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BIFL Coffee Maker (self.buyitforlife)

submitted 1 year ago by jubilationtcornpone to c/buyitforlife

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Looking for recommendations on coffee makers. Preferably a drip coffee maker. I've been using a percolator for years and while it usually works fine, it doesn't always brew thoroughly if the water isn't cold enough.

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[–] catsarebadpeople 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I really have to second this due a few reasons:

It's not expensive and will last as long as you don't break it. It's made of glass but it seems to be special glass because it's hard to break. I've had two of them over the past 13 years. Broke one after ten years.
Since it's less expensive you can spend more on a BIFL coffee grinder and hot water pot. I'd suggest DeLonghi for a grinder and the FELLOW goose neck water heater. I've had both for many years and love them
The Chemex is easy to clean. After out pour your coffee just rinse it out. Use soap once a week and it'll not even get stained. Coffee makers end up getting really gross after a while in my experience so even if your coffee maker lasts a long time you'll want to throw it out because everything that comes out of it tastes burned and extra acidic.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

IIRC the glass is borosilicate, which is really the perfect glass for this application.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I would recommend Baratza grinders. They're easy to repair and they offer just about every part. The motor in my Encore developed a dead spot after like 7 or 8 years and several hundred pounds of coffee. Took less than an hour to replace the motor and upgrade the burr set.