Melitta Cone Filter Coffeemaker 10 Cup, 1-Count
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Melitta Cone Filter Coffeemaker 10 Cup, 1-Count
Customer Review: Great coffee, so simple!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using a French press style coffee maker for about a decade now, but when the glass broke on my most recent one (after a good 4 years of use), I thought I'd survey other options, mainly because of the "grounds" situation with all French presses. I looked at many electric, programmable coffee makers, and found the price to be ridiculous for one that others said would make great coffee. So I drank hot tea for about 3 weeks while I continued to search for something that would work. When I found this, I thought I'd give it a try - what's $10 bucks??
I could not be more happy with this style of coffee making. There are no grounds or sediment in the bottom of the coffee cup. I pour the hot water over the grounds making sure the water is evenly distributed. The result is a stellar, grounds-free cup of coffee.
To keep it warm, I place a folded towel around the glass container. This works just great for about 20 minutes, which is all the time I have to devote to coffee in the morning before work anyway.
Also, I bought the cheaper, smaller size filters (size 4 I think) as the size 6 were very tall an I didn't need that much filter. I don't make 8 or 10 cups of coffee before work! I might need the larger size filter if I were making more coffee for two or more people...
I also like that the coffee doesn't start to "burn" as it does when you leave a pot sitting on a heating element. If by chance the coffee gets too cool before I get around to drinking the last cup, I just put the cup of coffee in the microwave for 15 seconds, and it's just a delicious as the first cup... it doesn't have that burnt flavor.
I wish I'd come across this years ago. !!
Customer Review: Hidden gem
Summary: 5 Stars
I went to every box store looking for this. Not one to be found. All were selling the exact same automatic systems that, surprisingly, are much more expensive. I was able to locate one at a small independent department store (not many of those) and at Amazon (at a much better price).
A pox on box stores.
I am pretty much convinced that all coffee makers can make good coffee if:
1. The beans are good
2. The beans are ground freshly and of the right grind for the situation
3. The water is good and of the right temperature
4. The filter is good.
5. The ratio of coffee grounds to water is correct.
After all that, it is a matter of taste. Strong, mild, decaf, even politically correct, there is coffee for everyone and it is easy to buy almost anywhere now.
The Melitta doesn't get in the way of brewing the coffee you like. There is nothing in the design that makes it hard to use or compromises the taste. And, although it doesn't have 1/10 the style of the Chemex, it does not crack easily and is very affordable. I wonder, though, about how long they will be on the market. They are hard to find and I would guess that Melitta would much rather sell the automatic ones. There are piles of No.4 filters everywhere, but the No.6 Melitta size is hard to find.
Oh, and for those that lauded the unit because it "doesn't use electricity" might want to think about that...clue:do you only eat raw food?
Customer Review: Makes great coffee -- nearly perfect!
Summary: 4 Stars
This makes far better coffee than my old Gevalia coffeemaker (the freebie they send when you sign up for their mail-order club.) I'm able to control the temperature of the water which I believe is the most important factor in making a great cup of joe. I pour the water in at just under boiling and keep the kettle on the heat while I'm brewing so that when I add more water it is the correct temperature -- I try to maintain about 205degrees throughout. It's simple and it works. It'd be perfect if the glass carafe were replaced with a thermal carafe, with a small 'window' for checking water level. However, thermal carafes are widely available (I use the one that came with my Gevalia coffeemaker) so this is a minor complaint. Outside of a French Press, this makes the best-tasting coffee of any method I've tried (I haven't tried cold brew yet, but have done percolators, auto-drip, press, and vacuum.) Another small complaint is that the instructions are a little vague -- if you really want to make a great cup of coffee, experiment with the amount of coffee (should be about 2t per cup), grind (I use fine with the manual drip) and water temperature (about 200-210) and, of course, bean and roast (I like a moderate to light roast - as unhip as that sounds, I believe the coffee flavor is more complex and, well, tasty, with these roasts.) Highly recommended.Customer Review: Fantastic and easy
Summary: 5 Stars
I am not a big coffee drinker, preferring most of the time to drink green tea. but occasionally, I enjoy a cup of joe.
I have a Krups espresso and coffee maker combo, but it takes up too much counter space in my new tiny apt. So I decided to try one of these Melitta products, for ease, convenience, price and space issues.
Even though the instructions say to use a fine grind by Melitta, I used regular coffee and it came out fine. You could run it through again if it isn't strong enough. I made it draining the liquid into the pot once and then tried it over a cup, like the other model, and it worked great each time.
I bought a gold cone filter to use instead of paper ones -- which will save money over time and is more ecologically conscious. I also believe the gold filters make better coffee, allowing more flavor to come through than the paper ones.
This is a marvelous little coffee maker, perfect for me and guests when they come over. And I don't even have to use any electricity! If you need it right away, you can also pick one up at places like some grocers, drug stores and Bed Bath and Beyond.
Customer Review: Great coffeemaker
Summary: 5 Stars
As a kid in the 70s and 80s, my parents had one of these. Not being a coffee drinker, I always thought it was embarrassingly low tech. Now that I'm an adult (though still not a big coffee drinker), I wanted something inexpensive that wouldn't take up a lot of counter space, would be easy to care for and would make decent coffee. After looking at various options, I finally settled on this one, and I'm glad I did. Not only does it work perfectly well, as advertised, it also makes great-tasting coffee (which is more than I can say about the little stovetop percolator I tried before investing in this one). It's also easy to store in my cabinet when not in use.
Two additional notes: The coffee maker calls for size 6 filters, and those are great to have when you're making a full pot. But if you're just making coffee for 2-3 people, I've found size 4 filters work fine, and they're cheaper and easier to come by. I've also found that the coffee filter cone will also work with an insulated carafe I bought separately.