COFFEE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)     Automatic Drip Coffee Maker The automatic drip coffee maker produces a fine cup of coffee. Although more fancy coffee makers flood the marketplace, the most popular type of coffee maker remains the automatic drip coffee maker. Its popularity stems from the fact that it is easy to use and that it is also an inexpensive appliance. With an automatic drip coffeemaker, the water is boiled to the proper temperature and then drips on the coffee grounds into a carafe or decanter. An automatic drip coffee maker generally contains: A separate reservoir for water to be heated. The ability to heat and maintain a water temperature in the 190 to 200 Fahrenheit degree range. Spray heads that allow for the even dispersion of water over coffee grounds. Filter holders that are designed for high extraction. A decanter or carafe to hold the coffee that drips from the filter. There are numerous advantages of using an automatic drip coffee maker as your main coffee brewer. Its simple use and low cost may be its main features but the automatic drip coffeemaker also produces a clear, light-bodied coffee that is free from some of the oils and sediment found in other types of coffee makers. The coffee that is brewed using an automatic drip coffeemaker is one that contains great flavor. The fact that it takes approximately 7 to 10 minutes to brew 6 cups of coffee with an automatic drip coffeemaker makes it one of the quickest coffeemakers to brew a cup of coffee. There are some minor disadvantages to the automatic drip coffee maker. Coffee lovers recommend that very fine or coarse coffee grinds be used with this type of coffeemaker. Very fine coffee grinds may clog-up this coffeemaker. This is a rare occurrence. Additionally, the automatic drip coffeemaker does not produce a coffee as hot as the percolator coffee maker, although coffee aficionados frown upon the use of percolators. Although most automatic drip coffeemakers contain a heating element, it is recommended that the carafe not be left on heat for longer than 30 minutes. It is recommended that the left over coffee be poured into a pre-heated thermal carafe for future use. Many coffee manufacturers are now producing automatic drip coffee makers that circumvent this problem, as these coffeemakers brew directly into a thermal carafe.   Coffee  · About Us  · Privacy Policy  · Return Policy · Ordering and Shipping FAQ · Coffee Glossary · Coffee History · Site Map  · Links Copyright © 2005 Coffee Service Plus, 410 Andbro Drive, Pitman, NJ 08071