Coffee Explanations

Where Are Curtis Coffee Makers Made?

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QUESTION: Can you tell me where Curtis coffee makers are made? I am interested in purchasing one of their coffee makers, but I want to make sure my dollars are going to a company whose products are made in America. — Silas D.

ANSWER: Curtis coffee makers are made in house by the Wilbur Curtis Company, which class Los Angeles, California, its home. Wilbur Curtis makes almost every component of its coffee makers in house at the factory in Los Angeles. Keep reading for more information about how Wilbur Curtis Company manufactures its coffee makers and more information on the company in general.

According to writer Katrina Yentch for sprudge.com, the Wilbur Curtis Company produces “nearly every element of their product line in-house, from raw steel to state of the art brewers.” The factory is equivalent in size to several airplane hangars added together.

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What Does SCA Certified Mean for a Coffee Maker?

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QUESTION: What does it mean for a coffee maker to be SCA certified? I keep seeing notations on coffee makers I’m considering that say SCA certified or SCAA certified. What’s the difference, and what does this mean? — Tara B.

ANSWER: You may see notes on coffee packaging or in product descriptions online that designate coffee makers as SCA or SCAA certified when you’re shopping for a coffee maker. You might have also seen lists of the best certified coffee makers. We’re ready to delve into exactly what this means. Just keep reading.

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Are There Any Made in USA Coffee Makers?

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QUESTION: My family places a lot of importance in making sure everything we buy is made in the USA, but we’re having trouble finding a coffee maker. Any suggestions? — Jessie G.

ANSWER: The list of coffee makers made in the USA is limited. If you’re not into cold brew, the Aeropress and Red Rooster Mason Pour Over are your only real options. If you accept cold brew recommendations, that expands your horizons a bit, but not to a huge list. You’ll find these made in USA coffee makers listed below. 

You’ll get a few more recommendations if you further expand the search to include those manufactured in the USA and not made in the USA. Coffee makers under this designation may include parts made overseas, but they were assembled here in the USA. 

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