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Melitta's 10-cup Thermal Coffeemaker keeps brew hot but makes it bitter (pictures)

Priced at $69, the Melitta 10-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker features a premium vacuum-sealed carafe for less but serves up brew that's weak and bitter-tasting.

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Meet the Melitta

Meet the Melitta 10-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker, which serves up 10 cups of drip coffee one carafe at a time.

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Controls front and center

At the center of the Melitta 10-Cup sit its control panel and LCD.

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Under the hood

Flipping open the lid uncovers a filter holder and 10-cup water tank.

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Pour while you brew

You can grab the carafe while brewing to quickly pour yourself a cup.

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Swivel on the cap

The carafe sports an eye-catching red accent and a top that swivels firmly into place.

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Premium dreams

The two-tone silver-and-black color scheme looks premium at a distance, but up close the appliance's plastic parts are a letdown.

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Tidy pours

The carafe's thumb tab makes for hassle-free, tidy decanting.

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A weak and bitter brew

Sadly, the 10-Cup Thermal Melitta machine makes java that's bitter and weak.

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