Like the SS-15P1, it has a 12-cup glass carafe with a heating plate and reusable gold tone mesh filter. The $218.49 Cuisinart SS-20P1 is the stainless steel thermal carafe version of the SS-15P1, the focus of my Center review. There’s not a whole lot of difference between the two models, aside from the fact that the carafe is not made of glass. There’s a built-in energy save mode on the single serve coffee maker side, which will dim the lights after 30 minutes of being idle, kind of like when your computer goes into sleep mode.
This kettle lacks the bells and whistles of our other picks—it doesn’t have preset temperature controls or a keep-warm setting—but it does have all the other features we look for in a decent kettle. Most importantly, perhaps, its handle is easy to hold, and the spout doesn’t drip when pouring. Cult-favorite kitchen brand Ninja has a line of coffee makers, including this multipurpose model.
Her writing has appeared in Vox, The Cut, Buzzfeed, and Runner’s World, among other publications. Despite her expertise as a barista and a coffee editor, her husband is the one who brews their morning Hamilton Beach cups. The plastic hinges on the Hamilton Beach 40880’s lid are one of its biggest drawbacks. Other models, including our top pick, the Cuisinart CPK-17, have metal hinges that seem more durable.
The Cuisinart DCC-T20 TouchScreen 14-Cup Programmable is the best coffee maker for the job. It makes more coffee than any other programmable automatic-drip coffee maker in the marketplace. That makes the machine ideal for large households, people Hamilton Beach who return for cup after cup throughout the morning, or for entertaining guests. This is a brand-new version of the PerfecTemp with a touchscreen instead of buttons. When you’re not using it, the panel “goes to sleep” giving it a sleek look.
It’s 10 inches from front to back, 8 inches from side to side, 15 inches till the top, and 22 inches with the lid open. Before buying this machine, whip out a tape machine and measure if the Cuisinart can fit under your modern kitchen cabinet. If not, consider moving it to a part of your kitchen with more space. If you can relate to this, you should consider getting a Cuisinart Grind and Brew since it’ll make your life much easier. Once all of the pieces are fully dry, put all of the pieces back together and you’re ready for a fresh (clean!) cup of java. Repeat at least once to get rid of any leftover vinegar solution.