tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46937686440501523382011-07-29T02:14:40.316-07:00Mickey Henrynoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693768644050152338.post-48337947223592205122009-06-28T23:19:00.001-07:002009-06-28T23:19:11.581-07:00I've had the <a href="http://www.kitchenemporium.com/cgi-bin/kitchen/prod/16cudcc1000.html">Cuisinart Coffee Makers</a> brand DCC-1000 for roughly a week now. I was nervous to spend so much on a coffee maker but I am pleased to report it's well worth it. Sure, you can get other makes of coffee makers for under $25 if economy is the most important feature, but I've had those machines and I made a decision that, this time, a good mug of coffee was most vital for me. This machine brews the best coffee I've had in a long time and surpisingly tastes better than most coffee I've had in cafes. <br /><br />The water essentially runs up a track onto the underside of the lid and is splattered over the ground coffee like a rain shower. <br /><br />It's an enticing unit but it also appears like a serious coffee maker. This unit is no toy. It feels and looks solid. The carafe has a good strong feel and balance. It isn't the light-weight useless plastic that cracks and discolors easily in the cheap coffee makers. <br /><br />I like the 5 beeps when the coffee is ready. Now I'll leave the kitchen and go clean or whatever and I don't have to keep coming over to see if I can get a cup yet. I hear the beeps. But if I can't wait and need a cup in mid-brew, I will just take away the pot and pour a cup - you've a a full half a minute to reinsert the pot, before you risk an overflowing filter. I am fond of the permanent gold-tone filter too. I thought paper filters were a pain. <br /><br />Most <a href="http://www.kitchenemporium.com/cgi-bin/kitchen/prod/16cudcc1000.html">Cuisinart coffee makers</a> have an indicator light for cleaning -- it is saying it's "self-cleaning" but really it's just a light telling you when you need to pour in a bowl of water/vinegar and run it through to decalcify the unit. (I never imagined to do that with my other units. Likely another excuse my coffee wasn't as rich as I wanted it to be.) <br /><br />The hot plate settings is nice and handy too. And the auto-shutoff feature is great. I don't have to fret about forgetting to turn the machine off. The instruction booklet is very good and really comprehensive. It incorporates a parts reordering form too. <br /><br />Just have to pour a little carefully. <br /><br />Read more about Cuisinart Coffee Makers: <a href="http://cuisinart.wikispaces.com/Cuisinart+Coffee+Makers+Last+">Cuisinart </a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4693768644050152338-4833794722359220512?l=cuisinart-kitchen-items.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mickey Henrynoreply@blogger.com0