If you're looking for an insulated stainless carafe, I'd suggest the Cuisinart DTC-975BK. Here's a link on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=284507
Why I like it...
1. It brews at the proper temperature
2. It's not fugly
2. It has a large (12 cup) carafe
3. It has a special system that doesn't expose the coffee to air as it's moving from the basket to the carafe...the result is your coffee can sit for quite some time without the flavor going to hell.
It's not cheap at 100 bucks, but not that expensive either considering it's an appliance you will use a lot. If you're looking for something cheap, Consumer Reports rates the Braun Aromaster KF400 as their best buy.
I personally don't think the grind and brew machines are worth the cost. You're better off buying good fresh beans and having them ground in a professional grinder at a coffee shop. As long as they are stored air tight and used in a week you really don't loose all that much flavor.
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