Do you really know your Coffee Maker?
Most people think there is only one type of coffee maker. Many times the automatic coffee maker or espresso machine are the most commonly known. Of course, the choices vary with with so many choices on the market. Machines range from 1 cup coffee makers all the way to 14 cup coffee makers.
The automatic drip coffee maker is probably the most used coffee maker. This coffee maker works a little different producing coffee by heating water that in turn runs over the coffee grounds. Hot water steeps through the coffee and the filter in the bin and drips into an awaiting pot or carafe. Most of the time the coffeemakers have heating pads on the bottom to keep the coffee warm. Some models come with a thermal carafe which allows the coffee drinker to brew a pot of coffee right into the carafe for coffee on the go.
BUNN BTX-B ThermoFresh 10-Cup
There is a saying that you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your price. This has been our experience with other coffee makers….from Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Cone Coffeemaker, Black to Black & Decker to everything in-between. Finally we decided to bite-the-bullet and buy a Bunn. The Bunn BXT-B is not for everyone and if you don’t plan on brewing a pot every few days you may shun the fact that the Bunn is always on – it really is an expense.
One thing to recognize – please follow the initial set-up guide (I briefly describe it in the video) if you do NOT follow the initial set-up you will likely ruin your Bunn and void your warranty.
Things that I like
- Brew coffee fast…. like 3-minutes fast – I have time to brew a *few* pots in the morning prior to going to work.
- Great Taste – much better than the traditional drip-through method.
- The thermal carafe is awesome – Bunn states that it will keep the coffee hot for 90 minutes, but I find it drinkable for much longer than that.
- Doesn’t steam while brewing – makes it much safer for my cabinets
- Hot water on Demad – just pout the desired amount of water into the top and catch the hot water at the bottom (great for tea….. although it may be a touch warm for hot chocolate).
- Bunn quality – I expect to own this thing for 10 years
Things that you should know PRIOR to purchasing
- Again, this thing is always on… always pulling electricity
- Requires Bunn filters
- You probably will want to buy whole bean coffee such as Batdorf & Bronson Kenya AA, Whole Bean Coffee, 12-Ounce Bags (Pack of 3) and using a burr grinder. I use a cheap one Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill but it works well
- You may want to use filtered water
- Does require an occasional cleaning
- It is higher/taller than a standard coffee maker – save yourself some grief and make sure that you have a minimum of 16″ clearance
- The tank remains warm o the touch..always
- I would HIGHLY recommend in spending the extra $$$ and buying the thermal carafe – absolutely worth the extra expense
- Not programmable at all – no clock or fancy electronics on the Bunn BTX-B. It simply brews coffee
Final Verdict – If you make at least a pot a day of coffee this is likely to be an investment that will pay major dividends. Easily the best coffee maker that I have ever used.
5 Stars
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Discounts on Cuisinart Food Processor – cuisinart toaster – cuisinart blender
Cuisinart Corporation is a well-known manufacturer of small kitchen appliances. Best known for its food processors, Cuisinart established this home appliance as a market segment in its own right. The company eventually expanded its product line to include coffee makers, hand blenders, hand mixers, and toasters, among other housewares. Whatever the kitchen convenience, the Cuisinart brand has been equated with quality construction and top-of-the-line pricing.
Around 1983, Kitchen Aid introduced a direct competitor to the Cuisinart food processor–a high-priced food processor manufactured by Robot-Coupe. In response, Cuisinart instituted a trade-in allowance on its food processors to encourage existing food processor owners to upgrade their equipment. Consumers were allowed up to $66 in credit toward the purchase of a newer, more advanced Cuisinart model when they returned their older models. Soon the company accepted any brand of food processor for credit when upgrading to a new Cuisinart model.
The following year, Sunbeam debuted the Oskar food processor. At half the size of a Cuisinart, the little machine cost a mere $60, about $165 less than a Cuisinart. By 1985, Sunbeam sold 700,000 Oskars, commanding 25 percent of the market. (The previous year, Cuisinart controlled 20 percent of the market.)
Cuisinart is one of those household names. Just about everyone knows it. Many, many people own these fine kitchen appliances, but few know the origin of the company … and its roots in high quality.
In 1984 and 1985, Cuisinart began promoting culinary education and awareness through cookbooks and other media. Anne Greer’s American Southwest, published by Cuisinart, won the Tastemaker Award presented by the R.T. French Company as the best American cuisine cookbook of 1984. The following year, Cuisinart began a cooking videotape series to enhance the culinary education of consumers. Cuisinart planned to continue developing innovative culinary tools and devices beyond 1998. The company expected to promote culinary education; for example, by underwriting the public television series Cooking Secrets of the CIA[Culinary Institute of America], by publishing booklets and other materials, and by supporting promotional activities for brides and home chefs. Cuisinart sought to maintain its upscale image through marketing to fine department and gourmet stores, thus serving cooking hobbyist and professionals alike. As the company’s promotional material revealed: People who love cooking can find comfort in the fact that Cuisinart has the financial strength and resources to provide ongoing support to consumers and to the culinary industry…. [he company is dedicated to building worldwide recognition for all Cuisinart products…. Reaching cooking enthusiasts everywhere is our lifelong goal.
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Saeco Incanto Sirius Espresso Fully Automatic Machine
Saeco Demonstration of the ‘S’ Class model, The Incanto Sirius.
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Making Cappuccino on a cheap espresso machine
For great video’s about making espresso and such, check out http://www.youtube.com/user/SeattleCoffeeGear ^^
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More info : http://www.on-point.be/?p=3339Marco Rochowski. SpaceSynth Warp Music. Elektronic. Style: Laserdance.
I was with train 2200 km North to the Polar Circle, so i filmed out of the window. I think i am 500 km far from the Arctic mine town Kiruna in the Swedish area of Lappland, and 300 km outside before the Arctic Circle, when i filmed this.
Minus 25 degrees there, so great but little cold.
Near towns : Abisko, Gallivare, Narvik, Lulå.
I used Marco and this great music to this video, he is the king of SpaceSynth today, i think.
Enjoy 
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Makes every coffee drinker happy!
Keurig B40 Elite Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System is fantastic! Allows you to have the kind of coffee you want in minutes! Perfect when you have people with different coffee likes, you can all be happy!
Check out more product reviews.
http://www.youtube.com/user/expotv
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How to make “Iced Coffee”
http://www.LanceCampeau.com
I enjoy a nice iced coffee from time to time… but paying $4 at Starbucks for one is just plan stupid… Save your money, make a pitcher of it at home, then take a thermos to work or whereever your going…
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brewfish demo
Brewfish is the new patent pending design to brew one cup of coffee or tea in a special double wall borosilicate glass. The design features a shut off of the brewing when you finish pressing. It also as the finest stainless mesh filter so you can use fine grind coffee or fine tea. The advantage of full infusion gives the ultimate taste experience. The all stainless filter is insulated with food save silicone to keep the heat in the brew and hot to the last sip in this one cup maker. No waste or cost as with the K cups.
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