ACTIVATED CARBON WATER FILTERS

Zojirushi EC-BD15BAFresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker

Zojirushi's EC-BD15BA 1.5 Liter Fresh Brew Coffee Maker with Vacuum Stainless Steel Carafe is gorgeous and functional and will look spectacular on your countertop. It has many wonderful features.

Lots of folks dislike the burnt flavor that coffee gets when it sits in a glass pot over a heating element. To avoid this, coffee shops often brew right into large thermal pots to keep the coffee warm without it becoming overcooked. The Zojirushi Fresh Brew does that, too, but in home-sized batches. It looks great, too, with a glossy black body and stainless steel carafe and brew basket.
To brew, lift the lid and swing the water outlet spout to one side while the filter is being loaded; the spout will return to its proper position when the lid is closed. A small red ball in the water gauge makes it extra simple to read. And an electronic clock module also serves as a timer that will start the brewer at a specified time. The carafe's lid is designed to be on during brewing, with a small cap to help keep the heat in after it's ready. The Fresh Brew also has a pause-and-serve function that stops the flow for 30 seconds while a cup of coffee is served.
To clean the brewer unit, use a solution of white vinegar and water, following the instructions in the accompanying booklet. The unit is not immersible. The exterior can be wiped with a damp soft rag; do not use abrasives or scouring pads. The filter reservoir is removable; clean with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly. The coffee brewer measures 15 by 12 by 9 inches (includes carafe handle when unit is completely assembled), and it uses #4 cone-shaped disposable paper filters. The Fresh Brew comes with a detailed instruction booklet. Zojirushi guarantees its products with a one-year limited warranty. --Garland Withers

Over the years we have owned a succession of coffee making machines; starting with a rather nice perculator that came with a matching milk warming jug, a cappuccino/espresso machine, a filter coffee maker and a cafitiere.

None of those came to Spain with us. At home, we have drunk instant coffee for the last seven years.

It was time to return to real coffee so, after much research, we have invested in a Philips Senseo machine which makes a rather nice cuppa in next to no time and is easy to clean.

As a bonus we found one with the free extra gift of two mugs and two packs of coffee pods for the same price.

I know that purists like my friend Pete might scoff at this way of making coffee but for us it is convenient and close enough to the real thing to keep us happy.

Canon 5D MkII with Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens.

Tableware from Arcopal. I call it the 'fruit pattern'. As you can see, the jug is here used as a coffee pot! The coffee filter is not from Arcopal. Also: I have never come across the little milk jug.

The advertisement from the seventies says: 'Look, the whole family Arcopal'.

The FME2 Coffee Machine follows Krups’ long tradition of superior design and function. All Krups kitchen appliances have been inspired by experts and consumers with uncompromising standards of performance and quality. The FME2 quickly brews better tasting coffee thanks to a 1,100 watt heating element and a cascading brew head for even extraction. A highly visible blue LED control panel provides access to functions such as: a programmable clock for daily start and auto-off options (from 1-5 hours). The pause and serve feature allows interruption anytime during the brewing cycle to remove the carafe; an audible signal sounds when the brewing cycle is complete. The water reservoir holds 60 ounces and will automatically shut off when empty. Includes sturdy 12 cup glass carafe.