
Still, if I’m being honest, I always prefer a stainless steel thermal carafe. This coffee maker’s glass carafe certainly fits in with the retro theme. Not only does this conserve power and save you a little bit of a time, it prevents the carafe from getting damaged. The keep warm function keeps your coffee piping hot for two hours, after which the machine automatically shuts off. That’s where the Nostalgia’s automatic shut-off comes in. Perhaps waiting a little longer isn’t such a bad idea after all! Automatic Shut-Offīoil dry protection is crucial for the long term maintenance of your coffee maker. However, allow me to remind you that sneaking a cup mid-brew means you’ll be drinking under extracted coffee. The pause function allows you to remove the carafe while it’s still brewing and fill up your cup without hot coffee dripping all over the place. Who has time for that?įortunately, with the pause and serve function you won’t have to do any waiting. That means plenty of coffee to go around, but it also means a lot of thumb twiddling while the coffee brews. I’m all for things that make my life easier! Pause and ServeĪs mentioned previously in my Nostalgia Coffee Maker review, this coffee pot makes up to twelve cups. You can remove the filter basket whenever you need to, and the reusable filter is relatively easy to clean. That said, if you want a cleaner extraction, you can use #4 paper filters with the Nostalgia.

The Nostalgia Coffee Maker includes a reusable filter and filter basket, so you don’t have to rely on disposable paper filters. You won’t escape coffee filters and filter baskets if you use a drip coffee maker, but you can forget about paper filters with this coffee pot. As long as you don’t go above the max line, you won’t overfill this machine. The lid flips open easily, and you can use the markings on the side of the water tank to judge how much water you need to put in the tank. No drip coffee maker is complete without its water tank, and that includes the Nostalgia Coffee Maker. You may not always need the delay timer or program function, but when you do, it’s the most convenient thing in the world. If you’re someone who has to get up early for work and wants a steaming pot ready by the time you stumble downstairs, now you’ve got the option. The clock is programmable up to 24 hours, which is usually more time than most people need. I’ve mentioned that program function a few times, but how does it actually work? Some machines only let you brew coffee immediately, but this one allows you to schedule your brew in advance. It’s relatively beginner friendly, so if you’re not used to using drip machines, there shouldn’t be much of a learning curve either. As far as drip coffee machines go, operating this one isn’t exactly rocket science.

The LED display doubles as a clock, but if you want to turn the machine on or start brewing, there are a couple of buttons around the screen.īesides that, you’ll find a few buttons to program the delay timer, but that’s it. You won’t find LED displays on actual coffee pots from the 1950s, but I won’t complain about the simple user interface on this machine. Personally, I’m of the opinion that this machine looks great no matter the color! User Interface The retro look of this coffee pot is one of its biggest benefits, and as far as colors go, you’ve got a variety of options:īear in mind that some colors are more popular than others, meaning you’ll likely have to pay a little more. There are plenty of features to cover with this coffee maker, so keep reading my Nostalgia Coffee Maker review to learn more.

That’ll protect your carafe in the long term, but it’s also just plain convenient. Let’s also not forget about the boil dry protection that automatically shuts off the machine after two hours. Still, the push button control panel means operating this coffee maker is pretty straightforward. Available in a variety of stunning colors, there’s no way you’re going to miss this coffee machine if it’s sitting on your countertop.īut aside from its glossy exterior and throwback look, what else does this retro coffee pot have to offer? For one, the backlit LED display screen includes a 24 hour programmable clock and delay timer, so you can schedule your brew ahead of time. That’s exactly what’s happening here with the Nostalgia Retro Coffee Maker.įor $79.99, the biggest draw to this coffee maker is its retro appearance. What’s better than using eye catching vintage appliances in your kitchen? Using eye catching vintage appliances with all the updated features you’d expect from a modern appliance.

FAQ Nostalgia Coffee Maker Review Overview.Features Colors User Interface Program Function Water Reservoir Filter Basket Pause and Serve Automatic Shut-Off Glass Carafe Warranty.
