Comments on: Zojirushi Fresh Brew Thermal 10-Cup Carafe Coffeemaker Preview

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:07:05 +0000

I’m afraid the engineer is right. The first cup goes thru the grounds first, when they’re full of flavor.

By: cecilia

cecilia — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:49:20 +0000

If you get a cup of coffee before the pot is done, will it be stronger? My husband – the engineer says it will, I think it’ll taste the same a the rest of the pot.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:40:59 +0000

Final review is going to be posted Thursday, but I’ll tell you that I love this coffee maker. There’s a lot of reasons why it stands out compared to some of the other models that I’ve tried.

I’m not a big fan of boiling water, I think that’s a little too hot to get the optimal flavor out of the coffee, but that might just be me.

Sometimes the coffee can stay for a while in my house because it is just me during the daytime, but I love with the Zojirushi that it stays hot for a really long time without being overheated or burnt.

By: Pat Curry

Pat Curry — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:32:41 +0000

So, what’s your final assessment on this one? We looked at it, and ultimately went with the Capresso 10-cup thermal carafe, in part because I can’t even pronounce Zojirushi , but we also got a massively great deal on the Capresso online over the holidays. Hubby says that if you pre-heat the carafe with boiling water before you start making the coffee, it stays hotter longer. Not that big of an issue at our house, actually. Coffee doesn’t tend to sit in the pot very long.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:01:33 +0000

I’m scaring myself, I’m liking stronger and stronger coffees.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:00:44 +0000

Thanks for the tip about stirring the coffee. So Simple, yet I didn’t even think of that.

By: Devon Hernandez

Devon Hernandez — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:54:03 +0000

Haha yup, I know, when I first heard that I was like, “ohhhhh…well..yeah that makes sense now!” You’ll get the most oils extracted from the beans with the first boiling water, which means it will be stronger tasting, and if you (general you, not just “you” Mike ) don’t like strong coffee, then I’d advise stepping away from the Pause&Brew lol.

By: Billy ~ CoffeeMakers411.com

Billy ~ CoffeeMakers411.com — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:09:03 +0000

Looks like a tasty little number this one!

Can’t get this brand where I’m from, but I keep reading more and more great reviews regarding them.

Regarding the ‘coffee brew strengths’ discussion, I personally give my coffee a stir after the brew cycle finishes – to mix the first and last of the coffee together. This does make a big difference to the fullness of the flavor!

Thanks for the great info!

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:14:56 +0000

I totally agree with Nate on the not burning the coffee with a warming plate.

However, the caffeine addict in me wants that first cup as soon as possible! For tasting purposes, I’d definitely let it brew all of the way. I never really thought about how the water going through first would be stronger, but totally makes sense now. I love that I’m constantly learning!

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