Sanford 900W Coffee Maker with 1.5L Glass Carafe, Keep-Warm and Permanent Filter - SF1394CM

Good coffee at home is mostly about not having to think about it before 7am. The Sanford SF1394CM Coffee Maker brews up to 12 cups into a 1.5-litre glass carafe and then holds it at temperature with its keep-warm function — which means the second cup is as good as the first and nobody has to brew again. The permanent filter is the part that pays for itself: no paper filters to buy or run out of, just rinse and reuse. Visible water-level markings on the tank take the guesswork out of measuring, and thermostat control keeps the brew temperature steady rather than swinging. The anti-drip function means you can pull the carafe out mid-brew for an early cup without a puddle on the hotplate, and overheating protection with an illuminated on/off switch covers the basics of leaving it running while you get ready.

Specifications

Buying guide

Filter coffee machines are compared on capacity and decided on two smaller features: the filter type and whether there is an anti-drip. A permanent filter removes an ongoing cost and the morning you discover you have run out of papers, so it is worth prioritising. Anti-drip matters if more than one person drinks coffee at different times, because it lets you take the carafe out mid-brew without making a mess. On capacity, a 1.5-litre carafe at up to 12 cups suits a family or a small office; if you are the only coffee drinker, you will be brewing less than half a jug most days and a smaller machine or a French press may suit you better. Keep-warm is genuinely useful but has a limit — coffee held on a hotplate for over an hour starts to taste stewed, so brew what you will drink within the hour. Descale every month or two depending on your water, rinse the permanent filter immediately after use so oils do not build up, and wash the carafe by hand.

How it compares

Against a French press, this brews a much larger quantity, keeps it hot without attention, and is genuinely hands-off, while a press gives you more control over strength and needs no electricity. Compared with an espresso machine, a filter machine is far cheaper and better for volume, but it will not produce espresso, crema or milk drinks. Against a machine using paper filters, the permanent filter here saves a recurring cost and one recurring frustration, though paper does trap slightly more of the oils. Against boiling a kettle and using instant, there is no comparison on taste. For a family or office that gets through a jug, this is the practical choice.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to buy paper filters?
No — it comes with a permanent reusable filter. Rinse it immediately after use so coffee oils do not build up and start to taste bitter.

How long will the keep-warm function hold the coffee?
It will hold the carafe at temperature, but coffee left on a hotplate for much more than an hour starts to taste stewed. Brew roughly what you will drink within the hour.

How many cups does it actually make?
Up to 12 cups from the 1.5 litre carafe, which suits a family or a small office. If you are the only coffee drinker, you will rarely fill it.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• Sanford 1.8L Glass Electric Kettle with LED Indicator, Auto Shut-Off and Stainless Steel Trim - SF3354EK
• Sanford 1.8L Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle with 360 Degree Base and Dry-Boil Protection - SF3343EK
• White Ceramic Mug - Plain Everyday Mug for Coffee and Tea

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.