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This may not be appropriate for this blog, but if some one would like to make a few Million before the SHTF, design a complete line of no spill coffeepots to replace the current pots supplied with Mr. Coffee and other makes. I am sure some one would like to cash in on this idea, and advertise it as the no spill replacement pot, however I have solved the problem for myself.  Rip a half-inch strip of tape from a roll of duct tape and cut a 1-inch length and paste it below the lip of the pour spout so it extends beyond the spout about a 1/8th of an inch or more. Problem solved, of course my wife says, well now doesn't that look lovely, yes but look at all the spills I avoid, and the dishrags no longer turn brown. Now I am not a conspiracy advocate however I believe the paper towel Mfg.'s are subsidizing the coffee pot makers and some one is being paid off.

Try a German brand, like Krupp. I know Black & Decker makes toasters, maybe they've got a coffeemaker, too.

Good stuff. I'd give you 'Post of the Day,' but I think I already awarded it to Step Back. Runner-up.


i had an automatic coffee maker, but i have to say i prefer making it manually using a #4 paper filter.

i always wonder, what is more renewable - using water to rinse off the old filter, or using a new paper filter ?

as far as the paper towel - they come in very handy.

especially if you've run out of toilet paper  8-/

Bravo for Hugo Chavez !

That's what I use too, a manual cone filter.  I heat just enough water (pour it from the travel-cup), but that's more for speed than efficiency.

Probably the most renewable thing is to compost coffee+filter.