Mr. Coffee® Optimal Brew Coffee Maker - Review & #Giveaway

Did you know that 68% of coffee drinkers have a cup within the first hour of waking up?  Or that the total number of U.S. daily coffee drinkers  is 100 million? 

Mr. Coffee® Optimal Brew Coffee Maker

Designed for the true coffee lover, today’s Mr. Coffee® Optimal Brew Coffeemaker is designed to deliver the best tasting cup of coffee the optimal way. The optimal bloom brewing process pre-saturates the grounds before brewing to ensure an even extraction of flavor and brews at the optimal 205°F temperature for a great tasting cup of coffee. The optimal view Light Bar Technology™ shows when it’s time to brew another pot and the double-walled vacuum insulated thermal 12-cup carafe keeps coffee hot for up to four hours. Plus, consumers will never have to pull their coffeemaker out from under the cabinets again because the removable water reservoir and side-loading brew basket provide easy access. Two-hour auto shut-off and special cleaning cycle provide added convenience. MSRP: $129.99

My Thoughts


This coffee maker is awesome! It has so many amazing features. First, I'm excited to have a coffee pot that goes off on a timer. It was really easy to set, and it's great to have your coffee waiting as soon as you get up in the morning. Because sometimes it's hard to make a cup of coffee before you've had a cup of coffee. But that is only the beginning of the perks with this coffee maker. I really love the brewing pause and serve option. My husband is notorious for yanking the coffee pot off the machine in the middle of brewing. Then I have coffee everywhere and, of course, he never cleans it up.

The special brewing process definitely makes a difference. I've noticed that my coffee has a fuller, more robust flavor, no matter what brand I use. But I think my favorite feature on this coffee pot is the metal carafe. When you leave the pot sitting on the warmer, it never tastes as good after the first cup. With this pot, the design keeps the pot warm for up to four hours, ensuring your coffee will taste like it was fresh brewed even hours after it was made.  AND you don't have to worry about breaking the pot. I can't tell you how many times I've broken my glass pots when I was rinsing them out. There are no worries about that with this carafe.

If you still aren't impressed,  there is more to love. The coffee filter basket is on the side, allowing for easy filling and removal. Clean up is also a breeze. Yet, none of  this would matter if you didn't have a great cup of coffee waiting for you at the end of the process. And guess what? You will. Ever single time you use this machine, you are pretty much guaranteed the perfect cup.  Taste will vary depending on the brand of coffee you use, but using the most common name brands, my coffee has been just the way I like it every morning--strong, warm, fresh and delicious. You simply can't go wrong with this coffee maker.

The Giveaway

One lucky winner is going to receive a Mr. Coffee® Optimal Brew Coffee Maker!  To enter, just fill in the Giveaway Tools form below. This giveaway will end on  10/28/14. Open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Mr. Coffee for offering this fantastic prize.

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