Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio 2-Way Coffee Maker, Compatible with K-Cup Pods or Grounds, Combo, Single Serve & Full 12c Thermal Pot, Black and Stainless – Fast Brewing

I AM IMPRESSED & VERY PLEASED WITH THIS BREWER
I have to say I am impressed. Ruptured single packs are usually the brand or if using your own grounds from over-filling or the fineness of grind. It doesn’t have the “instant” gratification as my Keurig (of which model is discontinued); however, if the needle gets clogged the thing can come out for an easy thorough clean following manufacture direction. I haven’t had to do this. But, I did check and it on my machine and will be no ordeal.The single serve. What I put in is what I got. I heard the lovely sound of percolation then coffee running in my cup. I used the enclosed brewing cup and my own ground brand. There was a fine misty steam which I think I saw a review of “smoke” either here or another site. Nope, normal steam escape. No grounds in my cup, just normal fine residue you sometimes see from fresh ground.The carafe!! I set auto brew for 9am. I used the recommended reusable copper basket. I prefer those to paper as you get better taste and better pick from environmental standpoint. I fixed a 10 cup pot. At 9pm, I did not have to reheat my coffee and the last cup was as good as the first.I drink a lot of coffee. It’s my plasma. I hope this pot stands up to daily use better than the Keurigs that I have owned; however, with a better functionality and 1/3 the cost if I have to replace it 2 years down the road like my K, it’s worth it. My K model brewed a 3-4 cup carafe and the coffee never stayed hot. 12 hours in this pot spoke volumes. Cold coffee gags me. I didn’t have to nuke to heat, actually warmed up half a cup by topping it off from carafe.If any untoward problem crops up such as leaks develop (which I did find water on my counter—I dribbled some when filling single serve side) will update review. If manufacture instructions, tips, and trouble shooting guide is followed there should be no issues.I do have manufacture advice as to the guide. While I had no problems setting up the digital settings such as time and auto brew, you may want to include those directions for those who might. While electronics are as much a daily part of life now as oxygen, there are still things such as warnings for common sense things only an idiot would do!😄UPDATE: I finally did it! I had coffee grind all over and down the side of my cup just like in the pictures. Quick investigation revealed an even quicker answer. I used the supplied one cup brew basket and had overfilled it. So of course it brewed over. I cleaned up my mess then ran 4 Oz water without the basket to flush the water needle of and grounds, which it did. I brewed a second cup watching that I didn’t overfill. Want a stronger cup of coffee there is a bold setting. It was perfect. My Keurig kept ruptured pods, clogged & near impossible to clear needles, a constant mess on the counter and used half the counter. So far I’m not disillusioned with this machine. I slide it forward to put water in it. Slide it back and it’s out of the way. There is never coffee or water under it, the machine is easy to maintain. Brews a cleaner cup of coffee. Coffee in carafe stays hotter for a much longer period of time (a big plus for me) still very happy.

La cafetera llegó en súper buenas condiciones, súper fácil de usar me gusta que puedes preparar café molido y de pastilla, muchos recomiendan un cierto tipo de pastillas pero yo utilice las de nespresso y salió el café que usualmente me da en mi otra maquina, la única desventaja es que no incluye un filtro pues esta pensada a qué use filtros de papel, personalmente yo recomiendo el filtro de la misma marca pues es reutilizable y práctico.Vale la pena 100%

This is the second flex brew by Hamilton Beach that I have purchased over the years. It is easy to use and makes a good cup of coffee. Love that I can do a pot – and now it is thermal – or make a single cup. The only downside is that you occasionally have to clean the needle with a paperclip, but it doesn’t take long and once cleaned out it will be good for quite awhile. A message comes up when the needle needs cleaning.

Me encantó en cuanto la vi, es fácil de funcionar, y muy práctica ya que en unos minutos tengo mi café, solo pongo mi termo y listo, y cuando estamos todos reunidos hago el café en la jarra y se mantiene caliente por varias horas. Es una maravilla!!