My coffee maker has been dying by inches. Until today I was able to work around the various problems that it had created. But this morning the heating element went and that was that.<\/p>\n
I can\u2019t complain really. I had that coffee maker for over 17 years. And 17 years is a really good run for a coffee maker. I think my parents went through two or three in that time.<\/p>\n
No coffee maker means no coffee means I am back in scary headache land if I don\u2019t solve this.<\/p>\n
I figured this one was going to be pretty simple. Go out and find something comparable to what I had.<\/p>\n
*Sound of a large Buzzer* Nope.<\/p>\n
The one I had ground my beans and then brewed the coffee. Well that is the higher end of coffee makers but the new trend is these coffee brewing packet monstrosities. I don\u2019t like those with a passion. The ones I did find that did both didn\u2019t strike my fancy. The grinding section was not well made. I could see so many ways that a part might break off or something wouldn\u2019t fit right every time. <\/p>\n
I ended up with a slightly smaller Cuisinart coffee maker and a grinder. The coffee maker carafe is metal so I can\u2019t see when it is done. But I won\u2019t live in fear of dropping it.<\/p>\n
First cup is a little strong but I can adjust the brew very easily. <\/p>\n
Now let\u2019s see if it can last as long as my old coffee maker.<\/p>\n
I am grateful for coffee makers that work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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