Are you planning to buy your new thermal carafe? If yes, then you must know that there are at least two popular options to select from. These two are the stainless steel and glass. These are two different items but both of them have a lid and handle that are made from plastics. Typically, glass thermal carafes are more affordable in terms of price. However, the steel ones offer many advantages.
Here is a brief comparison of these two so you will easily see their differences:
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Apparently, the glass thermal carafe, as they are made from glass, will break easily. In fact, the mere bumping of this glass to the side of the coffee maker can already cause it to break.
Being breakable also makes its cleaning such a difficult task and for obvious reasons, even a slight tap at the base of the sink or bump with another dish can lead to the shattering of the thin glass. And it is also possible that when the coffee maker is left running for a few hours, the heat can bring about cracks especially if the coffee is left boiling continuously.
Furthermore, the glass thermal carafe has no insulation materials. This implies that continuous heating is needed if you want to keep your coffee warm. But the incessant heating can overcook or even burn the coffee. When this happens, bitter coffee will result. Frequent reheating will also make the flavor of the coffee stronger because its water content evaporates. And in your desire to keep your coffee warm, your electricity may go up due to the continuous heating.
On the other hand, all the setbacks that you can see in the glass type can be avoided with stainless steel thermal carafes. For one, the stainless steel will not break easily since it is harder. You don't have to take extra care when washing them because you can drop or bump them many times and it will still emerge without any cracks.
In addition, these types of thermal carafes are insulated just like the common thermos. The insulation will make the coffee warm for a long time without the need to repeatedly heat it. Your coffee will retain its freshness and warmth from the very first time that it was brewed. The flavor is sealed because the water will not evaporate with the help of the insulation.
Lastly, although the steel thermal carafe cost more than the glass, it is still the best choice. With the durability of the steel carafes, you actually save more in the long run as you don't have to buy another one again and again when the glass breaks. You also save on electricity and there are more stylish stainless carafes than the plastic or glass types.