ergonomic and intuitive than that of other kettles. In our tests, it boiled water just a little faster than the Cuisinart and consistently hit the desired temperature.