The Takeya brews 4 cups of smooth, concentrated coffee, which can be enjoyed diluted with water, undiluted, over ice, or mixed with your favorite milk or milk alternative. The brewer is also available in a larger 2-quart volume and has a slim design that fits in most refrigerator doors. The machine comes with a reusable gold-tone mesh filter, which eliminates the need to purchase paper Cuisinart Coffee filters, and the built-in water filter water improves taste even more. A warming plate under the carafe keeps coffee at a desirable temperature for hours , and a “brew pause” feature allows you to steal a cup before the cycle has finished. For even more customization, you can adjust the brew temperature — make it hotter if you plan to add cold milk or dairy alternatives to your cup.
It will keep your coffee hot for up to 4 hours before turning itself off. If a ding telling you your coffee is ready annoys you (especially before you’ve had your morning Joe), you can turn off the sound. Wayfair’s Sale Hub continues Cuisinart Coffee to have amazing deals and savings stretching out their discounts from Memorial Day on a variety of kitchenware and over 7,000 pieces of its furniture and home decor. Pick a dark roast, so your iced coffee has a strong, rich flavor.
Doing so can overflow your filter basket, so choose either one or the other when brewing your morning joe. Next, pull out the capsule holder from the single serve side of your Coffee Center. And, adjust to your preferred brew settings and start the brew. I hope my Cuisinart Coffee Center review helps answer any questions you had about this particular model. I think it’s nice to have the option of brewing a single serve or a full pot if only to make having company over for coffee a little easier. In terms of similarities, both the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew and the Cuisinart SS-15P1 have the same carafe and single serve brew options.
But with the Cuisinart coffee maker, you won’t need to since it extracts more oils and flavors, leading to great-tasting coffee. While I don’t support the use of pre-ground coffee since it’s basically expired coffee, if you have no other option, it can still taste decent. This machine grinds, brews, and keeps your coffee nice and warm. This makes the Cuisinart difficult to beat when it comes to convenience and ease of use. This residue is not something to leave on; it must be thoroughly washed and dried off after each use.
So, if you decide to use the warmer, I recommend using the lowest setting. Right off the bat, it’s easy to see that this is a good-looking Cuisinart coffeemaker. Of course, I’m partial to the black version, but this model comes in quite a few colors. There’s your classic silver and white, but Cuisinart also offers a smart-looking copper model as well as a sleek navy blue.
While big carafes make brew cycles easier, it tends to alter your brew’s taste whenever you leave it sitting for a while. This is often what you give up when you keep your coffee warm for a long time. So on days where you find yourself needing only one cup of coffee, you won’t end up with an awkward ratio because the filter basket is too big for your coffee recipe.
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.