Hamilton Beach 48464 Brewstation Summit 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Review

Purchased to replace our Brewstation Deluxe, which we absolutely loved!The only reason we did not purchase another one exactly like our old one is because of the leaking problem.About 1x/year we would need to replace the 'carafe' portion of the coffeemaker.The Summit was the 3rd replacement model we tried.It is the only other model that has all of the features that the Deluxe had (programmable auto shut-off & timer, brewing cycle selection).I agree with the previous post that it is a bit more awkward to fill.But, the biggest problem I have with it is the coffee basket.It has about 50 holes in the bottom for the water/coffee to flow out of the basket.The result is a very weak-tasting coffee because it flows through so quickly.I can't understand why this model is made like this when other models have only one hole!There is no way to even use enough coffee to get a strong flavor, even when putting it on 'Bold' setting, which slows down the brewing cycle.I figured out how to solve this problem by purchasing a permanent filter basket to use inside the other basket, plus using a paper filter.This adds to the awkwardness of the whole process, but we are so hooked on this style of machine that are willing to put up with it. It is also messier than the Deluxe because of all of the condensation inside.When you lift the lid water runs down (but mostly back into the carafe), and when you take out the basket there is condensation all over it and it drips trying to get it to the trash or sink.I also just noticed one of the buttons to set the time is sticking.Well, maybe I should go back to the Deluxe...

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Uniquely designed without a coffee pot, this 12-cup coffeemaker features, instead, an insulated tank that keeps coffee hot and fresh inside. To serve, simply depress the non-slip dispensing bar with any favorite mug for one-handed dispensing--no carafe means no pouring, no spills, and no hotplate that can sometimes scorch coffee or make it bitter. The appliance also provides a user-friendly push-button control panel. Choose from several brewing options including bold, regular, iced coffee, or small batch (1 to 4 cups). Even more, the unit's programmable clock and timer allow for brewing "wake-up" coffee, while its keep-warm mode can be programmed to automatically shut off immediately after brewing (for iced coffee) or in one, two, three, or four hours as desired. Other highlights include a large digital display with blue backlighting, a removable water tank for filling at the sink, a water-level indicator on both sides, and dishwasher-safe parts for quick cleanup. Housed in sleek black plastic with stainless-steel accents, the coffeemaker measures approximately 12 by 9 by 17 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Black & Decker DCM600W 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe, White Review

Black & Decker 5-Cup Coffeemaker is an inexpensive & quick way to a delicious cup of coffee. The size of the pot is perfect for one person or two. So easy to use & easy clean up. Nice, clean lines. Great gift idea.
Note: when filling the water resovoir & pouring the coffee, it's best to use the thumb tab to lift the carafe lid, otherwise the liquid tends to over flow the spout.

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Offering all the conveniences of a larger unit, this compact five-cup coffeemaker works great for small households, apartments, and dorm rooms. It features a simple on/off switch, a power indicator light, and a one-piece cover for easy access to the water reservoir and removable filter basket. The included Perfect Pour glass carafe offers water-fill and brewed-coffee markings, as well as a generous stay-cool handle and drip-free pouring spout for graceful serving. Other handy extras include a water-level window, cord storage to keep excess cord out of the way, and a nonstick keep-warm plate that ensures the last cup of coffee is as hot as the first. The coffeemaker measures approximately 9-4/5 by 7-1/5 by 10-4/5 inches.

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Bosch TAS1000UC Tassimo Single-Serve Coffee Brewer, Anthracite Review

I purchased this machine because I like to drink various drinks as the whim takes me.Tassimo allows you to do this.Also, most of the time I'm by myself, so don't need to make a large pot of coffee.Before I made the purchase, I was comparing Keurig with the Tassimo.The reason I chose the Tassimo was a) the priceb) the T-discs were more available than the K-cups and the only K-cups the stores here carried were Van Houtte coffee, which I detest c) reviews said the Tassimo makes better lattes and cappuccinos.I'm extremely happy with the machine for the following reasons:
- absolutely no mess
- the availability of different brews, from very dark roasts to light roast, hot chocolate (which IS a bit sweet), teas, lattes (in particular my fave, chai latte), cappuccinos, espressos, cremas and even decafs - I like a darker roast but was even able to find t-disks that were too strong for me
- I like that I can have 4 friends over and give them their preference of hot brews
- the tank is big enough that I don't have to fill it for each cup
- the bar code reader means a perfect brew each time
- the size is relatively small, smaller than my old espresso machine and my regular drip coffee machine (both of which have now been sold off)
- you have a cup of coffee in a matter of minutes vs a drip coffee machine or even a french press
- using just the cleaner disk, you can also simply spit out hot water for your own tea bags
- most of the t-disks are a reasonable price, brewing a cuppa can be less than 50 cents a cup.The Starbucks disks are more expensive, taking you closer to a dollar a cup, but what the hey, what did you pay the last time you actually went into a Starbucks?:)

Cons - and yes, even though I LOVE this machine, there ARE some cons:
- most of the disks make a small cuppa (10 oz)unless you get the breakfast blends, which will make a bigger cup, or you can simply brew 2 disks.
- the cup stand doesn't have finite adjustment - you can fit a regular sized mug, the stand adjusts for smaller mugs, but then it's a big leap to a large mug.If you have a slightly bigger mug, you have to set it on the bottom and then you get some splashing
- the foam is not as stable as coffee shop foams, but then for $99, I didn't expect it to be.As well the foam stability depends on the t-disk manufacturer as well.Nabob cappuccino was quite firm foam that lasted the duration of the drink.
- t-disk storage takes up a bit of space - but I'm still in the "try all the varieties until I find my favourite brew" stage, so I have a lot of selections at the moment

In Dec 2009, Tassimo is coming out with packages of just the latte cream.You will then also be able to use it simply as a milk frother if you wish, or you can make any of your favourite brews into a latte.

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Better brewing by design, Tassimo is a brewing system unlike any other. Remarkable in its ability to offer an exceptional combination of quality, convenience, consistency and versatility. Only tassimo offers a choice of coffee, cappuccinos and lattes made.

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Black & Decker DCM18 Brew 'N Go Coffeemaker Review

I've seen other reviewers complaints about this coffee maker, but I've used it for years & haven't had any problems with it. It's easy to use, compact, & works quickly. My wife & I both drink coffee, but not the same type, so it doesn't make sense for us to use a 2+ cup coffee maker since we'd have to make two separate portions anyway. So we each have our own B&D, & use them simultaneously. The coffee comes out fine; I use Starbucks Verona (which my wife says tastes like burnt coffee from the bottom of a pot anyway), & she uses a decaff chocolate blueberry flavor. The only difficulty (& it's not a fault of the B&D) is that the #1 filters are hard to find, even on the internet, but this coffee maker comes with a permanent, dishwasher safe filter, so you really don't have to use paper filters if you don't want to. I recommend this product for anyone who wants a quick cup of coffee & doesn't need more than one cup at a time.

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Black & Decker Brew 'N Go coffeemaker in black.Includes a 15.5 oz. Thermal Mug, lighted on/off switch, auto off, permanent filter and Brew-Thru carafe lid.

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Keurig B40 Elite Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System Review

I read every single Amazon.com review for this item.And then read them again.I went to the Keurig website and researched the B40.Came back to Amazon and read the reviews one more time.If I was going to pay $100 for a coffee machine, I wanted to be sure I knew as much as possible about it.I finally purchased the B40, and after getting it today and having brewed four cups of coffee so far, I offer the following review (from a BLACK COFFEE drinker, no milk, no sugar):

I think the people who claim this machine is too loud and complain that it vibrates too much are your normal "Mr. Coffee" people.Yes, the machine makes noise.It's pumping pressurized hot water into the K-Cups.Of course it's gonna make noise.I counted each time the noise was made.It lasts five seconds each time, at most.And it's MUCH quieter than my Melitta Mill & Brew, which grinds the coffee beans with a high shrill.This machine also vibrates.But again, it's well worth the minor noise and moderate vibration.You shouldn't be shelling out this much money for a coffee machine if you expect a Mr. Coffee coffee maker.You are buying a "gourmet" coffee machine, and it has some cool features that require hot pressurized water to be pumped through the machine.Not a big deal!

I think a lot of the negative reviews that I read, and maybe all of them, referred to an older version of the B40 that only had one cup size setting.Indeed, when I purchased this machine at Target today, the display model for the B40 had only one cup size.I had to triple-check the box to make sure I was getting the B40 with the TWO cup sizes (and I was).So maybe they have improved the machine since that version.

I read negative reviews about this machine making weak coffee.I was so freaked out about those reviews, I wanted to brew every K-Cup (even the Extra Bold) on the small cup setting.As I was brewing the third cup, I put in a "regular" K-Cup and hit the "large" cup setting.I immediately went into Panic Mode, worried that I just wasted a K-Cup, because my coffee would be too weak to drink.Not true at all!Yes, the coffee was not quite as strong as I would normally like, but it was a very decent cup of coffee.I will not worry if I ever hit the large size on a regular pod again.Although I plan on buying all Extra Bold cups, so that I can brew a bigger cup.

I am extremely pleased with this coffee machine.So much so that I plan to buy two of this same model (or the B60 if it's on sale) as Christmas gifts for my mom and uncle.

As a former coffee house Assistant Manager and an avid fan of "gourmet" coffee, I highly recommend this coffee machine.Probably the best $100 I have spent in at least five years.One of my biggest concerns was that the beans had NO TIME to brew properly in such a short amount of time.But I was completely wrong.This machine brews a nice, bold, rich cup of coffee.Slightly less bold and rich if you brew the regular pods on the larger cup setting; but still very drinkable.I was also concerned that the pods would leak after removing them from the machine, but they are almost dry.I haven't had a single one drip on the way to the trash can, and I remove them seconds after brewing.I'm extremely pleased with the ease and cleanliness of using this machine.No filters to deal with, no messy coffee grounds, no dirty coffee pots to wash (and filter baskets).The convenience of the machine alone is well worth the minor noise and vibration.

I highly recommend this machine.Just do your research and make sure this is the coffee machine you are looking for.It takes time to research, but it pays off in the end.I couldn't be happier with the B40, and don't see why anyone else wouldn't be just as pleased.

Time for me to make another cup.

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Ideal for entertaining, this 1500-watt single-serve home-brewing system brews a fresh cup of gourmet coffee or tea in less than a minute. The unit uses Keurig's patented K-Cups, which offer over 70 varieties of pre-measured gourmet coffee and tea from a variety of premium brands. The brewer's patented one-touch technology ensures precise control of brewing, and there's no messy grinding or clean up. Simply open the lid, insert a K-Cup, close the lid, and select a cup size. Two brew-size options include a 7-1/4-ounce cup and a 9-1/4-ounce mug. The machine fits both regular and travel-size mugs easily, and comes with a two-hour automatic shut-off for safety. Other useful features include a descale indicator, a removable 48-ounce water reservoir, and a removable drip tray. Providing a convenient size and quiet performance, the single-cup home-brewing system measures 13-1/4 by 10 by 13 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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