FLAVIA® FUSION™ (FL401) Espresso Machine & Coffee Maker

Pros: Most of the drinks have what Senseo coffee is missing: taste.
Cons: Drink cartriges have to be ordered online.

The Flavia Fusion is one of those hidden gems that makes you scratch your head and wonder why it’s makers don’t promote the heck out of it. About a month ago I had to get an oil change and noticed a very techno looking coffee machine in my ...

Pros: Flavia Fusion single serve coffee and makes specialty coffee drinks, like lattes and mochaccinos.
Cons: Drink packets not in stores; have to buy the drink packets online.

The Flavia Coffee System; particularly the Flavia Fusion is a great coffee maker, but it's even more! This single serve coffee maker makes delicious coffee shop specialty coffee drinks, tea, hot chocolate and even healthy beverages with its Flavia ...

Pros: Instant beverage gratification, saves $$ over coffeehouses STILL loving it, six months later!
Cons: Size...deceiving in the photos

[12/11/06 UPDATE, BELOW!] I am the former owner of a gourmet coffeehouse, so, I preface this review by mentioning that it I am VERY picky about my coffee. After reading numerous reviews here on Epinions, and talking with users of the other ...

Pros: Fast, flavorful & easy coffee, tea or cocoa, a broad selection and no cleanup!
Cons: Thankfully not many! A small water container & expensive water filters are detractors.

Let me begin by stating that I've explored virtually every type of coffee and tea prep method that I have stumbled upon over the years. From wondering why anyone would fuss with anything but instant coffee (wow was I young and easy to please back then), ...

Pros: cute, delicious coffees and teas.
Cons: tiny tiny tiny con, having to order coffee (but it is fast)

I recently bought the ice blue Flavia Fusion for my home and could NOT be happier all around. I have already been a user of Melitta one:one podmaker, which I thought was pretty cool. There is really no comparison, though. With Melitta you get ...

Pros: Fast and easy
Cons: Must buy coffee packs online

I bought the Flavia Fusion for my husband for Christmas after he told me of the industrial version his office had. It's been a fabulous addition to our kitchen. We even love the aqua color because it stands out. Guests never fail to ask us "What is that ...

Pros: Great Variety Easy Clean-up Looks Good Fun To Use
Cons: Pods are a bit pricey

I spent quite a bit of time researching single cup coffee makers & had it narrowed down to Flavia & Tassimo. I really wanted a machine that offered variety, was quick & reliable. Ultimately, I decided that the Flavia Fusion was the machine for me. I ...

Pros: Taste, taste, taste and maybe also the taste of the coffee.
Cons: You can become addict to it.

I was looking for one coffee machine of this kind for some time, but there was always other priorities. Finally was time to go for one. I’m a coffee lover and I’m working on a Italian company so I learn to love it even more. What I was ...

Pros: Easy, fast, clean
Cons: Brews a small cup of thick coffee, locked into buying coffee packs

I really like this product as a time-saver. I have been brewing espresso in a stove-top espresso maker and microwaving milk to make my own "latte" at home. My husband also brews his own pot of coffee each morning. It is extremely easy to set up, ...

Pros: The shape was nice. No need to replace a filter
Cons: Quality of the coffee was poor.

I purchased the Flavia because I read so many positive things about this machine. I found the Flavia on sale at Macy's for $49.00, they were closing our of this product. That probably should have been a clue to me that the product was not that good. ...

Pros: User friendly,easy to clean,fast brewing
Cons: Can only by buy the "pods" online.

This machine is the best! I am a coffee drink-aholic & this machine is my HG! Can't go wrong here!

Pros: Fast, No clean-up, Excellant Robust Flavors, Very Hot.
Cons: None.

This says it all...

After owning the Keurig K-Cup, Tassimo, and Senseo - I have finally found the perfect machine with the Flavia.

Pros: Coffee taste great, lots of versatility, no clean up, takes little room
Cons: can only get pods on line, pods are expensive, need to increase coffee choices.

As a big coffee drinker I have owned several coffee makers. This is by far is the most versatile and user friendly while not comprising on the taste of the coffee.

The only drawback is the price and availability of coffee pods - very inconvenient. Coffee choices never change. No discount for frequent users.

Pros: The ease of use, looks, taste....
Cons: a small one: no retailer sells the coffee packets

I own three other pod machines and one of those over $1000 automatic espresso machines. Guess which one I use the most? FLAVIA! I love this machine. My only problem was that I like my coffee very dark. I am after all from Seattle! Well, FLAVIA just fixed this little problem by introducing a very dark roast just recently. It's perfect. A visiting friend loved this machine so much she ordered one immediately before even getting back to her home state!
If I had one wish for this machine: I would love to be able to buy the coffee at a retail store. Although their shipping is fast and very easy.

Pros: makes the most delicious coffee in no time
Cons: you can not buy coffee in any store and that is very inconvenient

I received Flavia fusion coffee station couple of days ago. I was very excited and experimented right the way.I loved it!!!!!!!!! BUT to my big disappointment 2 days later I could not find Flavia coffee packets in any store around Chicago area.So that makes me very unhappy & I'm considering returning my Flavia station& buy TASSIMO SINCE THEY HAVE EVERY POSSIBLE COFFEE AVAILABLE!!!!!!!!