What’s the healthiest coffee maker?

QUESTION: What’s the healthiest coffee maker? I only buy organic coffee and I use filtered water. So I don’t like the idea of using a lot of plastic or aluminum to make my coffee either. Got any suggestions? – Mike L

ANSWER: You make an interesting point. There are concerns, for example, about putting plastic containers in the microwave oven because it releases BPA or other hormone disrupters. Perhaps running hot water over these plastics might be something you want to avoid.

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Where Are Curtis Coffee Makers Made?

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?

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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