Extremely solid carafe style coffee maker
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Coffee is hot...it seems to PRE-HEAT the carafe while brewing takes place (10-15 minutes) This addresses a lot of the complaints with other carafes that starting with a cold carafe immediately lowers the coffee temp.  I have been able to drink a cup after 6 hours that was still warm.

The carafe pouring system is very nice...convenient button to open the spout.

Holding the PROGRAM button with one finger while i set the hours and minutes with another is sub-optimal...but no big deal.  Best coffee maker I've ever owned.
4104116
Having recently tried both Mr. Coffee & DeLonghi coffee makers with the basket style filters over the last few years I decided to monitor any sales for the highly rated cone types made by Cuisinart. When the Refurbished DCC-1100 was offered by Cowboom for $9.99 plus shipping I ordered it. Wow, was I pleasantly surprised at how quickly it brewed my 6 cups of whole bean ground coffee but the piping hot temperature was a nice treat as well. The 5 beeps advising the end of the brew cycle is nice & I didn't find it particularly loud to the ears. I also just tried the 1-4 cup function for brewing 3 cups of pre ground decaffeinated & it worked to perfection taking less than 3 minutes to brew.  I'm also impressed with how the glass carafe is constructed with the top snapping into place. The results are a drip free experience when pouring into my coffee mug & a much more solid feel than my older make carafes.
3056411
I bought this coffee maker about 5 years ago for my Dad for Christmas, and he loves it, but doesn't use the grinder, because he prefers a different grinder.  I had to get a new coffee maker, so I decided to get one.  After about a month of use so far, I have to say that I have 2 main criticisms.

The first main criticism is that the design of the carafe needs to be revisited.  Although the carafe is excellent quality, it is difficult to get that last bit of coffee out of the carafe.  When there is about a cup left, you end up tilting the carafe too much, and the coffee will come out of the top part of the lid and not through the designed slot.  If you only tip it enough to come out of the designed slot, then there will always be enough coffee left to cover the bottom of the carafe.

The second main criticism is the inability to control the strength of the coffee.  My wife and I use twice the recommended scoops of beans to get the right amount of flavor in our coffee.  This took about 2 weeks of experimentation, and we were only making 2-4 cups of coffee at a time.  The first few tries, the coffee came out extremely weak, and we were using 100 percent original coffee from Colombia (my wife is Colombian).  It was the good stuff from Colombia.  Our older Mr. Coffee coffee maker that cost about 10.00 never had this problem, so we find that we are using more of the precious stuff to get the same flavor!  Not good!  I wish I would have got a coffee maker with the strength settings on them to adjust the flavor at least.

Minor criticism is tha it is difficult to gauge the water level if you want to make 1/2 cups.  For example the water level indicator can only be viewed with the top open, and it is located inside the water and marked in full cup increments, so gauging where 2 and 1/2 cups is, is difficult.

Strengths:  Ease of use, like the gold filter, easy to clean, programmable - just leave the beans in, and it will grind and brew automatically!

Weaknesses:  Carafe design, no strength setting, difficult to gauge water level.
821461
I bought this item to replace a Starbuck's Barista that I had used daily for over ten years. I am very pleased with my purchase. This coffeemaker has several features my previous one lacked: water filter, removable coffee basket, and a warmer that turns itself off after two hours (no more bitter, burned coffee). In addition, I prefer this carafe for two reasons: its shape is bottom heavy to resist knock-overs, and a button must be pressed to pour coffee, meaning the pot cannot be left unsealed allowing the coffee to grow cold. I love the clean lines and stainless steel body of both the pot and the coffeemaker itself. Simple to use. Fits beneath upper cabinets. Takes regular Mr. Coffee filters.
414420
I was just a wee bit concerned when I read that someone had trouble getting the top off and someone else said it's difficult to pour the water in. But I went ahead and bought this coffee maker and I am so very glad I did!! My coffee is now piping hot and I can adjust the temperature which is wonderful! My coffee has never tasted this good! I have no idea what the problem is that the other person said about not being able to take the top of the carafe. It comes off as easily as any I've ever had and it's no problem whatsoever. I do have to admit that pouring water into the top with no way to see on the side how much water is in there (like I used to be able to with my Krups) is more difficult. But considering how nice this Coffee Maker looks, how hot my coffee is, that it has a charcoal filter that purifies the water,(separate from the filter for the coffee of course) and all the wonderful features on it, I am very happy with this coffee maker.
280308
It makes the best coffee of any coffee maker I've owned. The carafe keeps it hot enough for about two hours, maybe more. I'm not sure why anyone would wait that long to drink their coffee, though. Some reviews have mentioned it's hard to poor it all out, but it really isn't. Just tilt it more. Some have complained that the carafe is too heavy. Well, use two hands or rest it on the rim of your mug to lessen the weight. Some have complained that removing the lid of the carafe is difficult - it's not.
It's super easy to operate and after many, many months of use, I've had no mechanical problems.
It is tall, however, and the top needs to be open to pour in the water and put the grounds in, so it can't fit under a cabinet. If that's not a problem for you, I can't imagine why you'd buy a more expensive machine.
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.
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French Press is my favorite way of making coffee so I was glad to find this two cup carafe that will brew just enough but not too much.  It is attractive to look at and is the perfect size for my 12 oz mug.  Since my husband doesn't drink coffee, I needed a way to brew one single large mug of coffee.  I really hate those expensive single cup brewers that infuse your coffee with plastic and  force you to use their pods!  French Press is a classy, and healthy way to go.  Here are the details:

THE SIZE / CAPACITY:  Most French Press brewers are too large for single serve but this is perfect if you want a single 12 oz mug.  Even though the actual carafe capacity is 17 oz, some of the space in the is taken up by the pressing device and more space is taken up by the coffee grounds that absorb about 4 oz of the water.  So this carafe easily produces 12 oz of coffee if you pour in 16 oz of boiling water.  This is a perfect medium sized mug for one person, or two small six ounce cups for two people.  I enjoy a generous cup of coffee in the morning so I like this capacity.

THE SHAPE:  The Bodum New Kenya is my second try at a single serve French Press.  The first press I bought was simply too tall and narrow, making it unstable.  I was disappointed and went looking again.  It was nice to find the Bodum New Kenya because it is just as wide as a full sized press - only the height has been shortened and so it is a fat, short, squatty, stable pot for my coffee.  Great!  :-)

THE QUALITY:  The quality is so-so.  As with all French Press brewers, the glass carafe is thin and fragile.  I have to be careful not to bump it against anything, and I also fill it with hot tap water while my real coffee water is boiling so that the glass can gradually adjust to the hot temperature of boiling water.  This prevents the glass from cracking from the shock of sudden boiling liquid being poured into a cool glass carafe.  However, it would be really nice if I could find a coffee press that is sturdy and made of tempered glass.  ALSO,  the plastic sleeve is nice for protecting the fragile glass, but it is slightly too large, causing the glass to sometimes slip out when I tip the pot to pour my coffee.  I have developed the habit of holding the lid secure while I pour out and this prevents unfortunate accidents.  I wish it were a bit tighter on the glass carafe.  These two drawbacks are minor, but I am deducting 1 star from my review because there is room for improvement here.  Still, if I'm reasonably careful, I think this press will last for many years.  Just don't buy it expecting it to be tough and unbreakable!

INTERCHANGEABLE PARTS:  I also own a 32 oz. French Press and I like that the New Kenya is made to standard dimensions, meaning that I can use this press in my other pot and vice versa.  One of the things I didn't like about my first try at a smaller press was that it was made to unusual measurements so that everything was mimi sized.  The New Kenya is a standard French Press - just a bit shorter for making less coffee.

So.  I like this coffee maker and it is almost perfect for my needs.  If they would offer an upgraded version of this same item, with sturdy tempered glass, I would gladly pay a lot more than this cost.  There is an awesome looking French Press on the crowd funded circuit that uses straight sided Mason jars as the carafe, wool cozies, and a rock maple pouring spout  - it is called The Portland Press and costs around $130.00.  However, they are still perfecting the details and at this time it is hard to get one.  When it becomes easily available, I plan to pony up the dough to buy it, but till then, I love my New Kenya and use it every single day.  It is awesome for brewing tea, as well!
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Good looking and well functioning product. I love the one cup brewing option on the side and it works perfectly. The permanent filter for making a single cup is well designed and flawless. The included cup is also very handy as it keeps your coffee warm for quite a long while vs. drinking it out of a traditional cup or mug. The carafe side works equally well with standard paper filters. This maker doesn't have a ton of features and I was fine with that because that's just more stuff to break, and who really uses all that fancy stuff on their coffee maker anyway? You just want it to brew reliably and look good doing it, this maker does just that. I will also add I was impressed with how quietly it brews coffee. They all make a little noise at the end but this one is really darn quiet during most of the brew cycle. The stainless looks fantastic too and matches most of our major kitchen appliances.
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This feels like a complete upgrade from our old Cuisinart brewing system.  My complaint with the old system was mostly what happened to the coffee after 30 minutes on the burner.  There are only two of us in the house, and we usually make short pots, but there is no getting around the  problem of overcooked coffee without a thermal carafe based system.  This one works perfectly!  And now, of course, I won't have to worry about the carafe breaking.

 A little known feature that I love is the button to press when making short pots.  The water comes out at twice the normal temperature to ensure even two or 3 cups of coffee are piping hot.  I haven't been using it enough to find out if I will trigger the Self Clean switch, and how that works.  But I'm sure it will be awesome.
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I can't say enough about this coffeemaker. Tried to purchase from Amazon, but they seem not to be carrying it any more.

By way of background, I've owned a number of coffeemakers over the years, including a couple of Cuisinarts and, most recently, a Zojirushi. All have been highly-rated, yet none has delivered truly great coffee.

On the surface, this Bonavita is a perfectly nicely-made appliance. The design is straightforward, if uninspired. (But hey, it's a coffee pot; what'd you expect?) The one feature I wish it had is a timer, but as I've learned that's actually a good thing, at least in my case because it forces me to walk out to the kitchen when I get up and turn it on -- with the result of having a delightfully hot cup of coffee waiting after I shower.

And the coffee it makes? Incredible. It's the first time I've made coffee at home that tastes like what I get in the coffeeshop.  It's richer, deeper, and yet less harsh -- and it uses fewer beans.

Why?  Two things: (1) it gets the water to the correct temperature (190F-205F) for proper brewing, and (2) it has a spray head and a flat-bottom filter basket, so the water spreads evenly across the grounds.

Be very careful: when you search for the 1900TS you'll get presented with a bunch of nearly-the-same-but-not alternatives, including the 1800 series. Keep looking til you find this one, and you'll be amazed.

Pros:
amazing coffee
easy to use
easy to clean

Cons:
hard to find
no timer
3074568
I read all the reviews and ordered this one with trepidation.  It came out of the box and after the first rinsing brew, I loaded it up with some joe.  I was pleasantly surprised by the ease of use.  We've had it now over a month and I can honestly say we'll never go back to glass carafe.  There are no bugs with this very simple machine so far.  It does not appear to have a lot of parts that would go bad.
2320122
When my glass French press carafe broke I decided to go unbreakable. I happened upon the X-Chef in my search, and found the description and price appealing. I was very impressed by the solid construction and finish. The plunger traps the grounds very effectively and the top has a recessed portion to enable pouring. Overall it is a very good buy. The only suggestion I could make is to have some sort of marking on the lid to help locate the recessed portion when putting it into the carafe.
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Over the years we have had many different coffee makers.  Of course, the first thing that attracts a person's attention to this one is its high price.  But 8-cup size is hard to find, and this design seems solid.  So many coffee makers seem to be very cheaply made.  It would be nice to have thermal carafe, this product has relatively few "features," but overall we are very happy with the purchase.
151049
We bought this pot to replace a skimpy 10 cup Coffee carafe. Talk about ridiculous to sublime. This pot holds an enormous amount of coffee! The pump action is smooth and works well.
3659403
This is a surprisingly well made and well designed programmable coffee make by Black & Decker. It is simple, compact, and has quite an impressive build quality.
The lid  opens up to reveal the filter basket which is very easy to remove and wash. The unit has a hot water spray built into the lid which cleverly soaks the coffee grounds in a uniform manner, the result is a great cup of coffee.
I just love the thermal 12 cup carafe it is solid and the lid goes on & off easily. Actually,  the lid itself is also very easy to clean and keep clean, soemthing that has been an issue with some other brands of coffee makers. This keeps the coffee hot all day, actually, long after I would consider the coffee "fresh" . The thermal jug is deceptively cold to the touch which simply means it is doing its job of keeping the coffee hot by not letting the heat out.
Other pluses:
The coffee always tasted good.
The timer is very easy to set.
The thermal carafe will not break if dropped (just don't throw it over a cliff lol)
It has a setting which will allow for brewing of 2-4 cups which I have not used but it is nice ot know it is there.

I ge tthe impression that this is built to last a while, more than I can say for some other brands I have used.
I do recommend that the used coffee grounds and paper filter (or permanet filter) are removed and the basket rinsed immediately after the brewing cycle is completed to help prevent components getting an in-ground coffee odor. though that applies to any coffee -maker not jusat this one.

Bottom line, this is my new day-to-day coffee maker, it is simple, elegeant easy to use, easy to set up and  make a pretty decent cup of coffee!
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Update March 2015:

This coffee pot has held up fairly well, but not without drama.  First off, the carafe issue did pop up.  I contacted Krups and they replaced it with no hassle.  Finally, last year, the seals around the reservoir spring did give way.  No more removing the reservoir to fill; you have to seat it empty and use something else to refill it--much like most other more inexpensive coffee makers out there.

These are annoyances, not show-stoppers.  I'm removing a star (4 from 5), but the pot still produces a great cup of coffee.  In the end, that's what it's for.

****original review******

This coffee maker was purchased over the holiday season from Amazon.  I was hesitant to pull the trigger on this one due to all of the negative reviews, but Gopher Man's assessment really helped put those into perspective.

The carafe problems haven't been an issue for me.  It pours just fine.  As far as criticism that the machine is loud- opinions vary, but I don't notice it at all.

The machine is well built and full of really intuitive features.  The slide-out drawer for the grounds and filter, pull-out water reservoir, and built-in water filter are all great.  The controls are ridiculously easy to figure out.  My only critique would be that a separate control for the warming plate would be nice-like on the Cuisinart machines. Nice, but hardly essential and almost nit-picky.

The best feature of the machine, however, is the coffee it produces.  The included scoop and the ability to count is all you need; the pot takes care of the rest.

Overall, I'm thrilled with this coffee maker.  I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a great cup of coffee at home.