Customer Reviews With Photos
Our first K-Cup machine was a basic, one cup at a time off-brand unit that we bought for less than $30, mainly to try out the K-Cup concept. The concept was good, but the one cup at a time aspect quickly got old. Next came a unit with a 30 ounce tank, once again an off-brand ($65). The bigger reservoir was an improvement, but with our 20 ounce mugs it still required more frequent refilling than was optimum. Also, the first one leaked right out of the box and had to be returned and, while the replacement did not leak, it lasted only six month before the electronics failed. It was time to step up to an even bigger reservoir and the real deal, a Keurig. After researching the various models within our price comfort zone, we ordered the 66 ounce reservoir K-Supreme. We've had it only a week or so, but so far it's very satisfactory. I like the tank size, ease of refill, serving size selections, the five nozzle multi-flow dispenser, and how fast it brews. It's much quicker than our previous units, almost instantaneous. I will update this review if any problems are encountered, but so far I would recommend this unit, especially at the price we paid for new in unsealed box ($106). Even at the currently listed full price ($133), I think it compares well to other name brand units with similar features in that price range. Note: Some reviews of this and other coffee makers complain about splatter from the cup during the brew cycle.. Our last (off-brand) maker had an adjustable height cup platform, which wasn't perfect but did prevent most of the splatter. The K-Supreme does not have an adjustable platform, which was a feature we liked and wanted in our new maker but its absence wasn't a deal killer. However, we discovered with the K-S that a small (5 ounce), unopened tuna can fits perfectly under our 20 ounce mugs and raises them to where there is zero splatter (see photo). Remove the label from the can and it looks like it belongs there. Smaller cups may require two stacked cans.
Great coffee maker but for one minor thing. There's only one place to close the lid and the filter.
I bought this at the end of March this year. It is the middle of October at the time of this review. I have had issues with grit in coffee with this but just didn't drink the last 1/4th of every cup of coffee. I put all of the filters on the press and didn't grind as much with no change. Tonight, my husband noticed the inner plastic lid wasn't fitting well and found that the inner part of the stainless lid was rusted horrible. This has always been hand washed and never sat with contact to water. Disgusting. I am throwing this piece of junk away finally. UPDATE: I was contacted by the seller. He informed me that they had been sent a bad group of these and shipped me another french press. The difference in metal and design is noticeable with the newer unit having thicker metal. There is still a plastic liner to the lid which is disappointing since that's what I think caused the faulty unit to rust under the lid. Will update in several months to see if this one holds up. Great customer service.
This is my second Proctor Silex Coffee Maker. The first one lasted until my wife accidently dropped the carafe. When we make a pot of coffee we take a while to finish it off. I like this coffee maker because it doesn't have an automatic turn-off that lets your coffee get cold. Also, the Proctor Silex Coffee Maker is fast, making a full pot of coffee in just a few minutes. This white looks good on our counter and it is easy to clean. And the price! Highly recommended!
Was really satisfied with the press until it fell from the counter top into the sink, my elbow is to blame, but it shattered instantly. Not what I expected from tempered borosilicate glass.
I been having problems with this machine since new . I contacted coffeemakers.us.com couple times and I don’t get straight answer . Since new leaking water noisy , the milk don’t get hot . It shots off .Lavazza customer service didn’t answer my questions . Also contact another 3 th party service and they informed me that they don’t have any parts available to fix this machine here in America .
This is a great-sized pour over coffee maker. It makes about one to one and a half cups of coffee and comes with a lid you can put over the top of the glass partition to close it off so it doesn’t spill. To make the pour over coffee you just put the triangle bit in the top, put a filter on it and coffee in and start the process. Recommended!!
I have no idea why this got mixed reviews. I consider it one of the best purchases I have made on coffeemakers.us.com. I have a lake cabin and also bought one to have there. It is delicious coffee, easy to maintain, and so much better than buying kcups or nespresso pods. Instead of sliding it in and out to add water, I simply reach back there and pour the water into the reservoir with a bottle. Simple. Highly recommend this machine! Enjoy!
Came damaged in the box and no was to get ahold for a replacement part. Returned it
Making cold brew coffee is really easy and nice to have. This kit makes enough to last a few days or a week depending on your coffee habit. The lid fits well enough that you can agitate the jar lightly without having any leaks. I recommend it.
Amazing!!!! Best money ever spent, I like the noises it makes, and the amazing coffee aroma feels like im in a barista shop! Perfect for waking up in the morning.
Flavor not quite what I expected from Braun. I might need to adjust the settings to get a richer brew or add more coffee grounds. Only used it for the first time this morning. What is interesting are the similarities between the Braun and my old Cuisineart. The look like they were made by the same manufacturer.
We've replaced an older Cuisinart DCC-1200 with this DCC-3200. Since it's a popular line, I thought others might be interested in how they compare. (In the attached comparison photos, the 1200 is on the left and the 3200 is on the right): Taste: Coffee in the 3200 is more flavorful. A new machine might be expected to be better, but I think they've gotten the flow and temperature of the brewing process better. Temperature: The brewed coffee is much hotter. Both units have three temperature settings for the hot plate, but the settings on the 3200 are hotter. Size and Capacity. The 3200 handles 14 cups compared to the 1200's 12 cups. Yet as you can see from the photos, they are the same height to fit on a counter. They seem to get the extra capacity by making the 3200 a little deeper from front to back. We've been surprised at how useful the extra capacity is. Carafe: The new glass carafe is just like the old one, only larger. It pours nicely with or without the lid on it. The new lid works the same as the old one, popping off and on. (I read some complaints about the lid on an intervening model with a spring opening, but if so, they fixed that by going back to the 1200 style). As far as I can tell, there isn't a version of the 3200 designed for a thermal carafe like there is for the 12-cup models. I prefer the glass carafe because it keeps the coffee hotter longer, and I can always pour the coffee into a thermal carafe if I want to. Water Filling. The bigger size also increases the size of the water fill hole. The lid on the top of the 3200 unit raises to 90 degrees straight up, where the lid on the 1200 tilted further back and out of the way. Still the 3200 is easier to fill, and I suspect that the restriction on the tilt may help preserve the integrity of the hot water tube. Sneak a Cup. Taking out the carafe to sneak a cup during brewing worked great on the 1200 with little dripping, and still does on the 3200. Basket. The basket on the 3200 is very similar to the 1200, but a slightly different shape to accommodate more grounds for 14 cups. Actually, grounds just barely fit with a 4 cup paper filter in the new basket, and sometimes go above the filter in the basket. The basket actually seems more designed for the included gold filter. Water filter. The 3200 uses the exact same carbon filters and filter holder as the 1200, but the holder seems to fit more snugly in its hole, which may help prevent clogging (see below) Beep. The 3200 allows you to turn of the coffee-ready beep if you want. Controls. Controls on the 3200 are a little easier. The 3200 uses all push buttons with no switches. Separate hour and minute settings make it a little easier to program and set the clock. There is a new "Bold" setting which does indeed seem to result in stronger coffee. There is still a setting for smaller, 1-4 cup pots, but I never use that. You can still set the hot plate to stay hot for up to 4 hours, which is important to me. There is a fairly bright blue glow from the LED display on the 3200. Cleaning. There was a sensor button on the hot plate of the 1200 that's gone on the 3200, so the plate stays cleaner. The extra stainless steel looks good on the 3200 but probably shows smudges more and might benefit from special cleaner fluids. Coffee Grounds Overflowing and Clogging. This was the biggest problem before, and I don't know if it's fixed, but it seems better. On the 1200, if you put too many coffee grounds in the filter it could overflow in the brewing process, and sometimes grounds would get into the water system and clog the tube. The 1200 was designed not to be repairable, but customers tried anyway with some difficulty. After one successful repair, we eventually had to replace the 1200. So far, we have not had any overflow issues with the 3200. The larger basket (with possibly a bigger drip opening), the deeper reservoir and longer case, and the more stable, non-tilting lid may help with this, but we will see how it works over time. I do notice that they made the bottom panel easier to remove, with regular screws instead of Torx, if it ever comes to that. My one tip for users is to always use the filter holder with a filter in it, even if your water is fine, because that should help prevent grounds from getting into the heating system. In all, the 3200 is an excellent replacement for the 1200, and worth the extra money if you are choosing between the two models new.
I use the Kohipress on and off for last few months. I did not like it at all in the beginning - the plunger filter got clogged up easily and I had a hard time pushing down and a few accidental spilled from pushing too hard; the other problem is cleaning the filter. If your coffee grind is too fine, you'll have a tough time cleaning it. I somehow worked with it and figured how to deal with the above quirks: 1. you must stir the coffee per instruction prior to push down the plunger 2. if you experience resistance, slightly pull out the plunger and press down again. repeat 3. for cleaning, with the plunger all the way down, I fill the kohipress with soapy water and then pull and push the plunger (pumping action). this seems to help dislodging coffee grinds around the filter. Caution you - if your have fine ground coffee you may need a small brush to clear the filter. Once I figured out how to work around the quirks, I love the result and convenience of brewing with Kohipress. I love the Siphon coffee setup at home the most but this is so much more convenient. Recommended.
The first two times I used this, it was great. However it now leaks continuously. I have gone from the two vertical.lines aligned to twisting it as tight as I can. Doesn't matter. You can literally watch it Leaking between the upper and lower sections. The photo is after ten minutes of wiping and changing paper towels. You can see the water stain and the water bubbles that have slowed, but are still happening. So disappointed. I have the Oxo coffee grinder, and I love it, but not this.
