Showing posts with label espresso maker vs coffee maker. Show all posts
Showing posts with label espresso maker vs coffee maker. Show all posts

Saturday, February 15, 2014

DeLonghi EC702 15-Bar-Pump Espresso Maker, Stainless

DeLonghi EC702 15-Bar-Pump Espresso Maker, StainlessAfter purchasing and returning a cheap Mr. Coffee steam espresso machine that produced nothing close to a real espresso, I decided to get serious about finding a solid "entry-level" espresso machine. I did an exhaustive (ie: ridiculous) amount of research, reading reviews at a myriad of sites, comparing prices, talking to friends who consider themselves "espresso experts", etc. What I found first is that you will never find 100% agreement on a given machine. Second, you have to establish your price range. It does seem that with espresso machines, the more you're willing to pay, the more you get, either in features, design, longevity or performance. For me, despite my friend raving about his newest $700 "it does everything except read the paper to you" machine, as a first time home machine buyer, I wanted to limit my first expenditure. So I set a max budget at $250 and learned about every possible option.

I won't go through the reasons I didn't buy other machines and it is possible that many I chose not to buy would have been perfectly good. What I will tell you is that thus far, about 3 months and 100+ espressos later, I am extremely happy with my DeLonghi EC702. The bottom line is that it produces a perfect crema with a rich taste. The steaming wand, though not perfectly designed, works well and I can make excellent Lattes. I feel it is important to add that like any machine, it takes some practice to produce the perfect espresso. There are so many human variables that come into play how long to let the pump run, proper warm-up time, type of coffee, the grind, how much you compact/tamp the coffee, etc. that no two people will get the same results. However, the performance of this machine has been flawless. I have not experienced any leaks or problems. I have followed the instructions carefully from the first use, kept it properly cleaned and it has rewarded me with a great cup every day.

Some other positives:

Very good clearance between the bottom of the filter holder and the base. I have a nice size cappuccino mug (in addition to standard espresso cups) and it fits perfectly. Apparently this is a problem with some other machines.

Two size filters one for single shot and one for double shot espressos.

Filters also use the ESE pod system if you're into that. I don't use pods.

Large, easily removable and cleanable water holder.

It looks great. All silver, mostly metal. Doesn't have any of that cheap looking black plastic.

Warming tray on top really works. I store my cups and filters on top and they are nice and warm after about 15 minutes, which is the recommended warm-up time. And BTW this is not a problem. I get up, walk in the kitchen, turn it on. By the time I come back into the kitchen after getting the kids going, it is ready. Those people who complain because they have to wait a few minutes need to re-evaluate their addiction to coffee.

Great price point. Under $200.

Some notes:

Yes, it is somewhat noisy for the 15 seconds it produces the coffee but it is a pump machine, which you must have. My kids running around in the morning make far more noise than the machine.

Your first 5-6 cups will taste like battery acid. I was warned of this from an experienced friend. All new machines must be broken in to eliminate that metallic taste. So when you get it, after following the directions and running water through it a few times, then make several throw-away cups of coffee as well. I used a less expensive coffee for this instead of wasting my good stuff. Allowing the coffee flavor to permeate the filters will properly prep the machine.

You must clean it at proper intervals. The machine even comes with a bottle of descaler.

Buy an external tamper. It will make it much easier on you, help you be consistent in your tamping and will keep the machine cleaner. I bought the $8 Terry's Tamper on Amazon and it is the perfect size for the DeLonghi filter. Don't waste your money on expensive tampers.

Make sure you use the proper very fine grinds meant for espresso machines. I took one bag of beans to a grinder at Trader Joe's and set it to the finest grind, which I thought was great. However, I later bought a can of Illy pre-ground for espresso (a fabulous coffee by-the-way) and learned that my public grinding was nowhere near as fine. So my espressos improved even further using a better grind.

So there it is. I actually purchased mine at Bed, Bath & Beyond as a 20% off coupon brought the price down to equal the generally better Amazon prices, but also allowed me an easy, walk-in no questions asked return policy if I wasn't happy.

I hope this helps people. I felt I owed a review as thanks to all those whose reviews I leaned on. My final thought is that once you get hooked on making your own espressos, even with a good machine like the DeLonghi, you do start to see the value in the really expensive machines that are fully automatic and even grind the beans like my friends $700 gizmo. But for the regular guy who doesn't mind a little manual labor and doesn't have $700 to drop, I highly recommend this machine.

I have been making espresso at home for 30 years and have gone through 3 machines prior to purchasing the DeLonghi. The first was purchased in Rome in 1978 when home-brewed espresso in the US was a rarity. That machine lasted 10 years before the pump blew out and looking back it just made 'acceptable' coffee. I next purchased a Krups (from Amazon) and ran that one to death in 10 more years. It was a fine machine but not surprisingly, it did wear out. A good value for the price and I got a lot of service from it. Then I got a Braun which was totally serviceable for yet another 10 years....do these things all last 10 years? I guess so. When it was time to purchase another espresso maker, I chose the DeLonghi EC702. What a nice surprise! It heats up really quickly, and despite the owner's manual that says let it warm up for 15 minutes before you brew the first cup, I find you can get a perfect cup after only about 3 minutes of warm-up. Then, hit the 'milk steamer' button and in just one more minute it's hot enough to do the milk for a great cappuccino. The steamer nozzle is the first I've seen that can be EASILY dismantled (two small pieces to pull off) and rinsed. Former models had to be scrubbed with a scouring pad occasionally to scape off the residue left on the nozzle. This DeLonghi setup is far better and the steamer nozzle is always clean and ready for your next cappuccino. The drip tray (plastic with a metal grid) pulls off for easy cleaning too. Being a coffee-hound, I use the double-filter basket to make a single cup, although the photo shows two demitasse cups being filled side-by-side. Really, I'd recommend this machine without reservation. It's good-looking, easily cleanable, warms up super fast, quickly steams the milk to a lovely froth, and filling the water reservoir is a snap because it pulls out like a small drawer so you can squirt more water in from the sink's dish sprayer without needing to remove the entire reservoir from the machine (at least that's how I do it). A full reservoir makes about 4 good-sized cappuccinos with frothed milk before needing refilling. All in all, a GREAT machine at a GREAT price. Buy it!

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Basically all of the negative reviews they did not read the instructions well enough. This thing kicks ass for a 15 bar espresso/cappuccino machine for under (...). Perfect crema, nice steam, cleans easily. Sexy stainless. Of course it doesn't have auto on-off... IT IS AN ESPRESSO MACHINE! The timing is different every time as the water pumps through, and how will it know if you are making a short, a double or if you want to turn it off early? If you are too lazy to push a single button to start and stop the pump, get a "Mr. Coffee" and quit whining that your appliance doesn't tie your shoes for you... The steam nozzle only leaks if you don't close it. If you don't put the lever back to the closed position all the way, yes, then water sprays out. When it is not in steam mode and the valve is open it sprays water, thats what it is supposed to do (for tea, etc.). It is not that complicated a machine, but common sense is uncommon to most people. It heats up fast, makes a delicious cup of cappuccino or espresso and cleans up easily. The warming rack on the top is designed well also. It makes me happy to turn this thing on in the morning. It prefers finely ground espresso, not espresso ground for drip machines or stovetops. If you are a "pod" person, you should be ashamed and really don't need this machine. This machine is for brewing a real cup with fresh grounds.

If you can work simple machinery and like espresso/cappuccino from freshly ground beans, get this machine and enjoy.

If you are a bit lazy and prefer everything to be automatic and are the type to use "pods", do not get this machine.

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Pros: Brews excellent espresso with abundant crema, dual thermostats for brewing and steaming, two different sizes of filter holders, one of them allows you to use E.S.E. pods, good frothing, cup warmer, attractive look all at a good price.

Cons: Removable water tank not ease to reach in a tight counter space, I would have liked to see more flexibility in the frothing wand, the design leaves too little space both sideways and below to maneuver with the pitcher, cheap plastic, fragile looking bottom tray that contrast with an otherwise stainless steel solid body.

Although there are much better pump driven machines out there you may find out that the much higher price doesn't have much impact in the quality of the espresso and sometimes even in the quality or functionality of the machine. For a budget minded person, this is a good choice in its class.

Now a few words about the different espresso makers to help you make a choice. I have owned all three types.

The traditional stove top maker, pros: is cheap, last a lifetime with little care, keeps the coffee warmer longer, cons: it is messy, slower in comparison with steam driven machines and requires attention while brewing, doesn't make crema by itself and of course you need a separate frothing device for cappuccinos, size of the brew rigid you will need different sized machines to brew for just yourself or 3-4 people or you'd be wasting coffee. Still the most popular household machine in espresso loving countries and localities like Italy, Cuba and Miami.

Steam driven machines, pros: fast, inexpensive, durable, can be left unattended while brewing, integrated frothing wand, more flexibility in the size of the brew, cons: Espresso quality while similar to that of the stove top cannot match that of a pump driven machine, no crema, coffee gets cold fast.

Pump driven machines, pros: great tasting coffee with crema, integrated frothing wand and other convenient features, cons: always more expensive, lots of parts and electronics makes them pron to fail or wear much faster than the two other types, brewing requires full attention and some technique, the machine needs priming too so this are not machines for people on the run.

Finally, the quality of the espresso is in a good part a function of the quality of the coffee you use regardless of the machine, pump driven machines definitively give you a better tasting coffee all other things equal but requires you to learn some techniques and won't compensate for bad coffee.

However, I must say that taste varies. Some people here scoff at this or the other brand of coffee and recommend particularly expensive brands as a show of their taste and sophistication. Follow you own instincts and taste, experiment with different brands and techniques (grinds, degrees of roast, tamp strength) until you find the most satisfactory to you. Many will find out that good coffee doesn't necessarily have to be made and packed in Italy. I personally use inexpensive 30 cents an ounce or less Latin brands which suit my taste well for everyday use. When it fancies me I buy something more expensive for a gourmet experience. Bottom line, you don't have to break the bank to enjoy a good espresso just like you don't have to go every day to a gourmet restaurant to have a good meal.

Update April 14, 2012

I have owned this machine for more than two years of daily use and still running fine with all its original accessories. I have performed descaling with the recommended product twice. I notice a significant improvement in performance after each one even though I used filter water and in my area the water is not hard. In areas with harder water you may want to follow strictly the manufacturer recommended descaling schedule or do it more frequently. I also recommend to clean well the area outside and around the boiler removing the gasket as natural coffee grease accumulates and that may influence coffee taste as well as the boiler iteself. Same for the coffee holders.

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I purchased this item 2 months ago and have been using it daily ever since. Previous posters were correct on the steamer wand (it IS a bit restrictive, I suggest purchasing one of the smaller frothing pitchers rather than a big one). Also, it *DOES* put out a lot of water through the steaming/frothing wand when you first turn it on, but you can get around that (more on that later).

It DOES produce a FABULOUS Espresso shot, Cappucino, Latte's, it tastes MUCH better than Starbucks to me and it only took me two attempts to get my technique down to where it's NOT a problem.

1. Loading coffee. I use half and half Lavazza in the can with the mark on it that has the Espresso picture and half any local bean ground to a #3 setting in the store my preference is for Blue Jamaican. Put the local ground half in FIRST, then put the Lavazza in on top of that.

2. Tamping. This is NOT a "press as hard as you can" thing. I use the double size grind basket, and a full scoop looks just SLIGHTLY rounded ABOVE the top edge BEFORE I tamp it, using a light "tapping" force like I'd knock on a door lightly. Tamp it LEVEL with the top of the basket, then use your finger to wipe around the EDGE of the basket top to get rid of the grinds that are on the edges where it will seal. Keeping the seal clear of grinds will prevent leaking.

3. Turning on the machine for warmup: I put it on STEAM first. This is important. Don't open the steam knob yet, just let it warm up and give you the green light in the STEAM setting. Put a towel under the steamer wand. Once the light is green, open the steam valve and watch the water come out of the wand for 5-10 seconds until it's all STEAM. This will purge the tube of water AND give you a nice warm steam rag to clean the wand AFTER you're done. When it's STEAM coming out, turn the valve back off and switch the machine to Espresso and wait for the light to go green again.

4. Brew Espresso as directed. It will LOOK like it's foamy coming out. Once it SETTLES in the cups for a few seconds, you will see it is mostly espresso with a nice layer of Crema on top (assuming you have the glass tumblers that are available on Amazon pretty cheaply worth it!) Don't worry that you have to manually turn it on and off, this takes about 30 seconds, just sit there and watch it, not a big deal.

5. Switch back to steam mode, wait for green light again. Put milk pitcher under frothing wand, froth your milk, then make your Lattte / Cappucino as desired. Hint: If you like a hot Latte like I do with a creamier taste, I microwave the milk first for a minute. This gets the milk up to temperature to where, by the time it's frothed LIGHTLY, with a minimum of water/steam added into the milk, it's hot.

All of the above takes me about 5-7 minutes.

All in all, I'm HIGHLY satisfied with this machine and would DEFINITELY recommend it. Heck, I bought one for my dad for Father's Day. :)

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Toastess TFC-2T 450-Watt Personal-Size Coffeemaker with Thermal Travel Mug

Toastess TFC-2T 450-Watt Personal-Size Coffeemaker with Thermal Travel MugDo you live alone? Are you the only coffee drinker in the house? Do large portions of your coffee go down the drain? Then this is perfect. I gave it a 4 because I really do not like the mug, but that is another thing, you can use any mug. Measure the water with the alternate mug, pour it in, put the coffee in the little wire basket and flip it on. You have coffee in about 5 minutes. Great of office, dorm rooms, bachelors/ettes and lonely guys like me!

this is a sweet coffee maker for a dorm room. it is small [this is a plus, as coffe makers arent allowed in my dorm!], and has a cup WITH A LID [great to take to class]. one full cup is ready in 2-3 mins!! it is sort of noisy, thats my only complaint. and the black color makes it harder to clean when dirty. else, is great! imagine all the money saved instead of buying coffee twice a day from starbucks!!

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There are so many little engineering considerations put into this little coffee maker: The little handle to remove the filter basket (well done); the spout automatically returns to it's proper placement after filling water reservoir; and the sleek design. Forget the plastic travel mug except for maybe adding the water, and I use my own trusty mug in it's place for sipping coffee. The one flaw that is glaring is that there is no automatic shutoff when the coffee is brewed. That is definitely a safety hazard. It's no good saying, you'll always check to see it's turned off, because you won't. I would happily pay a few dollars more if an automatic shutoff were included. As for the Black and Decker counterpart that's no good at all. In fact, many stores refuse to carry the thing because of all the returns. So, this is the best bet for the time being and we'll hope Toastess fixes the shut off problem. For those of you who hate old coffee and really just want a nice freshly brewed cuppa at a reasonable price, this is a good thing.

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I've had this coffee maker for about 6 months now. This is exactly what I wanted. A way to make good coffee, the strength I like, but only 1 cup. You must use regular ground coffee, then you can make it as strong as you'd like. The cup is odd shaped with a handle that doesn't fit in my car cup holder, so I use it as a sort of cafe and pour it into another mug (which it fills) and rinse this one out for the next day's coffee. It has it's own filter so no more paper ones. It's just what I wanted and needed. Money WELL spent!

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Works well for making one or two cups on the boat with a 700W inverter. Two scoops of Starbucks French Roast and you're good to go. Use a small filter modified to fit the basket to simplify cleaning

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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Nespresso C121-US-TI-NE1 Citiz Espresso Maker with Aeroccino Milk Frother, Titanium

Nespresso C121-US-TI-NE1 Citiz Espresso Maker with Aeroccino Milk Frother, TitaniumI chose this rating, simply because it is a super-excellent product. It makes a perfect cup of espresso (with different color capsule coffee varieties available depending on intensity, tastes, etc.). The milk frother, just push a button an in about 30 seconds you have perfect frothed steamed milk -no manual labor required. It is practical, since it takes a couple of seconds (or a couple more for a cappuccino) to make the espresso, simple to use. GREAT!!! LOVE IT!!!

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Saturday, January 11, 2014

Capresso 4440 10-Cup Stainless Carafe for Capresso MT-500

Capresso 4440 10-Cup Stainless Carafe for Capresso MT-500this is a suitable replacement for my Krups machine. The glass feels flimsy so it may break before I get much use from it(like the krups version did) The fit under the spout is a little tight but not overly so. Overall it works for my purposes.

This was exactly what I was looking for! It seems to be great quality and is a perfect replacement for the original that broke!

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Bought carafe as replacement. Package arrived earlier than expected. Carafe was well packed. Item was not broken or chipped. It was not a 10 cup stainless carafe but a 4 cup.

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Our Capresso carafe broke on the kitchen floor. We ordered this replacement and it works perfectly.

The parts fit snuggly and it feels like good quality metal and plastic that will last several more years.

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It's a useful replacement for the carafe I broke though for some reason it leaks more than the original when I'm pouring the coffee.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Krups FNP112-42 Espremio Espresso/Cappuccino/Latte Maker

Krups FNP112-42 Espremio Espresso/Cappuccino/Latte MakerAfter too many trips to Starbucks, I unfortunately have become too choosy about my java. The basic cup of coffee just won't do. Thus began the search for the least expensive espresso machine that made a decent shot of espresso.

.... when I happened upon the Krups Espremio mismarked at a local retailer .... I couldn't resist trying it.

The first 3 cups were no better than coffee. I later realized that was because I was using basic grocery store brand coffee. Once I tried using genuine, properly ground espresso beans, Starbucks had met their match. If you purchase coffee beans from Starbucks, they will ground them for you at no charge, as well. The Starbucks brand is a bit bitter in my opinion, so I am eager to branch out to other brands of espresso.

As for the Krups Espremio itself... I'm happy with it. It doesn't leak. It is easy to keep clean. It heats quickly. The frother is great. It makes a nice head of crema.

HOWEVER, as you'll already know, it only makes one single serving at a time. It does complicate making a double latte, but I've made four singles in a decent amount of time.

.... BUT REMEMBER TO USE THE RIGHT COFFEE.

There is a clear echo here, so to simply quote the experience of another reviewer, "after two months the steamer ceased to function properly and steam came out of the espresso head instead."

Rather than paying to ship the unit to Krups myself---clearly, the company cannot afford to pay shipping on the thousands of these cheaply made units---I hauled the Krups FNP112-42 down to my workshop and found that the hose to the steamer had detached.

Well, fixing that problem did not render the FNP112-42 usable, for now it simply exhaled steam in great plumes like a bull in a Bugs Bunny cartoon. Cleaning the unit per the directions from Krups did nothing whatsoever. Nor did shaking it robustly or inserting various instruments into the nonworking nozzles serve any purpose, but at least I felt a bit better.

Turns out the only thing getting steamed was me. . .

I'm going to buy a good espresso maker this year for Christmas and I can promise you that it will not have the word Krups emblazoned on it.

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As a Starbucks employee of almost 2 years at my college... I know how to brew espresso and properly make drinks. My roommates got this for me as a Christmas present at the Field Days Sale so I could make coffee drinks for all of our late night study sessions. After about 2 months of use... the steamer ceased to function properly and steam came out of the espresso head instead. I contacted a service advisor at Krups' website and it turns out that I would have to ship the machine to the nearest service center in Illinois on my own dime. No thank you! I'll find something better.

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For the price, this machine is hard to top. It's very sturdy, none of the parts are flimsy, and it gets the job done. It's perfect if you are like me (a bachelor) and get up in the morning and want to make yourself a latte or espresso for yourself. The steam wand works remarkably well for such a low-priced model. I've used professional espresso makers before and I was pleasantly suprised with the performance. Overall, I recommend this for people who are looking for the best of the low-priced end of Espress makers. You'll have a hard time finding anything that works better for this price.

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I live in northern Italy where the cappuccinos are only surpassed by those in southern Italy, and though by no means does the cafe this machine produces taste just like the cafe in Italy. It sure does come close!!

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

BUNN NHBBD Velocity Brew High Altitude 10-Cup Home Coffee Brewer, Black

BUNN NHBBD Velocity Brew High Altitude 10-Cup Home Coffee Brewer, BlackSep 20, 2009: I've owned this product for two days now. So far so good. Amazon packaged this item well and I got free delivery in 4 days. Thanks Amazon! I'm very pleased with your service.

This coffee maker is replacing a Braun unit, which gave me nothing but grief with its numerous problems. I did quite a bit of research on Consumer Reports (CR) and Amazon and decided on the Bunn. I respect CR, but sometimes their recommendations don't match owners' experiences, who use a particular product for a much longer time than CR's testers do. Because of this, I value the owner reviews on Amazon.

This coffee maker has a nice look to it--at least for my taste. The funnel and a decanter's handle seem a bit flimsy. I have a preference for sturdier things. Still, I don't expect them to give me trouble in the future. If they do, I can get replacements from Bunn or a reseller.

You *really* have to pay attention to the setup instructions, which are good. I failed to write down the serial number ("date code") on the bottom of the unit, so I had to go through a lengthy step to drain the reservoir in order to get at the info necessary to register my coffee maker. (The extra time was needed to cool the hot water in the reservoir. Bunn's FAQ has the exact steps.)

In any case, one should take the time to read the instructions carefully--especially, since this coffee maker operates differently than most others. For example, adding water and closing the top lid starts the hot water to flow immediately (ie. starts the coffee making process). There's no switch to push. So you'd better have the funnel and the decanter in place, otherwise you'll have a major mess to clean up. I've made some pots of coffee by now and got a hang of it. It's not tricky at all--just different.

As one reviewer already suggested for the non-high altitude model, you can save on energy by using a timer. I use an X10 3-prong Appliance Module for the coffee maker along with a programmable Mini Timer. (You can get these from x10.com. Despite their weird web site, their gadgets work. Radio Shack used to re-sell their stuff.) The Mini Timer turns power on to the coffee maker via the Appliance Module at 5am and shuts it off at 5pm. So the water is heated 12 hours per day, when I'm likely to want to make coffee. I still must be physically present to make a pot of coffee and don't believe that any automation is possible. This is fine by me, since brewing is so quick.

I don't use the warmer plate at all. Instead, I pour the hot coffee into the thermal carafe from my decommissioned Braun coffee maker. This keeps the coffee acceptably hot for hours. Similar thermal carafes are available for $20-30 from Amazon.

Some people complained that the glass carafe makes a mess when pouring coffee from it. I didn't encounter this problem. I'm sure it's related to pouring "technique."

On CR's recommendation I ordered a new and inexpensive coffee grinder from Amazon (Mr. Coffee IDS77), which should give me control over grind quantity and level of coarseness. I haven't yet received this grinder and therefore can't comment on its efficiency.

Again, on CR's recommendation I bought Eight O'Clock Coffee 100% Colombian caffeinated coffee, which was their top choice and it's not very expensive. I used this coffee today. It was fine and not bitter.

As other people already pointed out, you can get Bunn filters inexpensively. I found sites that sell them in bulk for $14/1,000.

In summary: I like my new Bunn. The coffee it made came out tasting great and the brewing process is very fast. If anything changes, I'll post an update.

I bought this coffeemaker after reading many reviews (like this one I'm writing!). It really helped that someone had mentioned the need to get the high altitude model, since we live near Denver, over a mile high. The review I read said that the warming plate will get too hot on most models (boiling point related to altitude, and all that science info...) on most models.

Someone else wrote about the carafe not pouring well. I have not had even one problem with pouring.

I love my new Bunn coffeemaker. It truly brews 10 cups of delicious, silky coffee in mere minutes. I'm enjoying some right now! Cleanup is a breeze.

The warming plate still seems to get too hot if the coffee is left for some time, so that is something that is better than usual on this model, but not perfect.

Nowadays, you can easily spend around $100 for a good coffeemaker. My Bunn should be an investment that will last for years.

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I have used many coffee pots over the years from perc to drip to stove top espresso. And i tried many

different models of all of these.Included in the mix were espresso machines that did not work either.

So i gave up ever thinking that i could make a good hot cup of coffee at the altitude we reside at which

is over 7,000 ft. But finally there is a coffee pot that does work well at high altitudes and it is this one. If you

have wanted good coffee and hot coffee in the same cup this machine will do it. This is a great machine.

I'll admit to one small minor drawback and that is i turn it off after we are finished with the morning coffee

since we only drink coffee in the a.m. I then have to remember to quickly turn it on as soon as i get up

so that it will be ready for use in ten to fifteen minutes. However this will not be an issue in the winter as we

drink coffee throughout the day then. Great product!

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We were somewhat apprehensive that we would find another BUNN that was as good as our classic one we had and used every day for about 17 years, but this one is an excellent replacement!!!

I love that it does not begin to fill the caraffe until the lid is swiveled closed and the stainless steel is really nice. We love it!

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I have only owned Bunn coffee makers for the past 25 years and would never buy anything different. I love the BUNN NHBX_B Model.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Melitta Coffee Maker - Ready Set Joe - One Cup Maker with Mug - Black

Melitta Coffee Maker - Ready Set Joe - One Cup Maker with Mug - BlackUsed the Melita one cup while visiting my parents in TX. They both drink decaf.....I don't, so it was ideal for my early morning wake-up!

At home we have a 12 cup Farberware that we set up the night before for the morning, but for that quick cup during the day or early evening, I want my own Melita one cup! Can't wait for it to arrive.