We’re reviewing the Mr. Coffee 4-Cup Coffee Maker, model DRX5-RB. Why is it that when all you want is a great coffeemaker that makes a simple cup of coffee, it seems all you can find are overpriced machines? Sure, sometimes we need more bells and whistles and sometimes, we even want the bling, whether it's needed or not, but there are times when we want something simple and … [Read more...] about Mr. Coffee 4-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker [Review]
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Gifts for Coffee Lovers
Gifts for Every Type of Coffee Lover (Updated for 2024) Everyone has “that one friend” who seems to have a coffee cup surgically attached to their hand. You know that if you give them a gift that has anything to do with coffee, you’ve handed them a winner. Sometimes, we want to go beyond giving the typical gift card or bag of beans from the local coffee shop. Here’s a … [Read more...] about Gifts for Coffee Lovers
BLACK+DECKER 5-Cup Coffeemaker [Review]
How does it always seem to go that when you want a simple cup of coffee, technology seems to get in the way? You shouldn't have to read a mechanic's manual to find the power button, but there are times when some coffee makers push you to the limits of your patience. Taking a closer look at the Black+Decker 5 Cup Coffeemaker, we're noticing that it's a very nice machine … [Read more...] about BLACK+DECKER 5-Cup Coffeemaker [Review]
Keeping Your Coffee Fresh
The Best Way to Keep Coffee Fresh As you're probably well aware, coffee can go stale like any other food items. The tell is when it tastes a little off. You may smell a bad odor before it reaches your lips. If you're not paying attention, it may hit your tongue as an unpleasant taste. This is especially aggravating if you've indulged in purchasing quality gourmet coffee … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Coffee Fresh
Ways to Reuse Your Coffee Grounds
There are ways that we can reduce the waste in landfills. Being conscious of how we discard our coffee grounds, we can do our little part in that effort. John Sylvan, co-founder of Keurig and the inventor of the K-cup, said that if he had known how much waste was going to the landfills, he never would have invented it. Eventually, these pods will have to be manufactured … [Read more...] about Ways to Reuse Your Coffee Grounds
Mr. Coffee 10 Cup Coffee Maker Review
Mr. Coffee has enjoyed an immense amount of success in the coffee maker business. It’s been a household name for generations. So the question becomes whether or not they ride a wave of popularity based on their reputation or they still make great coffee machines. Our review of the Mr. Coffee 10 Cup Coffee Maker with Optimal Brew Thermal System shows that they aren’t ready to … [Read more...] about Mr. Coffee 10 Cup Coffee Maker Review
Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Single-Serve Maker [Review]
The Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Single Serve Maker is flat out trying to compete with Keurig’s single cup brewing dominance. It offers the convenience of coffee pods with the option of using your favorite brand of ground coffee. Using a stainless steel heating plate, it brews a cup of coffee in under three minutes. It’s powered by a standard electrical plug (US) pulling 120 … [Read more...] about Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Single-Serve Maker [Review]
Keurig K-Elite Coffee Maker Review
Unlike many manufacturers, Keurig has always been a company that listens to its customers. They take a lot of their ideas and designs based on feedback from their current models of coffee makers. By doing this, they eliminate what isn’t working and will even bring back things people ask for. The Keurig K-Elite Coffee Maker addresses some of the problems Keurig ran into, such … [Read more...] about Keurig K-Elite Coffee Maker Review
Mr. Coffee JWX27-NPA 12-Cup Coffeemaker [Review]
NOTE: This item is currently unavailable. You might want to check out the Mr. Coffee Programmable Coffee Maker on Amazon. You can also check out the alternatives we've recommended at the end of this review. Over the years, Mr. Coffee has built a reputation for designing and building reliable coffee makers. While many people are compelled to buy the latest and greatest … [Read more...] about Mr. Coffee JWX27-NPA 12-Cup Coffeemaker [Review]
Bonavita Connoisseur 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Maker Review
The Bonavita Connoisseur One-Touch Coffee Maker is an impressive automatic drip coffee maker. Once you get past the automatic drip coffee makers below $100.00, the expectation is that the quality of the product will be higher and the coffee will not only taste better, it will deliver a consistently good cup of coffee every time. This review will cover how Bonavita meets … [Read more...] about Bonavita Connoisseur 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Maker Review