Choose a jug capacity that suits the amount of coffee you want to serve and when you plan to brew it. A thermal jug is a good choice if you want to brew before your guests arrive or move the jug around. A glass carafe with a warming plate may suit you if you’ll be serving coffee soon after brewing, while a timer is useful if you want to schedule the start time. Before choosing, check the CE marking on the exact appliance and review the seller’s terms and conditions.
You want to brew enough filter coffee for several people at once. Compare the capacity in litres with the number and size of the cups you’ll be using. The Consumentenbond describes filter coffee as suitable for making larger quantities.
You want to make the coffee before your guests arrive and serve it during your get-together. In that case, heat retention and a jug you can move around are important considerations.
You want to schedule the brewing time or make tidying up afterwards easy. Look at the timer, how easy it is to access the filter and water tank, and how much maintenance the machine needs.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount brewed at a time | Compare the capacity in litres with the amount you want to serve. Inventum lists the KZ818D as having a 1.2-litre capacity and making up to 10 cups. Bear in mind that a cup is not necessarily the same size as a large mug. | If I want to serve everyone from one jug, I add up the portions I need. Around 36% of consumers mainly want to make enough coffee in one go. |
| Keeping coffee warm | Check whether the machine comes with a thermal jug or a glass carafe and warming plate. The Consumentenbond assesses the temperature of coffee in a thermal jug after 1, 2 and 4 hours. | If you brew before your guests arrive and want to serve the coffee later, pay particular attention to the jug and how long it needs to stay warm. Around 29% of consumers prioritise keeping coffee warm. |
| Scheduled brewing | Check whether the exact model has a timer and whether you can prepare the water and coffee in advance. A timer doesn’t replace filling or cleaning the machine. | If I have other things to do while getting ready, setting a start time can help. Around 21% of consumers mainly want to schedule when the coffee is brewed. |
| Filling and maintenance | Check how to fill and clean the water tank, jug and filter holder. Follow the model’s instruction manual for maintenance. | If you’re putting the machine in a tight space or want to tidy up quickly after your guests leave, consider how easy it is to access and clean. Around 14% of consumers mainly prioritise ease of filling and maintenance. |
In the Netherlands, CE marking is mandatory for the relevant electrical products, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Check the marking on the exact appliance before making your final choice.
The stated number of cups may sound like more coffee than you’ll need for your mugs. For example, Inventum lists the KZ818D as having a 1.2-litre capacity and making up to 10 cups.
First work out how many millilitres you want to serve, then compare the total with the jug’s capacity.
The Consumentenbond warns that coffee can become more bitter over time when left on a warming plate. How long coffee stays warm in a thermal jug varies by model.
Choose according to the time between brewing and serving, and compare the details for the exact jug.
The Consumentenbond lists the Melitta Enjoy II Top Therm 1017-08 with a capacity of 1.25 litres. The Joybuy page for the Enjoy Top Therm 1017-08 gives a different name and capacity.
Compare the full model number, jug capacity and specification from the manufacturer and seller before assuming two models are identical.
According to Inventum, the KZ818D combines a thermal jug with a timer. It could suit you if you want to brew ahead and serve the coffee later.
Melitta offers thermal-jug models with and without a timer. Check the full model number to find the combination of features you want.
According to Moccamaster, the KBGT is a thermal-jug model with a stated capacity of around 1.25 litres and 10 cups.
The Philips Café Gaia HD7547/80 is a thermal-jug model. Philips also lists filter coffee machines with glass carafes.
This selection includes filter coffee machines with glass carafes for serving coffee soon after brewing, as well as a model for those who want to schedule the brewing time in advance.
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Suitable if you want to serve coffee from a glass carafe soon after brewing. The product information lists a keep-warm function of up to 30 minutes.
The product name lists a capacity of 1.25 litres.
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A filter coffee machine to consider if you want to brew for several people and serve from a glass carafe. Check the capacity and specification to make sure they suit how and when you want to serve the coffee.
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A good option to compare if you want a glass carafe for making filter coffee for several people. The product name lists a power rating of 1000 W; check the capacity against the amount you want to brew.
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Suitable if you want to serve a group from a glass carafe and keep the coffee warm for a short time. The product name lists a capacity of 1.25 litres and a range of 10 to 15 cups.
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Suitable if you want to schedule the brewing time in advance. Check the timer and jug capacity on the exact model, and make sure the jug suits when you plan to serve the coffee.
Add up the expected portions in millilitres and compare the total with the jug’s capacity in litres. If you use large mugs, don’t rely on the stated number of cups alone.
The Consumentenbond recommends running water through a new machine before using it. Keep the jug and filter holder clean, and follow the manual for descaling and maintenance intervals for your model.
Not necessarily. The Dutch government says there is no fixed statutory warranty period in the Netherlands. If a product is faulty, you can contact the seller. Compare the terms of any paid add-on with the rights you already have.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, CE marking is mandatory for the relevant electrical products. Check the marking on the exact model before making your final choice.
