How does the coffee taste?
860753
The brewer is awesome...u just need to determine what favors and levels of boldness u like.
860754
Even the breakfast blend is too strong. The flavored coffee is ok. I purchased the solo basket to use my own blend.. I will see if that helps.
860755
Very good! I agree that you have to, individually, determine your strength and flavor preference.
860756
It's stronger than I normally make my coffee, but I have gotten used to it and now I prefer the bolder flavor.
860757
Can you use you own coffee? We roast of own coffee and while this unit looks very convenient, I'm not willing to give up my fresh roasted coffee.
860758
I have found it to be not hot enough and am disappointed by that point. It is annoying to have to load water every cup, but not a deal breaker. Other than that, I love it! It does what I was after and that is to save coffee. I don't waste a pot of coffee for one cup and I can have one cup now when in the past I wouldn't because of left over coffee.
860759
I doubt there are any differences between any of the units using pods, not that I could tell. My view is, it needs to be hot. I have a different brand at home, uses the pods, and not as hot as this one. So, for my tastes, this unit is as good any any of the units I own (some expensive, in different locations i live). Overall, I am very pleased using this one at work, and again, I am not sure any create a different taste. I would add, not having the storage for water, it is a bit of a pain loading, I like the bigger units better, but cannot use them at work.
2143930
There is a taste difference but once you start using it (and you acquire the taste) Coffee-Mate will begin to have that different taste-and no it isn't MAJOR.
586606
It's very similar in boldness but slightly smoother in taste. I would say it's a matter of taste. I've had the French Roast as an espresso, strong coffee, and iced coffee and they were all good without an acid aftertaste.
1632230
It doesn't turn as brown as when you use creamer. It also has little coconut pieces (pulp like)that float in the coffee. If this doesn't bother you then it does have a good flavor. I didn't care for the pulp.
2163354
The coffee is very hot, but I have not used a thermometer to actually measure the temp. As for the taste it brews an excellent pot of coffee on the 'strong' setting. I have not used the maker on normal setting. Bill
2163360
It's hot, but not as hot as I like, so I usually microwave it for about 30 seconds. The coffee tastes fine.
510184
Yes. It is tasteless. I wouldn't reheat coffee due to the oils in the coffee degrading.
2233529
You have to be happy with your purchase. Your coffee and the process have to be enjoyable. Good luck...
430864
It does have a bit of a bitter taste if you brew it very strong, but i have found out navy brewing it takes the bitterness out of it. basically just ad a pinch of salt to your grind before brewing it, works great for me & i love my coffee jet black
309593
Not really... All I taste is the coffee. But I love the push-button control. No flipping tabs everywhere!
1167525
Yes, it works quite well ... still very satisfied with the consistently good coffee ... good luck ...
1362644
Considering it's alcohol based, it's going to taste a bit like whiskey. I put it in my coffee and cannot taste it.
325288
Its not very hot at first. Hot but not very hot. The coffee will cool quick when poured into a cold mug.
2256349
No, it doesn't taste or smell like plastic. The only thing I don't like about this model is I could never get the programmable brew to work. Something with setting the time somehow is not working.
1956090
Hi, it is all about taste and depends what you like, strong aroma,dark coffee, I like Miscela d'oro Crema.ThanksTony
1204542
We have had a Grunwerg coffee press for several months and I have not noticed a metallic taste to the coffee. The material seems like good quality stainless, so I would be surprised if such a thing were to occur. Of course, though, there is a metallic scratching sound while pushing the press down since there is metal to metal contact with the sidewalls of the carafe.
453718
They beans are slighty oily, but I feel that this doesn't affect the taste in any negative way. I never have used it in a super automatic coffee maker, I believe this is a coffee that should be madein a french press.