Programmable Clock and Timer / Stop & Serve Mode / Easy to Read Water Reservoir Markings / Removable Brew Basket / WhiteCustomer Review: Dribble Carafe
Purchased to replace a Mr. Coffee that finally gave up the ghost. Had comparable features like auto brew timer and auto shut off. Will be replacing it soon with another Mr Coffee. When you pour the first and second cups you can expect to make a mess with the dribble carafe. It is difficult to fill the coffee maker with water without making another mess. I dont know why they added a splash bar across the fill area but it does make filling it with water a challenge. On the positive side the brew timer and suto shut off work well and it makes coffee as you would expect. The big down side is that useability is lacking.
Customer Review: Stay away from this one
I have had this coffee maker for about a month. I thought the longer I had it, the easier it would be to pour coffee into a cup or water into the maker without making a mess on the counter top. I was wrong. I am going to return this one and get one of the 'real' Smartbrew Black & Decker coffee makers. This one is not a 'Smartbrew' model. The Smartbrew models have what B&D calls a Perfect Pour spout. These carafes are a breeze to pour. No dribbles, ever. Why they don't use the nicer carafe on all their models is a mystery to me. I have had a non-programmable B&D Smartbrew coffee maker at my camper for 7 years. It makes way better coffee than this one and the carafe is way better.
Looking forward to buying your first one or two single cup coffee makers? Now may be the best time, as many great models are on the market. However, what do you look for and where's the best place to shop for one and most importantly, what is a good price for one? This article will answer all of that and more for you. It's not always easy to shop for new kitchen appliances especially one that generously helps you wake up in the morning. I am talking about the all important, coffee pot. Not just any coffee maker will suffice for those of us on the move daily and constantly. People like us need a single cup coffee maker, and we need it to brew the best cup of coffee fast. The hardest part is knowing exactly what to look for in a new brewing system.
The first thing you want to look for is the quality. Unfortunately, if you're buying online it might be difficult to tell how good the quality is. Names like Keurig and Black and Decker are a good place to start. Usually the names brands bring good quality products. They have to, otherwise they wouldn't be where they are at right now.
After you've found a name brand to investigate further you'll want to look at the specifications for the product. You'll want to make sure it has adjustable brew sizes from at least 7.25 oz. to 9.25 oz. This way your cup of coffee doesn't always has to be a small tea cup it can be a little larger. If your product doesn't show anything about a coffee brew size, start looking for another.
Next, make sure it has a removable reservoir. This will allow you to fill the water tank and only have to fill it again when you are running low on water. This feature will save you a lot of time and make your single cup coffee maker fully worth the price. Along with the reservoir tank a drip tray will come in handy. A drip tray allows you to sit your cup on the tray and if coffee splashes or drips its collected into the tray itself.
Then, check the power supply. Make sure that the single cup coffee maker you're looking at has at least 1200 or 1500 watts of power. This allows the coffee maker to weather the storm and not die out to quickly. Furthermore, make sure it's approved for household use, most are but it's always worth a check.
Added features that make single cup coffee makers nice are touch buttons and LCD back lit panels. The touch buttons allow you to brew a cup of coffee with the simply push of a button. Meanwhile, the back lit LCD display allows you to see the control panel of your coffee machine in the early morning hours when sight is probably the last thing on your mind.
Following the above steps will help you find a great product every single time. Read your product and select wisely. Never forget a good company will offer a 30 day money back guarantee or more on their appliances and single cup coffee makers are no exception.
Michael S Brown
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