Hamilton Beach BrewStation 47686 12 Cup Coffee Maker Review

For nearly 100 years, Hamilton Beach has taken up residence in America’s kitchens. To the tune of 35 million appliances annually, Hamilton Beach is known as the place where Good ThinkingTM and good value intersect. The good thinking in coffee makers started in 1998 with a removable water reservoir for easy filling and continues to today with the Brewstation that reduces the number of steps between coffee lover and coffee to two: hand and cup. The Hamilton Beach Brewstation 47686 has a 12 cup capacity and retails for around $70.

What makes it innovative is that it dispenses one cup at a time. Its internal thermal brewing process makes it unnecessary to have a carafe and hotplate, a combination that is responsible for so many gallons of burnt coffee every year. The insulated tank keeps coffee flavorful and at the right temperature. And, whatever sized cup or mug you like will likely work fine. The well designed dispenser design accommodates tall travel mugs and regular sized coffee cups, alike.

A key convenience of this design is that you will never again need a replacement carafe if you break the one that came with your machine. Finding the right one to fit your coffee maker can sometimes be a challenge. Often, you end up replacing the whole coffee maker with one you didn’t like as well. With the Hamilton Beach Brewstation 47686 coffee maker, you can cross that hassle off your list. The uncomplicated operation makes this is an ideal machine for daily coffee commuters.