should not be found in the dishwasher. Even when the lid is securely fastened, you should never run it over a hard surface. The plastic should also be thoroughly washed and dried.
If you plan on drinking from a hot tumbler, you should store it in a cool, dry place.
How We Chose Our s
We asked thousands of Wirecutter readers to tell us what they love the most about their coffee maker. We took the most popular options they gave us and added our own research and insight.
How We Tested
The Coffee Gator is the perfect size for a large family. Our testers’ favorite Tumbler is the Big Brew, and the Gator’s size is smaller than our runner-up, making it the only other option that’s comfortable to hold in our opinion. We also think the Gator’s design is more stylish than the Big Brew.
We boiled the beans for one minute, and then let the hot water cool slightly before dropping the coffee in. Each tumbler has a drip guard to contain hot steam, and it’s important to do it correctly.
We let the coffee cool a few minutes before pouring it into a glass. This was the only way to avoid any possible drip or spillage.
During our research, we learned that the Gator is the only product that requires a glass on the bottom. This is a pretty standard thing, but it is a nice feature, especially if you’re not sure how hot or cold water will get from the tumbler.
We also like that the Gator is a more compact model. It’s a little harder to store at first, but it isn’t so much of a dealbreaker that we won’t stick with it.
The Gator has been on the market for a long time, but it’s still one of the most popular models on the market. We highly recommend it.
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Cuisinart CDC-200 Coffee Maker
$120 (was $150, now 15% off) 4.3 stars, 7,851 reviews
With 3.5 stars from 304 reviews, users are pretty confident that the Cuisinart CDC-200 will stand up to everyday use. Here’s a summary of what reviewers said about the Gator:
“It is made of strong stainless steel. The only knock is it does not come with a lid. I find that this is a very useful feature to have, especially when pouring hot water.”
A sample of the Cuisinart CDC-200’s beans.
On the downside, the Cuisinart CDC-200 has a number of major drawbacks. For one, it’s big and heavy. Users find it hard to hold and move around. It does not come with a drip guard, so you’ll need to buy one separately. The Gator also lacks a filter.
There is a little hole in the lid. While not a dealbreaker in this regard, it’s a nice feature that you may not want to have on your tumbler.
It’s also expensive. The Gator is available on Amazon in a 22 ounce glass, so it’s a little more expensive than our other picks.
The Cuisinart CDC-200 is the most popular size and style of tumbler. Its biggest complaint is that it’s too big and heavy