Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker, Black and Stainless Steel

Our DeLonghi 12-cup coffee maker flaked out after only 4 months, and never was pleased with the coffee it brewed. I read the mostly good reviews about this Cuisinart and bought one. I'm VERY pleased with the coffee this device makes. Big improvement over the DeLonghi. I was curious about brewing temperature, which is very important for flavor. I measured the temperature of the grounds immediately after the brewing cycle was complete with a laboratory thermometer. It measured 92 degrees Celsius (~198 degrees Fahrenheit). This is very good from what I understand, and the results show. We've only had the unit for a couple months, so can't say much about it's quality. The carafe does not have a hinged top. It just snaps in place, which I find rather annoying (the only thing keeping me from giving 5 stars). But it pours very cleanly.

This is a replacement for the Cuisnart grind and brew. I had problems with the basket getting jammed and it was impossible to remove. Cuisnart replaced the coffee maker and after a few months the same thing. I decided to just get a neww coffee maker and buy a grinder(kitchen aide) which I am very happy with. The coffee pot is another story. I read the reviews and decided to get it even though there were some flaws. It is difficult to put water in without getting water all over the counter. When the lid is opened again water gets all over the counter. the coffee pot does not slide in evenly so care must be taken. Just alot of design flaws. I just visited Lowe's and looked at coffee pots. I was amazed at how well engineered some coffe pots are and priced about the same as the dcc-1200. Wish I would have waited and gone to Lowe's first. If you don't want to be constantly cleaning up, stay away from this one.

We have had this exact pot for over a month and absolutely think it makes great coffee that is delicious and hot! Goodbye to Krups forever!

Take a chance on this pot............I don't think you will be disapointed. The style goes very well with Stainless Steel appliances and most granite countertops!

We are very happy with our coffeemaker. Everything about it has been satisfactory. Makes great coffee.

I'm amazed at all the good reviews for this product. It looks great, and the settings are fun. But.

Two really annoying design flaws:
1) A lot of coffee grounds circulate throughout the mechanism after each brew, so after several uses it begins to clog and make coffee very slowly, finally clogging altogether. So every week or two you have to do a system clean with vinegar or you won't get your coffee brewed at all.
2) It leaks water out the bottom of the mechanism as it brews. I kept wondering why my counter was wet every morning and finally realized water was welling under the thing every time it brewed and spreading over the counter.

Unless you enjoy maintaining your stupid coffee maker on a regular basis and cleaning up puddles after every use, avoid the Cuisinart, it's a lemon!