The gevalia had the same issues with grounds in the coffee and a burnt taste after a while. The coating on the warming plate came off. It was just a mess. Didnt last a year - and Ive had several from them.

Which Bunn coffee pots do you ladies have? Do you have to leave it plugged in - Ive been doing some research and found with one of the Bunns you have to leave it plugged in to keep the water in the reserve warm? I dont like that idea.

We have a Brew Central 12 cup. Love it!!!

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I think this is the one Im going to get. Ive read all good reviews on it. How long have you had yours?

Went out and splurged on the Cuisinart 12 cup Brew Central. Got it at Bed Bath & Beyond (nobody has them on sale this week unfortunately) - orig 79.99 with the Linens & things 20% off coupon, got it for $67 after taxes. Cant wait to try it out!

Everything is breaking this week and its killing my checkbook! The computer monitor went the other day - that was $160 or so to replace, DH's sirious receiver just went - $35 to replace, and now the coffee pot. Yeesh. When it rains it pours.

I hope you love it! We have had ours for several years...3ish.
Congrats on your new purchase!!!

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We love and I mean love our Cuisinart. My BIL had one and I always liked his coffee better. I thought it was because he made it.HAHAHA NO, it was the machine. We splurged two years ago and I would buy one for everyone I knew if I had the money. The coffee is brewed at a higher temp so I guess that is the difference. I use to own a convenience store and we sold Green Mountain coffee. I would take home the small bags and make it at home with my old coffee pot. It never was the same until I bought the Cuisinart. YOU will LOVE IT. Enjoy your next cup of coffee.