Not only does this brew perfect coffee at the perfect temperature
935293
Not only does this brew perfect coffee at the perfect temperature, it looks beautiful on my counter. Having used another high end coffee maker for the past 10 years, I was thrilled with the ease of use, the brewing brilliance and the incredibly quiet process. My old one was so loud, particularly at the end of the cycle, that you had to raise your voice to be heard over the din. This is virtually silent. You would have no idea an incredible pot of coffee was being brewed until the slightest and softest bubbling sound at the end of the brew cycle. Very intuitive controls with no tiny buttons  to gather grime from the kitchen. An piece of technological and visual art. Did I mention the coffee it makes is amazing?
4040213
Wow!  This is a great little coffee maker!  It is just my wife and I that drink coffee - me a lot of it, she just one cup a day.  We had a cheap Mr. Coffee that lasted us 4 years but we were never happy with it.  Despite this, we are still coffee fanatics, and we frequent Starbucks and other coffee houses in our travels.  The Zutto rocks!  The old coffee maker dispersed hot water at a measured 190 degrees and the in-carafe temperature was a steady 170 degrees.  The Zutto makes hot coffee!  It disperses water at 205 degrees and keeps it hot in the carafe at a steady 185 degrees.  So, there is a huge difference in the temperature.  The first thing we noticed was the strong aroma of the brewed coffee in our kitchen.  The Zutto is brilliantly designed, and I'm an aerospace engineer that is really picky.  I was ready to try a Technivorm at considerably higher cost, but it was still a bit too big for our needs, but the Zutto took care of our concerns.  Specifically we needed a 4 - 6 cup machine with a cone filter.  I didn't want timers and all that other stuff, just more to break, and they always do break as we have found over the years.  The Zutto is well made in materials, fit, and function, the carafe does not drip, the removable tank actually makes filling much easier than pouring, and the cone-in-the-carafe eliminates all messes.  It brews a full pot in just 6 minutes.  Just perfect.  A very minor nit would be that the handle is only attached to the carafe by one metal band at the top, so the handle slightly rocks back and forth a bit, but it is still solid.  Thanks to all the other reviewers for helping me guide my decision!  You can't possibly go wrong with this great coffee maker.

Update:  After a few weeks of heavy use, here is an update.  First, the coffee is obviously very hot compared to the old MC.  My wife and I notice that the coffee is still steaming in the cup - we never had steam in the cup after pouring.  The coffee definitely tastes great.  We have tried Starbucks, Costco brand (which we love and have heard it is actually SB), and various local roasted coffees - all brew up very nicely.  Five cups seems to brew more full-bodied than just two cups, for obvious reasons of overall exposure of the coffee to hot water, but two cups still tastes great.  Another tiny nit is that when you push the water reservoir into the machine it tilts the machine a bit because the feet are not pushed out the edge enough, so you sometimes have to hold the machine to push the reservoir into place.  There is zero mess with this coffee maker!  The fact of having the enclosed filter basket inside the carafe keeps the exterior of the machine completely clean.  There are no drops falling onto the hotplate either.  The plastic used in the machine does not stain with coffee either.  So the exterior of the machine is completely clean all the time - this is very, very nice. There are many variables to coffee making, so best to try to control each variable to the extent possible for consistency and to figure out what needs to be adjusted.  Strongly recommend this coffee maker.

Update:  18 months later, the handle on the pot broke off.  We ordered a new one for $25 and upon inspection the new one seems to be much more solid than the original.  In fact, I recall my wife and I both commenting when we got the machine that the handle seemed flimsy and not solidly secured to the pot.  So, I think the original was not assembled properly or was defective right from the start.  The bottom part of the handle should tightly hug the glass pot.  So, if you buy this coffee maker, make sure that the handle is secured very tightly and snuggly to the pot.  It should not wiggle (ours always wiggled right out of the box, but the new one is solidly attached).  The quality of the coffee, which is still perfect, outweighs this minor issue.  So, still a solid BUY recommendation, provided you confirm the pot is solid!  Happy coffee time!
2717150
Picked one of these up new and have been increasingly happy with it.

The coffee bean grinder has never left any beans behind; they all get ground perfectly.  Of course a Burr grinder is the best but for the money, but this coffee maker makes some really great coffee, I only get compliments on it!

If you think this produces "Truck Stop" coffee, try purchasing quality beans.  I recommend 8 'O CLOCK COFFEE BEANS.

I can't, in good conscience, call this quiet, but the taste is worth the noise.  When I hit start and the beans start grinding, my roommate comes running!  It sounds kind of like the tornado warning siren and I've mistaken the a tornado warning for my coffee, yes.

The programmable features offered come in very handy.  There is a 1-4 cup selection and you can set the machine to come on and start brewing via the "alarm clock" style settings.

If you're even thinking about buying one of these, DO IT.
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.
432240
Had this machine for a few weeks now and I love it. Makes a great coffee and heats up extremely quick. Longer extraction and higher temperature yields a better cup of coffee and this machine does that to perfection. I recommend this to everyone
3200608
Call me crazy, but I purchased this because no other maker could authentically brew my favorite chicory blend. I've tried moka pots and conventional filter makers and all fall short.

For me the capacity, construction and ability to evenly heat are why I awarded this percolator five stars. It's everything a good percolator should be, including basket size and the bottom that is definitely designed for stove tops. This will also work on a grill for camping. If you object to the plastic viewing top you can remedy that by ordering this glass replacement:&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fitz-All-Replacement-Percolator-Top-Small/dp/B000QOM6KC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fitz-All Replacement Percolator Top, Small</a>, which is a perfect fit. Frankly, I do not see the need because this percolator makes excellent coffee out of the box.

It works best with a fairly coarse grind. You are better off grinding beans yourself, but as long as you avoid espresso grinds (both European and Cuban) or grinds specifically for drip makers you will be fine.

This pot is fairly easy to use if you have used them in the past. I grew up using percolators, which were the only game in town for nearly the first three decades of my life.  The electric ones compensated for the proper heat, but these stove top models do require that you turn down the heat slightly after the percolating begins. It's not completely necessary, but if you want a perfect brew it's highly recommend. Cleaning is fairly easy - about on par with a french press regarding time and complexity. A key advantage, aside from the brewed coffee, is there are no filters to purchase.

I'll end with a recommendation for my fellow coffee lovers from the South: if you love coffee with chicory give&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Cafe-Du-Monde/dp/B0002LDAHC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Cafe Du Monde</a>&nbsp;a try. It's as though this percolator and that particular blend were made for each other.
2650037
Absolutely love this. It looks beautiful and is functionally perfect. The spout pours a neat stream at a perfect pouring distance. The coffee stays warm for that second cup. Even the lid is double walled. Also it's almost seamless, except where the handle is attached. This means no crevices where over time grime or scale can build up. The filters fit well for a clean cup.
492199
I've given away more coffee brewers than most have ever owned.

This unit does everything as good and as easy as I had hoped. A slight variation in water temperature makes a difference, so if I'm in the mood for coffee with a "sharper edge", I just use a higher temperature.

I'm pleasantaly surprised that at 175 degrees, coffee, even espresso blend, is smooth.

Delivery was a day earlier than promised!
3610571
Perfect.  Seamlessly performs all of the functions you need to accurately brew delicious coffee no matter the method.  Just get it, seriously.
4355015
I am in love with this coffee maker-no more burned coffee!
3760866
I've had this coffee machine for years and I have never had a problem with it! In fact, I just looked on the menu to see how many cups of coffee this machine has brewed and it read 12,768!! If and/or when my machine breaks, I will not hesitate to buy another!
You can fully customize your preferences for taste in the set-up menu to brew perfect freshly ground coffee each time with one push of a button! Your only part is making sure the water tank in the back is filled once in a while, and fresh whole coffee beans are in the top container; that's it. It tells you when to empty the collected coffee-waste bin on the interior when it gets full. You just open the door and pull out a tray; simple.
You have three button choices for brew size: espresso, long shot, and full cup. You can make a cappuccino with the frothing wand if you choose. It takes about thirty seconds to grind and pour a long shot. If you want a double espresso, press the button twice.
The machine will tell you after a few months of use that you need to descale it, and that process is simple as well, as the machine walks you through each simple step.
Reading some of the other reviews is puzzling. I hope the quality of manufacturing this product hasn't decreased, like most other things. But, the fact that I've brewed over twelve-thousand coffees problem free, I definitely got my money's worth.
823611
First off I am a self professed coffee snob/geek and I am constantly after the best cup of "joe". I had thought I had found the perfect cup of coffee in the Bonavita BV1800TH, but hence along came the Brazen Plus. I love Barnies Santa's White Christmas and always have the whole beans on hand.
Positives:
Huge is it is programmable and I can wake up to the best coffee aroma through my house.

This machine is about as big as the other programmable makers out there so I am perfectly happy with its size, now yes it has a much bigger foot print than the Bonavita but it also does not offer the same features.

The bloom feature, is great but only a plus if you are using fresh beans with a fresh grind.  I own a burr grinder and will grind my beans just before bed and as now I can have coffee when I get up.  The bloom feature does get the most flavor from the bean and the release of the oils.  I have mine set on 3 min.

The fact that it does take longer to get that first cup is not an issue for me, whether I program the night before or brew mid day, good coffee is worth the wait.

The temperature, the fact that it can heat to 210 degrees is awesome, and yes when you first calibrate the brewer to your elevation you keep the top off the water chamber and you can see it boil.  I have mine set at 205 degrees

Someone mentioned the condensation issue, well if you are boiling the water in the brewer before it goes onto the grind it is like any standard pot on the stove and yes there is condensation when you lift the lid, but I do this long after I have finished my coffee and all is cooled down.  I don't find this to be a negative at all.  I have not found any more condensation on the brewer head than with my Bonavita BV1800.

The water does get hotter than the Bonavita and I find this a plus in getting that "barista" flavor that we all love

The altitude setting further ensures the perfect cup

Initially the lid was a bit confusing but only for a nano second until I figured out that the "arrow" should be facing the carafe spout.  The Open/close arrows are merely to show you which way to twist to remove the top.

I am using the enclosed basket to maximize the oils in my coffee which I find decreases when using paper filters.  The basket mesh is very fine and takes a bit of patience to clean.

The grind I use is slightly to the left of center on my burr grinder, I am still experimenting with this and will attempt to go with a bit finer grind which should allow me to use less coffee, without getting the grounds in my carafe.

As far as the thermal pot, it is fantastic, coffee still at 200 degrees, 2 hours after the brew.

It is pricey but this is not a negative when you are in search of the best cup of coffee, the 24 month warranty is great

Possible Negatives:
Yes according to the instructions it suggests 2 TBS for every 6 oz, or 2 oz of coffee for a full carafe, this is more coffee use but you get a fabulous cup of coffee, so you must decide if this is worth it, to me it is.  But again attempting a bit finer grind may allow me to use less.  I weigh my beans on a scale so I get the consistent cup every time.
4366506
Brews the best coffee in the home i have ever brewed, compared to standard Mr. Coffee, Black and Decker carafe coffee makers.  The insulated by vacuum carafe is great; coffee hot for hours.  The carafe pours and seals excellent, quality made, good grip handle.  The entire maker is precision.  Controls are a little different than most but easy to get used to.  The manufacturer recommends unplugging so i simply got a plug in switch that adapts right to the outlet instead of pulling plug.  Have not cleaned unit yet. Brews in a very timely 8 minutes and will naturally put out a lot of steam due to the high brew temp, which is what is needed.  Keep it out from cabinets when will be brewing.  This maker even made "Essential EveryDay" coffee, a store brand, taste good. Also, the sooner after brewing you remove the carafe out of the unit, the drip spring will close on the top and coffee stays even hotter; do not place the carafe back into the unit after brewed.  One very important thing: the coffee measure spoon that is included with the unit is about twice the measure of what i normally use; i cut it in half.  Some reviews reported overflow of brewing coffee and i suspect this may be why.  The large scoop indicates 2 cups but it may be more like 4.  Just try it and you would see how stuffed the filter or basket will be.  This certainly could cause overflow.
1222870
Not only do I love it, but I have had guests ask how I made my coffee taste so great. They thought I added sugar or something to it. Nothing is required to enjoy this deliciously flavored coffee. Just make and enjoy!
2990172
I am not a coffee snob.  I like my coffee very mild, so I brew at half strength.  This makes a delicious pot of coffee at the perfect temp.  I bought this to use instead of my drip machine because I don't want plastic in my coffee maker.  It really is easy to use!
1573217
This is the coffee maker I've been looking for. It makes the most wonderful cup of coffee! It heats the water to the right temp for a perfect cup. And it keeps the coffee in the carafe hot. While the 14 cups is nice, I rarely go beyond 4. The Cuisinart has a 1-4 cup setting and settings for regular or bold strength. If you are looking for a coffee maker that is fast this is not the one for you. It is slow but that may be why it produces the best coffee. Those who have been on a quest to make a fabulous cup of coffee need look no further - this is the one!
824924
This iced coffee maker is amazing! I never realized how flavorful cold brew is as compared with regular chilled coffee.
The cold brewing process captures all the richness and nuances of the coffee that you choose to use in creating your own personal brew.  I use a blend of flavored coffee (Walmart's creme brulee), a half decaf mixture of regular coffee and some Cafe Bustelo espresso coffee.  I am not using coarse ground coffee, so some coffee residue of finer ground coffee does get in the brewed coffee, but it usually sinks to the bottom of the glass decanter, so so it's not a major concern.  I let the coffee maker sit on the counter at room temperature for a little while, then I put it in the refrigerator for 12 hours or overnight. I have not washed the coffee maker or metal filter in the dishwasher yet. Handwashing has worked fine so far. It should be noted that the glass container with glass handle seems very fragile (I even put a warning fragile label on the glass container primarily for my own benefit!) and also the metal cover with rubber seal appears to be fragile as well, so I would handle the coffee maker gently. I transfer the brew to another container and then start on another brew. I flavor the dense coffee with cream, milk, stevia and a small amount of raw sugar. It tastes as good as any coffee milk shake.  Supposedly the cold brew stays fresh for two weeks and the acid level is reportedly much lower. It might even heat up well for a regular cup of coffee - haven't tried this yet.  Enjoy a rich, luscious iced coffee! Or brew your own iced tea!