Syntia SS Automatic Espresso Machine

• Sales Rank: #283160 in Kitchen & Housewares
  
• Color: Stainless Steel
• Brand: Saeco
• Model: HD8837/47
• Dimensions: 16.50" h x
  12.50" w x
  10.00" l,
  20.00 pounds
  

Features

• Color: Stainless Steel
• Interface: Self-explanatory, color coded LED display
• Saeco Aroma System: Pre-brewing cycle to maximize the flavor extraction
• Saeco Adapting System: Automatic adjustment of the grinder speed based on the type of beans used
• Ceramic Disc Grinder: Adjustable built-in grinder with 5 coarseness settings; automatic shut-off; safe, quiet and long-lasting

• Color: Stainless Steel
• Interface: Self-explanatory, color coded LED display
• Saeco Aroma System: Pre-brewing cycle to maximize the flavor extraction
• Saeco Adapting System: Automatic adjustment of the grinder speed based on the type of beans used
• Ceramic Disc Grinder: Adjustable built-in grinder with 5 coarseness settings; automatic shut-off; safe, quiet and long-lasting

Syntia SS Automatic Espresso Machine. Tucked inside the stylish stainless steel design with clean lines, the Saeco Syntia's innovative technology guarantees pure espresso enjoyment. The Syntia's premium stainless steel finishing is not only robust, but it also has a modern and stylish look which perfectly adapts to every kitchen dcor. The Syntia combines high-end functionality with sleek design. Front access to all features allows it to fit wherever it's most convenient for you. Short or long coffee with one touch, your favorite drink preferences are easily stored with the memo option - made simple with the wide display and its self-explanatory icons. Measurements: 16.5"D x 10"W x 12.5"H Weight: 20 lbs.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
a great latte maker
By J. Battan
I really like the performance of this machine. It makes great coffee and espresso beverages. Well designed, and stylish looking. Easy to clean, but an involved process to descale. My only complaint is that in a high-volume coffee drinking environment like my large family, I'm constantly refilling the water tray, coffee bean hopper, or emptying the dredge containers.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Super Machine
By Robert Cumming
This superautomatic is an excellent purchase. It makes very good espresso with a nice crema. Once you find a coffee and roast that works well I would put this up against any other auto or super auto. It is easy to clean and service and when you compare it to any other appliance the reward is greater than the work you put in to maintain it. It makes about 6 pulls of espresso before you have to empty the pucks, and usually I need to refill the water every couple of days. Beans need to be filled up every week or so. Descalling takes a little while and you need the instructions but overall this machine has been a pleasure to own!

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
High C/P machine
By Shing-Chia Chen
Pros:1. C/P is high2. Easy to operate3. Stylish4. Easy to get good coffeeCons:1. Some bigger coffee beams (e.g. Peaberry Coffee beam) cannot be grinded properly. This means you have to use professional grinder in advance if you want to drink Peaberry Coffee.2. The character sizes of some documents are two small, not easy to read.

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Syntia SS Automatic Espresso Machine

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12.50" w x
10.00" l,
20.00 pounds

Features

• Color: Stainless Steel
• Interface: Self-explanatory, color coded LED display
• Saeco Aroma System: Pre-brewing cycle to maximize the flavor extraction
• Saeco Adapting System: Automatic adjustment of the grinder speed based on the type of beans used
• Ceramic Disc Grinder: Adjustable built-in grinder with 5 coarseness settings; automatic shut-off; safe, quiet and long-lasting

• Color: Stainless Steel
• Interface: Self-explanatory, color coded LED display
• Saeco Aroma System: Pre-brewing cycle to maximize the flavor extraction
• Saeco Adapting System: Automatic adjustment of the grinder speed based on the type of beans used
• Ceramic Disc Grinder: Adjustable built-in grinder with 5 coarseness settings; automatic shut-off; safe, quiet and long-lasting

Syntia SS Automatic Espresso Machine. Tucked inside the stylish stainless steel design with clean lines, the Saeco Syntia's innovative technology guarantees pure espresso enjoyment. The Syntia's premium stainless steel finishing is not only robust, but it also has a modern and stylish look which perfectly adapts to every kitchen dcor. The Syntia combines high-end functionality with sleek design. Front access to all features allows it to fit wherever it's most convenient for you. Short or long coffee with one touch, your favorite drink preferences are easily stored with the memo option - made simple with the wide display and its self-explanatory icons. Measurements: 16.5"D x 10"W x 12.5"H Weight: 20 lbs.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
a great latte maker
By J. Battan
I really like the performance of this machine. It makes great coffee and espresso beverages. Well designed, and stylish looking. Easy to clean, but an involved process to descale. My only complaint is that in a high-volume coffee drinking environment like my large family, I'm constantly refilling the water tray, coffee bean hopper, or emptying the dredge containers.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Super Machine
By Robert Cumming
This superautomatic is an excellent purchase. It makes very good espresso with a nice crema. Once you find a coffee and roast that works well I would put this up against any other auto or super auto. It is easy to clean and service and when you compare it to any other appliance the reward is greater than the work you put in to maintain it. It makes about 6 pulls of espresso before you have to empty the pucks, and usually I need to refill the water every couple of days. Beans need to be filled up every week or so. Descalling takes a little while and you need the instructions but overall this machine has been a pleasure to own!

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
High C/P machine
By Shing-Chia Chen
Pros:1. C/P is high2. Easy to operate3. Stylish4. Easy to get good coffeeCons:1. Some bigger coffee beams (e.g. Peaberry Coffee beam) cannot be grinded properly. This means you have to use professional grinder in advance if you want to drink Peaberry Coffee.2. The character sizes of some documents are two small, not easy to read.

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Ascaso DUBBVTC Dream Up Espresso Machine With 16 Bar Water Pump

• Sales Rank: #664541 in Kitchen & Housewares
  
• Brand: Ascaso
• Dimensions: 13.60" h x
  9.60" w x
  11.00" l,
  17.20 pounds
  

Features

• Versatile - uses coffee grinds and espresso pods
• Removable water tank is easy to fill up
• Extracts full flavor from coffee for a more aromatic espresso
• Temperature gauge lets you keep an eye on the boiler's temperature
• Brass boiler reaches high temperatures more quickly

• Versatile - uses coffee grinds and espresso pods
• Removable water tank is easy to fill up
• Extracts full flavor from coffee for a more aromatic espresso
• Temperature gauge lets you keep an eye on the boiler's temperature
• Brass boiler reaches high temperatures more quickly

Because the Ascaso DUBBVTC features an aluminum body, you don't have to worry about the unit rusting or breaking down too early. In fact, the espresso machine is also coated with chip-resistant enamel paint that ensures longetivity and durability throughout the years! Reduces HotspotsWith a chrome-plated brass brewing group, the Dream Up distributes heat evenly for a more temperature consistent espresso. Heavy Duty ComponentsThe Ascaso DUBBVTC uses commercial-grade rocker switches and coffee holders that last longer and won't rust. Maximum FlavorThis espresso maker extracts the full flavor from your coffee grinds and espresso pods with its 16 bar water pump for fresh espresso every time. Cup WarmerThe Ascaso DUBBVTC Dream Up espresso machine keeps your latte, cappuccino, or espresso warm and fresh until you want to drink it. Unique DesignThe Dream Up features a cow print design that is sure to stand out in wherever you place it.

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Ascaso DUBBVTC Dream Up Espresso Machine With 16 Bar Water Pump

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9.60" w x
11.00" l,
17.20 pounds

Features

• Versatile - uses coffee grinds and espresso pods
• Removable water tank is easy to fill up
• Extracts full flavor from coffee for a more aromatic espresso
• Temperature gauge lets you keep an eye on the boiler's temperature
• Brass boiler reaches high temperatures more quickly

• Versatile - uses coffee grinds and espresso pods
• Removable water tank is easy to fill up
• Extracts full flavor from coffee for a more aromatic espresso
• Temperature gauge lets you keep an eye on the boiler's temperature
• Brass boiler reaches high temperatures more quickly

Because the Ascaso DUBBVTC features an aluminum body, you don't have to worry about the unit rusting or breaking down too early. In fact, the espresso machine is also coated with chip-resistant enamel paint that ensures longetivity and durability throughout the years! Reduces HotspotsWith a chrome-plated brass brewing group, the Dream Up distributes heat evenly for a more temperature consistent espresso. Heavy Duty ComponentsThe Ascaso DUBBVTC uses commercial-grade rocker switches and coffee holders that last longer and won't rust. Maximum FlavorThis espresso maker extracts the full flavor from your coffee grinds and espresso pods with its 16 bar water pump for fresh espresso every time. Cup WarmerThe Ascaso DUBBVTC Dream Up espresso machine keeps your latte, cappuccino, or espresso warm and fresh until you want to drink it. Unique DesignThe Dream Up features a cow print design that is sure to stand out in wherever you place it.

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DeLonghi EN520W Lattissima Nespresso White Capsule Espresso and Cappuccino Machine with FREE Brabantia 30 Pod Count Carousel

• Sales Rank: #421858 in Kitchen & Housewares
  
• Brand: DeLonghi
• Model: EN520W

Features

• DeLonghi Lattissima Plus EN520W Nespresso Capsule Espresso and Cappuccino Machine with Bonus 30 Capsule Carousel
• White and black exterior
• Patented single touch system
• 2 coffee and 3 milk selections
• Uses Nespresso's patented capsules

• DeLonghi Lattissima Plus EN520W Nespresso Capsule Espresso and Cappuccino Machine with Bonus 30 Capsule Carousel
• White and black exterior
• Patented single touch system
• 2 coffee and 3 milk selections
• Uses Nespresso's patented capsules

Bring the cafe to your kitchen with this machine and carousel combo pack. The DeLonghi Lattissima Plus espresso and cappuccino machine easily prepares lattes or cappuccinos by simply sliding the milk tank onto the front of the machine and pressing a button. With a white and black exterior, it allows you to choose your favorite drink using the three milk and two coffee selections. Preventing unnecessary measuring and mess, this system uses Nespresso's patented pre-measured capsules that are automatically ejected once brewing is complete. Convenient and time saving, it has a self priming operation that eliminates annoying start up preparation, and it is easy to clean with its removable sliding drip tray that can accommodate latte cups, a removable 30 ounce water tank, and a removable used capsule container. Other features include a clean button for easy maintenance and a welcome kit that has espresso and latte cups, saucers, and Nespresso capsules. Have a hot cup of coffee at your fingertips with this bonus Nespresso capsule carousel that allows you to store up to 30 of your favorite brews in its convenient lazy-Susan style rotating construction. Its chrome finish will look great on any counter top and keep your kitchen neat and organized.

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DeLonghi EN520W Lattissima Nespresso White Capsule Espresso and Cappuccino Machine with FREE Brabantia 30 Pod Count Carousel

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Nespresso CitiZ Titan Gray Automatic Espresso Maker with Bonus Chrome 40 Capsule Carousel

• Sales Rank: #169352 in Kitchen & Housewares
  
• Brand: Nespresso

Features

• Titan gray and black ABS plastic and stainless steel construction
• Only compatible with Nespresso espresso and coffee capsules
• 40% more energy efficient that previous models with an incorporated energy savings mode
• Removable 1 liter water tank with removable drip tray and used capsule container
• Faster heat up time of 25 seconds

• Titan gray and black ABS plastic and stainless steel construction
• Only compatible with Nespresso espresso and coffee capsules
• 40% more energy efficient that previous models with an incorporated energy savings mode
• Removable 1 liter water tank with removable drip tray and used capsule container
• Faster heat up time of 25 seconds

Combining an innovative design with exceptionally practical, user-friendly functionality, the CitiZ automatic single serve espresso maker by Nespresso not only functions as a beautiful accent piece to any kitchen counter, but it also brews up soothing, cafe-style espresso drinks quickly and easily. It features a durable titan gray and black ABS plastic and stainless steel construction, and a unique extraction system designed to work specifically with Nespresso capsules, which means perfect espresso every time. This machine perforates the hermetically sealed capsule and soaks all the ground coffee to optimally filter the coffee, while its high-pressure 19-bar pump extracts all the aromas and gives body to the espresso. It is 40% more energy efficient than previous models with an incorporated energy savings mode, and a faster heat up time of 25 seconds. It has a removable one liter water tank with removable drip try and used capsule container, which holds nine to 11 capsules. It also features two size settings, espresso (40 ml) and lungo (101 ml), and has no on/off button, simply press both the espresso and lungo buttons at the same time. The automatic off mode turns machine off after 9 seconds and can be programmed for up to 30 minutes, instead of stand by. With 1260 watts and 1 meter of cable with retractable cord storage, it also offers a semi automatic descaling procedure. This machine also comes with a Bonus carousel that holds 40 capsules, keeping your cupboard neat and your favorite coffee always at arm's length.

4-3/5" L x 5" W x 11" H, with a 34 ounce water tank capacity

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Nespresso CitiZ Titan Gray Automatic Espresso Maker with Bonus Chrome 40 Capsule Carousel

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Zojirushi Panorama Window 169-Ounce Micom Electric Dispensing Pot, White

• Sales Rank: #30016 in Kitchen & Housewares
  
• Color: White Gray
• Brand: Zojirushi
• Model: CD-LCC50WG
• Dimensions: 13.00" h x
  9.13" w x
  11.88" l,
  6.00 pounds
  

Features

• Micro computerized temperature control system
• Three keep warm temperature settings (175, 195, and 208)
• Energy-saving timer function (7 hours)
• Dechlorinate and descaling mode
• Panorama window water level gauge

• Micro computerized temperature control system
• Three keep warm temperature settings (175, 195, and 208)
• Energy-saving timer function (7 hours)
• Dechlorinate and descaling mode
• Panorama window water level gauge

The panorama window micom electric dispensing pot ensures that you always have hot water at hand. The micro computerized temperature control system keeps your water hot, and at a safe temperature. This dispensing pot includes several safety features including removable magnetic power cord, automatic locking feature, and safety auto shut off. Temperature settings include 175-degree which is perfect for various green teas, 195-Degree for oolong and white teas, and 208-degree which is ideal for black tea, coffee, and instant noodles. 5-Liter capacity.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Hot H2O.
By Paul J. Chan
Zojirushi is expensive, but it is worth the money. You can not go wrong with this one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Best Thing on the Market
By C. Day
This replaced a 2.2l unit that was almost 20 years old and was still working. We just needed larger capacity.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Great product
By k.a.r.i.
Use it everyday! Short of having an under the sink hot water hook up, this is the best. I can't believe how many uses I find for the quick hot water at the temps I choose. Wonderful.

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Zojirushi Panorama Window 169-Ounce Micom Electric Dispensing Pot, White

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9.13" w x
11.88" l,
6.00 pounds

Features

• Micro computerized temperature control system
• Three keep warm temperature settings (175, 195, and 208)
• Energy-saving timer function (7 hours)
• Dechlorinate and descaling mode
• Panorama window water level gauge

• Micro computerized temperature control system
• Three keep warm temperature settings (175, 195, and 208)
• Energy-saving timer function (7 hours)
• Dechlorinate and descaling mode
• Panorama window water level gauge

The panorama window micom electric dispensing pot ensures that you always have hot water at hand. The micro computerized temperature control system keeps your water hot, and at a safe temperature. This dispensing pot includes several safety features including removable magnetic power cord, automatic locking feature, and safety auto shut off. Temperature settings include 175-degree which is perfect for various green teas, 195-Degree for oolong and white teas, and 208-degree which is ideal for black tea, coffee, and instant noodles. 5-Liter capacity.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Hot H2O.
By Paul J. Chan
Zojirushi is expensive, but it is worth the money. You can not go wrong with this one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Best Thing on the Market
By C. Day
This replaced a 2.2l unit that was almost 20 years old and was still working. We just needed larger capacity.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Great product
By k.a.r.i.
Use it everyday! Short of having an under the sink hot water hook up, this is the best. I can't believe how many uses I find for the quick hot water at the temps I choose. Wonderful.

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KitchenAid 12-Cup Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker, Countour Silver

• Sales Rank: #38565 in Kitchen & Housewares
  
• Color: Silver
• Brand: KitchenAid
• Model: KCM223CU
• Dimensions: 14.50" h x
  9.50" w x
  10.80" l,
  

Features

• Easy-to-fill & clean removable water tank
• Refined brew process for optimal coffee flavor
• 24-hour programmability
• Digital display with variable brew strength selector
• Thermal carafe with drip-less spout

• Easy-to-fill & clean removable water tank
• Refined brew process for optimal coffee flavor
• 24-hour programmability
• Digital display with variable brew strength selector
• Thermal carafe with drip-less spout

Whether you enjoy freshly brewed coffee first thing in the morning, as a refresher in the afternoon, or with a dessert after a meal, the KitchenAid collection of coffee makers are designed to brew rich, flavorful coffee.

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96 of 100 people found the following review helpful.
One of the best removable tank, carafe coffee makers
By Vito Asaro
This replaced a Krups coffee maker (KM4065).This coffee maker has been wonderful. As another reviewer mentioned, it has one of the best pouring spouts around. The carafe keeps the coffee hot for at least 2.5 hours, and reasonably warm enough after 3 hours. A side note: make sure you see the small arrow indicator on the lid of the carafe, and that this arrow points toward the spout of the carafe when installed. We had placed the lid on the carafe with the arrow facing the toward the handle because it appeared to be a "selector arrow" matching the selctable positions with words on the carafe for "lock" "pour" and "open", but the arrow is actually supposed to point toward the spout "outlet" while pouring coffee. It'd be helpful if Kitchenaid could modify the lid with a white (or molded) dot to indicate in which of the position it is set. That's a negligible issue.Coffee is brewed at a pleasingly hot temperature. Other coffee makers I've used have not heated the water enough.The removable water tank is a superb feature that the Krups had which we were not wanting to give up. This coffee maker has a much better implementation of the tank that allows it to fit snugly into the coffee maker with practically no fussing or adjusting; it just settles into its slot perfectly. The Krups unit required lots of adjusting to have the tank drop into place.The blue lighted display is very nice and matches a lot of the current appliance displays. It's not a glaringly bright display, which is nice because the Krups unit was unfortunately like a night light. The numbers not huge, and are somewhat fine, not bold or blocky.This unit has a feature which should be user-selectable to be switched off: the unit beeps once when the BREW button is pushed, and emits 3 short, semi-loud beeps when brewing is finished. It's nice to have a audible confirmation that the Brew button has been pressed, or when brewing has finished, but if someone is sleeping nearby and you're trying to make coffee quietly, the beeping can be a bit annoying.The only other very minor issue is that the coffee grinds basket is shallow (but hasn't overflowed any coffee grounds) and uses the "Bunn" type flat bottom filters which have been difficult to identify as to the type. Fortunately, this coffee maker comes with its own gold tone reusable filter basket, so filters aren't really necessary. It also comes with 3 or 4 "trial" paper filters. The gold tone basket is great, but because we use a coffee grinder we sometimes have very fine coffee "powder" that can flow through the gold filter basket. Nowhere in the documentation does it mention what type of paper filters should be used; the "trial filters" provided came in a clear plastic bag with no identifying labels. Since this is a 12-cup coffee maker we're going to try the Bunn flat-bottom 12-cup filters, but they appear to be too large, so perhaps the Bunn 10-cup flat-bottom filters would work better.Overall, I would highly recommend this unit as one of the best 12-cup coffee makers currently available. The carafe and removeable water tank (reservoir) also help make this unit one of the best.

66 of 68 people found the following review helpful.
Best coffee maker
By Nathan A. Price
As a coffee addict/connoisseur, I have spent hundreds of dollars on a wide variety of different coffee makers. Out of all the fancy and expensive makers, the best one was still my 10 year old single cup Black and Decker brewer. It was completely basic, but brewed into a thermal travel mug and brewed a great cup of coffee. However, one cup isn't enough for me. Most larger machines use glass carafes with warmers, which ruins the coffee after about an hour. I drink coffee all morning and I don't enjoy burnt coffee. I have been searching for a good thermal carafe coffee maker for awhile now. Up until recently, there just weren't enough on the market, and the ones that were on the market received mostly terrible reviews.First off, this one is very aesthetically pleasing. It looks great in the kitchen. The removable water tank with fill level marks makes adding water easy. The door on the front that secures the filter basket swings open and snaps shut snugly. The included gold tone filter is a nice touch, some feel you get a better cup of coffee than with paper filters. I agree, however paper filters provide easier cleanup since you have to clean out and rinse the permanent filter every time. You don't have to use the permanent filter, but it's nice that it is included if you want to. The included water tank filter is one of those things where I'll use it until it needs replaced and then throw it away and fill the tank with filtered water and not bother buying overpriced replacements. Most people have a Brita or water filtration system built into their fridge so in-tank filters are kind of overkill and unnecessary in my opinion. Using the filter is optional, the coffee maker will work the same without it.The blue digital readout on the front is nice and easy to use. You can set the clock, brew strength (regular or bold), 1-4 cup brewing, cleaning cycle and automatic timer. I haven't tested the bold brew strength, so I don't know whether or not it really make any difference in the taste. The stainless carafe is very nice. The indicators on the lid are hard to read, but once you figure out the three positions (open, pour, lock) you don't need the indicators anyway. The carafe keeps the coffee plenty hot for 2-3 hours, depending on use and fullness of the carafe. When there is less coffee in the carafe, it will cool down more quickly. My only complaint is the pour volume and angle. The way the carafe is designed with the lid and rubber seal to keep the coffee as hot as possible inside, it limits the pouring ability. The carafe pours slowly and by the time you get to where the carafe is almost empty, you literally have to hold the carafe almost upside down to get the coffee to come out the pour spout. The good thing is that it is very well sealed and will not spill. It's just a little strange getting used to. This is a minor inconvenience, however you can take the lid off to help the situation if you are at the end of the pot.As far as the coffee itself goes, once you get the right grind setting (I strongly recommend burr grinding your own coffee) and proper amount of ground coffee you need per cup, it tastes great. I tried using the recommended amount of 1 level scoop per cup stated in the manual, but this turned out to be too weak for me. The included scoop seems really small compared to my other scoops, so I just used a different one that was larger and followed the same 1 scoop per cup and got it tasting great. One thing I did note is that if you don't preheat the carafe before brewing, using the pause and pour feature too early on in the brewing process will produce luke warm coffee. This is because the cool carafe is absorbing a lot of the initial heat quickly. Either preheat the carafe with hot water or allow it to brew a full pot before pouring a mug.Overall, this is definitely the best coffee maker I have ever used. I commented on one of the negative reviews, disputing about every claim. I wonder if KitchenAid has a quality control problem because I have not experienced any of the problems I see on other negative reviews. One thing to note is that I did not purchase the item here, it was purchased at BB&B. Different supply chain? There seems to be a trend of quality control problems nowadays in this economy of cost-cutting at every turn. It's too bad, because the coffee maker I received is a great one.As with any coffee maker, there are always users who negatively review the product based on overflow problems. There are a lot of factors that contribute to this: size of filter basket, coarseness of grind, amount of ground coffee in filter basket and coffee roast. One of the easiest ways to help control issues with overflow is to play with the grind setting on your grinder. This is also why you need to purchase a good burr grinder and buy whole beans. Different roasts will typically need different grind coarseness and amount of ground coffee per cup brewed. It is not hard to overflow the filter basket with too fine of a grind. I've done it myself many times on different machines. Typically, it is not as much the machine's fault as it is the user. Another thing to take into account is the "pause and pour" feature of most brewers. Honestly, I never use this. Not only is the coffee not as good half way through, it backs up the filter basket and makes it more likely to overflow. My recommendation is to minimize the use of this feature.

47 of 50 people found the following review helpful.
Flawless
By MRM
There is a limited selection of coffee makers available with a thermal carafe and a removable water tank. I purchased this unit after trying a similarly equipped Mr. Coffee which leaked. This KitchenAid is simple to use, makes good, hot coffee, and has the best pouring carafe of any I have owned. Spendy for a coffee pot, but worth it for the features and performance.

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KitchenAid 12-Cup Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker, Countour Silver

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9.50" w x
10.80" l,

Features

• Easy-to-fill & clean removable water tank
• Refined brew process for optimal coffee flavor
• 24-hour programmability
• Digital display with variable brew strength selector
• Thermal carafe with drip-less spout

• Easy-to-fill & clean removable water tank
• Refined brew process for optimal coffee flavor
• 24-hour programmability
• Digital display with variable brew strength selector
• Thermal carafe with drip-less spout

Whether you enjoy freshly brewed coffee first thing in the morning, as a refresher in the afternoon, or with a dessert after a meal, the KitchenAid collection of coffee makers are designed to brew rich, flavorful coffee.

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96 of 100 people found the following review helpful.
One of the best removable tank, carafe coffee makers
By Vito Asaro
This replaced a Krups coffee maker (KM4065).This coffee maker has been wonderful. As another reviewer mentioned, it has one of the best pouring spouts around. The carafe keeps the coffee hot for at least 2.5 hours, and reasonably warm enough after 3 hours. A side note: make sure you see the small arrow indicator on the lid of the carafe, and that this arrow points toward the spout of the carafe when installed. We had placed the lid on the carafe with the arrow facing the toward the handle because it appeared to be a "selector arrow" matching the selctable positions with words on the carafe for "lock" "pour" and "open", but the arrow is actually supposed to point toward the spout "outlet" while pouring coffee. It'd be helpful if Kitchenaid could modify the lid with a white (or molded) dot to indicate in which of the position it is set. That's a negligible issue.Coffee is brewed at a pleasingly hot temperature. Other coffee makers I've used have not heated the water enough.The removable water tank is a superb feature that the Krups had which we were not wanting to give up. This coffee maker has a much better implementation of the tank that allows it to fit snugly into the coffee maker with practically no fussing or adjusting; it just settles into its slot perfectly. The Krups unit required lots of adjusting to have the tank drop into place.The blue lighted display is very nice and matches a lot of the current appliance displays. It's not a glaringly bright display, which is nice because the Krups unit was unfortunately like a night light. The numbers not huge, and are somewhat fine, not bold or blocky.This unit has a feature which should be user-selectable to be switched off: the unit beeps once when the BREW button is pushed, and emits 3 short, semi-loud beeps when brewing is finished. It's nice to have a audible confirmation that the Brew button has been pressed, or when brewing has finished, but if someone is sleeping nearby and you're trying to make coffee quietly, the beeping can be a bit annoying.The only other very minor issue is that the coffee grinds basket is shallow (but hasn't overflowed any coffee grounds) and uses the "Bunn" type flat bottom filters which have been difficult to identify as to the type. Fortunately, this coffee maker comes with its own gold tone reusable filter basket, so filters aren't really necessary. It also comes with 3 or 4 "trial" paper filters. The gold tone basket is great, but because we use a coffee grinder we sometimes have very fine coffee "powder" that can flow through the gold filter basket. Nowhere in the documentation does it mention what type of paper filters should be used; the "trial filters" provided came in a clear plastic bag with no identifying labels. Since this is a 12-cup coffee maker we're going to try the Bunn flat-bottom 12-cup filters, but they appear to be too large, so perhaps the Bunn 10-cup flat-bottom filters would work better.Overall, I would highly recommend this unit as one of the best 12-cup coffee makers currently available. The carafe and removeable water tank (reservoir) also help make this unit one of the best.

66 of 68 people found the following review helpful.
Best coffee maker
By Nathan A. Price
As a coffee addict/connoisseur, I have spent hundreds of dollars on a wide variety of different coffee makers. Out of all the fancy and expensive makers, the best one was still my 10 year old single cup Black and Decker brewer. It was completely basic, but brewed into a thermal travel mug and brewed a great cup of coffee. However, one cup isn't enough for me. Most larger machines use glass carafes with warmers, which ruins the coffee after about an hour. I drink coffee all morning and I don't enjoy burnt coffee. I have been searching for a good thermal carafe coffee maker for awhile now. Up until recently, there just weren't enough on the market, and the ones that were on the market received mostly terrible reviews.First off, this one is very aesthetically pleasing. It looks great in the kitchen. The removable water tank with fill level marks makes adding water easy. The door on the front that secures the filter basket swings open and snaps shut snugly. The included gold tone filter is a nice touch, some feel you get a better cup of coffee than with paper filters. I agree, however paper filters provide easier cleanup since you have to clean out and rinse the permanent filter every time. You don't have to use the permanent filter, but it's nice that it is included if you want to. The included water tank filter is one of those things where I'll use it until it needs replaced and then throw it away and fill the tank with filtered water and not bother buying overpriced replacements. Most people have a Brita or water filtration system built into their fridge so in-tank filters are kind of overkill and unnecessary in my opinion. Using the filter is optional, the coffee maker will work the same without it.The blue digital readout on the front is nice and easy to use. You can set the clock, brew strength (regular or bold), 1-4 cup brewing, cleaning cycle and automatic timer. I haven't tested the bold brew strength, so I don't know whether or not it really make any difference in the taste. The stainless carafe is very nice. The indicators on the lid are hard to read, but once you figure out the three positions (open, pour, lock) you don't need the indicators anyway. The carafe keeps the coffee plenty hot for 2-3 hours, depending on use and fullness of the carafe. When there is less coffee in the carafe, it will cool down more quickly. My only complaint is the pour volume and angle. The way the carafe is designed with the lid and rubber seal to keep the coffee as hot as possible inside, it limits the pouring ability. The carafe pours slowly and by the time you get to where the carafe is almost empty, you literally have to hold the carafe almost upside down to get the coffee to come out the pour spout. The good thing is that it is very well sealed and will not spill. It's just a little strange getting used to. This is a minor inconvenience, however you can take the lid off to help the situation if you are at the end of the pot.As far as the coffee itself goes, once you get the right grind setting (I strongly recommend burr grinding your own coffee) and proper amount of ground coffee you need per cup, it tastes great. I tried using the recommended amount of 1 level scoop per cup stated in the manual, but this turned out to be too weak for me. The included scoop seems really small compared to my other scoops, so I just used a different one that was larger and followed the same 1 scoop per cup and got it tasting great. One thing I did note is that if you don't preheat the carafe before brewing, using the pause and pour feature too early on in the brewing process will produce luke warm coffee. This is because the cool carafe is absorbing a lot of the initial heat quickly. Either preheat the carafe with hot water or allow it to brew a full pot before pouring a mug.Overall, this is definitely the best coffee maker I have ever used. I commented on one of the negative reviews, disputing about every claim. I wonder if KitchenAid has a quality control problem because I have not experienced any of the problems I see on other negative reviews. One thing to note is that I did not purchase the item here, it was purchased at BB&B. Different supply chain? There seems to be a trend of quality control problems nowadays in this economy of cost-cutting at every turn. It's too bad, because the coffee maker I received is a great one.As with any coffee maker, there are always users who negatively review the product based on overflow problems. There are a lot of factors that contribute to this: size of filter basket, coarseness of grind, amount of ground coffee in filter basket and coffee roast. One of the easiest ways to help control issues with overflow is to play with the grind setting on your grinder. This is also why you need to purchase a good burr grinder and buy whole beans. Different roasts will typically need different grind coarseness and amount of ground coffee per cup brewed. It is not hard to overflow the filter basket with too fine of a grind. I've done it myself many times on different machines. Typically, it is not as much the machine's fault as it is the user. Another thing to take into account is the "pause and pour" feature of most brewers. Honestly, I never use this. Not only is the coffee not as good half way through, it backs up the filter basket and makes it more likely to overflow. My recommendation is to minimize the use of this feature.

47 of 50 people found the following review helpful.
Flawless
By MRM
There is a limited selection of coffee makers available with a thermal carafe and a removable water tank. I purchased this unit after trying a similarly equipped Mr. Coffee which leaked. This KitchenAid is simple to use, makes good, hot coffee, and has the best pouring carafe of any I have owned. Spendy for a coffee pot, but worth it for the features and performance.

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Saeco Focus Automatic Espresso Machine

• Brand: Saeco
• Model: 104342

Features

• Saeco Focus Automatic Espresso Machine With Barista Basics Kit
• Dimensions: 10" W x 16.5" D x 12.5" H
• 8 oz. bean hopper
• 8 used puck drawer capacity
• 1400 Watts - 120V

• Saeco Focus Automatic Espresso Machine With Barista Basics Kit
• Dimensions: 10" W x 16.5" D x 12.5" H
• 8 oz. bean hopper
• 8 used puck drawer capacity
• 1400 Watts - 120V

Barista Basics Kit includes:
Frothing pitcher
Thermometer
Double wall glass espresso cups
12 oz. bag of whole bean Mexican La Laja Coffee
Microfiber cleaning cloth
Coffee recipe book
1-year limited warranty
Made in Italy

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Saeco Focus Automatic Espresso Machine

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8 oz. bean hopper

8 used puck drawer capacity

1400 Watts - 120V

• Saeco Focus Automatic Espresso Machine With Barista Basics Kit
• Dimensions: 10" W x 16.5" D x 12.5" H
• 8 oz. bean hopper
• 8 used puck drawer capacity
• 1400 Watts - 120V

Barista Basics Kit includes:
Frothing pitcher
Thermometer
Double wall glass espresso cups
12 oz. bag of whole bean Mexican La Laja Coffee
Microfiber cleaning cloth
Coffee recipe book
1-year limited warranty
Made in Italy

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