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The Coffee Brewer: The Perfect Christmas Gift!
For some people, coffee is more than just a beverage: it’s a real passion. If you know somebody who just loves the perfect cup, then buying them a coffee brewer this Christmas could be the perfect option. Here’s a quick guide to the most popular models for Christmas 2010.
Nescafe Dolce Gusto by Krups Circolo Coffee Machine
The Nescafe Dolce Gusto has a beautiful Italian design and uses capsules to make a cup of coffee like only the Italians can. It has 1500 watts of power for fast heating and a 32-ounce removable water tank with a hot and cold selection lever. Other features are 15-bar thermoblock pump pressure, auto shut off and an adjustable/removable drip tray. The parts are dishwasher safe, the Nescafe Dolce Gusto comes with a 12 capsules variety pack. The Ferrari of the coffee machines and still under $150.
Buy: Nescafe Dolce Gusto by Krups KP500650 Circolo Coffee Machine, Red
2) Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker
This retro-styled, stainless steel coffee brewer can brew 12 cups of coffee, and features a programmable timer to brew coffee in the morning, a permanent Gold Tone filter (so you won’t need to use paper filters), and a three year warranty.
Buy: Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker, Black and Stainless Steel
3) Capresso CoffeeTeam GS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker with Conical Burr Grinder
This Italian machine brings the fun back into making coffee, use fresh beans and grind them with the built in conical grinder. Makes up to 10 cups of gourmet coffee. Features include a digital control panel, 5 different grind settings from fine to coarse a six ounce coffee bean container a water filter, clock and timer, adjustable strength and an auto shut off safety mechanism.
Buy: Capresso 464.05 CoffeeTeam GS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker with Conical Burr Grinder
4) Black & Decker DCM18S Brew 'n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel Mug
This is the perfect choice of coffee maker for those looking for something more cost effective. It’s a personal coffee brewer and brews directly into the included 15-ounce travel mug. It comes with a permanent filter, and includes an auto shut-off function. Great for those who just need the ability to grab a single cup of coffee when they need it. A great buy under $20.
Buy: Applica/Black & Decker DCM18S Black & Decker Brew N' Go Personal Coffeemaker With Travel Mug
5) Cuisinart DCC-1150 Coffee Maker
This 10 cup coffee maker includes a built in timer to ensure your coffee is ready for you when you wake up in the morning. It also includes a 1 to 4 cup setting if you only need a smaller amount of coffee, an auto shut off function, charcoal water filter and gold tone filter. The thermal carafe ensures that the coffee stays hot once the machine has turned off.
Buy: Cuisinart DCC-1150BK 10-cup Coffee Maker Plus Coffee Brewer Cleaning Tablets And a Set of Two White Porcelain 12oz. Coffee Mug's
6) DeLonghi BAR32 Retro Pump-Driven 35 Ounce Espresso Maker
This coffee maker features a retro design and will brew 35 ounces of coffee at a time. It comes with a single and double espresso filter, and can make ground espresso or use pods. It is easy to use, and comes in at an affordable price.
Buy: DeLonghi BAR32 Retro Pump-Driven 35 ounce Espresso Maker
7) Black & Decker DCM2500B SmartBrew Coffeemaker
This is another very affordable coffee maker that can brew 12 cups of coffee. Its features include the ability to wake up to fresh coffee, a stay-hot plate that works for two hours, automatic shut off, and the “Sneak-A-Cup” feature that means you won’t have to wait until the whole pot is brewed.
Buy: Black & Decker DCM2500B SmartBrew Coffeemaker
Which Coffee Brewer Should You Choose?
It’s important to consider the recipient carefully when choosing a coffee brewer. For example, they may have limited space or need a brewer they can take with them to different locations, in which case a single cup brewer could be the best option. Other factors to consider include the filter type, whether it comes with an attached grinder, whether a timer is included and so on.
Coffee Bean Grinders
1) Breville BCG450XL Conical Burr Grinder
Conical burr grinder with ultra-fine to coarse adjustable settings
Variable timer with 10 to 30 seconds of grind time.
Removable bean hopper holds 1/2 pound of coffee beans.
Stainless-steel/polymer base offers start and stop control.
Buy: Breville BCG450XL Conical Burr Grinder
2) Mr. Coffee IDS76 Electric 12-Cup Coffee Grinder with 3 Fineness Settings
A nicely priced electric coffee bean grinder, features LED controls with 4- to 12-cup settings and 3 grind settings, fine, medium, or coarse.
Buy: Mr. Coffee IDS76 Electric 12-Cup Coffee Grinder with 3 Fineness Settings
3) Danesco Manual Coffee Grinder
Grind coffee beans with love and have a little workout at the same time. Just remember that all things good take a little more time to create.
Buy: Danesco Manual Coffee Grinder
More Kitchen Gift Ideas
Nostalgia Electrics Cotton Candy Maker
Whats more fun than making your own cotton candy, bring back childhood memories with this nostalgic and easy to use cotton candy maker.
Buy: Nostalgia Electrics PCM-805 Hard Candy/Sugar Free Cotton Candy Maker
A Cuisinart Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker:
Make your own soft serve ice cream, make delicious Christmas deserts and the yummiest ice cream ever with this great looking easy to use machine
Buy:Cuisinart ICE-45PK Mix It In Soft-Serve Ice-Cream Maker, Pink
An Italian Chef Pizza Maker: Make delicious gourmet pizzas at home, no more waiting for the delivery guy. Cheap, healthy, piping hot and quick, need I see more!
Buy:Presto 03430 Pizzazz Pizza Oven
Cuisinart Vertical Countertop Rotisserie: With this oven you want to eat chicken everday, its crispy and juicy and succulent and crispy and more crispy and soooo good.
Buy:Cuisinart CVR-1000 Vertical Countertop Rotisserie with Touchpad Controls
Presto Dual Basket Deep Fryer: Deep fry like the pro's do and make fries and snacks at the same time in a couple of minutes.
Buy:Presto 5466 0ProFry Stainless-Steel Dual-Basket Immersion-Element 12-Cup Deep Fryer
West Bend Electronic Dual Blade Bread Maker: What you make yourself tastes better, this bread maker with built in timer lets you wake up with the smell of freshly baked bread every day, a perfect way to start the day.
Buy:West Bend 41300 Hi-Rise Electronic Dual-Blade Breadmaker
West Bend Popcorn Popper and Nut Roaster: Popcorn and roasted nuts anytime you want, yes please!
Buy:West Bend 82386 Kettle Krazy Popcorn Popper and Nut Roaster
