Small on the counter, Big on Taste.
Written: Dec 18 '02
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Pros: Brews a great cup of coffee, fast and conveniently. No worries about leaving unit on.
Cons: No replacement mugs available.
The Bottom Line: Great coffee maker for on the go. Cleaning is fair, but overloading the brew basket can make quite a mess.
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| wathomas's Full Review: Bodum Chambord 2032 6.34-Cup Coffee Maker |
I am the only coffee drinker in my house. Even brewing a 4 cup pot in my house is a waste, because I brew one cup to drive to work with and the rest gets wasted.
Enter the Brew 'N Go.
This handy unit save me tons on wasted coffee, as I simply brew only what I drink.
I bought one for work initially, since my work has the worst coffee. Yet found myself wanting one at home. So I purchased another. I simply use the same mug at work and at home, and leave the extra mug as a spare.
The coffee is fresh and wonderful, and I don't need to worry about leaving the unit on, as it automatically shuts down.
Plus, it's dimunitive size is perfect for my crowded kitchen and my messy desk at work.
On the down side, one must be careful when filling the unit. Use the supplied mug to fill the reservoir. I know this seems like a no brainer, but the water reservoir can contain more water than the cup can, thus if you simply "fill" reservoir, you will overflow the unit.
Also, it is necessary to clean the filter thouroughly between uses. This is not difficult, but if you leave grounds in, a residue can build up which will cause the brew basket to overflow. This can be a huge mess and result in grounds all in the internals of the units. Proper cleaning and maintenance of the brew filter and basket can alleviate this headache.
Also, Black and Decker doesn't allow you to purchase replacement thermal mugs,(from what I have been able to tell) and they are of an odd-size. As a result, if you lose the mug, (like I did once) you end up having to buy a whole new unit.
The DCM18X ships with a "bonus Extra Mug" but it would nice if B&D offered replacement mugs on their website, as these mugs are very nice in their own right.
Recommended:
Yes
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