Black+Decker CM2035B 12-Cup Thermal Coffee Maker Review: Best Thermal Carafe

The details

Traditionally, coffee makers use two methods to keep coffee hot: the hot plate and thermal carafes. While effective, hot plates often develop a burnt taste which can be off-putting to some coffee lovers.

Conversely, thermal carafes maintain the original coffee taste but come at a high price point. Finding a coffee maker that uses thermal carafes for this price point is a steal. Here are its features:

Coffee taste

Its customizable brewing options (bold, strong, and regular) help brew the sweetest coffee. The flavors are quite rich in every cup regardless of the brewing option selected.

And with the Evenstream showerhead feature that ensures water is dispersed evenly, the machine can extract a full, rich flavor in each brew.

Ease of use

The coffee maker has an intuitive user interface allowing beginners and pros to operate it. To begin with, it has large buttons displaying each function clearly.

Also, a simple click on the hour and minute buttons is all you need to change the time after a power outage. What’s more, the 1-4 brew options make it easy to prepare coffee for smaller groups.

Features

The Black and Decker coffee maker has lots of handy features:

• Programmable 24/7: This means you can prepare water and grounds the night before and brew coffee in the morning
• Sneak-a-Cup feature: It allows you to pause the brewing process by picking up the carafe. This feature is pretty handy because the coffee maker has a relatively long brew time
• Auto shut-off: It ensures the coffee maker isn’t left on accidentally

Value

This coffee maker is the actual definition of value for money. Its advanced features are often available on high-end coffee makers for higher price points.

What’s more, its ability to keep coffee hot for up to an hour adds to its value. Black and Decker use a double-walled construction that ensures coffee maintains a temperature of 130-180 degrees Fahrenheit after hours which is hot enough for most people.

Final verdict

This Black and Decker model is an excellent buy for people looking for an affordable coffee maker with a thermal carafe. Its 12-cup capacity makes it suitable for households with many coffee drinkers, and its small footprint helps save on counter space.