(OLDEST TO NEWEST - Scroll down to the bottom for 2020)
These are products I've gathered through the years on sale or a good buy and are not 'top of the line' due to budget constraints. However, they have all been great purchases and I use all of them. Some of the products are no longer made - so in that case, I found the closest item (usually just an updated model) and I will note that below.
Here is what you will find the Coffee Talking House;
(Links are through Amazon if you want to read further or purchase - except one link to Best Buy, which I have no affiliation with but that's where I got mine and I don't see a brand name on mine so I can't look it up on Amazon.)
Newest updates are at the bottom.
Keurig Brewing System
- 1500-watt single-cup brewing system for gourmet coffee, tea, or cocoa
- Uses patented K-Cups; no messy grinding or clean up
- Removable 48-ounce water reservoir; removable drip tray
- 3 brew-size options; 2-hour automatic shut-off; descale indicator
- Brewer requires 4 minutes of priming before being ready to use. See Product Manual below
Keurig Mini Plus Single Cup Personal Brewer
- Black exterior
- Includes a 6 count K-Cup variety pack
- Cup size options: 6, 8, or 10 ounces
- Brews in under two minutes
- 1,425 Watts and 120VAC/60Hz
Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Black
- 2-Hour auto shut-off keeps your coffee hot for two hours and then automatically shuts itself off
- Removable filter basket lifts out for fast and easy filling and cleaning
- Brewing pause 'n serve lets you pour a cup of coffee while the coffeemaker is still brewing
- Dual water window shows the amount of water in the reservoir for accurate filling
- Cord storage safely stores excess cord to keep your counter neat
Update: my son needed a coffee maker so we gave him this one. He's used it for 1 1/2 years
now and it's still going strong! Not bad for a cheap little coffee maker!
we bought a second for our daughter to take to college."
(We almost bought a 3rd for our kitchen after our last Keurig broke but I decided to
try a new brand out - see the update at the bottom of this post to see the one we bought!)
Mr. Coffee Single Serve Coffee Brewer 24-Ounce, Black
- Powered by Keurig Brewed technology for coffeehouse quality at home
- Uses Keurig K-Cup packs
- Removable 24-ounce water reservoir for multiple brews without refilling
- 2 brew-size options (6-ouce or 10-ounce)
- Removable drip tray for larger cups or travel mugs
Update: My husband is still using this one at work and our youngest daughter that took hers to college used it after she graduated in 2014 until 2019, when it was upgraded to a full size (more on that below).
Hamilton Beach 42-Cup Coffee Urn
- Makes 12 to 42 cups
- Ready-to-serve light
- Easy to fill
- 2-way dispenser
- Product Built to North American Electrical Standards
Mr. Coffee Frappe Maker
- Frappe maker brews and blends at the touch of a button
- Cross between a coffee machine and a blender
- Removable brew basket; "pulse" button for control over consistency
- 20-ounce dishwasher-safe blending jar; small footprint
- Uses 4-cup basket coffee filters (not included)
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Update: 2016 and it's still going strong. Love the Melitta brand!
My Melitta 4-Cup Cappuccino Espresso Maker that they don't make anymore is long gone, but they do have newer versions that look waaay more impressive than mine anyway! Ha ha.
Melitta Espresso Maker
- Powerful 15 bar Italian Pump
- Slide and Lock filter holder is specifically designed for fast, easy use
- Removable water reservoir
- Uses easy serve espresso pods or ground espresso
- Heats water quickly to provide hot water on demand
GSI Outdoors 30 oz Java Press - Blue
- 30 oz french press coffee maker that is simple and portable
- Crystal-clear, BPA-Free Carafe is lightweight and shatter-resistant allowing you to enjoy French Press coffee anywhere
- Double-walled, insulated lid holds in temperature while brewing and serving
- Silicone ring plunger design virtually eliminates coffee 'blow-by' for the most flavorful, mud-free coffee.
- Insulating EVA sleeve removes easily for cleaning.
Aluminum Camper-Feets Percolator Coffee Pot
- Made of durable, rustproof, high gloss Polished Aluminum
- Percolator stem and basket included
- Comes with top and side handles
- Easy pour spout
- Heats quickly
UPDATED 2016: After our Keurig started to leak terribly (I was patient and lived with it for a few months but it got to the point we were setting it on kitchen towels and some days it soaked 2 towels as it tried to suck in fresh water to the tank but only 1/4 of the water was making it. The rest would run out the bottom - even though the hose was still inserted into the machine, it was leaking farther up than I could see) ANYWAY! After a lot of research and pricing I just decided to bite the bullet and we are now giving the iCoffee brand a go.
January 2018 - this is still our daily most-used coffee maker. It's held up great and works awesome. We haven't gotten any new coffee makers or brewers lately because honestly we've been so happy with this one. Unfortunately, it seems they suddenly and unexpectedly stopped making them. (Like - closed up shop in the middle of the night type thing). I have no answers, but I know you can't easily find them any more. That's a shame, because their 'spin' technology made an excellent cup of coffee. I can only hope they sell/sold that patent to another company and someone else will take over making a good competitor to Keurig using that same 'spin' brew.
January 2020 - this is still in our kitchen, still being used daily and it's my favorite brewer in the house. I love the spin technology and love that I can brew 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 oz. at the push of the button. I find myself angry with the company for disappearing overnight. They had a great product.
You can't find them very easily anymore but this was it. |
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2019
Our iCoffee (that you can't buy anymore) is still going strong and brewing like a champ in the kitchen but this year we added TWO new Keurigs to the household(s).One of our daughters was married this summer and for the reception we wanted a self-serve coffee bar. I ordered two of the classic Keurigs for the wedding reception, knowing that they would get used one way or another afterwards.
The classics have really come down in cost and are super affordable. You can get these for about $99 (link included).
Oh! And I was right about using them after the reception! One went to the newly married couple as a gift and the 2nd is sitting right next to me at this moment... in my office!
- Brews multiple K-Cup Pod sizes: (6, 8, 10 ounce) The most popular K-Cup Pod brew sizes. Use the 6 ounce brew size to achieve the strongest brew
- Large 48 ounce water reservoir: allows you to brew 6+ cups before having to refill, saving you time and simplifying your morning routine. The water reservoir is removable, making it easy to refill whenever you need to
- Simple button controls: just insert a Pod, select your desired brew size, and brew a fresh, great tasting cup in under a minute. Brew Time: Less than a minute
- Descaling: an important part of cleaning your Keurig brewer. This process helps to remove calcium deposits, or scale, that can build up inside a Coffee maker over time. Please refer to our descaling video for step by step instructions
- Auto off: an auto off feature is easily programmed to turn off your Coffee maker after it has been idle for two hours, helping to save energy.Removable Drip Tray
2020
And the latest! After one of Keurig's started to dispense water/coffee and would not stop... as in, literally would not stop - I finally gave in and got a coffee maker I had been looking at and thinking about but hadn't purchased yet. The CUISINART! I went with the single brew that did NOT have the option of a pot of coffee as well because we never use the drip option and if we want to, we have many other coffee makers here that can do that. I wanted a single serve brewer that was NOT a Keurig, with a large water reservoir. And I got it.
2020
I also added TWO different brands/versions of these SELF HEATING tumblers!I make a lot of cross country road trips as well as camping trips so I finally decided to stop debating about these and just try them.I have two brands, that are basically the same, but the 2nd brand was on clearance because they aren't selling them anymore. The Magic Cook brand and a second Barocook version are though!
- Traveling cup with options to heat up anytime, anywhere without fire, gas and electricity
- Water activated heat packs which can generate heat of up to 203 F Degree
- Magic Cook Heat Packs 20g works with Magic Cook Cup Cooker
- Compact lightweight and durable
- Materials Container: Stainless & Triton Durable Copolyester
- Includes 11 Refill Heat Packs