Mueller 12-Cup Coffee Maker

Verdict

Mueller’s brewer reaches decent brew temperatures and includes a permanent filter, but it is slow, brews only moderately strong coffee, and has a very leaky carafe, so it mainly suits patient users who prioritize low running costs over convenience.

Cons

  • Brewing performance & consistency 1 review 2.5
    Mueller brews reasonably hot coffee with extraction in the low six hundreds on TDS tests, giving a passable but not standout cup compared with more efficient drip machines.
  • Speed & time-to-cup 1 review 2.5
    This model runs a bit slower than average, taking around eight and a half minutes per full brew cycle, so it is not ideal if you prioritize speed.
  • Cup, tray & carafe handling 1 review 1.0
    The carafe and spout design perform poorly, leaking and splashing more than most competitors when water is poured quickly.