So who need a ten cup coffee maker? Well anyone with a large family, with lots of friends dropping by, or anyone running a small business with several people who want coffee first thing in the morning to kick start the day. Lots of people need oversized coffee makers and with all the advances in technology, it is now possible to select from a substantial variety of ten cup coffee makers that offer varying range of features. So whether you want a machine that gives you control over brewing factors, or one that is very simple to manipulate, everything is available.
People who enjoy their coffee really hot can choose coffee makers offering double walled, vacuum-insulated flasks. Not only does the coffee stay hot but it stays fresh as well. Programmable machines will brew your cup of Joe when you command it to. Energy saving features shut the machines down automatically, even when you forget. Finally, since nobody likes to spend much time cleaning, majority of the machines offer dishwasher safe, easily detachable parts. The machines even remind you when it is time to descale.
Without further delay, let us take a look at some of the options available in best ten cup coffee makers.
Technivorm Moccamaster KBT741 10-Cup Coffee Maker:
This elegant looking machine is manufactured in the Netherlands, by a company that specializes in the field of coffee machines, the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741is designed to do one job and it does it well. It makes great tasting coffee. Absent are the flashing lights, or array of soft buttons to remind you about everything from filling the water reservoir to when it is cleaning time. It is a simple machine that delivers and the company’s generous five year guarantee is proof that they stand behind their product; just make sure to keep the proof of purchase in a safe place.
The functionality of this coffee maker indicates that lot of thought went into the creation of this unit. To begin with there is the unique carafe design that resembles a high-collared lip which allows you to pour from any angle or direction without spilling a drop. The flask sits in a curved insert on the base, which offers stability so the carafe does not slip off. When the carafe is inserted into the base, a white button is depressed which further secures the carafe. For brewing to commence, the white button must be pressed when the “on” switch is flipped, or the machine will not brew. This prevents any accidental flow of hot water if the flask is not in position.
The water reservoir is labeled with easy to read markings in dual units of liters and cups. The cover of the tank is flat and comes off easily to open a wide mouth, making filling rather easy, even for those who may not yet be fully awake in the early hours. The detachable parts are also fairly large sized and modular in shape, which allows them to stay in place due to gravity, and washing by hand a breeze.
Bonavita BV-1900TS Coffee Maker:
Making use of modest design that lacks blinking LED lights and LCD panels, the Bonavita BV-1900TS instead goes for a simple industrial look. However, don’t let the looks fool you, for it more than makes up for them in terms of its coffee making capabilities.
The flask is positioned on top of a round base. The left side is used for positioning the water reservoir and the right side is occupied by the brewer lid with shower head hidden inside. Just below is where the filter basket is positioned while the thermal carafe sits under the filter. The compact machine does not take up much counter space, as it only measures ten inches wide and 6.75 inches deep. The height is eleven and a half inches. Unlike the Technivorm Moccamaster 741 KBT, that entertains you with an amazing view of bubbling, brewing coffee, the BV1900TS only lets the water drain through the filter and into the carafe at a fairly high speed. In fact, the machine is so quiet that you may not even realize when the coffee maker started the brewing process, unless you notice the red light of the power switch.
Another feature of the BV-1900TS is the pre-infusion function, which soaks the grinds in hot water for several seconds before releasing the remaining water. The process of pre-infusion, minimizes acidity and removes other not so good tasting elements from the grinds.
When comparing the brewing capabilities of the Bonavita, it is a winner. It can hold its own ground, hands down. Additionally when it comes to price, the Bonavita is much more cost effective compared to other machines in its league.
The Melitta 10-Cup Coffee Maker:
The Melitta ten cup capacity coffee brewer is available in two designs. One model comes with a glass carafe and a heating plate while the other model second model is equipped with an insulated thermal pot. This model does not have a heating plate, as the insulated stainless steel carafe keeps the coffee hot, without the need to reheat. A water level indicator situated to the right side of the unit allows you to easily judge when a refill is needed. The Melitta is also armed with an auto shut-off switch, which means that even if you forget to shut the unit down in the morning rush of things, you can rest easy as the machine will turn itself off.
Melitta is known for making coffee machines that focus on making good quality coffee without diverting attention with frivolous bells and whistles. This is also why the Melitta machines are easy on the pocket. However, it would be nice if a few basics like an alert upon completion of the brewing cycle or a reminder for descaling were added.
Conclusion:
Regardless of whether you are looking for a new coffee machine for your house or the place of business, investing right is very important. For example if most of the coffee drinkers prefer drip brewed coffee, then investing in an espresso maker would be counterproductive. The machines reviewed here all very good at brewing coffee, it is just that they offer different features. All you need to do is pick the one that best fulfills your specific needs.
