Coffee Makers with thermal carafes are ideal if you like to keep a pot of coffee for an extended period of time. The thermal carafe keeps the coffee insulated and therefore hot for hours without burning or altering the flavor of your coffee. And since the carafe doesn't need a burner to stay warm, it's portable.
Coffee Makers with glass carafes make it easy to see how much coffee has been brewed and measure what you have left. Glass carafes need to sit on a heating unit or hot plate to stay warm. Many models have an automatic shut off feature and can easily be removed during brewing. Some even feature adjustable heating units so you can decide how hot you want your coffee to be.
Single-serve coffee makers use disposable coffee pods or coffee capsules to store, filter and dispense ground coffee directly into your mug. Don't worry about what to do when entertaining guests - they brew much faster than a traditional coffee maker, and you can change cup size with each serving. Many have added lines of tea and hot chocolate capsules to enjoy.
Double Pot Coffee Makers are ideal for large gatherings or professional environments. They typically have separate brewing units for each carafe. Double Pot Coffee Makers can brew two different types of coffee simultaneously, which not only means more coffee but also more flexibility.