Delonghi Delonghi Magnifica Digital Espresso Machine

Well the machine was good until the warranty ran out. It started leaking water a little at a time, then the water stopped flowing into my cup and just ran out from under the machine. I am pretty handy so I thought I would take the back off and see if it could be fixed. I found that the heating element that the water flows through has a small hole in it. No problem I will just order one and be done with it. NOT gonna happen. It appears that some genius at Delonghi made the decision not to let customers that spend over $1000 dollars on a $200 machine buy internal parts, of course they want to rape me on repair charges plus the shipping both ways. The repair takes all of maybe 15 minutes if I had the part. If anyone knows where I can order a heating element please let me know. I will NEVER buy another Delonghi product!!!

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Mr. Coffee LMX27 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Stainless Steel

We got old together. The only way that perk'er aged were dings I careless made.

I'm a coffee addict, so that's alota cups. I depended on the caffeine and good

flavor Mr. Coffee contributed to.

Meanwhile, I aged human-fashion. A few weeks ago I dropped my brew master, Mr. C, cracking the unit, breaking the carafe. Of course, I came back for more of the same.

This new and improved both graphically (my original Mr. C was a burnt-umber reddish color, for one thing) and in performance. Features are basically the same, but are upgraded in our techno-advancing times.

The flavor seems better; I used a coffee brand I favor; it tasted better; think 'flavor+') The perking process seemed not as loud, but still a pleasant wake-up

gurgle. I didn't have the urge to see if it was faster. Seemed fast, though.

Oh, to amplify the flavor verdict: Even with my diminishing 72-year-old taste buds,

the flavor seems richer; the aroma even better. I'm kinda glad I dropped my 'old'

Mr. Coffee Maker. Oh, and they didn't leap the price up, if I recall correctly.

What's the old adage?' If it ain't broke, don't fix it'? I'll add,

'If it ain't broke, make it better". Mr. Coffee did; I'm a happy

caffeine slurp'er again. Whew! Sure missed the tasty caffeine.

Until last year, I've always had great experiences with Mr. Coffee products. When I needed to replace an older coffee maker in May 2011, I naturally had my sights set on that brand because of those good experiences. I purchased the Mr. Coffee BVMC-SJX33GT 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Chrome and regretted it from the first use. That unit overflowed nearly every time I tried to use it especially if the water filter was in place. I got rid of it and bought a cheap, no-frills Sunbeam model that didn't have all the features the Mr. Coffee model did, but had the distinct advantage of never overflowing.

I was so disgusted with the Mr. Coffee BVMC-SJX33GT 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Chrome, I swore I would never buy Mr. Coffee again.

When I was given the opportunity to review the Mr. Coffee LMX27 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Stainless Steel, I thought this might be a good way to give Mr. Coffee another chance.

Unlike that dud Mr. Coffee unit I purchased in 2011, this model works beautifully. It hasn't overflowed yet, the features all work as they should, and the coffee tastes great.

This coffee pot has some pretty standard features that you might take for granted, but would sorely miss if they weren't there: automatic 2-hour shut-off, brewing pause & serve, and timed brewing. All of these features work very well. I think most coffee drinkers are used to these features, but I'll give a quick run-down of them.

The coffee maker will keep the pot warm for 2 hours and then automatically shut off if you haven't manually turned it off by then, allowing some peace of mind if you worry you've left it on after leaving the house.

The brewing pause and server is an extremely important to those in a hurry for a cup of coffee and for those of us who are just in a hurry. With this feature you can remove the pot from the burner and pour a cup even while it is still brewing. As soon as the pot has left the burner, brewing will pause until you replace the pot. I've used a couple of pots that didn't do very well with this feature if you poured a cup before the pot was at least 75% full, the coffee tasted terrible. With this maker, the coffee tastes the same whether it has brewed 2 cups or a full 12 cups.

The timed brewing works nicely for those of us who are always in a rush in the morning. You can set the coffee up the night before, and set the timer for the time you want brewing to begin. If you have set the clock on the maker correctly, brewing will start automatically at the time you've set. What a wonderful thing to wake to the aroma of fresh coffee...

In addition to those standard features, it also boasts a water filter, a special cleaning cycle, and a brew strength selector.

The water filter in this particular model seems to work fine. Unlike my other Mr. Coffee unit, this one doesn't overflow with the filter in. I haven't noticed any improvement in the taste of my coffee when I use the filter and when I don't, but perhaps there is a more dramatic difference in areas that have more chlorine in their water. The nice thing is that you can run the coffee maker without the filter if you decide you don't need it. If you do like the water filter, you can find replacement filters at most local stores and also here at Amazon's site. Mr. Coffee recommends changing the filter every month, and the ring that holds the filter has a handy dandy little dial so that you can turn it to the current month to keep track of when you last changed it. All you have to do is remember to set that dial to the right month when you change the filter (MR. COFFEE? Water Filter Replacement 6pk).

The special cleaning cycle seems to work fine. I always just ran some white vinegar and water through a few regular brew cycles with my old coffee pots. The cleaning cycle seems to remove a few steps but otherwise works similarly to my old methods. You can use either Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker Cleaner: 2 Packets or you can use white vinegar.

The brew strength selector defaults to a normal strength, but you can set it to strong if you prefer your coffee stronger, which I do. The brew strength can be set on normal brewing or timed (delayed) brewing and the setting seems to persist once you set it until you change it back to normal. I honestly can't really tell a difference in the strength of the coffee no matter which brew strength I've set it on. I don't know if that has something to do with the coffee I use or not, but I use Folgers 100% Colombian Ground Coffee, Distinctively Rich, Medium Dark Roast which is already pretty strong.

One of the nicest things about this coffee maker is that the carafe pours without excess dripping. I have a habit of pouring my coffee over the sink anyway in case it spills, but it is nice that this one doesn't drip when you pour it.

I can't stand the paper filters, and I use the Mr. Coffee GTF2-1 Basket-Style Gold Tone Permanent Filter I bought a year ago and it works very well in this model.

I would definitely recommend this coffee maker and it has certainly gone a long way towards restoring my broken faith in the Mr. Coffee brand.

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I purchased this coffeemaker about three months ago. It worked fine except for one key issue. It only makes lukewarm coffee. Thinking that it might need time to break in (for whatever reason), we continued using it for a month. It NEVER MADE A HOT CUP OF COFFEE. We had to microwave each cup before drinking it. So, I notified the manufacturer, and they very promptly me a new one. Their customer service was superior. However, we have been using the new one for a month, and it simply does not produce hot coffee. Since I have tried two brand new ones of this model and had the exact same results, I have to believe that the design is poor. This one is headed for Goodwill, and I hope whoever buys it doesn't mind lukewarm coffee. I would throw it away, but I hate to fill up the landfill. Maybe someone will enjoy it.

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The Mr. Coffee LMX27 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker is a good choice for a standard, drip coffeemaker. Coffee making is relatively fast and very quiet, and while it does have some potentially useful features like brew delay, self-cleaning, brew strength and the fresh brew timer (lets you know just how old the coffee is...no more thinking it's "fresh"...three hours after the fact), it's otherwise a very straightforward coffee maker. The inclusion of the charcoal filter is nice and was shared by our previous Mr. Coffee coffeemaker (buy the replacements online to save a few bucks). Although it's a bit of a pain, the fact that our water smells heavily of chlorine makes it very nearly a must in our situation. It's supposed to take out as much as 97% of the chlorine out. That's probably inflated, but it does seem to make a difference.

This is a fairly tall unit, so if you keep it under a cabinet, you'll need to pull it out a bit to pour your water. The backlit LCD clock is rather bright (no way to adjust this, as far as I can tell), but I actually like that (less fumbling through the dark in an undercaffeinated state). As far as looks go, it's pretty sharp with its stainless steel accents and "stretched" (taller) profile. It makes a decent cup of coffee too. You could do worse than the LMX27.

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After trying three different coffeemakers one Cuisinart, and another Mr. Coffee model (CJX-21CP), I finally found one that made a great, SMOOTH tasting cup of coffee. This model has a shower head for dispensing the water on the water filtration disk,a water reservoir with a window, delay brew time, brew strength option (strong or regular), cleaning cycle, and Fresh Brew Timer feature that lets you know how long ago the coffee was brewed. All things considered, the most important thing is that the coffee is smooth and not bitter! Love this model!

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Nespresso Pixie Espresso Maker With Aeroccino Plus Milk Frother, Aluminum

Heats up quick. You can be enjoying an espresso in under 30 seconds. Even the milk frother is quick, and cappuccino won't take more than 60 seconds. I think a couple of the stronger capsules (the black ristretto and purple arpeggio for example) taste pretty good. It's important to understand this is an espresso machine, and it makes a wide variety of "coffee flavored" drinks, but is not going to make something exactly like drip coffee. If that's what you want, you can come close by making an americano (running some hot water into an espresso or lungo without a capsule in place). It's nearly as quick and still tastes good. I just wouldn't want anyone disappointed because they are looking for something to make a 24oz mug for the morning commute. I highly recommend the Pixie for speed, convenience, taste, and did I mention it's a pretty nice looking machine? If there is a downside, it's the cost of the capsules. I found going directly to Nespresso was the least expensive but still not cheap, though customer service was good. One last recommendation: keep a cheap ice shaker handy to add delicious iced drinks to your repertoire!

This handy little machine brews a fabulous cup of expresso. It takes up very little counter space which is a real plus and it's easy to use and clean. Ordering from Nepresso is quick and their selection of favors is vast. No more speciality coffee runs for me. The reason I gave it a four star instead of five is because of the milk frother. While the frother works like a charm, it does not get milk hot enough when making mochas and/or other milk based hot drinks. To solve the problem I put the frothed milk in a microwave and heat it up an additional 30 seconds or so. If you are looking for a top notched expresso maker that needs very litte space you can't go wrong with the Pixie. When the maker's warrantee has expired I'm going to try the refillable capsules you can order on Amazon so I can brew different whatever brand of coffee I want.

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I owned a large, expensive automated coffee/espresso maker with frother. I never use it to steam milk. The Nespresso is easy to use and to clean. Great for small spaces.

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The Nespresso Pixie is an excellent, quick, low mess tool for making very good espresso and the Aeroccino milk frother is great for preping the milk for cappuccino.

Pluses = It really does make very good espresso and cappuccino coffee and does it easily with less mess than other tools. No need to buy a grinder ($200+) and less need to experiment with technique to get good results versus standard espresso machines. The Aeroccino milk frother is also less of a mess and more consistent in producing good frothy hot milk compared with the steaming apparatus on the less expensive espresso machines. The available pods are almost all very good tasting and only moderately expensive. The Pixie is very compact and takes up little counter space and would work well as an RV traveling espresso maker.

Minuses = the standard dose for espresso is only 1.35 oz. (a lot smaller than single serving coffee makers like the Keurig). This makes a very small cup of espresso and also makes a very small cappuccino when mixed with an equal volume of steamed milk. If you want to have a 5 6 oz. cappuccino serving, that requires TWO pods and doubles the cost per cappuccino. At the Nespresso Club online store, they cost between $0.65 $0.70 each. The Aeroccino works very well, BUT you must get just the right milk volume when using the frothing whisk and it must be COLD. If you use too little or too much milk, the whisk will NOT ROTATE. If it does not rotate, the milk around it will scald and you will need to clean it out before it will work properly again. If the milk warms up, the frothing cycle will be too short and you won't get enough froth.

Suggestions = One way to work around the small espresso serving size is to re-program the espresso volume to a larger amount (easy to do from instruction book). I bumped mine up to 2 oz. and that works well to produce good espresso, BUT the cappuccino tends to be a bit dilute. I went with a compromise of 1.5 oz. for the espresso and cappuccino. A cappuccino size of about 5 6oz. (with foam) is a more reasonable serving size. Make sure you check the pod prices from Nespresso on line. Their prices are about the lowest you will find. They also have a large variety of specialty recipes on their site. If you look the Pixie and Aeroccino up on line, you can get a lot of very good video demos that illustrating the ease of making good espresso and cappuccino. Just remember to make sure that you fill the Aeroccino up to within about 1/4" of the bottom line without going over the line so the frothing whisk will spin properly. If it does not immediately start spinning push the on off button to turn off. This will prevent the milk from getting too warm or scalding before you start. Next add or pour out a little milk as needed. Then try again.

You can find "do it yourself reusable pods", but they are not easy to use, reported to be not very effective, and you really won't save much by the time you spend $15 $25 per pound for decent espresso coffee and supply the labor of experimenting with filling them just right and with the right grind and cleaning them between reuses.

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I could not be happier with this purchase. I have very little open counter space and this machine has a very small footprint. The frother works wonderfully and I can make a delicious cappuccino in less than a minute, including the time it takes the Pixie to warm up. I had a bit of a problem with the machine when it arrived as I was getting too much hot water when it was set on the espresso setting. This was quickly resolved by one quick phone call to Nespresso. Kudos to nespresso for great customer service and very quick delivery of the capsules. I bought a variety of flavors from Nespresso and am enjoying making delicious coffee drinks at home. I had another brand of espresso machine prior to this. I am getting much more use from this one as it is so much easier to operate and clean.

Forever Espresso Miss Moka 3 Cup Espresso Maker.

I bought one of these at a market in Naples Italy, for 10 euros (maybe 15 bucks American). But I could have haggled him down if I'd wanted to. This was one of the best investments I've made. Everyone in Italy brews with these little Moka pots more than with espresso machines. To be fair, these "technically" aren't espresso, but to our tastebuds they are the same. The difference is that these moka pots generally do not produce the rich crema on the top--the mark of a true espresso. At a fraction of the price you can approach the quality of countertop espresso machines, and far outclass anything you'd get out of a typical america-style coffee maker. This is a simple machine to use, it brews up a nice strong cup of espresso-type coffee. Its sturdy aluminum. I use mine about every other day or so, and down the whole 3 cups myself in an iced coffee or a big cappuccino. Just know that a 3 cup, means about 5.5-6 ozs. I got a little stirring wand, a frothing pitcher, and this--total of $40--make my own cappuccinos, lattes and machiattos. It does take some practice, especially to make a cappuccino, but here's how to use this machine right on the first try.

1) Unscrew the top (the carafe) from the bottom portion (the basin).

2) Remove the brew basket from between them (its seated in the basin)

3) Fill the basin with water up to the steam nozzle (a tiny pressure release valve on the interior wall of the basin. Its hard to miss)

4) Replace the brew basket in the basin. It should rest just above the water, with none spilling into the basket.

5) Fill the brew basket to slightly overflowing with espresso ground coffee (finer than normal drip or french grind, coarser than Turkish grind). Any kind of coffee bean will do, only use the dark "espresso" beans if you don't mind a mildly burnt flavor to your coffee.

6) Do not tamp down, or just tamp lightly. This is not a full-on espresso machine and it doesn't generate the kind of pressure those do to justify a hard tamp.

7) Screw the top back on. Snug, so no water leaks out, but not so tight that you risk breaking it to open again.

8) Heat on stovetop at Medium (5-7 out of 10)

9) After 3-7 minutes you'll hear the coffee percolate up and dribble down, inside the carafe. This is normal and lets you know that it will be done brewing soon.

10) Promptly remove from burner when the Moka pot gives off steam and starts making gasping/exhaling noises. It has finished percolating (ie: no water left at the bottom).

11) Serve immediately for best flavor.

* You can also seal the espresso in an airtight jar (I use old, washed out, spaghetti sauce jars) and refrigerate (perhaps with 1 : 2.5 coffee to whole milk ratio, and 2-3tbsp sugar, 1tbsp chocolate powder). Shake to stir, refrigerating promptly afterwards. The chilling has a different, pleasant affect on the coffee, just don't let the coffee get luke warm sitting out on the counter, or overcook sitting in the hot brew-basket (even off the burner). Chilling reduces the acidity of the coffee without hurting the caffeine. Net result, a fine iced coffee that is easier on the stomach but still a great perk.

* If you heat the pot too fast, or if you leave the pot on the burner, after the coffee has finished percolating, then it will burn the coffee. Good espresso should taste strong, a little rich, maybe even sweet, but never burnt. If your coffee does taste burnt, but you've tried it my way, then you may want to invest in better (lighter) beans.

* To clean, I usually just run cool water over it to cool it down (if I can't wait), then rinse all three parts individually with warm water, no soap. Sometimes I'll wipe down any oily residue if any remains. But warm water should do the trick.

I am posting this review to balance the incorrect review of "Loki" below, who rated this product a "1" because of her misunderstanding of the product rather than the product itself. Her reason for rating it a "1" is that it is "too small." Having lived in Italy for 3 years, I can say with certainty that it is the correct size to make 3 cups of Italian coffee/espresso. One can always add hot water to make an "Americano" and fill a larger cup/mug.

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I got this as a replacement for a similar pot made by another company, that I wore out. I found the old one difficult to clean thoroughly. This one has a smoother finish, and cleans up well. It works great, is simple to use, and fits the bill for a quick morning cup of espresso

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Love, love, love this little pot. I was going to the coffee shop every morning and waiting 15-20 minutes for my latte. Now I have my latte in about 5 minutes. I won't even go into the savings. I now know what I will be giving for my espresso loving friends for Christmas. I'm glad I trusted the reviews on Amazon regardng this product.

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1 Take off heat straightaway. Yup gotta do that.

2 It leaks. You are overfilling the coffee holder.

3 Cleaning. Only ever rinse out with warm water. Scrub with your finger tips only. Let an oxide layer build up (patina).

Best tip brew and throw away three pots of coffee before drinking your first cup.

Hario Coffee Hand Grinder Skerton

We've been using this hand grinder for about six months and love it more and more all the time. At first we found it somewhat annoying because it seemed to take forever to grind the morning coffee, but now we find that it's a great reminder to sloooow down a little. It's almost like a morning meditation. There aren't any real instructions that come with it, so it took me a frustrating few minutes to figure out how to set the grind size. I thought it might be nice to share what I learned to save others the annoyance, so I got out my video camera this morning. This is a product overview and instructions on setting the grind size. I hope you find it helpful and if you have any questions or comments just leave them below I usually respond within a day.

This is a fabulous grinder, hands down. Ceramic conical burrs literally last a lifetime, very easy to clean and adjust to very fine or bigger grind. Be aware though, the design of this grinder allows for too much play in the shaft for bigger grinds and becomes inconsistant. Google skerton hand grinder mod for a cheap effective modification that vastly increases stability of the upper burr. You cannot buy a better grinder for espresso. ZERO grind retention, very low static, and the glass catch bin fits a portafilter perfectly for mess free dosing.

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At first, i was met with disappointment. I didn't realize it was going to take a minutes to grind coffee for my french press. But in reality, it takes a long to grind as it does for your water to boil (it is just something you get used to), and this grinder is of excellent quality. For coffee connoisseur wanting a conical burr grinder for under 50 bucks, this is your answer. Its electrical equivalent averages $200 in cost, making this a great money saver. Grinds fine enough for espresso and turkish grind (though turkish takes a long time to grind) and coarse enough for a french press.

A quality grinder makes a difference. Prior to this, i was using a mr. coffee blade grinder, which doesn't crush the beans just cuts them. The coffee oils were released, and I wasn't getting the full flavor of the coffee.

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I was looking for a coffee grinder to grind coffee for a chemex drip. I have a Mazzer Super Jolly at home for espresso, and it was a pain to dial it back in everytime I wanted espresso. I didn't want to spend a whole lot on a grinder, so I picked this up.

I am glad I did because it grinds the coffee and I have no complaints with it. Yeah, you get a little workout, but nowadays, a lot of us do. :) It probably takes about 200 cranks to get ~50 grams of coarse ground coffee. It sounds like a lot, but it's really not bad.

I'm glad I bought this and would recommend it. The seller shipped it and it got to me quickly. The only thing I can think of to make this product better would be include english instructions. I could figure it out from the pictures and playing with it a little, but I can see how people may get confused.

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This is a nice, cost-effective coffee grinder for anyone who doesn't mind expending some elbow grease before getting that first sip of freshly-ground, freshly-brewed coffee. I basically agree with all the favorable things folks have said in other reviews for this and the similar Kyocera model. What I personally like is the very evenly ground coffee (for drip), plus the fact that the grinder is very easy to clean, with almost no place for stale coffee grounds to accumulate.

One thing I would suggest for anyone buying one of these: visit your local hardware store and get a split-ring lock washer (preferably stainless steel) to put under the top cap that screws down on top of the crank handle. The top cap seems to loosen easily and repeatedly during the grinding process, which probably puts needless wear and tear on the grinder handle and shaft, as well as the plastic bearing that holds the shaft. Adding a lock washer has solved this issue for me.

I can't tell you what size to buy, unfortunately. I just found one that fit, and didn't make note of the size. It cost all of 20¢, including sales tax.

Bialetti 06951 replacement gasket for 6 cup coffee makers.

I bought a gasket here on Amazon. When dealing with third party sellers on Amazon you can't know if you're getting an official replacement part and in this case it surely wasn't. After replacing the gasket, the coffee maker simply doesn't work. The water comes out as steam, but never boils into the coffee chamber. We've wasted a lot of coffee trying again and again with different temperatures all the way up to high on the stove and then taking the unit apart again and trying to figure out why it isn't working. It was working fine before we replaced the gasket, but the old one was just not looking good. Now it doesn't work at all. Sometimes a third party replacement is fine, but this appears to not be the case with this item. I don't know if it is a different thickness or width or what the issue is.

The Bialetti 6 cup espresso maker occaisionally needs replacement gaskets due to wear and tear or if overheated. This replacement is reasonably priced and arrived quickly. Why buy a new system when the gasket can be replaced. But, alas, we couldn't find any in stores. Thanks to Amazon we are back to making espresso the traditional way. Will order again when needed. Bialetti 06951 replacement gasket for 6 cup coffee makers.

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I'm not sure what some other reviewers were purchasing this for, but this is a perfect replacement for the rubber gasket in the Bialetti 6800 Moka Express 6-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker.

A couple of reviewers had problems with it coming in a padded envelope... I always wash stuff before using them myself.

As the metal "filter" this goes around doesn't wear out, I didn't feel the need to spend over $8 for the gasket/filter combo. I bought 2 of these so that when this one wears out in a couple of years like the original did, I'll have a spare. The original seal was used daily for 2 years straight and they should average about that long if you aren't setting the temperature on the stove up too high.

Fits the Bialetti 6800 Moka Express 6-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker perfectly and there are no leaks.

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Purchased this product and within 4 days I had it in my Bialetti. Fit perfectly, shipped free and fast, does not get any better than that.

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Exactly what I needed. Where I live there are no stores where to buy these things. Thanks to Amazon I did not have to miss my espresso coffee every morning.

Keurig B 3000 SE Coffee Commercial Single Cup Office Brewing System

My workplace received one of these a week or two ago and after some use, I have to say that I mostly like this for the below reasons:

What I like: I like that this is hooked up to the building's water supply. There's no filling of any reservoirs at any point in time, although occasionally the unit will need to drain or to heat its inner reservoir. This doesn't take very long and the wait time is not that much more than the smaller Keurigs that have the reservoir that you have to fill manually. It's a bit larger so it takes longer, but that's about it. It's a fast machine and despite some initial confusion over what people needed to push to get the desired result (we had no instructions left for us), it was pretty easy to learn what we needed when. There is an option to just get hot water, which is nice. You could technically get that with the other Keurigs, but it's still nice.

What I'm ambivalent about: Rather than you having to remove the k-cup cartridge after use, the unit dumps it into a bucket with several other k-cups. You have to empty it out occasionally and the bucket will sometimes fill up with water, which I think is part of the draining process. The lazy part of me likes this, as I tend to leave k-cups in the machine sometimes, but the more fastidious part of me hates that there are several used k-cups in the machine that are sometimes sitting in an inch of water. It's not that the machine isn't emptied regularly, it's just the thought of it.

There really isn't anything I dislike about it at this point in time. The only thing I can say about it is that if something breaks, you absolutely have to take this in for repair. It's too expensive to be trusted to anyone other than someone who is experienced with this sort of machine. If you have someone at work who knows how to fix them, then repairs wouldn't be as bad as getting someone to fix the internal bits and bobs of your office copier or printer, but this isn't as easy to fix or replace as the more inexpensive units.

Despite it being bigger and looking more impressive than the smaller units, this is generally not any different than your basic machine. It looks like it could put up with more abuse than its kin and it's good for larger amounts of users, but if you have an office that has under 10 workers that would only drink about 10-15 cups a day, you could probably get away with one of the smaller machines. If you know that they'll drink more than that a day or that you have more workers, this is probably the way to go.

My company purchased several of these machines for every floor in the building and they were really convenient to make coffee. We typically had a drip coffee make that filled up a huge 2.2L Airpot, but everyone who made the coffee had their own definition of a perfect cup. Therefore, coffee came awful depending on the person that made it. The keurig machine solved many of those issues since people needed to make their own cup and were allowed to select the strength.

One drawback is the holder for the k-cups is difficult to clean. From the constant usage, the holder and piercing mechanism builds up coffee sludge. I have not found a way to remove the holder for cleaning. Therefore, I usually pour a hot cup of water. Well dry coffee is difficult to clean without scrubbing, so the hot water doesn't get the job completely done.

Another thing that is a minor annoyance is again in regards to the holder. When you open the unit to place another k-cup, the k-cup holder swings the used k-cups into a little trash bin. Sometimes drops of coffee is left on the holder. When the holder swings back after dispensing the used k-cup, it splashes coffee right at you. I have been splashed several times in the face and eye from this. Therefore, I typically open the unit slowly or cover the opening with a towel to avoid the splash.

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Instructions included need to be a bit more explanitory when it somes to the tubbing leading from the filter and from the coffee pot. Nothing is mentioned about the adapter needed to adjust the the two lines together.

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