which makes a better coffee the thermal carafe or glass ?
1611994
I like the thermal carafe w/ the glass lining much better than the thermal which is all stainless.
1611995
I have the glass lined thermal cafe, and I like the coffee very much. My son has the glass carafe, and wishes he had the thermal.
1611996
The carafe worked super for storing coffee - it kept coffee reasonably warm for an extended period with no "off" taste - cannot compare to glass pot - last few coffee pots I have used other this Bonavita have used stainless steel - again this Bonavita made superb coffee - the problem was it stopped working - broke - within a few months of purchase - for this much money I expected it to last a couple years anyway
1611997
The thermal carafe does have a glass lining, but that aside, it's not the carafe that makes better coffee, it's the temperature of the machine that heats the water, the way the beans are ground and the quality of beans that you have. All that said, I prefer the carafe, because it doesn't continue to cook the coffee once it's brewed, resulting in the strong burnt/bitter taste that a regular carafe drip maker would.
1611998
The Bonavita is a thermal stainless steel carafe w/ a glass lining. This combination keeps the coffee warmer than just a stainless steel carafe.
1611999
They both make the coffee about the same but the difference is tied more to how long it sits in the pot. Coffee experts lean toward to the thermal carafe as the glass carafe coffee is subject to "burning" and "bitterness" if left on the warming plate plate for more the 15 to 30 minutes. Glass does keep the coffee hotter over time and is easier to handle and clean. We have the glass carafe as we normally drink our coffee within 15 to 20 minutes after it is brewed.
1483437
No, you don't need it, heating element is only on glass carafe model, thermal carafe keeps coffee hot and fresh several hours great machine
1585090
No. Only the glass carafe model includes the warming plate. I've not found it necessary; I've been using mine for 6 months and the coffee still is hot for about 6hrs afterwards, and will still be warm after 18-24hrs.
1701959
My model sits on a plastic removable unheated plate. The thermal carafe keeps the coffee warm for several hours
2102859
We only use the thermal carafe and think it is great. Keeps coffee hot for hours and have not had any explosions.
175506
Scientifically, there's not that much difference between glass and ceramic pots. It's more important to keep the lid on and use a tea cozy. See link: http://www.quora.com/Thermodynamics/There-are-three-identically-shaped-cups-filled-with-hot-coffee-one-made-of-metal-another-of-ceramic-and-the-third-of-glass-Which-of-the-cups-will-cool-faster-and-why
911469
Coffee makers with thermal carafes have no heating elements under the carafe, so using a carafe on a heating element might damage the carafe... and, may not be good for the heat element, either.
1865936
I think you can be as satisfied with a glass carafe. There is a noted decrease in temperature using the thermo carafe after the third cup. Have you noticed how quick the coffee maker shuts off after brewing? I think that contributes to the reduction in temperature and I have experienced your problem. At times I have just turned on the maker without adding any more water. On other occasions, I have made another pot. The carafe for the thermo pot is difficult to clean. I have tested the temp and it has registered 202 degrees at the first cup. One of the reasons I purchased it.
1471608
If you read the guest barista blog on prima coffee, his testing showed that the end result tasted the same. I purchased my stainless dripper based on that since I wouldn't have to worry about dropping and breaking it. Here's a link https://prima-coffee.com/blog/kalita-wave-guest-barista-review-part-two. Between the 2, the glass should retain heat better than the stainless.
1585086
I always go to manufacturer websites and read user manuals before purchasing. It's a good thing I do because there are so many errors here. The thermal carafe do not have a heated plate. Please read your manual. The glass carafe does. It has three temp settings. Also, if you read the manual you will see it turns off after 2 hrs.
1471609
I only have the metal but have read it's quicker to heat and obviously more durable. At a recent coffee shop they had several metal ones they used. I did not see glass or ceramic.
265545
I don't have this particular model of coffee maker, but all the replacement carafes shown are glass.
56996
I am not sure to tell you the truth. It is worth a shot however glass pot models have a heater unit that the pot sits on to keep the coffee hot whereas thermal pot units do not.
1483431
As the responders state, the thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot for over 2 hours. I have poured a cup 4-5 hours after brew and it is perfect. You don't want an element that keeps it hot as that would ruin the coffee....Great product, highly recommended.
123153
So far, under normal use and following the directions, it has not imploded. I wash it every couple of weeks with warm water, dish soap, and the included soft scrubby. It keeps the coffee hot for hours. So far I'm very happy with going the thermal carafe route vs. the glass carafe. And the thermal carafe version does not have a hot plate.
330130
I got the thermal Breville because is allow you to use less water from the tank. The glass brewers the entry tank.
400308
No mention was made as to how old your unit is. A thermal carafe is only as good as the vacuum seal surrounding the carafe. Have you run your carafe through a dishwasher? If so, you may have liquid in areas where there should be only air or vacuum. The thermal break is gone, coffee does not stay hot. Another consideration, is the brew temp where it should be in the first place? Fouled heating elememts do not heat the water to the same high temp as clean heating elements will. Clean the elements by brewing a pot of white vinegar. It is amazing how much color (crud) the vinegar will pick up. After the vinegar, run at least two or three pots of clean water. I sometimes will run do the vinegar treatment twice. These are only guesses and not answers, but your question could be answered in so many ways. I wish i could help more.