Thankfully, there are thermal carafe coffee makers out there that work to keep coffee warm without using the hot plates that can inevitably leave you with that dreaded scorched drip coffee taste.

Our favorite models are from OXO, Breville, and Zojirushi. Our favorite programmable coffee maker is the OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker. It has a powerful heating element, is easy to program, and ...

Best drip coffee maker runner-up: The Cuisinart PurePrecision Pour-Over Thermal Coffee Brewer was the clear second place in our testing. It's advertised as an automated alternative to a pour-over ...

For pod coffee makers, remove the reservoir and wash it with soap and water. Removing coffee stains from glass and insulated thermal carafes is easy with a solution of one part baking soda and two ...