The stainless steel coffee maker from Delonghi makes a very attractive addition to the countertop in any kitchen. The stainless steel 10 cup Delonghi coffee pot has many desirable features that you like to have in a coffee percolator. For example, it has a digital programmer, so that you can program it to start brewing the coffee grinds at a certain time os that your java is ready to drink when you are. It also have a flat bottom cup warmer on top of the lid and a selector dial so that you can choose how strong or weak you want to make the coffee. The indicator for the water level is clearly marked and the stainless steel carafe keeps your coffee hot for hours.
You can program the Delonghi up to 24 hours in advance, so if you only drink coffee in the morning, when you finish off the pot, you can set it to brew a fresh pot for the next morning. The showerhead dispersion of the water inside this machine means that it covers the grinds better than other coffee pots giving you the fresh taste and aroma of the beans.
It also includes a water filter to keep the water from your tap free of chlorine and bacteria that could mar the taste of the coffee. This filter is shaped something like a thimble and fits easily into the plastic holder at the bottom of the water tank. You will need to replace this filter about once a month and the machine will let you know when it is time to do so. The first letters of each month are marked on the handle so you can set up your own schedule to change the filter at the beginning of each month. The coffee filter is a permanent gold tone filter, but if you wish you can use paper cone filters.
If you wish to have a cup of coffee before all the brew drips into the carafe, you can do so, but you do have to be quick. If you remove the carafe from the flat bottom for more than 30 seconds, the coffee will start to drip down again and this will cause a mess. You can warm your mug while you are waiting for the coffee to brew by placing it in the grooved lid of the water tank.