To make the assertion that the Braun KF400 coffee maker is the most popular coffee brewer is bound to raise the ire of those who do not care for the Braun coffee machines.

That is of no real concern to those who are convinced of the quality and durability of the Braun. There are a wide range of Braun coffee machines beside the KF400 that will suit the coffee making needs of any and all coffee lovers. There are a range of Braun 10 cup coffee makers to choose from as well as Braun 12 cup coffee makers.

If we focus on the Braun KF400 coffee maker, there are a number of features that might go some way to explain why this particular coffee machine is as popular as it is. Some of its endearing features are the design of the system that is able to spread the hot water evenly over the grounds in the filter basket and thereby ensure that the coffee grounds are evenly saturated and that there is an even distribution of the percolation process.

The result is a coffee that has been extracted from the full portion of coffee grounds in the basket and is able to provide a full and rounded taste. The Braun coffee pot carafe of the KF400 coffee brewer is designed to provide as tight a seal as possible.

One might well ask what the purpose of this design feature might be. Given that coffee is a hot liquid, some loss owing to evaporation can occur. The well sealed lid will go some way in preventing that. This particular Braun coffee maker also allows the impatient coffee lover the luxury of drawing off a cup of coffee in the midst of the brew process. On removing the carafe the coffee machine will halt the brewing process which will then resume once the carafe has been replaced.

The filter basket is easy to remove and clean and the water tank can be refilled easily. A word of advice; it is very important that the filter basket and carafe are cleaned as thoroughly as possible to ensure that absence of any residue from previous use tainting the coffee when you fire up your KF400 again.

A last feature that endears this Braun coffee machine to its fans is its size. It is well proportioned and will not dominate any kitchen counter it is placed upon.