The Importance of a Carafe

It is better to have the carafe in the coffee maker when you turn the coffee maker on than not to have it there. If, however, the carafe is missing when you turn the coffee maker on it is better to discover your error sooner rather than later. If, however, you discover your error later it is better to discover it before the coffee flows from the kitchen countertop to the floor. It is always good to have paper towels handy.

Coffee is good, but if the coffee is on the floor it is generally undrinkable – even assuming the three-second rule. I suppose one may use a clean sponge to sop the coffee up and squeeze it into a mug, but it is not recommended.

I have had a recent occasion to ponder these deep questions.