Melitta Ready Set Joe Single Cup Coffee Brewer
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Melitta Ready Set Joe Single Cup Coffee Brewer
Customer Review: Brews Like A Champ!
Summary: 5 Stars
Melitta Natural Brown Filters claim that they enhance the flavor of the coffee and I must say they really do! I am a big coffee drinker and I loathe the taste of acidic, burnt coffee. These filters allow for the full flavor of the coffee to come through. Another great feature of these filters is that they are very durable. I have yet to rip or tear a filter during use or disposal. None of the coffee grounds find their way through the filter and when used in conjunction with the single cup coffee brewer, or "Ready Set Joe," you have a fast and easy way to enjoy a great cup of coffee (provided you use a quality coffee, Eight O'clock brand anyone?!?). I am not employed by Melitta or any company which sales its products, I'm just a fan. To sum things up, these filters are a great buy and I highly recommend them, enjoy!Customer Review: not perfect, but good bang for the buck
Summary: 4 Stars
The bottom of the cone is a little warped where it sits on the cup, so it rocks back and forth slightly. I ran it through the dishwasher before using it (top rack, air dry setting), so the dishwasher may have warped the plastic. Says it's dishwasher safe, but it is very easy to hand wash -- so that's probably a better idea.
I use a 12 oz coffee mug so I have to fill the grounds with water twice to get a full mug (takes about 2 mins total). I stir the grounds with a chopstick so they don't cling to the top of the paper filter. Works OK with coarse or fine ground coffee. If you use boiling water the coffee will be very strong, so beware if you have sensitive teeth.
This system is much less tedious than a french press, resulting coffee is strong but not chalky.
Customer Review: Simple is Better...
Summary: 5 Stars
I normally drink 1 cup of coffee at a time. This device works oustanding and makes a much stronger and richer cup of coffee compared to a drip coffee maker. I use 200 Degree water straight from a tea kettle.
I also have a Bunn 10-Cup coffee maker and I much prefer the way this device brews over the Bunn. Clean up is easy and its small enough to fit in a kitchen drawer.
Only drawback is its really designed for 1 cup of coffee at a time so if you have company your going to need a drip coffee maker or French Press.
I used to have an old one of these and this one has a window on it so you can see the coffee actually dripping into the mug and get a good idea of if your mug is almost full which is a great improvement over the previous design.
Customer Review: Perfect Coffee System for Me
Summary: 5 Stars
I drink one or two cups of coffee a day and got tired of wasting coffee with my coffee maker. My coffee is fresh, therefore tastes better and has more of coffee's antioxidants (good for the liver). I use very hot water so, in contrast to another reviewer, I don't end up with a cold cup of coffee. It doesn't wobble on the cup and isn't warped because I didn't run it through the dishwasher (thanks for the head's up). I just rinse it out and set it on the same spot everyday (saves space because it is small.) It doesn't take long at all to make a cup of coffee. I buy about ten day's worth of coffee at a time, ground to espresso "fine" grind at the grocery store, and it tastes fresh the whole time. If you want to find out more, check out my public list. I am very satisfied with my new system.Customer Review: Featured in cooking mag!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm particular about coffee. I home roast. This is a great way to make a great cup of coffee. Featured in the September & October 2009 issue of Cooks Illustrated (check it out for detailed instructions), this method allows you to add just the perfect temp water, customized amount of water and beans, as it drips into your cup. This filter is easy to clean by hand, but I also clean it in the dishwasher sometimes. I don't like the way it's too small to perch on top of giant coffee mugs. But I just use a traditional size cup/mug and it works fine. Like other reviewers, I use #4 filters because the larger size allows me more room to pour and stir the grinds. It is important to stir the grinds in the filter with the water in order for them to be saturated and give you a fuller taste.