Monthly Archives: February 2009

Coffeemaker Temperature Smackdown – Krups vs. Cuisinart

According to the Specialty Coffee Association (SCAA) and National Coffee Association (NCA), the ideal temperature for brewing coffee is 195- 205. Most home coffee brewers brew at temperature well below that. Here’s how 2 pretty good brewers compare: Comparison Chart …

Posted in Home Coffee Maker, Krups

Bunn has announced great deals on Tiger refurbs

We can get Bunn Tiger M-2 factory-refurbs for $4995.95. They come with original Bunn warranty, and include installation, training and periodic maintenance. Normal price for new is $10,000+.

Posted in Bunn

Phthalates (Plasticizers) in Coffeemakers

Ever wonder why coffee maker instructions warn you to run a batch of hot water through your new coffee maker before brewing your first pot of coffee? Consumer Reports did a study on water run through the home coffee brewers …

Posted in Home Coffee Maker

Article on the Best Coffee Makers

Ran across this article by The Coffee Detective. I agree with him for the most part, the main difference being that I would include Chemex and AeroPress brewers along with the French Press as the best for brewing coffee at …

Posted in Aeropress, Chemex, Home Coffee Maker