The Best Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker.

This is the best thermal carafe coffee maker, as concluded by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute during rigorous testing for the flavor of coffee it produces, thermal carafe heat retention, and ease of use. Panelists commented on the brewed coffee's fresh taste and heady aroma, a result of the unit's direct grind-to-brew system that uses an integrated bean mill to grind beans only for the coffee you are about to drink, ensuring optimal freshness. The stainless steel, insulated thermal carafe retained 88% of the coffee's peak temperature four hours after brewing, unlike lesser carafes tested that were only able to retain 72% to 80% of the initial coffee temperature, keeping brewed coffee hot without cooking the liquid as is common with many hot-plate coffee makers. Ten cups of coffee can be brewed in six minutes, and a "stop and serve" feature allows the carafe to be removed to pour a cup during brewing without dripping. Scoring highest for ease of use, the best thermal carafe coffee maker has an LCD and a six-button control panel that allows you to easily program the unit up to 24 hours in advance, commencing bean grinding and brewing at the exact time you prefer. The carafe has a 2 3/4"-wide opening for easy cleaning. The coffee maker allows for use with pre-ground coffee and it includes a charcoal filter for removing water impurities. 15" H x 7 3/4" W x 7 1/2" D. (10 lbs.)