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    Hamilton Beach (49980A) Single Serve Coffee Maker and Coffee Pot Maker, Programmable, Black/Stainless Steel

    • Does the job, makes a good cup of coffee.
    • SO convenient to be able to brew one cup instead of burning or wasting a half of pot
    • It looks nice on the counter top and brews a decent cup
    • One cup is wonderful.
    • The single-cup maker side is all I've used so far, but it's turned out an excellent cup of coffee every single time with no hassle
    • Can't stand those stupid K-cup coffees, too weak, too wasteful.
    • My cup of coffee is ready, I feel, just as quickly as it was with my keurig
    • The single side does not heat water hot enough for a good cup of coffee
    • Easy to use, great cup of coffee
    • But occasionally I like a large cup, but not a whole pot
    • Exceeding the 2 scoop recommendation on single serve can, but not always result in grounds spilling into the cup, but it does help get a stronger cup brewed
    • and if you invite your family or friends to taste a good cup of coffee
    • I've been spending less money at starbucks now that I can make a good cup of coffee at home that doesn't taste burnt.
    • Love the single cup feature as well
    • Great maker & cup of coffee.
    • Not good for me because I like a strong cup
    • I think the Cuisinart definitely brewed a stronger and better cup overall and kept it hotter longer than this guy, but since we are drinking less of the full pot, or when we do it is right after we brew
    • It makes the best cup of coffee
    • We enjoy a decaf cup in the evening , and we like that its a single serve so we are not tossing out coffee
    • Nice product, and with the option of a single cup maker as well as a 12 cup maker, it fits into our office quite well
    • But, it would be nice to be able to program the pot for one time and the cup for another
    • Works well, good cup of coffee.
    • Works really good, one cup or a whole pot
    • This machine makes a great cup of coffee and I am very happy with it.
    • The single cup water reservoir leaks half the cup of water all over the counter as soon as you fill it
    • It did not take the popular K-cups
    • I literally can use 2 tablespoons of my favorite coffee and brew a fresh cup in a matter of minutes
    • I have a silicone or squeezable measuring cup iSi 2 Cup Flexible Silicone Measuring Cup - Highly Ranked and Recommended by Cooks and Bakersto pour from, don't bother using a mug it makes a mess
    • Everything functions perfectly and it brews a great cup of coffee.
    • It does brew a good cup of coffee.
    • It's ability to make either a single cup or a pot is perfect, whether you have guests or it's just a rush out the door in the morning for one.
    • Brews a nice cup of coffee
    • We like the 1 cup of coffee capability.
    • The full pot also brewa a fantastic cup and is perfect for our weekend coffee drinking
    • Finding the soft cups or the machines to make your own is a bit
    • My coffee tastes exactly as it should (unless I screw something up).Have used both sides and they both brew consistently good cups of coffee
    • Great taste, easy to use and the permanent single cup filter allows making a single cup to be much cheaper than doing kcups
    • Has the convenience of a kuerig without the wasteful plastic cups
    • Another great feature of the single brew is that it doesn't use the expensive k-cups
    • The water heats hot enough to brew a good cup of coffee.
    • The single brew honesty makes the best cup of coffee I've ever had
    • Simple to use, brews a perfect cup of coffee
    • Love my morning cup!!!
    • It's easier to use with your own grounds, brews a more strong cup and has less waste on the single serve side
    • It makes a strong cup of coffee with the single serves.
    • I like the option of brewing a single cup and all the extras such as being programmable, steal-a-cup, etc.
    • But, after having searched high and low for a reliable coffee pot that brews a great cup of joe, this is it - for now : )
    • I love that I can make a single cup in the morning before work or a full pot on the weekend for both of us to enjoy
    • The sides have separate reservoirs and heaters, for single cup you just fill the cup you want with water, dump it in
    • To all the people that rave about the single cup feature, you all must like a very weak cup of coffee
    • My husband gets up earlier in the morning then I and we both get a fresh cup of coffee now.
    • I really like this coffee maker it makes a good cup of coffee.
    • I make a pot in the morning and a single cup in the afternoon when I need a little pick me up, well worth the money, very happy with it.
    • Versatile - can do single cup (small or large), and can brew normal or boldQuality - I prefer the taste and consistency of the single brew over the Kuerig Vue I used with my reusable filterFilter is easy to use and clean (tap into the compost bin and a quick rinseProgrammable to start brewing at a specific timeCons
    • Packaging was way over the top!i have tried the single cup and the 12 cup both are outstanding
    • I was hestitant going from a small compact 4 cup machine to
    • Cup didn’t make it in the box, but otherwise I’m satisfied with the purchase.
    • I returned this unit since it uses the pods and I like the K cups
    • Perfect and makes a great cup of coffee.
    • I must admit, the single serve makes a "weaker" cup of coffee, but it gets the job done with minimal clean up.
    • It is nice having a fresh cup of coffee quickly.
    • Makes a great cup of coffee
    • Makes a nice cup of coffee
    • No issues in craftsmanship and makes a great cup of coffee.
    • Programable option is wonderful, nothing like walking down stairs to a fresh cup of coffee in the morning
    • I grind my beans, and I still get a crappy, not very hot cup of coffee
    • K cups do not work with this unit
    • I've not had a need to try the pods, but the 'maker brews a nice cup of tea with a tea bag.
    • Convenient 1 cup
    • The convenience of making just one cup is a real plus; particularly when guest prefer flavored coffees.
    • For decades, I used only a coffee cone and boiling water to make the perfect cup
    • and I can make an easy single serving with my own favorite grind instead of those expensive K cups.
    • and it's cups, efficient for a full pot when we need it and space saving
    • I was really surprised at what a great cup of coffee it made
    • Various brew features allow you to make yourself the perfect cup as you like it
    • No tiny filters or awful k-cups.
    • Full pot option works perfect as well and delivers the perfect cup of coffee
    • Pretty good, twelve cup pot on one side, single cup on other
    • I grind my beans, and I still get a crappy, not very hot cup of coffee
    • Both sides make a good cup of hot coffee so it does its job
    • I do like the single cup side really well
    • Love the feature to have a single cup brew as well as the large carafe
    • and I wanted to get away from using the expensive Kurieg pods, but still enjoy a fast cup of coffee
    • Easy to use and program; makes a great pot (or cup) of coffee.
    • It makes a perfect single cup or full carafe every single time
    • Does not spill when you pour a cup of coffee like my old coffee pot
    • Oh and the single side has 3 adjustable levels to hold travel mugs, large cups or small cups without it dripping and splashing out of the cup.
    • The negative: it’s very slow, especially if you’re waiting on a whole pot but even the single cup seems very slow.
    • Makes a damn good cup of coffee
    • Makes a great cup of coffee
    • You will lose a full cup to steam, so plan on adding one extra cup of water if you want an exact measure.
    • While the single serve coffee basket works great with loose coffee, the pod function has failed to produce a really good cup of coffee
    • It makes a great cup of coffee too
    • I also hate the small cups of coffee the Keurig makes
    • The single cup even supported my oversized coffee cups
    • Super easy and convenient and we all get a nice fresh cup in under 3 min!!
    • It is quick to make in the morning and it makes awesome cup of coffee.
    • I like a large cup of coffee in the
    • It makes some good cup of coffee better than Circle K
    • The carafe option works great but the single cup, despite following directions to a T and then altering the water ratios, it just doesn’t make a good cup of coffee
    • The carafe option works great but the single cup, despite following directions to a T and then altering the water ratios, it just doesn’t make a good cup of coffee
    • To all the people that rave about the single cup feature, you all must like a very weak cup of coffee
    • Not having to purchase expensive k-cups is making me very happy as well.
    • Have had it for 3 years and it still makes the perfect cup of coffee
    • The individual cup brewing is genius AND you don't need those ridiculous K-cups which just end up as mountains in the landfill!
    • Pros:- single cup serving works very well, no special cups or filters needed, just add coffee beans to the pre built in filter and you’re ready to go- coffee brews quickly-
    • Allows me to sprinkle cinnamon on my coffee and makes a great, hot cup
    • Very nice , love the cup to go feature!
    • My college-aged son was really disappointed that it was K-cup friendly
    • Ever since we bought this we have stopped wasting coffee using the single serve option which makes a great cup of coffee
    • No wasteful cups for the landfill.
    • Single side will hold around 16-20 oz of water if you like big cups
    • This coffeemaker makes a great single cup or pot of coffee
    • Perfect one cup of your flavor choice!
    • They say this makes a much better cup of coffee.
    • and the single cup works with all travel mugs we have, as well as all the coffee mugs we have
    • no auto shut off timer-if the makers cover is not shut tight coffee will not drain into pot and spills over.-poor placement of clock and timer buttons (so easy to accidentally change time without noticing)- does not come with to-go cup like advertised in picture
    • Liked one cup for early morning husband...
    • This combination 12 cup or single serving coffee maker is awesome.
    • Temperature is kind of important if you want a hot cup of joe
    • I live alone and enjoy having a fresh cup of coffee when I want and not waste or microwave when I made a pot so the single cup is perfect
    • I love the optional BOLD setting, which I feel makes a much stronger cup of coffee
    • Not complicated just makes good cup!
    • I had a good, strong cup of coffee and no grounds in my cup
    • I did not want a single cup coffee maker that uses those expensive cups
    • this brews a nice cup of coffee that is more rich than the pod type things for the single cup.
    • I like having a fresh cup of coffee right away because I am up earlier, and then making a pot for both my husband and me later.
    • :) I enjoy the single serve side immensely, as I can have my flavored coffee in my nice large cup, in what seems like the same amount of time as my previous k-cup did, at least without any noticeable difference
    • The added bonus of being able to have a single cup any time, and even a cup of decaf to keep from getting too much caffeine, makes this coffeemaker a great choice for us!
    • It makes a great tasting cup of coffee.
    • No more wasteful and expensive k-cups!!!
    • My husband is a very early riser and enjoys 2 to 3 cups of coffee in the mornings with one to go
    • It makes a great cup of coffee!!!!My husband has been using the senseo pods.
    • Makes an excellent cup of coffee, truly a fun design and is simple to use.
    • The beauty of this maker is I can control the strength to get the perfect cup for me every time.
    • The filter basket is fool proof and the reuseable filter for single cups makes brewing a cup quick & easy.
    • It's nice if someone sleeps late and the coffee is gone or cold, they can make a fresh cup without alot of trouble.
    • I want to love it; but it just won’t make a decent cup.
    • We packed the keurig away and love being able to use real coffee instead of expensive k-cups to brew just one cup!
    • Holds a lot of coffee - I have enough to drink two large cups before work and lead with a full thermos
    • We had a Bunn for years but it quit getting the water hot enough to make a good cup of coffee
    • It does NOT support the K-cups, but this is just fine with me.
    • Also K cups are very expensive.
    • I like having the option of brewing a single cup or an entire pot
    • I love that you can set a timer and your cup of Joe is ready when you wake up in the morning
    • and the single serve part never made a decent cup of
    • I would say that it took a bit to find the right combination of grounds and water that makes the best cup for the single serve, but I am generally happy
    • WE use it to make a pot of coffee for morning, and the occasional ONE cup is now easy to do and perfect EVERY time
    • This coffee maker is very nice looking & brews a great cup, or pot, of coffee
    • I love the single cup while the big pot runs
    • Single Serve Coffee Filters For JavaJigTM 60 Count (Pack of 4) filter and it traps all the coffee oils and leaves a great cup of coffee
    • It's liberating to not use wasteful plastic k-cups anymore
    • Makes a good cup or pot of coffee
    • This morning as I was enjoying my cup of coffee , I thought that I should share what a wonderful coffee maker this is, and how it has enhanced our lives
    • The single cup work great during the week at 5:30 in the morning.
    • The single cup work great during the week at 5:30 in the morning.
    • You can make one cup or a pot...very handy...programmable...stylish
    • A GREAT cup of coffee
    • Stylish and was able to use the single serve to just fill my sons to go cup with hot coco in the cup all ready.
    • Other single serve makers I have tried make a lukewarm cup of coffee
    • I don't like the K cup ones, they are expensive and a cup is only 5oz
    • I love it so far even though it did not come with the tumble single cup
    • I was skeptical about whether this would make as good a cup of coffee as my previous coffee makers, but my
    • It's held up well and makes a really good cup of coffee.
    • The coffee tastes great and having the choice to make an individual cup is awesome
    • Makes a great cup or pot of coffee!
    • This would have gotten five stars had they included the multi level cup rest, which was missing upon receipt of my item.
    • I love it, love it, love it for single brew as well as multiple cups
    • Then, when we want a warm cup or have 1-2 people over we can just use the single serve
    • We use the single brew feature a lot and it works fast and makes a good cup, easy to adjust for strength
    • But fits so nicely on my counter, gave me more counter space and does make a great cup of coffee
    • Brews a better cup of coffee than Keurig for pennies on the dollar
    • Great coffee machine; one cup or many
    • Also, it keeps it very hot in the carafe, even the last cup an hour later is still hot enough.
    • I love making single cup of coffee.
    • This coffee maker makes a wonderful cup of coffee!
    • Great price point for an excellent cup of coffee.
    • Brews a great cup of joe!
    • Makes a nice single cup of coffee with about half the amount of grounds necessary for the Aeropress, my other favorite way of making coffee
    • he can easily and quickly make his single cup of coffe to get ready for work, then quickly and easily setvthe pot to go off in the morning for me
    • And it doesn’t need a lot of coffee to make a good strong cup
    • Looks real nice on the counter, and makes a great cup of coffee
    • We like strong coffee and using the “bold” setting is giving us a nice strong cup
    • I have only used the cup side, not the carafe, but it makes a good cup of coffee; very pleased.
    • It is very convenient since you can just put regular loose coffee in it and don’t have to buy the expensive single serve cups
    • I have an awesome cup of coffee waiting for me
    • Great fresh hot coffee each cup.
    • It is nice because you can do just a hot cup of hot water if you're making hot chocolate or tea.
    • We wish the coffee was just a little hotter, but still enjoy every cup!
    • This one makes a delicious cup of coffee and brews very fast.
    • Water does not get hot enough to make a decent cup of coffee.
    • I love the option of brewing a several or a few cups, or a single cup serving
    • Nice upgrade over our old basic coffee maker that was on its last legs ,only issue is didn't come with the stainless steel cup
    • the only downside is that I found a single cup brews a lot slower than other coffee makers
    • It got to point of no longer producing a well tasting cup
    • The single cup side it awesome too.
    • The 12 cup carafe is great because our family usually drinks several cups in thr morning and its great how it stays hot for as long as we need it.
    • And yes, it brews a great tasting cup of coffee.
    • I like the fact that the single-serve side has a permanent coffee filter built in that can be used with ground coffee instead of expensive K-cups.
    • Cup is missing
    • I also like a cup of tea every once and awhile.
    • No it doesn't come with a cup, which is fine, because we use our stainless steel Walmart cups.
    • This makes great coffee pot or single cup
    • A bonus no expensive k cups or figuring why the keurig is not working again
    • We find the only way to be sure of a decent cup of coffee is to add a teaspoon of instant coffee in each cup and then microwave it.
    • Makes a good cup of coffee.
    • However, to do so, simply flip the bottom area in that section to elevate the cup.
    • I just love the versatility I prefer doing the single cup when it’s just me because I like the fresh cup for every cup I have
    • It makes a great hot cup of coffee
    • The single cup is perfect for his travel mug
    • The single cup is easy to use and clean