First, work out how much coffee you need at once, in litres, using the cups or mugs your photography club actually uses. A glass jug is handy for serving coffee straight away. If you’ll be serving it throughout the meal, a thermal jug is a practical option, while a larger group may need several brewing rounds or a higher-capacity machine. The Consumers’ Association warns that coffee can become more bitter over time when left on a hotplate.
Wants to have enough coffee ready for a shared meal without having to brew another pot constantly. The Consumers’ Association and Moccamaster identify capacity and multiple brewing groups as important considerations for larger quantities.
Serves coffee at different points during the meal and wants to be able to bring the jug easily to the table. The Consumers’ Association discusses the choice between a hotplate and a thermal jug, while Melitta describes filter coffee makers with thermal jugs.
Wants filling, serving and clearing up to be straightforward at a shared venue. The Consumers’ Association offers tips on using coffee makers, while Melitta and Inventum list features such as a drip-stop and timer on specific models.
Start by working out how many litres you need and how many brewing rounds that means. Then consider how long the coffee will need to stand, who will operate the machine and whether the club will use it on other occasions.
Choose this when: you’ll serve the coffee soon after brewing and one jug is enough.
Consider: The Consumers’ Association warns that coffee can become more bitter over time when left on a hotplate. If you’ll be serving it for longer, consider brewing a fresh pot later.
Choose this when: club members will be having coffee at different times or you want to bring the jug to the table.
Consider: Check the capacity, how easy it is to pour, and the exact model number of any spare jug that fits the machine.
Choose this when: your estimated needs exceed the capacity of one standard jug and lots of guests want coffee at the same time.
Consider: Check whether you’ll also find the extra brewing capacity and space for multiple jugs useful outside this meal.
| Point to consider | What should you check? | Who is this relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Enough coffee per brewing round | Count the portions you expect to serve and allow for the capacity of each cup or mug; compare the total in litres with the jug’s capacity. | If I want to have enough coffee ready for the group in one go, I compare the capacity in litres with the mugs we use. Around 36% of consumers who prioritise capacity focus on having enough coffee per brewing round. |
| Keeping coffee warm during the meal | Work out how much time there’ll be between brewing and serving; check the type of jug and whether a suitable spare is available. | When guests arrive at different times, I want to serve coffee without having to keep the jug next to the machine. Around 29% of consumers who want to serve hot coffee over a longer period prioritise this point. |
| Easy preparation and cleaning | Check access to the filter holder, which parts can be cleaned, whether it has a drip-stop and whether there’s a timer; follow the manual for descaling. | If I have other things to do during the meal, I want filling and cleaning to be straightforward. Around 21% of consumers who mainly want easy operation and cleaning prioritise this point. |
| Costs when buying and using it later | Compare the purchase price and the filters you’ll need; if buying a spare jug, check its full model number. | If the club plans to use the machine regularly, I want to factor in filters and replacement jugs as well as the purchase price. Around 14% of consumers who want to keep total costs down prioritise this point. |
The capacity in litres tells you how much coffee the jug holds. For the Philips HD7461/20, Philips specifies a maximum of 1.2 litres for 10 large or 15 small cups.
Use the cups or mugs your club actually uses to work out how many litres you need and how many brewing rounds that will take.
According to the Consumers’ Association, coffee can become more bitter over time when left on a hotplate.
If you’ll be serving coffee over a longer period, choose a suitable thermal jug or plan to brew another pot later.
Spare jugs may only fit specific model numbers. For example, Melitta lists model numbers for spare jugs for certain machines.
Before buying a spare jug, check the full model number of both the machine and the jug.
The Daily HD7461/20 is an example of a filter coffee maker with a standard jug. Philips specifies a capacity of up to 1.2 litres.
The Enjoy Top Therm is a filter coffee maker with a thermal jug. The features listed are specifications and claims made by Melitta.
Inventum lists a thermal jug and timer for the KZ818D.
Moccamaster describes the KBGT as a model with a thermal jug and the KBGT20 as a set-up with two separate brewing groups.
Braun’s Dutch filter coffee maker range includes models with a jug for 10 cups and models with settings for smaller quantities.
This selection includes filter coffee makers with a glass or thermal jug, as well as a higher-capacity commercial machine, to suit different quantities and serving times.
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The stated capacity may suit a large round of coffee; check that the capacity and tap work for the way your club serves coffee.
The product name specifies 15 L, 1500 W and a stainless steel housing. It also mentions a round filter for 150 cups, continuous paperless filtering, a keep-warm function and a drip-free tap.
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A model with a glass jug to consider if your club serves coffee soon after brewing.
The product information lists a capacity of 1.25 litres and 10 to 15 cups, a glass jug, a permanent filter, adjustable volume and a drip-stop. The filter holder has a double handle and is designed for left- and right-handed use.
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The thermal jug suits a meal where guests have coffee at different times; check whether 1 litre is enough for the portions you plan to serve.
The product information lists a 1-litre capacity, a thermal jug, AromaSelector and a drip-stop. The filter holder swivels, is removable and is dishwasher-safe.
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A 1.5-litre glass jug may suit a larger brewing round if the coffee will be served soon after brewing.
The product information lists 10 large or 15 small cups, a water-level indicator, a swivelling filter holder and a drip-stop. According to the product information, the keep-warm function lasts up to 30 minutes.
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The 1.5-litre glass jug may suit a larger brewing round; if you’ll be serving coffee over a longer period, bear in mind the stated keep-warm time.
The product information lists a capacity of up to 12 cups and a 30-minute keep-warm function. It also mentions a start-time setting, removable water tank, and cleaning and descaling programme.
Compare the jug’s capacity in litres with the cups or mugs you actually use. Philips specifies that the HD7461/20 holds up to 1.2 litres for 10 large or 15 small cups, so don’t assume it will fill 15 full-size mugs.
First, rinse the machine thoroughly with water, as advised by the Consumers’ Association. Clean the jug and filter holder, and descale the machine in line with the manual for your chosen model.
Report the fault to the seller. The Dutch government explains that there is no fixed statutory warranty period of two years in the Netherlands. What you could reasonably expect from the product and how it has been used are relevant when assessing your claim.
According to the NVWA, electrical equipment within the scope of the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU must meet its requirements, as incorporated into Dutch regulations. Manufacturers and importers also have their own obligations. Check the manual for any restrictions on your chosen machine; a product page alone does not prove that a specific item complies with the requirements.
Don’t assume so without checking information for the exact model. The Consumers’ Association warns that coffee can become more bitter over time when left on a hotplate. Check the manual and, if you’ll be serving coffee over a longer period, consider using a thermal jug or brewing a fresh pot.
