Reviewers agree that the Hamilton Beach Programmable 10-Cup Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker means what it says in terms of keeping coffee warm. One reviewer states that as long as you keep your carafe ...

The filter basket is kind of janky. Carafe could use a small redesign. The Bonavita 5-Cup One-Touch Thermal Carafe is tiny, and like many of the company's brewers, wholly ungimmicky. In an ...

Thermal carafes can also be more difficult to clean. ... CR’s take: The Cuisinart Coffee Center Thermal SS-20 pulls double duty as a drip machine with a thermal carafe and a K-Cup pod brewer.

This two-in-one design has settings to make a single serving using your favorite K-cup, or you can brew between six and 12 cups in the thermal carafe, which keeps coffee warm for up to two hours.

10-cup thermal carafe; Elegant, modern design; Keeps coffee piping hot for 6 hours; Precise temperature regulation during brew; ...

Also, you can grind right into the 12-cup thermal carafe, tall coffee cup, or travel mug. And if freshness is a priority, Ventura recommends a machine with a built-in grinder.

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Hamilton Beach 10 Cup Programmable Thermal 46899A coffee maker to find out if it's worth it.

The top spot for coffee makers with a glass carafe goes to Cuisinart DCC-T20 Touchscreen 14-Cup Programmable. This model receives top-notch ratings for brew performance and convenience.