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I'm EXTREMELY picky about my coffee.ask anyone who knows me. This pot is a great size for 1-2 people, maybe even more if you use an average size cup. I stopped using my Bunn coffee maker and switched to this manual drip coffee system. This system paired with a good grade of coffee makes an awesome cup of joe. I use a pretty good sized mug. Another bonus - the pot does not leak or drip.
Being a long-time coffee-lover, I have spent most of my adult life in the pursuit of the perfect coffeemaker; always thinking, like your average American, that the more money I spent, the better brew in my cup. C'est extraodinaire.If you are a coffee afficianado, you will not regret this purchase, and the price is very affordable. I also tried an aluminum expresso pot, it it was not good for the morning jolt-du-necessaire.
After spending an obscene amount on a newly-introduced thermal carafe automatic brewer that was designed by a coffee industry insider, I was disappointed to find that, as time went on, the quality of my cuppajoe had seriously declined. Each pot is fresh and delicious-- no calcium build-up or resins coating the carafe. How wrong.
I found this gem, and after almost six months, I believe I have achieved nirvana. So, I went back to the drawing board. I tried a French press, but the grounds caused a bitter, oily taste after just a few minutes.
I am absolutely serious in that this simple contraption brews the best home brew I have ever tasted in MY LIFE (and I am no spring chicken, I can tell you).It may take a few minutes, but the boiling water is the key to the best brew, and the easily washable pieces insure no chemical build-up. Simplicity rules.
Electric coffee maker is not easy to clean up stains, but this one very east to clean.
I thought it would be quicker and less clean up than using my regular drip coffee maker but that's not the case.With the Melitta you have to heat the water in a separate container and stand there while you pour the heated water in the cone as it brews. This Melitta coffeemaker does exactly what it's designed and advertised to do. With my regular coffeemaker I just pour the water in using the carafe and turn it on. However, after it arrived and I've had a chance to use it a couple of times, I've realized my regular coffeemaker is faster and more convenient. I bought the Melitta to use when I wanted just a cup or two. I also think it taste better from the regular drip coffee maker.Still it's a good buy for the price and I think it's good to have around as a spare coffeemaker.
However, I needed a larger coffee maker to use when we have visitors so I would not have to make one cup at a time. I purchased one separately, though, so all is well.I almost bought the larger 10-cup model, but changed my mind when I discovered that it uses the harder-to-find #6 filters. I don't drink coffee, but my husband does. As for clean-up, all parts are top-rack dishwasher safe. Also, according to what I've been told, manual coffee makers make better-tasting coffee.Final note: If used properly, this product is not a fire hazard. We never have too many guests, and I prefer brewing coffee (and tea, for me) manually, so I was happy to find this coffee maker. The only negative is that it didn't come with a permanent filter.
The coffee maker arrived quickly; well packaged and undamaged.Overall, I'd say this is a good product for the money. I make his coffee one cup at a time, using a plastic cone and permanent filter placed directly over his coffee cup. Also, the smaller model doesn't take up too much storage room in my kitchen cabinet.After reading some poor reviews from people who ordered this product from Ambient Weather, I ordered mine from Joe Muscle. It's just what I was looking for. This product is made in Canada. Yes, I could get a small electric coffee maker at Wally World for about $10, but this manual coffee maker will undoubtedly last a lot longer. ROLLEYES Please read the use and care instructions that come with the coffee maker.
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