{ "id": "12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l", "sku": "12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l", "title": "1.8L Programmable Drip Coffee Maker", "slug": "12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l", "price": 222.99, "currency": "NZD", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "drip-filter-coffee-makers", "category_label": "Drip Filter Coffee Makers", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": "2.49 kg", "images": [ "https://coffeemachine.nz/dropship-images/drip-filter-coffee-makers/12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l/main-12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l.jpg", "https://coffeemachine.nz/dropship-images/drip-filter-coffee-makers/12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l/12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l-2.jpg", "https://coffeemachine.nz/dropship-images/drip-filter-coffee-makers/12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l/12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l-3.jpg", "https://coffeemachine.nz/dropship-images/drip-filter-coffee-makers/12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l/12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l-4.jpg", "https://coffeemachine.nz/dropship-images/drip-filter-coffee-makers/12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l/12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l-5.jpg", "https://coffeemachine.nz/dropship-images/drip-filter-coffee-makers/12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l/12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l-6.jpg", "https://coffeemachine.nz/dropship-images/drip-filter-coffee-makers/12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l/12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l-7.jpg" ], "description_short": "A 1.8L capacity, reusable cone filter and small-batch mode help you brew for yourself or a shared table.", "description": "Making coffee for several people can turn a simple morning habit into a queue. One person is waiting for a second cup while another is still making their first. A carafe-based machine offers a different approach. Brew a batch, bring out the mugs and pour from the same pot.\n\nThis 1.8 litre coffee maker is listed as a 12-cup model, with a programmable timer and a smaller-batch option. It uses ground coffee and comes with both a reusable cone filter and a charcoal water filter cartridge. The useful question is not just how much it makes, but whether this way of brewing fits your home.\n\nStart with the coffee you like to drink\n\nA drip filter coffee maker is worth considering if you enjoy a mug of brewed coffee rather than an espresso shot. Water passes through ground coffee held in a filter, and the brewed coffee collects in the carafe below.\n\nThis machine is designed for ground coffee. There is no grinder listed, so whole beans need to be ground separately before use. Capsule brewing and milk steaming are not listed either. If your usual drink depends on those features, check that a drip machine is really what you want.\n\nFor someone who already buys ground coffee, the setup is familiar. You measure the water and coffee, choose the setting and let the machine carry out the brewing cycle. Fully automatic operation does not remove the need to fill, empty and clean it.\n\nUnderstand what 12 cups means\n\nCapacity labels are easy to misread. This model is described as a 12 cup drip coffee maker, but its more useful measurement is 1.8 litres. Twelve listed cups should not be taken to mean twelve large breakfast mugs.\n\nThink about the cups you use at home. A small cup and a tall mug draw very different amounts from the same carafe. Compare your usual serving size with the total capacity before deciding whether one batch will cover everyone.\n\nYou also do not have to make the largest batch every time. A dedicated 1-4 cup mode is included for smaller servings. The maker does not give exact fill quantities for that mode, so use the supplied instructions rather than guessing from the button label.\n\nA larger capacity makes most sense when you will use it often. For a household that sometimes shares coffee and sometimes brews for one person, the smaller-batch option is worth noting.\n\nDecide whether a timer helps your routine\n\nA coffee maker with timer controls can move some preparation out of the morning rush. You can add water and ground coffee ahead of time, then set a brew time using the buttons and LCD display.\n\nThat is useful if your mornings follow a regular pattern. Perhaps you want coffee around breakfast, or before the household starts leaving for the day. The timer gives you a way to plan around that routine without measuring grounds at the last minute.\n\nYou still need to check the setup. Read the manual, set the clock correctly and make sure the carafe is in place. Try the controls while you have time to learn them rather than relying on an unfamiliar setting on your busiest morning.\n\nA programmable filter coffee machine is less about changing the drink and more about changing when you do the preparation. If your schedule varies every day, immediate brewing may matter more to you than the timer.\n\nKnow what the bold setting changes\n\nThe 1-4 cup button has a second role when brewing a full pot. It acts as a bold setting, slowing the water flow and giving the grounds more steeping time before the coffee is released.\n\nThat offers another way to adjust your brew, but it does not promise the same result with every coffee. The beans, grind and amount of grounds still matter. Start with the recommended method in the manual and make small changes as you learn what you prefer.\n\nWhen trying a bold brew coffee maker, change one thing at a time. If you alter the coffee dose and the brew setting together, it becomes harder to tell which change helped.\n\nThere is no full-pot brew time given in the maker's description. Avoid planning around an assumed number of minutes, particularly when comparing the regular and bold settings.\n\nSeparate the two filter jobs\n\nThis machine includes two filters with different purposes. The reusable gold-tone cone filter holds the coffee grounds. The charcoal cartridge sits in a separate water filter holder.\n\nThe cone filter can be cleaned and used again. That may appeal if you would rather not depend on disposable paper filters for your daily coffee. Reusable does still mean regular cleaning, including removing used grounds and rinsing away residue as directed.\n\nThe charcoal cartridge is part of the water filtration setup. One cartridge is included, but a replacement schedule and compatible part number are not specified by the maker. Check the manual and replacement availability before buying extra cartridges.\n\nA charcoal filter coffee maker should not be treated as a drinking-water safety system. Follow local advice about safe water, and use the appliance only as directed. Its filter is not a reason to use water you would otherwise consider unsafe.\n\nMake space for daily access\n\nThe stated dimensions are 23.6 cm deep, 16.5 cm wide and 34.3 cm high. These measurements help you judge the machine's footprint, but the footprint is only part of the space it needs.\n\nAllow room to fill it, remove the filter and handle the glass carafe. If you plan to place it beneath a cupboard, check how you will reach the filling area. A machine that fits neatly when closed may still be awkward to use in that spot.\n\nThe listed weight is 2.49 kg. Choose a stable, suitable surface and keep the area arranged so the cord and carafe are not easily caught or knocked.\n\nThe specifications describe a black drip coffee machine with a metallic finish and stainless steel as the listed material. That does not mean the whole appliance is metal. The carafe is glass, and the exact materials of every other part are not stated.\n\nCheck electrical details before ordering\n\nThe listed supply is 220 V AC, with a power rating of 1000 W.\n\nPlug type is not specified by the maker. Confirm that detail and the appliance's suitability for your local supply before ordering. Do not assume that a plug adaptor alone makes an electrical appliance suitable for another voltage.\n\nThe wattage also does not tell you exactly how much energy each pot will use. That depends on operating time and other factors not given by the maker.\n\nOther details worth checking include automatic shut-off and any keep-warm function. Neither is specified in the maker's description. A programmable timer and fully automatic brewing should not be read as confirmation of those separate features.\n\nUse pause-and-serve with a clear limit\n\nSometimes the first cup cannot wait for the whole batch. This model has a pause-and-serve function that interrupts flow for up to 20 seconds when the carafe is removed.\n\nTreat that as a brief pouring window. Have your cup ready, pour carefully and return the carafe within the stated time. It is not a reason to leave the machine without its carafe while brewing continues.\n\nHot liquid and glass need care, especially on a crowded counter. Leave a clear place to pour and follow the supplied safety instructions.\n\nThis feature can be handy in a shared kitchen, but it is still sensible to let the full cycle finish when you can. The interruption is there for a quick serving, not a long break in the process.\n\nKeep cleaning part of the decision\n\nA reusable filter coffee maker exchanges disposable filters for a part you wash and keep. Before buying, think about whether that cleaning routine suits you.\n\nSwitch off and unplug the machine, then let it cool before cleaning. Empty the used grounds and clean removable brewing parts according to the manual. Wipe the electrical base rather than immersing it.\n\nThe glass carafe is described as dishwasher safe. Do not extend that claim to the entire machine or every loose component. Check the instructions for the lid, filter and holder.\n\nDescaling is another separate task. Use the method and schedule given in the manual rather than choosing a cleaner or concentration by guesswork. Follow the same approach for changing the charcoal cartridge, since no interval is provided here.\n\nConsider the practical details of gifting\n\nA glass carafe coffee maker can be a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys sharing filter coffee. It is less suitable as a surprise for a person whose routine centres on espresso or capsules.\n\nCheck their counter space and electrical requirements first. It also helps to know whether they prefer a full pot or only an occasional small cup.\n\nThe maker includes a two-year limited warranty, but the coverage terms should be checked. Delivery timing and the returns window are not specified by the maker. Review our delivery and returns pages information before buying, particularly if the gift is needed for a fixed date.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis home filter coffee machine brings together a 1.8L carafe, programmable brewing, a reusable cone filter and a 1-4 cup mode. It suits shoppers who want ground coffee by the pot, with an option for smaller batches.\n\nBefore choosing it, check the serving size against your mugs, measure the working space and confirm electrical compatibility. If those details fit, the next decision is simple: whether a shared pot makes your coffee routine easier.", "llm_summary": "This programmable drip coffee maker uses ground coffee and has a 1.8 litre capacity, listed as 12 cups. It includes a glass carafe with lid, reusable gold-tone cone filter, water filter holder and one charcoal water filter cartridge. Features include a timer, LCD display, button controls, 1-4 cup mode, a full-pot bold setting and pause-and-serve for up to 20 seconds. The listed dimensions are 23.6 cm deep, 16.5 cm wide and 34.3 cm high. Weight is 2.49 kg, power is 1000 W and voltage is 220 V AC. The maker specifications list black colouring and stainless steel material. A two-year limited warranty is listed. Brand, plug type and country of origin are not specified by the maker.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Coffee Machine Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://coffeemachine.nz/12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l/", "canonical_url": "https://coffeemachine.nz/12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l/", "json_url": "https://coffeemachine.nz/api/products/12-cup-drip-coffee-maker-1-8l.json", "updated_at": "2026-11-13" }