For several years now I have suffered with a Cuisinart coffeemaker (an early model similar to the DCC-100) that was difficult to clean, impossible to pour without dripping or spilling from the poorly-designed carafe, occasionally leaked small amounts of hot water from the grounds basket, and occasionally leaked coffee from the top of the carafe during the drip process. To top it off, my wife never really liked the taste of the brew. So recently I entered the market for a new coffeemaker.

My requirements were simple:
(1) I wanted a good tasting brew, which for me means full-bodied but not burnt- or tarry tasting.
(2) No obvious design defects. E.g., I didn’t want any part of the eggshell-fragile carafe reported in the Braun KF187. No carafes with tiny handles, no carafes with bad spouts that cause dripping on the table or countertop.
(3) No unnecessary frills that make the machine needlessly complex and hence introduces more things to break down. E.g., I do not need an integrated coffee grinder. I do not need an espresso option. I do not need an integrated internet connection.
(4) The color should be black, to fit in with the other stainless steel & black appliances in our kitchen.

The Capresso 449.01 satisfied all my needs and then some. It makes a good pot of coffee. It does not leak or drip. The water temperature is good, and the intensity of the coffee right in the middle of the range that I enjoy drinking it. Brew cycles are fast but not so fast that the basket is prone to overflow if your overgrind your beans (which can sometimes clog metal filters used in high-speed drip machines). All in all, a well thought out basic coffeemaker for a fair price.

Additionally, the 449.01 comes with a few extras that are nice to have (and are not the sorts of things that make it harder to use or more susceptible to breakdown). For instance, a carbon filter built into the water reservoir. A reusable gold-tone grounds filter. A carafe handle that is spaced far enough from the carafe so that you do not burn your hand while grabbing the pot (even if you have big hands). A 2-hour auto-shutoff on the carafe warming plate. And so on. In sum, a highly recommended purchase.

I bought this machine when I went off to college this past year. I put it in my dorm room thinking it would be just for my roomate and I. I discoveed that the smell of coffee aroused all the people in the hall and I ended up sharing my brew in a big way. This machine has worked very well without a hitch since i got it. It was efficient enough to make several brews a morning or night for those all along my hall. I like the way the handle is not super close to the side of the coffee pot becuase nothing is worse then hitting a knuckle on a steaming hot coffee pot in the morning. Also, it is small and relativly elegant as most coffee machines are not. AND THE COFFEE DOESN’T SPILL EVERYWHERE WHEN YOU POUR IT. This is a rare commodity and something not to be missed. This pot is easy to clean and very sturdy. You get exactly what you paid for, which is a sturdy all around good coffee pot.

This is one of my favorite Tassimo drinks. I only wish they sold the Fat Free Creamers separately - they would be great to use with the Decaf Espresso t-discs to make a Decaf Skinny Cappuccino.

Great taste! For those that don’t like running a cleaning cycle after the milk disc, I tend to run the milk disc first then add the coffee disc second.

Why don’t these companies allow us to buy lowfat creamer? I don’t need any more coffee!

I broke a glass version of the same press earlier this year, and I didn’t want that problem again so I tried this version. I’m pretty happy with it. I think it’s a little pricey for basically a plastic press, but it still has a very nice classy feel to it that makes it worthwhile. I’d recommend it if you’re worried about breaking the glass version.

I bought this for my son in college. Wish I had gotten this one for myself instead of the breakable glass model. (BTW, the inside pieces do not interchange. You cannot simply buy an unbreakable beaker to replace the breakable glass one - sigh.) If you want good coffee, this will be part of your equipment. Be aware presses use a four ounce cup, NOT the standard 8 ounce cup when you buy one. An “eight cup” press will not make 8 cups and certainly not 8 mugs.

I do love this coffee maker. The feature I like the most would have to be the non-drip feature, it has a ‘one hand dispensing’ feature. It is compact, and does make the suggested amount of cups of coffee… easy to clean, and the timer/clock, and automatic shut off and on is great. I would recommend this to anyone.

I just purchased this coffee maker and it does make 6 cups of coffee. Other reviewers have no clue what a cup of coffee is evidently. Coffee makers are 4 oz. = a cup, not 8 oz. My previous coffee maker was a 12 cup and I only ever made coffee up to the 6 cup line on the side of the pot. This coffee maker makes the exact same amount. I use the same mug and I get the same amount. This coffee maker is perfect and makes great coffee. I love the easy clean up and the small size. Couldn’t ask for a better coffee maker.

The Primula french press is not made of glass and stainless steel; it is made of plastic. This product is marketed with false advertising.

We were given this coffee maker as a gift, and it made great coffee. We didn’t need all the settings - all we use is brew, delay brew, and clean. The problem - it doesn’t last. A good coffee maker should last for at least 5 years, this lasted slightly over a year.

Time to head to the store and purchase another coffee maker - as soon as I finish my soda.