20 Best Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker (2023 Updated)

I bought this based off an article I read about best coffee makers with multiple factors brought into consideration. There are pros and cons to this pot. For one, I like that it is slim and doesn’t take up a lot of space-my coffee bar looks less crowded now.

Another thing I like is how hot the coffee gets, my keurig never got this hot-I always had to reheat in the microwave before adding creamer. The main thing I do not like about this maker is that you have to put in the exact amount of water you want to come out as coffee which means I have to fill my cup to wear it wanting my coffee to go and then pour it into the basin usually causing a water spill because I’m trying to pour water out of a big mug into a little basin.

(All my cups are different sizes and I can’t put in the effort to memorize the size of them all. ) The other thing I dislike about this coffee maker is how long it takes. You put your pod in and then there’s a 3 minute delay before the coffee starts coming out…make sure to plan ahead if you’re on a hurry! one thing I haven’t had to do yet is clean it but based Off the instructions it seems to be a simple process.

I like this machine but you have to be a little mechanically inclined if you want to use the k-cup feature: you have to clean the needle every so often – every >25 k-cups or so, I can’t be sure and less if you do a rinse-cycle in between.

There is back flush into the needle and it will clog up, that is why cleaning instructions printed on the inside of the water lid. That is a little cumbersome – I don’t mind it, but still, deducting half a star for it.

Other than that I like it a lot and it is build well. On that note: I would bet that many/most people who say it “broke” or “k-cups never worked” really experienced the needle clogging and didn’t understand they have to clean it every now and then.

I initially thought so as well. But it turns out it didn’t break, it just got clogged up!.

Had a standard k-cup machine. In order to use loose coffee required a special device. This machine quickly utilizes cups or loose grounds with provided adaptors. Also, the previous machine had a large reservoir which is unnecessary now as this device only heats one cup then shuts off.

Smaller profile takes less space on my counter. No standing water residue to clean off as I did with former resrvoir in previous unit. BUY IT!.

I recently ordered the FlexBrew Trio by Hamilton Beech. The coffee maker has a matt finish on the sides and back and the top of the machine and display have a shiny appearance. The device I choose is back with grey display button as well as the lid on the single serve side being grey.

The machine came with two baskets for the single serve side. One is for single serve coffee pods and the other allows you to load the ground coffee of your choice. The lid that you push down on the single serve side requires a little bit of force to puncture the pod but it’s not difficult.

The single serve side has its own water dispenser with lids that holds a lot of water. They included a removable platform for standing a coffee mug on. If you want to use a tumbler you simply remove the platform.

The platform also serves as a storge place for the basket that hold ground coffee. The other side of the coffee maker allows you to brew a 12-cup pot of coffee. The pot has 12 6 oz cups. The lid lifts and you pour 12 cups into the rear area of that side of the device, add a paper filter and ground coffee then select the carafe button the display panel, brew strength and brew now.

The carafe has a slow brew time so I would allow for that your morning routine. This device also has a delayed brew feature so you can program a time for the coffee maker to start and have coffee waiting for you in the morning.

I really enjoy all the features this coffee maker offers.

I purchased this model coffee make at a local retail store based on the brand name and features. Unfortunately, within a few weeks, something broke internally and leaked water all over the countertop.

The store took it back and we received another in exchange. It worked for about a year, then is started leaking like the first one. Out of warranty, I took it apart myself and found an internal hose between the tank and the heating element had come loose from being too short and routed incorrectly.

I fixed the hose, and it never leaked after that. Note: taking this apart is not for the novice handyman as it requires special pry tools (like used to fix an iphone) to separate the plastic panels to access the internals.

A few months after the hose repair, the electronic clock / timer stopped working, and the unit could only be turned on by unplugging it for an hour then manually pressing the brew button; pretty useless for making that morning pot of coffee.

Overall, it is a nice-looking unit, but unless you get it for free or only need it to function for a few weeks, I’d pass on this Hamilton Beach model as the design and build quality are substandard and not worth it even if deeply discounted.

Purchased product 11/26/20. Today is 11/10/21. I started my coffee this morning at 0630 and at 0730, 4 cups out of the 12 that I wanted to brew were done. I clean the pot at least once per month because we are heavy coffee drinkers.

I only use bottled water because well, I’m a little extra and I know that our tap water is hard water and will “gum” up the coffee pot. It also tastes better from my perspective. Called the 1-800 number for Hamilton Beach and was informed to clean coffee pot first.

I’ve already done that. It’s not taking the water into the heating unit. It’s not sucking the water like it should. I’ve already dumped the water out because it’s not working correctly. So, I’ve gotten no where.

Keep this in mind. We’ve only had it almost a year so far and it’s doing this. Aside from today, it was definitely worth the purchase. I’m hoping when I call again they can send a replacement. I was once a die hard keurig person, since having this, I won’t go back to keurig.

Hope this review helped.

I bought this as a gift for my coffee-loving boyfriend after trying it out at my parents’ house. It brews great tasting coffee and is so practical! Being able to do single-serve k-cups or a pot of coffee is a great feature.

I also really enjoy the programmable time feature so I can set it to brew the night before for piping hot coffee when I wake up! Not to mention, you can set it to brew the coffee as “bold” which tastes so much better in my opinion.

I would definitely recommend this as it makes a great gift and the value for the product is phenomenal. Best Buy College Crew members receive products to write honest, unbiased reviews. Reviewers have been provided products free of charge and may have received nominal compensation.

I’ve tried a few different at home coffee makers in the past and this one is by far my favorite. I’ve had my current one for 3+ years (likely more but I can’t remember!) and have never had an issue! I always liked the single serving idea of a Keurig but was always disappointed with the pitiful cup of coffee it would make even on the highest setting.

That’s definitely not the case when using the Hamilton Beach 2-Way Brewer! I get the right amount of coffee every time! It perfectly fills my 16 oz. Tervis tumbler with just enough room for some sweetened creamer.

Have guests staying the night or need some extra caffeine to get through the day? Then just flip the switch to brew an entire 12 cup pot of coffee! The single serve brewer portion uses a reusable mesh filter.

Just simply fill with your favorite ground coffee, brew, dump the used grounds in the trash, and rinse! It’s that easy! For the multi-cup brew side you’ll need to use a coffee filter but that also makes for easy clean-up.

I’ve only used the programmable feature a few times but it works lovely. I mean who doesn’t want to wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee? ☕.

It’s definitely a great coffee maker. I bought this one a year ago but then got rid of it and went with a $200 maker thinking it would be better and it’s not. I’m once again gonna be buying this unit again because when I had it before it worked so great and trust me when I say it works better then most of the expensive ones for I have just about had them all.

I like bying coffee makers and seeing what ones work best and honestly this pot definitely stands at the top of the list. You can’t make kcups in this unit however with the crazy price of kcups why would you want to anyways.

This machine comes with a nice basket to add in a healthy amount of your own coffee grounds for a single cup and the flavor of the coffee comes out tasting great everytime. Doesn’t have a water tank on it you simply poor the water in the top left tank before brewing fill it up to the line don’t overfill it as its brewing you can always add in more water to fill that bigger mug you might have.

! Easy to clean the tank like most coffee makers you just add a mixture of white vinegar and water and dump it into the tank run a few cycles through and let it sit for about 15 minutes then run wtaer through it about 5 times to get all the vinegar out and you once again have fresh tasting coffee.

Note: its always a great idea to clean your coffee maker at least once a week. !!.

I love this machine. I had it for over 10 years plus. The only down side I Have had with this product is over time, the burner plate starts to corrode. Even though it is corroding it still works, just getting worried about catching fire.

That is the only reason and I mean the only reason I have to look into purchasing a new one. Everything still works and functions great, NEVER had a problem with this product, just the burner plate, but again I have had this product for well over 10 years.

I love it because Some days I like just want one cup of coffee some days I want 2 to 3 cups and it does great for both. YES I would recommend this product to everyone. Hamilton Beach makes great products, I have several products that are Hamilton Beach and never had a problem with any of them and I have had them for years.

Love this coffee maker! I recently purchased to replace an old one of the same model that was fairly heavily used for more than 5years, possibly 7. It still would make coffee, but there must have been a hole in the tubing somewhere as it made so much noise when brewing and expelled so much steam, my cabinets that were above the pot were getting affected.

I figured trying to find the problem would be too difficult, so just bought another. I have to say I tried to go a bit cheaper and first purchased a regular Black and Decker maker, but it had so man6 issues I didnt like, one of which was the cup designations on the carafe did not even come close to the designation on the water tank.

I never knew how much I was really making unless I measured with a measuring cup. Also the area where you put the water in was partially blocked by the mechanism that dispensed the water on the coffe grounds.

poor design. This Hamilton Beach is FAR superior for the small difference in price, plus it has the option of brewing just one cup, which I find very convenient. My only issue is that this new one came without the pod basket which is used if using coffee pods, which I do occasionally.

Wish I was smart enough to have saved the one from my old pot, but because I didnt originally buy the same model, didnt think I needed it. I have reached out to Hamilton Beach customer support to ask for one to be sent and am waiting to hear back.

If I cant get one, I will purchase another pot, remove the pod basket and return it, explaining the situation.

I have an older model of this 2 in 1 coffee ☕maker, which I received as a wedding gift back in 2014. This machine has been used daily, if not multiple times a day sometimes, in both the regular full pot mode and in the the single cup mode (in K cup AND in mini basket brew modes) without ever experiencing any issues.

I have used regular ground coffee, espresso grind, and coffee beans I ground myself all with the same results. I have also used regular K cups and the plastic self. filling reusable K cups without any issues.

The only style of K cup that DOES NOT work in this machine due to the K cup mode design is the style of some store brands that have just an open bag for their pods, not the traditional plastic cup. This is due to the placement of the needle toap pierces the K cup not reaching it.

My only side recommendation is to invest in the gold plated basket if they’re still selling it separately, and to still use a paper coffee filter in it for less bitterness in your coffee and easier clean up.

I have recommended this machine to several friends who bought it and loved it as much as I have. Hamilton Beach (49957) FlexBrew Coffee Maker, Single Serve Full Coffee Pot, Compatible with Single-Serve Pods or Ground Coffee, Programmable, Black.

I had to purchase a new coffee maker because old Keurig coffee maker quit. I loved my old Keurig but when I checked reviews I found the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way came out on top. So after some thought and reading all the reviews I purchased.

I am very happy with this coffee maker. I like having the options of a full pot or single cup of coffee. The single cup mode using a Kcup on bold setting actually taste better than my Keurig. I was really surprised by that result but that helps explain the great reviews.

Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2-Way Coffee Maker makes a better tasting cup of coffee! I will say the only downfall is you have to add water every time unlike the Keurig. I really like this coffee maker in that it is an easy machine to operate, coffee taste great, it is a nice looking machine, great online reviews and it was priced cheaper than the 2-Way Keurig coffee maker.

Very satisfied!.

This is the best coffee maker for the price! Love the dual features. You can make a single cup with a pod (takes standard Keurig style ones) but it also comes with a reusable pod that you can add your own grinds to.

Like the full carafe side, the volume of the single pod is determined by the amount of water you dump into that side (goes up to 12oz). The bottom of the single side is removable for taller travel mugs.

The machine is incredibly easy to use with only a few buttons for programming and it takes just a few minutes to brew a cup. The only downfall is that you have to pour water into the top at each use, so if you have this under an overhanging cabinet you have to pull it all the way out to fill up.

Also the tops of the water cover part has warped a bit with heat but nothing too bad. Overall excellent machine.

I really love this coffee maker. It has so many easy to use features such as bold or regular strength, k cup or ground and one cup side or choose to use the pot. This maker is expensive at full price but, I got an amazing deal at Khols before Christmas and only paid around $65 for this almost $200 maker! I wish someone would invent throw away small filters for ground k cups.

I hate cleaning the reusable filters. Take note though that the pot side only uses throw away filters and doesn’t come with any starter filters, a to go cup or sample coffee. So be sure to buy filters if you do decide to buy.

This maker also has a huge plus, it makes very, very hot coffee. I’ve never had a maker that makes coffee this hot. It’s a plus for me!.

Typically purchase Hamilton Beach over last 12-15 yrs. The Scoop caught my attention to accommodate single servings and avoid expensive, un-environmental K-cups. Pluses: quality/price, appearance, small footprint, bold/regular strength settings, 2-3 minute brew times, consistent flavor, serves hot coffee, flip-up base for cups vs mugs.

Minuses: (Displayed) travel mug not included, quick but messy cleanup, prefer 16 oz vs max 14 oz delivery, “bold” setting a bit disappointing. Suggestions/work-arounds – while Hamilton Beach product engineers usually get it right, some additional tweaks achieved my desired “richer” flavor and improved cleanup.

(1) filter basket holds 2-3 tbsp’s yet I desire 3 tbsps for 14 oz mug rather than using the “bold” setting. Since adding more fresh ground coffee to filter basket causes overflow of wet grounds and messy cleanup, by simply adding an inexpensive 3-1/2” (Melita) flat, circular paper filter ABOVE the freshly ground coffee seems to keep wet grounds from splashing upward onto the basket closure lid and also the top’s essential silicone sealing ring.

(2) the water reservoir is designed to hold a max of 14 oz’s – less than my favorite 16 oz travel mug. So, by placing a piece of tape outside over the water overflow outlet, I easily resolved this yet maintained a rich coffee flavor.

(3) a very handy supply of the flat round 3-1/2” filters can be neatly placed on the unit’s “Scoop hook” without distracting from overall appearance. Lastly, several reviews elude to messy leaks and low coffee brew temps.

I simply have not seen any such issues so feel with proper care and understanding, most will fall in love with The Scoop. Best!.

I LOVE this coffeemaker, and have been using it for years! I’m only buying a second one so I can also enjoy a fresh cup of coffee, at work! I’ve never had ANY issues with it malfunctioning, etc. It’s made to last, easy to clean, and absolutely NO WASTE!!! It does drip a bit, after light goes off, but that’s not a biggy for me.

I leave the cup sitting, less than a minute more and I’m good to go! I’ve never had a problem with drips “splattering” and leaving a mess in the tray, under the mug stand. But I have found folding one sheet of “select-a-size” paper towel, into thirds, and setting it in the “drip tray” will absorb any few, residual drips.

Easy to just toss paper towel away, as needed. This is the BEST Invention for making coffee and it’s my hope HB keeps it around for many years to come! Highly Recommend!!!.

I had a expensive Keurig coffee maker and it lasted a whopping 1 year of use. I made 2 cups of coffee in the morning and it sits unused till the next day. It broke down so fast! Besides the fact the coffee was as warm, not hot and very weak.

I bought the Hamilton Beach and it takes up much less counter space and the coffee that comes out is piping hot! It’s amazing, and I save the ecology by using this coffee maker it comes equipped with a tiny stainless steel basket, you pour in water drop coffee grinds in the little brew basket and you’re good to go ! It’s all stainless steel and easy to clean The only thing I can say is it most likely will splash ever so little as it’s brewing.

I found that by putting a tall cup under the basket alleviates this small splashing.

I love my new Hamilton Beach coffee maker! The design is very similar to the one I just retired after 16 years, also a Hamilton Beach. The new design is more modern and sleek, looks great on my countertop.

Very easy to operate, and set up the programmable timer. The new one has a setting for brew type (regular, bold, or 1-4 cup) which my previous one didn’t have. I made a pot as soon as I had unpacked it this afternoon, and the coffee is delicious.

I stuck it in the microwave for 30 seconds to make it a big hotter, but I have never come across a coffee maker for household use that gets coffee hot enough, so that was no surprise. For the price, this machine is a great value in my opinion.

I like the way it loads, much easier than the Cuisinart it replaced – that was tough to get water into. Easy to use and the carafe works well. The problem is it always overflows grounds into the coffee.

Looking at their support it says to use brand-name filters to solve this. I am using the Melitta filters from Amazon which is a huge maker of filters. After I finish with the 600 I bought (in a couple of years) I will try another.

I doubt I will update this either way. I think the filter basket is poorly designed, and causing the problem. Other than that it is great.

I needed a new coffee maker and decided to try this one. Read the directions – very specifically not to overfill. Not a problem – only made 10 cups instead of 12. But after it was done brewing, I took the pot off the burner and water came out of the top of the machine and dripped down the side.

I kept wiping it up and it kept dripping. NO IDEA where the water was coming from. Tried again the next day and same thing happened. Gonna look for another one, I’m tired of the mess. Gave it a two cause the coffee was ok.

I have had this coffee pot/k-cup making station a few months shy of 2 years and I’ve never had any issues with it. I’ve made many k-cup coffees and even loaded the reusable k-cup that you can load with any coffee on that side, never had any problems with it.

If the pin that goes into the k-cup starts looking a little dingy, I just wash everything in hot soapy dish water. I’ve used the regular coffee pot side a lot too and I even brew my tea for making a gallon of sweet tea in it.

I love the programmable feature where you can have ready to drink coffre when you wake up at whatever time, the fact that you can adjust the brew strength, you can use a tall to go coffee cup in the k-cup side by just removing the piece where a regular size cup would sit and you can make either 1 serving or a whole pot.

For the value, quality and functions compared to other more expensive name brands that do exactly the same thing, this was a great buy and actually the best coffee maker I’ve ever owned.

I always had just a keurig, but wanted to make pot/drip coffee. On the weekends me and my husband both drink several cups of coffee and we were using so many kcups it was such a waste. We found this Hamilton Beach 2 in and 1 and couldn’t be happier.

Love that we have both options and it is an all in 1. I hate clutter and having to many appliances so this was a perfect find. I love everything about this coffee pot and k cup machine except the fact that it doesn’t have a thermal coffee pot.

I wish this model I purchased included the thermal pot so it keeps the coffee hot for longer. I also can’t purchase the thermal pot separately which is annoying. That would be the only downfall of this 2 in 1.

Overall, such a great purchase at a great price.

Makes a tiny amount of coffee (single cup) but it’s the size of a stand mixer – why? It also gets even taller when you open the top so you can’t use it under kitchen cabinets. Doesn’t make any sense – countertop space is at a premium so you don’t design appliances as large as you possibly can as has been done here, apparently.

Anyway I only tried the ground coffee cup and it only fits about 1. 5 tbsp coffee. It does work but is annoying to open up and rinse out. It seems of reasonable quality however. Coffee tastes no different than from a cheap $15 tiny frigidaire one I found (although it’s of junk quality.

) The whole appliance wobbles back & forth too! There’s a gap under the bottom of cup holder section causing this. Why is appliance design still so bad what, 100 years after roughly this sort of thing has existed? 😀 I know why – cost is king, so these things will be designed absolutely as fast as possible with zero revisions, testing or careful thought.

That’s the only reason I can think of.

I was a die hard Mr Coffee fan, but Mr Coffee is not what it used to be. Quality and durability is gone. I switched to Hamilton Beach because I have a few Hamilton Beach products and very pleased with all of them.

This coffee maker is fast, brews a good cup of coffee and is the perfect counter size. I saw some negative reviews, however, I am very pleased with my coffee maker. I ran clear water three times before using and washed the glass carafe, and it made a perfect pot of coffee.

I also like the fact that the unit shuts down after a couple of hours. Very happy with this purchase,.

I have only had this coffeemaker for a couple of weeks. So far it is working fine. It is easy to program and is quite quiet when brewing compared to other brands. My only complaints are that the carafe feels very fragile and normal size filters are too large.

You can use them by bending them over the top of the back of the coffee holder otherwise they get folded down when you shut the filter holder. The smaller paper filters are not sold in stores in my area so have to be ordered on line.

This Hamilton Beach Coffeemaker works great for what it offers. I will just say that sometimes the forever filters don’t fit well in the basket but you can make it work. This is a great coffeemaker for functionality.

It even has a programmable timer so when you wake up the coffee is already brewing. For the price of these it works for someone who isn’t a heavy coffee drinker. Because it’s such a simple design it isn’t finicky and doesn’t require hardly any maintenance to keep working right.

Also a great basic coffee maker for the student or youth just starting out. #Influenster #voxbox #kitchenappliances #coffeelover #cozycup.

If you want your coffee to make itself at your fix time then that’s ur product. I used to wake up to make a coffee for husband but not anymore. I set the time and it starts making by itself in the morning.

It’s a good coffee maker. Easy to clean. It is very inexpensive coffee maker. It doesn’t drip as some other brands have this problem. Reservoir has large easy view window. It has removable filter basket and dishwasher safe.

I totally recommend this to anyone.

First of all it’s really pretty. It makes a great cup of coffee too. We have only used the single serve side so far because there are three of us and we all leave st different times. Super easy and convenient and we all get a nice fresh cup in under 3 min!!! Another plus is the permanent filter for the single serve.

Rinse it and it’s ready to go. Other reviews said they had issues with the grounds spilling over on the single serve side. There are two marks inside the filter. One is minimum fill line and duh the other is max.

I’m willing to guess people didn’t read the instructions (because how hard can it be to make a cup of coffee) and over filled it. We have not had a problem. Can’t wait for the weekend to use the main pot.

Only down side. I wish it made a sound when the coffee was ready. My old one beeped three times. For some reason that really made me happy.

When my old coffee pot died on August 21st after less than two years of service, I said “that’s it, I’m going to Hamilton Beach”. I’ve had good luck with H-B appliances and am in the process of changing all my small appliances to this brand.

My latest (before this coffeepot) is a toaster oven which has been a godsend this summer. I ordered this coffeepot on Sunday and it was delivered on Monday afternoon – great service! I’ve never used a pot with cone-shaped filters, but I like them.

They produce a good cup of coffee and seem to require less coffee to do so. I also like the shape of the pot which presents a sleek, less boxy appearance than other brands. This pot has the standard programming capabilities, sneak-a-cup, easy-to-read water reservoir, etc.

This pot is also recommended by a national rating service as a “Best Buy”. I have always had good luck with their recommendations and did not shop any other pots. I think you will be as happy with this coffeepot as I am.

Every pot of coffee I brew ends up with coffee grinds in it as well as sludge on the bottom. Water continually leaks and falls onto the heating plate. Nearly every time you remove the pot liquid falls on the plate.

That will cause the black film to burn away. For a basic coffee maker you would think that it would not have those two problems. I have no idea why this coffee maker has such a high rating. This product should be taken off of the market.

This is the worse coffee maker I have ever owned.

I purchased this at the end of 2019 so i started using it in the beginning of 2020. We live very busy lifestyles and are always on the go so from 2020 until now (June 2021), we have maybe used it 50-60 times? And It just stopped working.

I turn it on and it doesn’t get hot anymore and will turn off automatically after maybe 15 minutes. We’ve Tried figuring out the issue and have reset our wall outlets and everything, and still nothing.

I have my own little coffee/ tea nook set up and i keep everything clean and take care of my belongings so i can only conclude that it was the product. I know it was super expensive but you would think that a basic coffee pot would last more than a year and a half.

Super bummed because I’m the type of person who will drink a whole pot when i have a free morning so i don’t care for Keurigs. As i stated in my headline though, it worked fine when it actually worked.

This product was received free in exchange for a free and unbiased review. I love Hamilton Beach products and look for them first when shopping home/kitchen appliances. I have been using a Keurig coffee maker, but the coffee pods, not to mention the landfills filling up with used coffee pods, made me rethink my choice of coffee makers.

This machine is easily programmable (even for someone who is as technologically challenged as I) and has a fresh pot of coffee waiting for me when I get up in the morning. Even when using it in the middle of the afternoon, the coffee is easily made.

The machine has a front-loading water cavity which means I don’t have to pull the machine out from the wall to fill it. It 12 cups of coffee and one time and takes just a few minutes to brew. It also has a basket for the coffee grounds which means I don’t have to worry about the cost of individual coffee pods or the landfill! It cleans easily, came with easily understood directions and a water filter.

It is the water filter that lowered my rating from a five star to a four star rating. The directions, which are clear for the rest of the machine, left me wondering how to get the filter in the machine.

I finally figured out where to put it but couldn’t get it in, even with the applicator that the directions show inserting the filter. The directions also indicated that the filter wasn’t included, but it was and even the directions stated that the instructions were for filter replacements.

I finally decided to leave it out (the instructions indicated it was optional), since I use filtered water anyway. One other small thing I don’t like: I’ve had other Hamilton Beach appliances that have suction cups on the bottom of the machine so that they don’t slide.

This one doesn’t so it does slide, something that might be a problem for thos of us with cats who climb on counters when we aren’t looking! On the whole, however, I would and have recommended this coffee maker to my neighbor who has been looking for a new machine.

Like me, she’s tired of only getting one cup of coffee when she really wants to drink several.

I bought this coffe maker a little while back to replace an older worn out machine I had and what a great choice this Hamilton Beach Programmable Easy Access Plus Coffee Maker is. It has a lot of great features not found on other machines and it is so easy to access and clean.

I love a great big cup of coffee in the early morning when I first get up to help me get started for the day, but I also hate to make it and wait for it to brew and with this Hamilton Beach coffee maker it does it all for me with no problems.

I simply set it the night before and it automatically starts at the preset time, and all I have to do is pour it in my cup and grab the paper to start my day, what a joy. I also get the choice of a strong brew or a regular brew, I like strong myself and this machine gives me that choice and all I need to do is tell it when to be ready for me in the morning when it wakes me to that wonderful smell of fresh brewed coffee, nothing like that wonderful smell to get you going in the morning.

Another great feature is Time Since Brew so when my lovely bride arrives in the kitchen she knows exactly how long the coffee has been brewing and that it will hold it warm for up to two hours for those late sleepers, and if you oversleep it will cut itself off after two hours automatically in case you forget, great safety feature.

What a joy this machine is to own and operate, so easy to get to the swing out basket on top and easy to clean and change the filter, then slide it right back on the countertop. Nice compact and stylish design make it a “Winner” in my book, great product Hamilton Beach.

Pros: Display Visibility – Nice large numbers. Very easy to read. Coffee Brewing – Did a nice job with the actual brew. Coffee tasted great. Steam Release – Steam vents are towards the front of the top which helps avoid the bottom of cabinets from getting hit with steam.

Coffee Filter Basket – Easy access to the coffee / filter basket for easy filling. Brew Options – Nice to have 1-4 cup; regular; or bold brewing options. But, you cannot select 1-4 cups AND Bold. Programmable – Nice to program brewing especially for the morning.

However, instructions say to unplug the coffee maker after use which renders programming useless if unplugged. You would have to reset everything when you plug it back in. Cons: Size – On the taller & wider side.

When adding water, need to pull machine away from under cabinet so carafe can be emptied of all the water. You can’t pour it at enough of an angle otherwise. No Brew Complete signal – it would be helpful to have the machine beep or signal that it has finished brewing.

No 1-4 markings – There are no markings for amounts less than 4 cups on the Carafe or the water level indicator on the coffee maker. Brew Options – Nice to have 1-4 cup; regular; or bold brewing options.

But, you cannot select 1-4 cups AND Bold. Carafe Lid – Does not come off easily for cleaning. Carafe Warming Settings – 1. No option to set Carafe Warming Plate Temperature. 2. No option to set length of time before Carafe Warming plate shuts off.

Well the great thing about this coffee maker is the reusable filter which allows you to use any coffee grounds you like without the need for filters or K-Cups. So that saves you money! For construction quality I give it a 5/10 because it feels plastic-y and somewhat cheap.

Even the way the parts go together doesn’t seem too up to date but it does the job and really is not a hassle. I love the Cold Brew feature because I drink a lot of iced coffee. You have to fill the water pretty much for each brew depending on the amt you want 6 oz, 8 oz or 16 oz.

Value I give it a 5/10 because it’s a 2 trick pony and that is the reusable filter feature and cold brew feature. Just with the quality felt better but I still give it an overall 4/5 because it does what I wanted it to and so far does it well.

I received the Hamilton Beach Convenient Craft Rapid Brew and Hot Coffee Maker for free in exchange for my honest opinion. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to try this product because I love coffee and I love cold brew.

Cold brew coffee is less acidic and smoother tasting than a regular brew, but it takes about 12 hours to make at home. The Hamilton Beach Rapid Cold Brew Coffee Maker can make cold brew in just under 5 minutes.

I was so impressed with the quality of the cold brew; this machine is amazing! I used the same coffee I always use, and with this machine, using the cold brew option, it was so good! I did find I had to play around a bit with the amount of coffee to use and I had to make sure I pressed the coffee into the filter and tap it down, otherwise the grounds escaped the filter.

With that being said, I found the hot coffee option less than optimal. The brew was very fast, but at the expense of the taste of the coffee. I would highly recommend this brewer to anyone looking to make cold brew at home.

It is so fast and easy for an exceptional cup of cold brew!.