Krups 466-42 Crystal Aroma Plus Coffeemaker, Black
by Krups

List Price: $50.00
Category: Kitchen
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Product Summary

• 10-cup capacity coffeemaker with stylish ovoid carafe design
• Duo-Filter removes chlorine from water before brewing
• Hermetic coffee carafe reduces heat loss and seals in flavor
• Includes 1 water filter, 10 paper filters, and a coffee measure
• Measures 11-1/5 by 7-1/5 by 13-3/5 inches; 1-year product, 90-day service warranty

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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Krups 466-42 Crystal Aroma Plus Coffeemaker, Black

Customer Review: I like it!
Summary: 5 Stars

A coffee connoisseur I am not. My idea of fancy coffee is buying two pounds of "Eight O'clock Coffee" beans at the local Sam's Club and grinding it in my little Krups "Fast Touch" coffee grinder. I'm not after the perfect cup of coffee, just a plain decent cup is fine with me! This Krups makes a perfectly acceptable cup of coffee, far better than most drip coffee makers.

Here's what makes the 466 Krups Crystal Aroma Plus a real standout:

WATER FILTER: This is one of the few inexpensive coffee makers that has it's own internal water filtration system, and it works extremely well. There is a small, vegetable based "Duo-Filter" that you can easily install into the base of the unit. I have unfiltered water in my home that has a nasty chlorine flavor to it. This filter almost completely removes the chlorine taste, making the coffee far more palatable than I've ever known it. Amazing how such a simple thing as a water filter dramatically improves the taste of the coffee!

DESIGN: The design of this coffee maker is one of the most elegant I've ever seen. The globe-like glass carafe is half hidden by the sides and back of the maker, which provides a kind of insulation that helps keep the coffee hot. Also, the opening of the top of the glass pot is rather small, and completely covered by a snap-on plastic top. This design greatly minimizes evaporation, and keeps the coffee from becoming overly strong as it sits atop the warmer plate. The pouring spout on the carafe is also brilliantly executed, I've never spilled a drop in the many weeks I've used it. Overall, an outstanding design.

COFFEE FILTER: The coffee filter of the Krups 466 is a little narrower than the typical round, cone shaped "Braun" filter used by so many coffee makers. The typical Braun style gold filters will not fit in the Crystal Aroma Plus; however, Krups does make a special gold filter for this coffee maker. (Krups part# 026-33) The narrower cone shape forces the hot water to go through more of the coffee grounds before draining into the pot, making for a very rich and flavorful cup of coffee. I've used the special Krups gold filter since the very first pot I brewed, and have been extremely pleased with the results. If you purchase this coffee maker, do get the Krups gold filter as well, you'll be very glad you did.

There are a few negative points to ponder as well:

STEAM VENT: There is a steam vent on the top of the Crystal Aroma Plus that spouts steam like Old Faithful at the end of each brewing cycle. This is definitely NOT a coffee maker you'll want to leave under your fine hardwood kitchen cabinets when in use! This Krups must be placed on a counter top or table where there's plenty of room for the steam to vent.

NON-STANDARD PERMANENT FILTER: As mentioned above, if you don't buy a Krups gold filter designed for this coffee pot, you will find that none of the other brands will fit. The Krups filter cone is a little narrower, and as far as I know, only Krups gold filters will fit. However, those who prefer paper filters will be able to use standard cone shaped filters with no problem. (Krups includes ten paper filters with the maker.)

Overall, I'm extremely pleased with this particular coffee maker, and highly recommend it.

Description of Krups 466-42 Crystal Aroma Plus Coffeemaker, Black

This coffeemaker also has a "Stop 'n' Serve" feature that lets you pour yourself a cup while the java's still brewing. If there's one feature that will divide people though, it's the machine's design. The ovoid carafe and enclosing stand will be handsome to some, while others won't like them or the extra counter depth they take up. --Maria Dolan

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