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I use #2 paper filters just because it keeps me from having to rinse out grounds. I even use it often with guest because it brews so fast I can make 2 regular cups of coffee and then reload for a second round. I have just ordered my 4th Brew'n go. Makes a great mug of coffee to grab and run out the door with every morning and it is perfect for a one person household. Love it. My 1st is probably 5 years old and going strong. I have one for home, one for my mountain cabin, one for my daughter and just ordered a back-up in case my 1st one crokes.
I wouldn't want to be rough with the handle, but with normal everyday wear, I think it will still hold up to the usage. The handle must have been what he or she was talking about. One reviewer mentioned the sturdiness of the mug.
It doesn't require expensive pods or filters, you can grind your favorite beans and pour them right in or use your regular morning blend straight from the grocery store. I have used mine every day since it arrived. I researched a lot of products of this type before deciding to purchase this product.
It took a couple of tries to get the perfect amount of coffee for the size of the cup, but once I figured it out, it has been great. Great product - perfect price. The travel mug is the perfect size and the stainless steel keeps your coffee at a great temperature even until the last drop.
For the price, this a great value.
But you obviously can't dunk the whole unit under running water b/c it still has electrical components within the base. My only real complaint is that it's a little awkward to clean the inside of the unit itself once you take the basket and filter out. The netting on the filter is sturdy for now. Overall, however, I'm pretty happy with the coffee maker. (Yes, it will survive the dishwasher fine too. If you're making coffee just for one and don't want to mess with a 12 cup pot and the clean up thereafter, this Black & Decker is a pretty good choice.
Clean up is mostly a cinch. There's the 2nd basket which is attached to the unit and grinds sometimes overrun it and the inside of the lid. You do need to stick to the recommended 2 1/2 tablespoons of grind. But if you use it everyday like I do, you just end up hand washing). Takes up less space on the counter and makes just the right amount of coffee during the week. Otherwise, it just clobbs together and you don't get a full mug of coffee.
I do worry about accidently punching through it one day when I'm not paying attention and scrub too aggressively.
The included filter is very easy to clean and works quite well. I will say, though, if you don't like your coffee hot, it does brew nicely. I am very disappointed in this particular maker and am returning it.
To save money, I decided I should get a small personal maker for my daily cup. The coffee does not come out hot at all, its barely lukewarm as the included mug is not microwave safe, it can't be used to heat the coffee up to the proper temperature. I am not a heavy coffee drinker, but over the last few months I've gotten into the habit of drinking a tall coffee each morning from the store across the street from my job.
It also is lacking any sort of "keep warm" function, turning itself off before the coffee is even done coming out. I just prefer an actual hot cup of coffee. On the surface, this seemed like the idea coffee maker for someone like me as it brews only a single large mug straight into a nice portable mug with a spill-resistant lid.
Unfortunately, it has no lived up to its image.
Also I've never had a problem with spillage. So I will start it, finish getting dressed, and my coffee is perfect. In fact mine makes it to hot to drink (I'm not a coffee sipper).
Mine is 3 years old and still going strong. Also, being a single person, a pot of coffee went to waste. I'm in the process of ordering a 3rd one.
Even if I want another cup, it's fast, easy, and fresh.I've never had a problem with "lukewarm" coffee. I don't think you'll be unhappy with this product. I bought one for my dad last year, and ordering one for my brother-in-law this year.The best feature is the AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF.
No more being down the street and wondering if you turned the coffee pot off.
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