The Melitta
12-Cup Luxe 66381 is part of the
Coffee Makers test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Drip Coffee Makers
models like the 12-Cup Luxe 66381 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
Brew performance
The ability to reach 195° to 205° F for five or six minutes, the industry standard for optimal brewing and an indication of the coffee's concentration.
Convenience
Reflects ease of filling the reservoir, placing the filter, gauging the amount of coffee remaining, and cleaning up. It also reflects how clear we judged the controls.
Carafe handling
Covers handle comfort, tendency to drip while pouring, balance of a full carafe, and how easy it was to empty the last liquid. Models with no score here brew into single-serve cups or are self-serve models. The latter hold the coffee in a tank; you fill your cup by pressing it against the dispenser lever.
