Keurig Single Serve Gourmet Coffee & Tea Brewing System

... I recently asked for a cup of joe at a friend's house and they showed me their Keurig B60. They let me pick my own flavor and showed me how easy it was to make a cup of coffee with it. I was amazed at how fast this gourmet coffee was ready and how little there was to do for clean up. When I got home I researched it.

The only differences between the B60 and B66 is the color of the machine and quantity of sample K-Cups. The B60 is almost all black with a chrome handle while this B66 has a black body, silver top and chrome handle. The B60 gives you the standard 18 pack K-Cup sample, while the B66 gives you an additional 4 18-packs of samples AND a reusable "My K-Cup". The My K-Cup is a reusable filter you can put your own coffee in if you really want to (kind of defeats the purpose).

After using both the B60 and B66 I can tell you they both work EXACTLY the same. Any review you see for B60 has the same features, benefits, and shortfalls as the B66.

I'm the only coffee drinker in my house so it became a big pain to measure out beans, grind them, empty them from the grinder into the coffee maker, add the water, then wait for the coffee. Plus when you're done you have to discard the used filter / grounds and any left over coffee and clean the carafe and maybe the drip mechanism as well.

THE KEURIG IS ALMOST 100% MAINTENANCE / CLEANING FREE. It has a 48 oz water reservoir so you don't need to refill daily. The cleanup is just taking the used K-Cup and throwing it out. There's no grinding of beans or cleaning necessary and I don't have to spend 1/2 an hour to make 2 cups of coffee.

Some other nice benefits are that it also makes tea, hot cocoa and plain ole hot water (for Ramen or other uses). It also has a cool blue LED and blue lit water tank. The auto-on and off features help you save time and money. The 90 K-Cups the B66 gives you should last a long time and help you decide which blend of coffee(s) you prefer most. The water reservoir is also dishwasher safe.

The cons are few and far between. It is noisy when it starts and finishes making a cup of coffee. The water intake makes a loud vibrating noise when it pumps water in or out of the internal reservoir. This doesn't bother me, my wife, or my infant son. The strength of the 9.25 oz versus the 5.25 ounce cup is diminished. It's just the amount of water being used on the same amount of grounds. So if you want a regular 9.25 oz coffee you should probably use a strong K-Cup. Refill K-Cups are somewhat expensive, but it's WAY less then a gourmet coffee shop. If you look around and use coupons it's a great way to save.

I've had the coffee maker for 3 days now and I couldn't be prouder of my purchase. I look forward to my daily coffee finally!

One last note, if you're going through a carafe or more of coffee a day, you may want to think about whether or not it's a cost savings or worth the time savings for you. But for me, this is the best product I've come across in a while. ...
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DeLonghi DC50W Twenty Four Seven Drip Coffee Maker, White

... While this coffee maker makes a good cup of coffee, it has no automatic turnoff. As a result, if you forget to turn the heating element off before you leave the house, your best possible scenario is a house filled with the odor of burnt coffee when you return - the worst is returning to your house burning. This is inexcusable in this day and age. ...
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Hamilton Beach HDC500B 4 Cup Coffee Brewer

... I had this machine four about oh.. 3 years i would say.
still purking !
Just a simple well built machine - no bells or whistles here.
I bought it from sams club- it think it was less than $20 back then.
since this is a review I feel obligated to point out a negative -My biggest complaint would have to be the on/off toggle switch -because the machine is such a light weight -you have to physically hold down the machine to toggle the switch- otherwise you end up pushing the entire machine across the counter and the switch will still not budge. so be prepared to use two hands every time you want to turn off or turn on the machine. other than that- not a bad machine for the price.
I would agree with some of the other posts about the swing filter holder being a bitch to put back on. definetly needs a little manipulation to put back on. but..it will last you forever.
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Capresso CoffeeTEAM Thermal Coffee Maker with Conical Burr Grinder

... My new Capresso CoffeeTeam Thermal is the absolutely best coffee maker I've owned in more than 60 years of buying and grinding the best quality beans.
The entire process is superb: it is quick and easy to program and combines a perfect burr grinder with a perfect brewing mahcine and a perfect carafe. My two "old" Capresso 454s are relegated to storage as backups. I am impressed! ...
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Kitchen Aid KCM534ER 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker Empire Red

... We used our department-store wedding gift cards to purchase the $100 KitchenAid coffee maker two years ago. It made great coffee. Then one morning, about seven months after we'd brought it home, it came up with an "Err2" message. I called the KitchenAid company, and they said that this error message could not be remedied. We returned it to the company (they paid the postage, etc.), and they sent us a free replacement. Now, a little more than 13 months later (now past the one-year warranty), the replacement has come up with the same error message. I do not recommend this coffee maker. With the Err2 problem, the heating element won't even come on, so it can't even be used to keep a pot of coffee warm. It's completely useless. ...
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Espressione CC151-B Complete Coffee System, Black

... I first noticed the espressione when it was listed on a bargains web site. I clicked through and found out the price was not correct. I started monitoring the machine and noticed that Amazon started dropping the price 10% every other day. When it hit $137 I pulled the trigger.

This machine makes great coffee and frothed milk. It is so good that I stopped drinking filter and instant coffee.

It is fairly easy to clean and is simple to operate.

I can't attest to it's long time longevity, but after 3 months it is great.

I think it is a commercial espresso machine company trying it's hand in the consumer market. Wait until they start playing with the price. ...
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Keurig Single Serve Gourmet Coffee & Tea Brewing System

... Wanted the newest... Replaced a B50, which served us well, and will be recycled to a member of the family.

This unit has 3 cup sizes... the largest doesn't fill a mug, thus the 4 star rating. It's going to take at least two brewings to fill a travel mug.

The unit works just fine, no problems yet. Easy, convenient, and no wasting pots of coffee. The garden can only drink so much coffee...
We drink a medium amount of coffee, but these units have opened up a whole new world of taste and flavor. The My K-Cup came with this unit, so this would be a worthwhile extra purchase. It also works just fine.

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Chemex 10 Cup Coffee Maker

... I bought this because I wanted a plastic-free coffee maker. This is easy to use and makes great tasting coffee. I've poured into a thermal caraffe to keep the coffee hot after brewing. ...
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Braun Tassimo TA 1400 Hot Beverage System

... I have had this machine for a little over 2 years,just out of warrenty,.It will only make about half a cup of coffee so I tried to get it repaired.$95 to fix it and I cant buy parts so now I have to buy a new one,It wont be Tassimo. ...
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Bunn VLPF Professional Automatic Coffee Brewer with 2 Warmers

... THIS IS OUR 2ND UNIT WE'VE PERCHED FROM AMAZON & WE LOVE IT. THE SERVICE WE RECEIVED WAS UNBELIEVABLE. WE HAD A SMALL PROBLEM & THEY SENT OUT A REPLACEMENT BEFORE I CAN RETURN THE BAD UNIT. WE WILL BE DOING MORE BUSSNESS IN THE FUTURE.

THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR AWESOME SERVICE.
TIM TARBET
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Proctor Silex 44301 BrewStation 10-Cup Dispensing Coffeemaker

... I have always loved this brand and love that it has a color that I like ...
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Cuisinart Grind & Brew, 10-Cup Coffee Maker, LCD Display, Glass Carafe and Brew Pause

... I picked up this Cuisinart DCC-690 simply knowing that it wouldn't suck. For the (less-than) $100 I paid for it, I am quite happy with its performance. It is reliable thus far, the brew is decent, and my favorite thing is that the brewing/grinder assembly is fully washable.

A lot of folks don't know that coffee makers and mills NEED to be cleaned regularly for the purest flavor. I learned that from a friend that worked for a corporate coffee chain that begins with "S".

I appreciate that I can cleanse not only my coffee carafe and filter basket, as well as my grinder in the sink or dishwasher! You know that grimy grunge that forms in your coffee filter basket- even though you rinse it daily? Not tasty in my coffee! A bit disappointing is that one still has to wipe out the inside of the grinder/filter area once parts are removed. Not a big deal, but yeah, an extra step I could do without.

A grind and brew with a (vacuum) carafe, that would be a step up (to keep the coffee hot for longer periods). I don't like 'overcooked' coffee that's been on a burner for more than a few minutes. So, if you have a crowd or just one person, this unit works just fine. ...
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Hamilton Beach 42116 3-in-1 Hot-Beverage Center, Black and Brushed Metal

... This machine is a bit quirky in shape and design but makes a great cup of coffee.

I enjoy a good cup of coffee and for some odd reason I like coffee gadgets. I own a black and decker single serve, a Keruirg, and a Senso pod machine, that is in addition to a Bran 10 cup maker.

The Hamilton Beach brews the best single cup, using ground coffee. While it is comes with a pod adapter, the machine excels with using grounds. I have used it with Number 1 filters, just for easier clean up but without the filter clean up is not a big deal. Of all my machines I would rate this number #1 in terms of brewing coffee. It has the advantage of not depending upon K-cups or pods if cost is your concern. I have used pods in this but it only does an ok job with that.

The next best single coffee maker is as crazy as it seems a $16 black and decker brew and go. The Black and Decker is sort of a mini me Mr. Coffee. The quality of the brew is just a bit less than the Hamilton Beach but that is not intended to be a negative, just a comparison. I think for the price, ease of use and quality it is an excellent choice. Remember I said I like coffee gadgets so I am not exactly hung up on spending a bit of money on stuff, hey my wife likes shoes I like coffee gadgets, go figure.

The Keuring is an excellent little machine it shares the counter with the Hamilton Beach. Pop in a K-cup add water, push the button and the results are very good. I have the B30 that requires you to add a cup of water each time, therefore no water tank. K-cups are a bit more expensive than pods or ground coffee, but in terms of ease of use, clean up and quality of the cup of coffee, a good choice and has earned a spot in my coffee machine rotation.

The Senseo is not high on my list and now sits in the closet with other used coffee gadgets, such as my grinder. The Senseo is noisy, and after you have brewed you cup it drips slightly requiring a clean up. The used pod is like a soggy tea bad and disposing of that a task. I never found the quality of the coffee worth the trouble of using the pods at home. If you are looking for a pod machine there are better choices, such as the small Cuisinart that does a good job and have used that numerous times in hotel rooms and a much better choice than the Senso..

In summary the Hamilton Beach makes a great cup of coffee, once you get over the odd design. ...
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Mr. Coffee MRX36 Coffee Maker Brew strength Select/Auto Off

... this coffee maker is too hot. it's 1100 watts and scalds the coffee while brewing.it should only be 900 watts. the hot plate adjustment does nothing. the hot plate is so hot it smells like it's burning.coffee is bitter and burned from the start. and by the way it's not red it's red orange. the color is loud.the mrx35 works the same way.
i am waiting for the mrx33 to show up. if it works the same way it will go back to the store. it should be here in a day or two then i will review it.
BILL ...
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Tops Mfg. 46779 Rapid Brew Drip Coffee Maker

... On a national food show it was demonstrated that the best coffee at home comes from the humble manual drip. Those expensive auto drip machines don't get the water hot enough, don't saturate the ground to release co2 prior to the complete pour over. This basic set has all you need to make a superior cup of coffee for less than what you would pay for a pound of coffee at a good roaster. When you want to move up you can get a Chemex or fancy manual drip machine, but if you all tired of that toxic brew they are making at work and decide to pick up some decent coffee on your own, here you go. There are numerous websites that will give you the ins and out of this method. Why not stop wasting money on funny machines with German names and get a cheap workhorse that will give you the best. ...
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Hamilton Beach 4 Cup Brewer w/ Stainless Steel Carafe (Free Coffee Samples)

... This cute little brewer makes very good coffee. It only fills two of my cups. I have to cut a strip off of the larger paper filters because the smaller size is hard to find. I don't mind that though, because the taste of the coffee is the most important thing. It also makes the coffee hot enough. ...
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Capresso 440-RB Capresso MT500 Thermal Coffee Maker - Refurbished

... We have this exact model and it makes a killer cup of coffee.
We find it easy to use if you're careful.
Worth the investment! ...
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Juan Valdez JVPM1W Pod Coffee Brewing System

... This single shot coffee machine is marketed as "Juan Valdez" system but it's actually a relabeled Melitta ONE. The pods that fit are of course the "Juan Valdez" but can also be Melitta but you'll find (a) they are difficult to find on grocery shelves and (b) not all that good. Senseo pods (Senseo Phillips Senseo Medium Roast Pods also fit if you tuck them in well but the double pods (latte) won't fit in the holder. Senseo pods are widely available in most groceries and that's what I use. They have several flavors (Sumatra, Medium, Dark, Decaf and a very acceptable Parisian with vanilla flavor.)

If you don't tuck any of these pods in JUST so, water will leak around the filter and down into your cup. Not only that, the large cup button (on the right) is rather weak coffee. I use the 6 oz Euro cup setting on the left for a stronger brew. The reservoir is also rather small,to create a nice narrow footprint, so after a few cups you will have to refill the translucent vessel in the back. The machine heats up, blinks while the the element heats, and then goes solid red. You press either left (small) or right (tall) and the coffee fills into your mug beneath. If the water is too low, the light blinks rapidly. Very easy to use. Cleanup is simply dumping the damp filter out and washing out the filter sieve, if you like. This fits in a compact office space. ...
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BUNN BXW Classic 10-Cup Home Coffee Brewer, White

... I have owned both old and new versions of the Bunn home coffee machine. I have gone through 3 of the home brewers in an office environment where they work 24 hrs. a day and are never subject to deliming or other maintenance .. other than normal washing.

At home I've owned Bunn home coffee machines for the last 20 years; I'm on my 5th one. Forget the Mr. Coffee and those digital-timer wonders that are ok, but just don't work that well.

I have noticed quality control issues with the newer models that are a little disturbing .. I don't like the straight design of the new coffee decanter ... the old onion-dome classic is what I really liked because the decanter just worked better .. balance with a full pot in hand, no spilling or sloushing problems .. and yes, it goes naturally back where it is supposed to go .. wish Bunn would get this right again and just give us the retro-classic machine!

Secondly, my older machines all lasted longer than the newer models .. which have problems with the lighted switch sometimes going out .. and the older machine was just better built .. even the switches (a very simple design) was superior to the cheap switches they now use .. and replacement is expensive for what you get.

Nothwithstanding these problems the Bunn home brewer makes excellent coffee and does it fast .. wish they'd get control of the quality issues and make replacement parts less expensive .. I recently lost that little sprayhead .. probably a 30 cent part that costs you $7 for shipping alone, c'mon Bunn .. as much as these machines go for new .. you should just give these away.

PS: the old decanter was much better .. I don't like the new decanter and don't care that it is made from Schott glass .. it feels too thin; and more importantly the styling is terrible. ...
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Back to Basics Stainless Coco Latte Hot Drink Maker

... Very disappointed with this product. After using it for a while, only on weekends, the machine stopped working properly. It looks like the temperature sensor went bad; once the drink is hot, the machine stops, but it will not turn back on to keep the right temperature. I do not recommend. ...
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My Invento Better Coffee System (Stainless)

... I debated on 3 stars for this due to the price and the cheap feel to it. It makes a decent cup of coffee and fits many different pods, holds a nice amount of water and has a strength selector. It is very easy to clean and looks great. I would pay under a hundred for this machine. Durability will be the thing here. The pods the make for this unit are nice but way to expensive. I am using Senseo right now and they work fine. ...
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KitchenAid Coffee Maker, 10-Cup

... We registered for this coffee maker when we got married in August 2005. We loved it, and it worked great for years, but we woke up the other morning (May 2009) and it just stopped working. We put the water in the reservoir, grounds in the basket, pressed start, and then the digital face read ERROR2 accompanied by a loud beep. Several attempts have been made to resuscitate our old friend, but apparently the message means that the heating mechanism is busted and there is no saving it. Other reviews have shown people having this problem after a much shorter period of use, so my recommendation is to invest in a coffee maker that doesn't have a rather consistent history of crapping out for no reason at all. Especially at this price point. We are going to try the cuisinart 1200 12-cup coffee maker next because of all the good reviews. ...
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Bodum 3004-10USA Mini Electric Santos, Clear

... My Bodum Santos Mini Coffee maker is fast brewing, easy to use and clean, and fun to watch it brew. It has a semi-permanent nylon filter that can be removed for cleaning if you want - but I leave mine in during cleaning. I simply go to over to the sink and rinse out the upper part of the Santos which holds the grounds and quickly wipe the sides with a sponge. Time to completion of cleaning, 20 to 30 seconds at most. The 30 second cleaning is well worth the quality of coffee produced. I found the Mini produces about 3 to 4 normally large cups of coffee at most. Someone must be using really small coffee cups for them to list this as a 5 cup coffee maker (all coffee makers over rate their capacity though). ...
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Magnum Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Blend - 2lbs Whole Bean

... This Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee BLEND is OK, but just contains some Jamaican coffee. It tastes the same to me as the dunkin donut beans at about 1/4 the cost! ...
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Sunbeam Hot Shot Beverage Machine

... i didn't purchase this item because i thought it was the older model (3211), but i checked the website of the vendor and it is the newer model (6170) ...
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Bodum 3004-581USA Mini Electric Santos, Graphite Blue

... I spent many hours researching vacuum pots before I decided to buy this product, I was aware of all the potential weaknesses and remedies, so I took a chance. I was very happy, I wondered why I had wasted so many years drinking lousy coffee from drip pots and the expensive Bunn machine. With a little tweak, I was able to prolong the brewing cycle and maximize the Santos greatest potential. I have since recommended it to many people, and had I written a review then, I'd have given it a 5-star. But I'm giving it a 3-star now, you can see something happened.

For some reason, no amount of tweaking can alter the original design flaws any more, I can no longer be sure I'll have a good cup...the unit simply cut off prematurely more than half of the times, I'm not too thrilled about it. I remember reading similar complaint somewhere and thiught I wouldn't be so unlucky, oh well.

Now I am going to get a Cona Vacuum coffee maker, I held off six months ago and bought the Santos instead because I thought I might break the Cona at some point and it'd be expensive to replace, plus, electric unit seemed less fuss to me; but now I'm replacing the Santos, $80 for six months, that's not a good deal at all.
I suppose I can still use it to pre-heat the water for my Cona, so that's not a total lost...just try to make myself feel better.

I do have a question for Bodum: This product has been in the market for years, Bodum must have known all the design flaws, and it has no intention of discontinuing it. So why hasn't it corrected the problems during all these years? As a matter of fact, when I decided to purchase this six months ago, I thought Bodum must have done something to improve this product after all these years, I am very disappointed. ...
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Bunn 6101 Easy Pour Decaf Replacement Decanter, Orange

... Dishwasher safe yet not for use with "Rinse Aid"... For the home user this makes for "Not really dishwasher safe" or at least it does for me. So I have used this pot every day for about a month and it has started a slow leak at the seam between the steel and plastic. This is the second Bunn plastic/steel decanter I have bought that leaks in this way. Poor design I guess.

So here is the deal. I am very unhappy with this pot and another just like it. If two out of two do this for me in less than a year, chances are they will all leak under the same conditions. I personally prefer the long life of the glass decanter over the this plastic junk. I am sure I could get replacement but I am just sick of the effort.
This purchase was depressing. ...
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Chemex Six Cup Classic Series Glass Coffee Maker - 6 Cup Coffee Maker

... I bought this for my sister who had heard rave reviews from a coffee expert. He said he had about 10 Chemex coffee makers in his life time (they break easy) and he would never go back to an automatic again. The filters are hard to find- shipping cost makes them unreasonable to buy online. My sister said the coffee tastes fine but it was not the ultimate cup she was expecting. ...
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Krups FMF5 10-cup Thermal Prog. Coffee Machine - Black

... The pot spout was designed by the dribble cup inventor. When filling the tank, it is impossible to get the water into it without spilling water on the counter. The shape of the spout is what causes the problem.

If you like luke warm coffee as my wife does, you will love this machine. When I read the instructions to determine where there may be a temperature adjustment, they say to heat the pot by filling it with very hot water and rinsing it before starting the brew! I have to do this every time I make coffee just to avoid a tepid cup. They know this is a serious problem yet attempted to fix the poor design with consumer intervention.

I bought this because it had good reviews and came from a good manufacturer. Krups needs to remove this from the market. ...
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DeLonghi BCO70 Caffe Nabucco Espresso, Cappuccino, and Coffee Bar

... I am happy to say this company listened to the consumer. They have fixed the caraffe that dripped so badly. This coffee pot is great! My original coffee pot was purchased for me 6 years ago. The heating element finally went out. I purchased a less expensive one and hated it. I bought a new one of these and discovered that DeLonghi listened. On the steamer side I heat my water to use as steam for hot cocoa or a latte and can use it as I need to. It does not drip out as the water does in cheaper models. This is one product that you definitely get what you pay for. I can say 6 months of the local coffee shop costs will be saved if you buy this and use it at home. ...
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Ascaso DR.116 Dream 16-Bar-Pump Espresso Machine, Mandarin Orange

... This is, indeed, the "dream machine" for making espresso at home, especially where counterspace is at a premium and appearance matters. The machine, which has a small footprint compared to most others, is so beautiful it practically qualifies as sculpture. It makes championship espresso--I prefer its semi-automatic mechanism (you decide how much water per shot) to the fully automatic machine I have elsewhere. With the "pressure" portafilter (the only one I use) there is ample crema. Only complaints: the steam wand is quite short and the all-important steam hole (keep it just at the milk's surface for maximum foam)is a bit hard to see; and the resevoir does not hold as much water as some machines'(though it's very easy to fill).

Hint: this machine works better if you make the espresso first, then steam the milk. The machine is so solid and well built that it takes forever for the temp to drop back to coffee level after it has heated to steam level.

You won't be sorry you bought this machine. Every time you look at it (especially in this wonderful orange color) it will make you happy. ...
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Ascaso DR.172 Dream 16-Bar-Pump Espresso Machine, Baby Pink

... This is a great working espresso machine. I'm used to having only the plastic ones so the full aluminum is pretty impressive.
You definitely get a richer tasting extraction from this compared to the usual home models that I have had.
You can feel the difference in the filter holder, heavy duty.
The crema is outstanding and rich. Pods work really good on this machine too.
I would definitely recommend this baby.
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Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Maker KBT-741

... I just got this and must say it does the job ( hence the 5 of 5) of delivering the hot water to the coffee and brewing very good coffee, but it has quirks I'm not appreciating in my morning coffee brewing routine. First after its finished brewing there is still 1/2 cup of water in the "plumbing" which requires you to tip the pot over and empty very hot water out, other wise you'll be starting with stale water and perhaps accelerating the scaling,
second the foot plate does not "lock in" as they say so when you lift the pot to move it( or empty it) it does fall off ,
third to my dismay the thermal jug will require a brush to keep clean as the mouth is too narrow to get your hand in there to scrub( this is also a VERY BIG problem with my Capresso thermal),
fourth since the top of the thermal jug does not fitback in under the coffee basket when its on the jug I'm tryig to figure out where to keep everything so not to use up extra counter space nor lose the top
Fifth as I slide it around on the counter top( out to be used and back in when not) the feet are leaving some marks ( which come up with cleaning) on the granite countertop.
and last it seems for few dollars more they could have included a circuit to turn it self off when its done brewing, rather than leaving it to the early morning harried coffee drinker to remember to switch it off. So yes very good coffee, but the quirks are on par with the ones you deal with with a french press ( which is much cheaper) ...
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Chemex 8 Cup Coffee Maker

... Ordered this a few weeks ago and it's fantastic! Beautiful to look at when not in use and the brewing process is very simple. The filter really takes all the bitterness out and makes a really smooth cup of coffee. It's a bit hard to clean without a bottle-cleaner style spongewand but that's easy to find. I live in a small apartment in NYC and didn't have enough space for an electric coffee maker -- so this is perfect! ...
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Technivorm Moccamaster CDT Coffee Maker

... I know I should wait a couple weeks before reviewing this, but I am so impressed I decided to do it while enjoying my first cup of coffee. We have owned just about every machine out there, with the last being a BUNN A-10. I've been determined to find one that really makes a top-shelf cup of coffee, and I believe this is it! It's extremely simple to use (the instruction book is only 2 pages - yipppee!:)), it has quality construction with no extras, it's fast, and the coffee is at the perfect temp and delicious! I am usually all thumbs with a new appliance and need to spend some time reading the manual before even getting started - but I think I had coffee within 30 minutes of receiving this (including the time it took to run it through once without coffee). I like having the thermal carafe, and have no problem with turning off the pot when it's done brewing (I've read some complaints about that). Also, with this model, the closed carafe does fit back into the machine. I've also read some reviews saying the unit is over-sized, but it's much smaller than an A10 and takes up less counter space than the Cuisinart we had. Thank you, Technivorm! ...
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Mr. Coffee 10-Cup Thermal Programmable Coffee Maker (Black with Brushed Chrome Accents)

... Great product, especially if you enjoy coffee and know what burnt coffee tastes like. This coffee pot does not have a warming burner under it, the thermal pot keeps the coffee tasting like it was just made. ...
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Flavia J10NBK Fusion Drinks Station, Black

... If you are a complete coffee snob, don't buy this. You won't be happy with anything but a french press. For the 99% of the rest of you, this is terrific. The best part is that there is NOTHING to clean. You read that correctly. Nothing. All you have to do is fill the water tank every few days and buy the packets. There a dozens of varities available. Did I mention that there is nothing to clean up? As far as the pod style makers go, this gets my top vote - and is the one sitting on my kitchen counter. ...
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Cuisinart 10-cup Coffee Carafe

... Cuisinart 10-cup Coffee Carafe

This is a great pot because it pours without spilling a drop each time. ...
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