I'm very happy with this little brewer
929122
I'm very happy with this little brewer. It's easy to keep clean, simple to operate (before you have had your java), and is fast.  I would have given it 5 stars if it was just a tad bit stronger coffee, but honestly it would be slower, so it's a good compromise.  I've had the brewer for a month.  I'll try to update after several months and see if it holds up.  I did try an Aeropress before this and it was very manual and not easy when company needs coffee (like Thanksgiving).  The Aeropress made a slightly stronger cup than the bold setting but not by much and not without pressing super slow.
4457720
I love the no frills aspect of this coffee brewer. The hot water is stored in the tank, so water goes in, coffee comes out. Wait until it stops, there is no shut off valve if you pull the pot out. But anyone can wait three minutes. I've seen a few complaints about the pot itself. I've mastered the technique now of pouring a little over the edge of the cup and I don't worry about the spill. It's really no big deal. This is the second one I've purchased. The first one is working just great and it's four years old. I gave it to one of my kids after I purchased this one. Why did I buy a new one? well I thought the old one had given up the ghost. Turned out that the electrical outlet had needed a reset. LOL But oh well.... my kid needed a coffee maker, so I figured what the heck, now he's got a GREAT ONE too.
4686902
I've had this Brewer for a few months now and I have to say that as far as brewers go, it's not that bad. I have only used the Karafe pack once, and I wasn't really impressed it that particular feature, but the rest of the features I love! I can brew Vue Packs and K cup packs all in the same machine. The only thing I think they could improve on is the hot water feature: They should have different size options like do for the k cup set up. I already talked my friend and brother into getting one. It's super easy to take care of and customer support is always willing to answer my questions when I have them. Thanks, Keurig, for the free packs for this review.
794769
I have had this coffee maker several months now and have been very pleased with it. You need to remember that when it says it "quickly" heats 12 oz of water they are telling the truth. The bad news: it brews quickly also, making the coffee not as strong as the regular drip coffee maker. I've tried pods, the permanent filter that comes with it and paper filters when brewing. My favorite is to just cut regular paper filters down (I cut several at a time) and use them without the permanent filter to get the strongest brew from this machine. If you are especially picky about having STRONG coffee you may not be as happy about this little machine, but it makes it strong enough for me. And it's very hot. And fast. I took it with us in the RV when we made a trip recently and it was perfect for the trip. The machine is all plastic so there is no glass to break while we're moving and so small it tucks away in the cabinet easily. Great for tea and hot chocolate too. One caution - be sure to rinse out the basket that holds the coffee grounds every time you brew. The tube that drips the coffee from the basket to the cup is very small. If grounds get caught in there (filter folds over,etc.) the water can't drip out and the coffee will over flow.
3394710
I'm really happy with this coffee maker, having chosen it over the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Technivorm-Moccamaster-Coffee-Brewer-With-Thermo-Carafe-Technivorm-9587/dp/B002S4DI2S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Brewer With Thermo Carafe - Technivorm 9587</a>.  It brews extremely quickly (about 7 minutes), and I measured the temperature of the water coming from the spout at about the 195F-200F range, so it's in the right range for extracting optimum flavor -- the brew from this machine is just at the point of being tip-of-the-tongue scalding. The water is dispensed at a number of different points into the filter, and looking at the grounds afterwards you can tell that the dispersion pattern works well, as the coffee grounds remain clumped at the bottom of the filter, rather than being thinly spread across the entire filter.

Note that this is a minimalistic coffee maker. It is fairly compact, has an unassuming appearance, and there are no glowing dials, no HUDs, no clocks.  There's one control: the on/off switch. It has no timer. It doesn't have a brew stopper, so you have to let the coffee maker finish before you can pour yourself a cup (since the coffee maker brews so quickly, this isn't too big of a deal). You cannot navigate your kitchen at night by the light from this coffeemaker, nor can you signal passing UFOs.

Nonetheless, it makes great coffee.
346354
Kuerig on a budget! Great single cup brewer.
3075854
Can't beat the price. Does what it's supposed to do very well. 10/10 would brew again
4076080
When I started a new job at an office that did not provide free coffee (first-world problem, I know, but still a problem!), I purchased this little coffee maker to keep at my desk, and I've been very happy with it. I use Melitta dark roast pods, and the coffee is pretty tasty. You can use two pods at once if you like your coffee stronger. The unit is nice and small, so it fits neatly and unobtrusively on my desk, and for twenty bucks it's hard to imagine a better value.
2355483
We've brewed two mugs of coffee with this machine since it arrived.  So far, it's fast, easy to operate, and the coffee tastes great.  We like that you can control the strength of the brew by adjusting how many grounds you add.  Our previous Keurig K65 produced weak coffee with few options to make it stronger, unless you opted for a strong/bold K-cup flavor.  I don't want to sacrifice flavored coffee for a stronger brew.

I was fortunate to notice the crazy amount of grounds in the mug before I took a sip.  I put the coffee back through the filter.  I simply left the door open, poured the coffee into the filter and let it drip into a cup below since I had already added cream. My boyfriend wasn't so lucky, and got a mouth full at the end of his cup.  Were going to try the #2 cone filters to see that solves it, based on other reviews.  Otherwise, this unit may be heading back from where it came.

Other reviews mentioned the hassle of filling the water tank and getting the right amount of water for each cup.  I purchased a small funnel to make sure we add just the right amount of water depending on the size of the cup/mug.  When preparing to brew, we fill our mug with cold water and then pour it into the funnel, into the tank.  Sure, its an extra step, but Id rather make sure my 16 oz mug gets filled correctly.  Im not good at playing the guessing game before Ive had my morning caffeine.

This unit is rather tall.  It doesnt fit under my cabinets.  But neither did the behemoth Keurig we replaced.  Were also accustom to filling the Keurig tank and not having to worry about it for a few days.  The Kitchenaid brews all the water you put in the tank so if you aren't paying attention when you fill it, you could be in for a surprise.  And while its great that you can brew 18oz at a time (think of how easy it will be to get four cups of coffee for Sunday morning breakfast) you have to wait, watch and be quick with your replacement cups.

Overall, its a step up from the Keurig, even with its faults (minus the coffee grounds in my cup).  Plus its pretty, and it looks great with my other red Kitchenaid appliances and Fiestaware.

Pros: fast, hot coffee, easy to operate, alerts when it's done brewing with a few beeps, no more expensive K-cups

Cons: included gold filter allows lots of grounds into the cup, helpful to have a small funnel to pour the right amount into the tank, tank brews until its empty, travel mug is not remotely spill proof

Ill give this system a few more test runs and update this review as needed.
4837985
great brewer!  makes excellent coffee. couldn't be happier
4404618
There seem to be a lot of these types of reusable, pour-over coffee brewers for sale here, and I must say I like this one more than my other basket style brewer. The filter is what makes the most significant difference: the coffee is able to drain completely from the beans in the brewer, given enough time. The design of the carafe is a little worrying though, it feels cheap and thin. Maybe 2mm thick glass at most, and that will impact the longevity of the product as well as the temperature when brewing. You can't leave this alone longer than 10 minutes or you will most likely have to reheat your coffee, which in this case is actually made pretty easy by just throwing the glass and silicone carafe in the microwave. Given the ease of reheating, I will still give this brewer 5 stars all together. This review powered by a cup brewed from this device :)
2272178
I need a small coffee maker because I travel a lot and some hotels don't have adequate coffee makers in the room.  I love having coffee when i first wake up.  This unit is very compact and simple.  I bought this locally for 16 bucks on clearance.  It is hard to go wrong at that price.  The coffee brews quickly, quietly and cleanly.  Not really a con but the coffee maker just doesn't brew coffee as flavorful as my expensive full size unit but I didn't expect it to compete with my 300 dollar brew station.  The coffee tastes just fine and I can certainly recommend it for single cup usage.

Pros- Brews fast, very compact, your cup is your pot design.  Easy to use and easy to clean up.  Fully self contained.  Nothing to buy like filters or special coffee packages.  Just provide pre-ground coffee and water and you are good to go. Decent brew quality.  Unit brews very quietly and quickly.

Cons- Slightly flimsy plastic, No timer, typical brew quality of decent low end drip machines.

I can recommend this product if you are looking for simplicity of design and a compact size.  The unit is very featureless.  Basically you put your coffee in and water and turn it on. No frills drip machine and if that is what you want this is it.
3617036
I'm new to home brewing  and just thought that bigger must be better and maybe it is, but I'm pretty sure I could have gotten by with a smaller pot.  I'm completely satisfied with it so far other than this small complaint.  Cleans easily and immersion cooler fits in it really well.  It's just really big
1327832
This is the easiest, least fussy cold brewer I've ever used. The coffee comes out delicious and smooth, the grounds really do come out the bottom of the filter easily and the directions are really easy to follow. While I understand some of the complaints that the carafe is quite tall, I have a standard size side-open fridge and was able to adjust my door shelves to their maximum distance to accommodate this. And while I agree the description does not specifically state the product makes a coffee concentrate, I don't see why that would bother anyone- you're getting may more product for your money based on the grounds used and it's delicious! I love this product!
3372231
I love this coffee brewer. If you only need to make enough coffee for one or two cups, this thing is great! I tossed my Mr. Coffee since there wasn't a way to make a batch of coffee under 6 cups that tasted good and came out hot. This coffeemaker delivers a rich brew that's piping hot. Cleanup is a breeze too. Simple, elegant, with a small profile.
Some reviewers say they don't like having to put the pour cap on after brewing. It takes only seconds to attach the cap and I don't find that at all bothersome. I couldn't be happier with this purchase.
852956
Great small volume cold brew coffee maker--and beautiful on a breakfast table!
2201528
This was an impulse buy--yes, I have a problem--that I regretted after reading the reviews. No need for regrets! I love my new brewer. The touchscreen controls are great and I'm very happy with having the option to brew a strong cup. A week or two prior, I'd bought a sampler pack of k-cups for my older brewer. I can use almost half of those in the new brewer, so it is not a problem. I gave the unusable k-cups to my bestie with the old brewer. If you're going to base your purchase on reviews, trust me, buy this brewer and enjoy a carafe using one of the free k-cups included in the box.