Top 10 Thermal Coffee Makers

List of the Top 10 Thermal Coffee Makers

Thermal coffee makers have an insulated carafe to keep your coffee warm.  Coffee makers with a glass carafe use a burner which can make the coffee taste stale and burned.  Other features to look for in a thermal coffee maker are cone filters.  The shape of a cone filter allows better flavor extraction from the coffee grounds.

I like to go with the simplest and least expensive product that has the features I want.  As you'll see in my list, I picked the Melitta as the best thermal coffee maker.  This is the one I have used for years after my Cuisinart coffee maker failed.  The Melitta is very simple, makes great coffee, and sells for under $60.

#1- The Best Thermal Coffee Maker
Melitta 10-Cup Coffee Maker with Vacuum Stainless Thermal Carafe

Melitta Thermal Coffee Maker

Melitta 10-Cup Coffee Maker with Vacuum Stainless Thermal Carafe (46894A)

This is my coffee maker that I have owned for several years.  This article goes into the details of why I picked the Melitta as the best thermal coffee maker.  This coffee maker sells for around $60.

#2
BUNN BT Velocity Brew 10-Cup Thermal Carafe Home Coffee Brewer

Bunn Thermal Coffee Maker

BUNN BT Velocity Brew 10-Cup Thermal Carafe Home Coffee Brewer, Black

This is a high end thermal coffee maker, sells for around $130.

#3
Cuisinart DTC-975BKN Thermal 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker

Cuisinart Thermal Coffee Maker

Cuisinart DTC-975BKN Thermal 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Black

I had a Cuisinart thermal coffee maker for years, and then it failed.  I was not happy with the reliability of my Cuisinart.  I decided to get a simpler coffee maker- that's why I ended up going with the Melitta.  This Cuisinart model sells for around $85.

#4
Mr. Coffee BVMC-PSTX91 Optimal Brew 10-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker

Mr. Coffee Thermal Coffee Maker

Mr. Coffee BVMC-PSTX91 Optimal Brew 10-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker, Black/Stainless Steel

At around $60, this Mr. Coffee thermal coffee maker is in the same price range as my favorite thermal coffee maker, the Melitta.

#5
Bonavita BV1800SS 8-Cup Original Coffee Brewer

Bonavita Thermal Coffee Maker

Bonavita BV1800SS 8-Cup Original Coffee Brewer, Stainless Steel

The Bonavita is a bit pricey, selling for around $160.  This is a high quality, simple thermal coffee maker.

#6
Black & Decker CM2035B 12-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker

Black and Decker Thermal Coffee Maker

Black & Decker CM2035B 12-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker, Black/Silver


The Black and Decker thermal coffee maker is another inexpensive option, selling for around $60.

#7
Cuisinart DGB-900BC Grind & Brew Thermal 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker

Cuisinart Thermal Coffee Maker with Built-in Grinder

Cuisinart DGB-900BC Grind & Brew Thermal 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Brushed Stainless/Black

With the Cuisinart Grind and Brew, you get a thermal coffee maker and a whole bean grinder in one machine.  I used to have a coffee maker with a built-in grinder.  This is a space saver, and you only have one thing to plug in rather than two if you grind whole beans.  This is a bit expensive, selling for around $200.  You can buy a cheaper thermal coffee maker for around $60 and buy a coffee grinder for around $40 for a total of around $100 for a thermal coffee maker and coffee bean grinder.

#8
Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker

Zojirushi Thermal Coffee Maker

Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker

If I had to replace my Melitta thermal coffee maker, I would consider the Zorji.  This company has a long history, and this looks like a clean, simple coffee maker design.  Priced at around $70, it is one of the lower cost options for a thermal coffee maker.

#9
Mr. Coffee JWTX85 8-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker

Mr. Coffee Cheap Thermal Coffee Maker

Mr. Coffee JWTX85 8-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker, Stainless Steel

This Mr. Coffee thermal coffee wins for the cheapest one!  At about $40, this may be the cheapest thermal coffee maker you'll find.  This one uses "regular" flat-bottom coffee filters, not the cone filters that I recommend.

#10
Breville BDC600XL YouBrew Drip Coffee Maker

Breville Thermal Coffee Maker

Breville BDC600XL YouBrew Drip Coffee Maker

The Breville is an expensive model selling for around $250 that has a built-in coffee bean grinder.  This is a sharp looking coffee maker, but I would go with something cheaper and simpler.


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