Whether you’re having large gatherings, business meetings or setting up for a conference, or just having a group of people over for a party or social gathering, your guests are often expecting coffee! A small coffee urn is an easy way to handle the situation because you can make the coffee in advance and not have to do it during the event.
Here are some of our favorite small coffee urns that you should consider for the job.
We consider it to be a coffee urn if it keeps the coffee heated and also brews coffee. If it’s just a thermal container, we would call that a carafe, dispenser, or thermos.
How big is a small coffee urn? Generally, we’d consider a small coffee earn to be in the 30-cup range. It might sound like a lot of coffee, but if you are using large cups, it can go pretty quickly. In comparison, large coffee urns hold 55 to 60 cups.
Some small urns are only designed to hold hot coffee, while others will both brew and hold the coffee.
Here are some high-quality small coffee urns, of different sizes, made by major brands. We will outline the main features of each one so you can choose the best model for you.
NESCO 25 Cup Small Coffee Urn
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This 25-cup, electric model coffee urn by NESCO was the smallest legitimate-looking urn we could find. It also brews coffee. You add cold water into the unit and the coffee grounds at the top filter basket and then you let it run, after which the keep-warm function will hold the coffee at the right temperature.
The urn has a matte stainless steel finish with a dispenser and a continuous pouring feature, perfect for parties, meetings, or offices. Additional features include water level markings for easy filling, skid-proof rubber feet, side rubber handles, and an on/off switch with a silicone cover. How big are those cups of coffee? In this case, the capacity specifically means 25, 5.7 oz. cups. The approximate brewing time is one cup per minute. With a locking lid and stay-cool handles to help prevent mishaps, this urn is a real crowd-pleaser. 4.7-liter capacity. 950 watts. Measures 10 x 10 x 14.5 inches.
If you want to stay small but with a slightly larger capacity, a great option is the NESCO also makes a 30-cup version.
HomeCraft 30 Cup Small Coffee Urn
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All-purpose: Perfect for serving coffee, tea, hot cider, hot chocolate, and more. This coffee maker is good for family gatherings, banquets, church functions, corporate events, and parties
The HomeCraft small urn has a 30-cup capacity and a reusable filter for ease of use. No need to worry about paper filters. It brews 1 cup of coffee per minute and has a keep warm function. The handles are designed so you can carry the stainless steel coffee urn around without burning yourself.
Hamilton Beach 45-Cup Coffee Urn
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This Hamilton Beach coffee urn is a little bit bigger than the others, with a 45-cup capacity. It is perfect for a large crowd and gives you the flexibility to brew anywhere from 15 to 45 cups depending on your needs. Like the other models here, the brewing process takes about a cup per minute and a light indicator lets you know when the coffee is ready. The two-way dispenser can fill a single cup or be propped to fill a larger carafe. The lid and brew basket are dishwasher safe. It also has handles that allow you to carry it without burning yourself, and a locking lid to avoid spills.
Dominion 30 Cup Small Coffee Urn
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The Dominion small 30 Cup Urn has 1000 Watts of power keeping your coffee warm and features heat-resistant handles and a heat-resistant base as well as a safety cap to prevent spilling. This one and the NESCO both have an easy-to-see indicator, so you know if you’re about to run out of coffee and will need to run another brewing cycle.