Tips When Choosing a Coffee Maker

Your coffee maker is the most important small appliance in your kitchen, if you or your spouse is a coffee lover. What is the most important thing to you in the morning? What is the first thing you think of when you first wake up in the morning? Chances are your answer is a nice, hot cup of Joe. The only way you can make sure that first and second cup of java is perfect is by purchasing a good quality coffee maker in the first place. To make good coffee every day you need to keep some key factors in mind and cost isn't the only one.

First, you must decide on what size do you really need. Do you usually fix four cups a morning, six cups or even more? If you and your household generally drink at least six cups of coffee every morning then a four cup size would definitely be too small for your household. Yet, if you only drink one cup and your spouse only drinks one, then the four cup size may be ideal. It would mean you could save on the amount of coffee you make and you will even save on counter space.

After you decide on the size you need to decide on some of the aspects of the coffee maker you just must have. Do you need any such features as: a self cleaning pot or a pot that also has a built in grinder? Do you need one that makes plain coffee or do you need a machine that makes espressos or cappuccino instead of just coffee?

What about basic functions? Do you need a brand that comes equipped with a built in timer that you can set at night and then you can wake up to a hot cup in the morning? Do you need one that comes with those thermal cups that are made for you to take on the road with you?

Then there are the small mundane questions? Do you know what color do you want and what brand you prefer? Remember the color should match the rest of the small appliances in your home and as for brands, sometimes the more expensive the better, but not always. Moderately priced brands and sell priced brands can be just as good. Just watch out for no name brands and when buying sales brands be sure to check the coffee maker out to make sure it operates correctly while you can still exchange or return it.

Remember these tips the next time you go shopping for a coffee maker and you will always be able to wake up with a perfect steaming, cup of coffee.

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