It is on the smaller side, so it doesn’t take up too much of your counter space. It is not programmable, so you will have to fill the water reservoir and turn it on manually every time you want to use it. It does, however, automatically shut off 30 minutes after brewing has finished and your dripless stainless steel carafe is filled. As with the previous two models, the DCC-450BK has a brew pause feature, so you can interrupt brewing to get your first cup sooner.
In general, if you use a K Cup or the reusable filter cup, it’s best to brew on the 8 ounce setting per the manufacturer’s instructions. The carafe is your standard glass model and holds a healthy 12 cups of your favorite brew. That’s twelve 5 ounce cups or less, depending on your mug size and how much – or little – you coffee lovers slept last night. Right off the bat, it’s easy to see that this is a good-looking Cuisinart Coffeemaker. Of course, I’m partial to the black version, but this model comes in quite a few colors. There’s your classic silver and white, but Cuisinart also offers a smart-looking copper model as well as a sleek navy blue.
When looking for the perfect coffee maker to meet your needs, you first need to know what those needs are. Is this for home use for just you or maybe a couple of other people? Are you buying for the coffee room at work that serves a number of people all day long? The way you’re going to use this brewer will help you decide what kind of unit you will need. And explore additional options in our complete coffee maker ratings, consisting of more than 135 options.
The temperature of the freshly brewed coffee sat at 170oF/ 77oC, and we poured out a couple of mugs and left the rest in the carafe. Two hours later, its temperature had dropped to 151oF/ 66oC, which was still hot enough to drink. Five hours after brewing it was down to 129oF/ 54oC, which is just about hot enough – if you don’t plan to add milk. All in all, considering the coffee had been sitting in the carafe, not on a hot plate, for five hours, that’s a pretty good result. The Cuisinart comes with two charcoal water filters to eliminate chlorine and unpleasant flavors from tap water. A filter will see you through around 90 days, and you can purchase replacements inexpensively online.
It’s the preferred single-cup coffee machine option with more than a few cool features. If you mostly brew for you, or you like variation in your coffee ritual, this could be the top Cuisinart machine on this list for you. This makes 2 cups of coffee in a very short amount of time and is perfect for motels. This compact coffeemaker features 24-hour programmability, adjustable auto shutoff, and a handy Coffee Gauge™ system on the front that counts down cups remaining.
In all honesty, I probably wouldn’t use the K Cups side myself. Okay, I take it back; I might use it to whip up the occasional instant hot chocolate. Still, if you’re a fan of single Hamilton Beach cup brewers, make sure the single use coffee pods you use are biodegradable. Browse our large selection of quality coffee maker machines and programmable coffee makers below.
There, you can search according to price, dimensions, capacity, and other options that might work best for you and your kitchen. Next, pull out the capsule holder from the single serve side of your Coffee Center. And, adjust to your preferred brew settings and start the brew. That in itself makes the Cuisinart Coffee Center a viable option for those who want a coffee maker with the best of both worlds.