Hosting a full round of coffee
You want to serve several guests without having to brew another pot straight away. Compare the capacity in litres with the cup size you actually pour, as recommended by Consumentenbond.
Who is this relevant for?
Hosting a long gathering
Guests will be having coffee at different times. The choice between a hotplate and a thermal jug may therefore influence your decision.
Regular host
If you often make coffee for guests, also consider how easy the machine is to fill and clean, and whether you can find a replacement jug that fits the exact model number.
What should you look for when choosing?
Glass jug with hotplate
A good fit if: you serve most of the coffee soon after brewing and want the jug to be visible on the table.
Consider: check how long the hotplate stays on. Philips states that the hotplate on the HD7462/20 switches off 30 minutes after brewing.
Thermal jug
A good fit if: guests will be pouring coffee at different times during your gathering and you’d rather not use a switched-on hotplate.
Consider: heat-retention claims depend on the model and conditions. Philips claims that the Café Gaia HD7546/20 keeps coffee at a minimum of 65 °C after two hours; this does not apply to all thermal jugs.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
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| Amount per brew | Compare the capacity in litres with the number of cups you’ll actually serve. Philips states that the HD7462/20 holds up to 1.2 litres, or 10 large or 15 small cups. | For a full first round, I want to brew enough that I don’t have to start again straight away. Around 36% of consumers are most concerned with making enough coffee per brew. |
| Serving coffee over a longer period | Choose a jug to suit when you’ll be serving, and check the hotplate’s keep-warm time or the model-specific claim. | If guests will be having coffee at different times during the conversation, I want it to be suitably hot when poured. Around 29% of consumers are most concerned about serving coffee over a longer period. |
| Filling, pouring and cleaning | Check the water-level indicator, drip stop, removable parts and cleaning instructions for the exact model. | When I entertain regularly, I want the machine to be easy to fill, use and clean. Around 21% of consumers are mainly looking for practicality for repeated use. |
| Buying and replacing | Check whether a replacement jug fits the model number and what maintenance and filters the machine requires. | When I entertain regularly, I want to know in advance whether I’ll be able to replace the jug with the right one later. Around 14% of consumers are most concerned about buying and replacing. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming ‘ten cups’ means ten of your own mugs
The number of cups depends on the cup size used in the model specifications. For the HD7462/20, Philips gives the same maximum capacity of 1.2 litres as ten large or fifteen small cups.
Compare the capacity in litres with your own mugs and the amount you need for the first round.
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Choosing a glass jug without checking when the hotplate switches off
Keep-warm times vary by model. Philips states that the hotplate on the HD7462/20 switches off 30 minutes after brewing.
Make sure the switch-off time suits your serving schedule. Consider a thermal jug if guests will be having coffee later.
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Assuming every thermal jug is equally sturdy or fits every machine
According to the manufacturer, Moccamaster’s KBGT thermal jug has a glass inner flask. Melitta lists replacement-jug compatibility for specific model numbers, not for every machine from the brand.
Check the jug’s construction and look for a replacement part using the exact model number.
Brands to compare
Philips
Philips offers filter coffee machines with both glass and thermal jugs. Compare the model and jug type.
- For the Daily HD7462/20, Philips states a maximum capacity of 1.2 litres and says the jug and filter holder are dishwasher-safe.
- Philips’ claim of a minimum temperature of 65 °C after two hours applies to the Café Gaia HD7546/20, not the Daily or all Philips machines.
Melitta
The Easy Therm and EasyTop Therm Steel are filter coffee machines with thermal jugs. Check the version and model number.
- Melitta states that the Easy Therm makes up to eight cups and has a drip stop and a removable swing filter.
- The replacement jug mentioned is designed for specific EasyTop Therm Steel models; it isn’t automatically compatible with the Easy Therm.
Moccamaster
The KBGT is a thermal-jug option to compare if you want to brew a larger amount and serve coffee over a longer period.
- Moccamaster states that the KBGT holds approximately 1.25 litres, or ten cups. The heat-retention claim applies to a full jug.
- According to the manufacturer, the jug has a glass inner flask. Follow the care instructions for the specific machine.
Braun
The PurShine KF 1500 is a filter coffee machine available with a glass jug, making it an option to compare if you want a model for ten cups.
- Braun states that it has a swing-out, removable filter basket.
- The flavour benefits Braun attributes to its OptiBrew system are a brand claim, not an independent comparison with other models.
Joybuy products
This Joybuy selection focuses on filter coffee machines with a glass jug and keep-warm function for serving coffee to guests.
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Emerio CME-122933 filter coffee machine with glass jug, 1.25 l
An option if you want to prepare a full round of coffee for guests in a single brew.
The product name lists a glass jug with a capacity of 1.25 litres.
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Philips HD5416/00 Café Gourmet, white
An option to compare if you want to brew filter coffee for guests and are looking for a glass jug.
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WMF Stelio Aroma filter coffee machine with glass jug, 1000 W, matt black
An option if you’re brewing filter coffee for a group and want a glass jug with a keep-warm function.
The product name lists a power rating of 1000 W.
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Tefal CM5338 filter coffee machine, 1.25 l, 10–15 cups
This version is designed for left- and right-handed use, making it a potential fit if you’ll be pouring coffee partway through a round.
The product name lists a capacity of 1.25 litres, 10–15 cups and a removable filter holder with a double handle.
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Melitta 6766590 filter coffee machine, white
An option to compare if you’re looking for a filter coffee machine with a glass jug for planned coffee rounds with guests.
Frequently asked questions
How can you tell if one jug will be enough for your guests?
Compare the capacity of the mugs you expect to use for the first round with the machine’s reservoir capacity in litres. The stated number of cups is based on a cup size specific to the model. Philips states that the HD7462/20 holds up to 1.2 litres, or ten large or fifteen small cups.
What should you clean or descale before a gathering?
Clean the jug and filter holder according to the manual for the exact model, and follow the manufacturer’s descaling instructions. Moccamaster recommends cleaning and descaling its own machines after around one hundred brews. Don’t automatically apply that frequency or use the same descaling product for another brand.
What if the coffee jug breaks later?
Check whether a replacement jug fits the exact model number. Melitta lists specific model numbers for a replacement jug; the brand name alone doesn’t prove that a jug is compatible.
Are you always entitled to exactly two years’ statutory warranty in the Netherlands?
No. According to the Dutch government, there is no fixed statutory warranty period in the Netherlands: you are entitled to a product that meets what you can reasonably expect. If something is wrong with the product, contact the retailer. A manufacturer’s warranty is in addition to these statutory rights.