Are you looking for new coffee carafes? Currently in the market, there are 2 main groups- glass and thermal ones. The thermal ones are usually made of stainless steel which are usually insulated. Glass carafes are generally not insulated.

There are benefits of both types but most people prefer the thermal carafe version. This is because the glass coffee carafes usually rest on heating element which means you have to keep heating up the coffee when you need it. On the other hand, Thermal Carafe like the Zojirushi Fresh Brew Coffee Maker can keep the coffee warm longer by using its insulated properties.

If you are one of those coffee drinkers who drink your coffee immediately after brewing, then the type of carafe would not matter much to you. However, if you are those who like to take your warm coffee throughout the day then a thermal coffee carafe is what you need.

Coffee generally taste better when it is not boil again and again. This is because when more of the water is evaporated away, coffee tends to get that unpleasant burnt flavor while getting stronger and bitter.

With thermal carafes, you do not have to worry about this as they keep the coffee warm longer and does not require you to reheat the coffee constantly. Most Thermal Carafe comes with a tightly fitting lid that prevents both heat loss and evaporation.

As these Thermal Carafes are made of metal, it means that there is no issue about breakage so while a thermal replacement carafe is more expensive initially, it actually may last longer and save more money in the long run. Furthermore, most of these thermal models come with automatic switch that switches off the heating element once the coffee is hot enough. One such model is the Cuisinart Grind & Brew™ Coffee Makers which can be found only at CuisinartWebstore.com.