3 Great Coffee Makers - Features And Review

Brewing great coffee at home is a great way to save some cash and more and more people are opting out of the Starbucks fix after seeing how much money they can save every year by making coffee at home.

And while some think that they cannot achieve the same quality and gourmet flavor at home, in reality it just takes some practice, the correct ingredients and a great coffee maker.

Of course, the necessary ingredients are crucial for the best cup of coffee, which include, fresh filtered water, quality beans ground correctly for the brewer and of course a great home coffee maker that brews the best quality of coffee flavor and aroma.

There are many types of coffee makers with different prices and features. There are also a variety of brewers for different types of coffee, including Espresso, Cappuccino and of course the specialty makers of Turkish Coffee.

The one you choose will greatly depend on your needs and budget, but here are 3 great models compared with features that many appeal to your needs.

3 Popular Coffee Makers

Here are three popular brewers and what you might expect should you choose to purchase one.

Black and Decker SmartBrew Plus

Price is between $30 to $50 depending on where you shop.

Features Include:
Brews 12 cups at a time
Easily programmable with digital timer
Wider spout than most conventional coffee makers that prevents drips and causes fewer spills.
Ease of access to water reservoir
Ease of access to coffee basket
Comfortable handle designed for good grip

Mr. Coffee 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

Price ranges from $20 to $50 depending again on where you buy from.

Features Include:
Brews 12 cups at a time
Interrupt brewing feature for the impatient coffee drinker
Automatic shut off
Keeps coffee hot for up to two hours
Choice of white or black
Removable filter for cleaning ease
Programmable brewing start times up to 24 hours in advance

Krups FME4 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Machine

Price is in the more expensive range, $60 to $90, depending on where you shop.

Features Include:
12 cup capacity
Gentle alarm lets you know when coffee is finished brewing so no need to keep checking
Can program the automatic shut off anywhere from 1-5 hours.

Durable and attractive stainless steel carafe
Interrupted brew cycle for the impatient coffee drinker
Has capacity for addition of a filter to take chlorine out of the water that is brewing your coffee
Flavor control aroma switch enhances taste

In reality, with a some practice and the right components and ingredients anyone can make great gourmet coffee at home and save that Starbucks money away in the kids college fund.