Cuisinart - Brew Central DCC-1200NASC

I have had this for 15 years. My brother’s is 20 years old. Both still functioning flawlessly. https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DCC-1200-Central-Programmable-Coffeemaker/dp/B00005IBX9

BLUF: This is the best drip IMO. https://a.co/d/ciHzANO Moka, Areopress and pour-over are fantastic for yourself, but if you need coffee for a crowd the cuisinart is the way to go. I do like a Moka Pot (SS), Aeropress is also good, I have a pour over that I used for years, and have a Kureig with reusable pods. The only coffee method I dislike is French press. Could be the situation I had them in but coffee always seems bitter and over extracted, but could just be my experience at other people’s places as I don’t own one. go.

I don’t think you’ll find a better combination of coffee quality and BIFL than the Cuisinart 1200. These things are absolute tanks and if they do break, are very (cheaply) repairable. https://www.cuisinart.com/brew-central-12-cup-programmable-coffeemaker/DCC-1200P1.html

Same. Had it for 2 years and then went back to my trust Cuisinart DCC1200. I’m not sure why people love these so much, but I was happy to find that I was able to sell it for $30 less than I paid for it after 2 years.

Based on my experience with the Brew Central, I would suggest one of the Cuisinart Coffee Center models. I have never used one of the coffee center models, but the Brew Central has worked very well since I've gotten it and never had an issue.

I have an automatic $40 Cuisinart from Costco that takes the Melitta cone filters - been great for about 10 years of daily use now. It has a bold setting that drips in a little bit of water, rests, then puts the rest in.