A sturdy, elegant coffee maker
581805
This coffee station puts all previous coffee makers to shame. Everything about it is elegant, from the curves and angles to the stainless-steel carafe to the wonderful instrument panel. It has a modern, space-age look. It is shiny and clean looking. This will look awesome on your kitchen counter, and everybody who sees it is going to want a cup of coffee.

Not only does this device look cool, it also performs flawlessly. I especially like that you don't have to measure the water. Just fill the reservoir and the machine measures the water for you. You can have any size coffee, from a big pot to a single cup.

It comes with a permanent filter, a go cup, a frother, and a measuring spoon. You can make lots of great coffee drinks with the recipes in the included recipe book. I had a big cup of Hazelnut brew with whipped milk and nutmeg. Wonderful!

This appliance appears to be very sturdy and reliable. Assuming the electronics hold up, it should last for years. So get yourself a modern coffee maker and invite the neighbors over for a cuppa. Yummy days are ahead.
4703610
We wanted a new coffee maker that would be easier to pour without  spilling, and this one is perfect for that.  The buttons, dials and clock are easier to access and use, than our old maker that had them on the lower part of the maker on a black plastic  panel.  Plus, over time the markings on the old maker wore off.

There is one negative, which is that the two dials on the front  have very  thin white lines that are meant to represent arrows and they are difficult for us to see.  That is the reason I didn't rate this as 5.

After you lean in close to turn the left dial to set the clock or to set how long you want it to stay on before turning off, be sure to turn it to brew, or it won't turn on the next time you want to manually turn it on.  The right dial is to set the carafe temperature to L, M, or H, and has that same problem.  So, if the coffee is not hot enough or too hot, be sure to lean in and make sure it is set at the right letter for you.  They do work well when set properly and do not turn too easily, so they won't get switched accidentally if your hand or a cup brushes passed them.

We have not tried the carbon filter as we use filtered well water, so we do not have chlorine in our water or any particulates.

We have not tried the programmable turn  on. We had problems with most of our previous machines where the timer would create more problems than it solved.  It will shut off on it's own after  using just the manual brew switch, which we like, for the safety feature in case we forget and leave the house when it's on.  We like that we can choose how many hours, up to 4, to have it set to always shut off.  Our last one always shut off at 2 hours and we would find the coffee getting cold before we were halfway through the pot.

We like that the lid stays down and does not flip around.  There is no thumb depressor to lift the top of the lid, if you are use to doing that to make the opening bigger to fill it with water.  At first I thought we would have to always remove and replace the entire lid to fill it, or use some other container, but I have figured out how to aim the faucet so that the water, at lower pressure, will go directly in through the pour spout.  You can still remove the entire lid to wash it.

I like that there is more metal than plastic, and that the plastic has a solid feel to it, not cheap feeling the way some plastic appliances feel.  And, it does look nice on the counter.

I  have already recommended it to some friends.
4185505
When I received my Krups KM9008 Cup On Request Programmable 12-Cup Coffee Maker from the Amazon Vine, I was very excited.  I had literally broken my old drip coffee pot a few days prior to being offered this coffee maker and was in need of a new one.

When it arrived I immediately took it out of the packaging, washed the parts that could be washed, and brewed a small batch of coffee.  This was the first time that I encountered an internal water filter in a coffee maker.  While I found it to be a nice feature, I also found it to be unnecessary.  I have a water filter on my refrigerator already, and filtered water can be purchased at a store if you want it that badly.  There is also a very nice stainless steel water tank included, but I wonder if it is truly that necessary as well.

Pouring water into the coffee maker was a tad awkward.  As nice as the water tank was, there is very little room to actually pour the water into the maker with the tank.  Once the water was in, though, brewing the coffee was a breeze.

Do not be turned off by the large amount of buttons and the display on the top of the coffee maker.  Each has a specific purpose and each is simple to use.  You can program brewing times for the week and the weekend.  Since I'm the only person in my family that drinks coffee, it's nice to know I can "set it and forget it" and brew just a few cups at a time for myself.

Three of the buttons on the top of the maker are very handy.  They are for large, small, and "manual" sized cups of coffee.  I almost always use the large setting, as the small setting is somewhat laughable.  The manual setting comes in handy if I'm about to hit the road and use a travel mug for my coffee.

I also like the fact that there is a timer that tells you how long your coffee has been sitting on the warmer.

The coffee itself brews up quite nicely, but I truly don't see that much of a difference between coffee brewed in this fancy maker as opposed to older, traditional coffee pots.  Sure, it's extremely convenient, but is the price worth said convenience?  I don't think so.
2303919
This unit has a nice design.  It is easy to set up; the buttons are intuitive.  It makes coffee efficiently and quickly.  The design of the carafe is good - it is easy to hold and pours well with no drips.  Only complaint is that the cord is a bit short giving little maneuverability for placement on countertop.
3508138
The KitchenAid KCM0402ER is overall a great coffee maker. The color looks great and is very true to the picture on the website. It has functioned for over nine months without a single problem. The construction is a sturdy mix of metal and plastic that has held up to daily wear and tear. Functionally it is exceptional in that it consistently provides a hot and tasty cup of coffee every time I use it. It works with any "cone-shaped" paper filter and coarse coffee grounds. The unit does come with a metallic, reusable filter, however I found it to allow finer grounds to slip through. If you grind your own coffee and have control over the process you should be fine, but some pre-ground cans of coffee can be problematic. Also, the coffee maker is a bit slow, in my opinion, often taking several minutes longer than other makers I have used. This is not a big deal unless you do as I did and try to make a cup as you're running out the door. Plan to wait a bit or redo your morning schedule just a bit. As for the included cup; The lid is useful in keeping your coffee just as hot on the drive to work as the moment it drips from the maker. It is specifically designed to work with the maker and will close to prevent spills while commuting. The rest of the cup is uninteresting. It is a simple metal cup with a plastic liner.
2596286
Wonderful coffee maker!  Very nice to be able to turn off the end-of-brew beeps, but in the black color, it's hard to see whether coffee is still dripping, so the beeps are worth hearing.  Makes excellent coffee, and, unlike my previous Cuisinart model (DCC-1100, 12 cup), the water reservoir actually dries out by evaporation not long after brewing, so there is no concern about it getting moldy inside.  It is also easier to see the water level on the side of this one while filling it.  It is worth the slightly larger carafe (not interchangeable with the DCC-1100 carafe) to have these features.  The controls are all very logical and straightforward.  The last one was a reliable workhorse, so I bought the same brand when we decided to go with stainless steel.
15342
Whether looking to make that perfect cup of coffee at home, the office, or out camping, this is the product for you.  It's elegance and usefulness is in its simplicity and thoughtful design.
4768534
Since the description and photos don't say much about this carafe, I'll outline the basics:

-It has a 1 liter capacity. You could probably put a tad more in there, but the instructions say to leave some room.

-The button at the top of the handle is latching, meaning you push it once, it's open, push it again, it's closed. Nice positive action, and there's a little window at the top of the lid that says "open" or "closed."

-The liner is glass, not stainless steel. These glass vacuum liners are pretty nice, and usually much more efficient than stainless ones.

-The dimensions are roughly 10.75" x 5.25" x 7"

-Made in Japan.

Overall, it's a nicely thought out and well built carafe. While you can tell it's mass produced, the quality control on the parts has been good, and everything fits together perfectly. The action on the button is feels good and positive. I can balance our #2 or #4 Melita coffee maker in the top and it doesn't ever feel like it's going to fall over. When pouring, the coffee comes out a little slowly, but that makes sense since it's designed to be sealed "closed" and keep every bit of heat in if desired. If you tip the unit over all the way to get the last bit of coffee out, some usually drips out of the lid. Nothing is wrong with the lid, it's just designed so that the coffee takes that path, and will drip out if overturned.

I'm very satisfied with it, and would recommend it to anyone looking to get a coffee carafe.
726274
I am very pleased with this coffee maker.  I was a bit concerned with the carafe dripping after reading some of the other reviews but I have absolutely no problem with that.  All I have to do is make sure the dots for pouring line up on the carafe lid and zero drips.  The controls are intuitive and everything seams sturdy and well made.  I also like the stylish stainless steel look.

As far as brewing, it seems very efficient because the same amount of coffee used in my previous coffee maker (for 10 cups) makes a stronger cup of coffee with the Zojirushi.  Brewing time is also pleasingly quick.  All in all, a great coffee maker so far.
3721010
I bought this to replace a Cabella model of similar design which insisted on boiling over no matter how low the heat. This pot never boils over which I attribute to a more robust design, spring-loaded coffee basket and tighter fighting lid. I was skeptical of the instructions saying filters are not required, but this is the case I.e. no need for a filter as the basket effectively drains the grounds without leaving them in the coffee.

The unit is well made and balanced with its heavy heat dispersing bottom. The only negative is the pot does not fully dain when washed die to the top lip design, a minor inconvenience rectified by shaking out the last water droplets.
1685647
We have been using this coffeemaker for over a year now, and bought a second one for our vacation home. It is well-designed, easy to use, inexpensive - what more could you ask for!
It takes paper filters (perhaps there's a choice for the metal basket filter, don't remember), which we prefer, since we hate having to clean out the metal basket.  If the coffee is brewing, you can remove the carafe and it stops dripping - not all coffeemakers have this very obvious feature.  It pours without spilling at the lip.  Can't think of anything else to add...
2753167
Looks nice and makes a good cup of coffee. This is a pretty tall unit, bigger than it looks in the picture. Easy to use, and set up for delayed brewing. Built in mesh filter means no more messing around with cone filters (takes a #4 by the way), and easy clean up. Solid choice when I bought on sale for $40.00.
3729969
Purchased this for my husband who was tired of the vulnerability of glass French Press carafes. This is a well designed French Press of great craftsmanship - and the pear shape is pure class! My husband, a craftsman himself, is delighted. It is fun to use and makes excellent coffee.  Don't make the mistake of thinking it is a vacuum container. We have had previous disappointing experiences with so-called "vacuum" coffee carafes not keeping coffee hot. This is a sturdy, elegant French Press and works well as such. Well done SterlingPro!!
2927815
I bought this machine to replace the Jura-Capresso that finally conked out.  Very nice coffee maker with simple controls and no water filters to replace. Beeps when done, but if you don't like to hear that, there are instructions on how to turn the sound off.  I highly recommend buying the suggested gold-tone permanent coffee filter basket, as the paper filters really don't fit into the well all that adequately, and you can end up with grounds in your coffee.  The permanent filter fits perfectly and you don't get any leeched byproducts.  The thermal carafe keeps coffee hot for quite a long time, and the lack of a warming element in the base means less to go wrong.
3068346
The Brewologist Pour Over Coffee Cone is beautifully designed and manufactured. The instructions are clear--and it's easy to see a lot of love has been put into making this Coffee Cone. Made me want to brew my first cup just as carefully, which I did. It made a great cup of coffee. There's a paradox though. It's great not to have to use (read 'waste') filters, but it's also tricky to clean out the cone. It's very sturdy, so I don't mind banging it on the top of the trash can, but some grinds are always left to get rinsed down the sink. Still, that's nothing compared to throwing away Keurig pods.
3501785
I ordered this product to go with a new coffee maker I received as a gift. I'm very happy with it. It's sturdy,nice looking and it's length is suitable to get deep into a coffee can or other container. This was a great purchase and I expect to use it for quite a long time.
2698460
Easy to use, good coffee & a very nice looking coffee maker.