If espresso and cappuccino is your favorite type of java, then a capresso coffee maker is probably what you should have. With a thermal coffee pot, this machine will keep your favorite cup warm for hours. With a stainless steel carafe, you can have hot coffee when you want it for up to four hours. It brews 10 cups of espresso, cappuccino or regular coffee, such as French Roast in less than 8 minutes. The coffee brews through the lid of the carafe and has a drip stop feature so that you can have a cup while you're waiting for the rest to brew. This percolator contains a charcoal filter so that you don't have to use bottled water in the tank. There is an electronic light that lets you know when it is time to change the filter.
This coffee pot also has settings that let you brew smaller amounts, such as 3 to 5 cups, at a time. There is also a permanent gold filter. For most people who like to grind the coffee beans themselves, this machine is a wonderful alternative to the regular coffee percolator. A Capresso machine is the king of coffee makers and although you do have to pay more money for this brand, the extra cost is well worth it once you take your first sip of espresso. With the thermal carafe, you don't need to have a hot plate to keep it warm. The indicator on the carafe tells you how far you have to twist the lid to pour out a sup of coffee without losing a single drip.
The plastic cone that holds the filter pops out very easily, making this espresso machine very easy to clean. The only parts that do get really dirty are the carafe and the lid and you only have to wash those in the sink or even put them in the dishwasher. There is a programmable option so that you can have all the coffee grinds and the water in place and have it programmed to have a pot brewed by the time you get up in the morning. However, with the fast brewing time, you probably won't use this option very often. The machine automatically shuts off when the espresso or cappuccino is ready, so you don't have to worry that you forgot to shut it off when you get to work.