Brutally Honest Coffee Machine Opinons - Moccamaster Bonavita Mr Coffee Ninja Redline

[@DannyPops]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYaaoWOsnrmDrK8 to see our surprising taste test results.

[@christinamo7]

I have had a mocamaster for I don't know - 7-8 years. I have the model with a thermal carafe. it is one of the best purchases I've made. so good. so consistent.

[@trendyfly]

Form and function.

[@arichman35]

I’ve had mine for two years now, also with a thermal carafe. I love it.

[@gosman949]

I've had mine for over 15 years and had to send it in once for a $60 repair. Excellent. You do need to stir the grinds a bit to get full extraction and I imagine this couple knew nothing about doing that!

[@allieoakly]

LOVE mine!! (Mpccamaster that is)

[@walterconrad887]

@grossman949 why should you have to store the coffee grounds. At $300. It should be able to .make a perfect cup.

[@Domme857]

This is our second K-Classic. We had our first one for many years, so when we had to replace it, we wanted nothing else but this exact kzbin.infoUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf model. We use it for about three people everyday in the morning. The taste and quick brew is one of the reasons we like it so much. There are so many choices of brands of coffee that we would grab what was on sale and test the different brands from there. I would definitely recommend trying different brands of coffee to find the ones you like the most because there are brands that quite frankly taste horrible.

[@thepizzaveteran]

The price for the Technivorm gets you consistency, reliability, longevity and great design. I sold my Breville Precision Brewer and bought the Moccamaster 2 years ago and I am so happy that I did.

[@ShooterMcNut]

The plus side of the bonavita is that if the machine somehow fails internally, you can simply heat your water and use the carafe and filter housing as a pour-over rig.

[@concernedspouse8724]

I've had my Technivorm for close to ten years so I feel good with my purchase. I have the thermal carafe model. Still is a good coffee maker. My daughter wanted the Ninja, to replace one she had so I got her that one. But it only lasts about a year, so in three years I would have paid for my Technivorm.

[@veronicareider5999]

I too have had my MoccaMaster now for 12 years…every day I have a great brewed cup of coffee. Not one issue except for having to replace my glass carafe due to an accidental drop in the sink. Definitely higher than most but will last you for years.

[@dgordon2991]

Have used the Bonavita several times a day for four years now and never fails to make a great cup of coffee. Thanks for the entertaining and informative review.

[@christineramseyer4721]

I’ve had a Bonavita for over a year. I, too, was a pour over coffee person. This machine is very consistent and easy. On a morning I have to get out the door at 530 I can set the coffee maker up the night before and just switch it on and get dressed. Lovely.

[@joebass5163]

I have mine on a smart plug. I can prep the night before and turn on the switch and the plug is scheduled to turn on and boom fresh brewed coffee before I head out the door. I use the Kasa plugs.

[@jeromedenis4754]

But you never tested the OXO 8 cup. I just bought it because it's got everything on it I wanted and many, many very positive reviews. Also many people have upgraded from the Bonavita which over time they had issues with. Everyone who'd purchased the OXO 8 cup really liked or loved it. I do too! Best coffee maker I've ever owned by far.

[@DannyPops]

I'll have to see if I can grab it for cyber Monday

[@sollym7263]

@@deerhealer6193 hmm this has not been my experience, I wonder if your machine has a heating issue. I’d get a replacement if I were you. I can’t find any negatives and have had mine for 3 years now, still working great. Only thing I need to upgrade is a better Burr grinder, still rock’n cuisine art’s which has worked fine, gets the job done, just not as evenly ground as I’d like.

[@sollym7263]

Just measured the temp on a fresh brew in the carafe a min. After it finished. 183 deg F.

[@DannyPops]

@Solly M if it's in the carafe, that may be the cooled temp or if it's fresh drippings it should probably be a bit hotter?

[@KonaGal]

My maker lasted a short time till the basket hinge broke and never able to make another cup of coffee

[@Scoop2992]

I have a Mocamaster and a Bonavita. I use the Bonavita the most out of all my 7 ways I make coffee. The Mocamaster looks great, but the Bonavita has a preinfuse setting. I store the top on top of the basket and the basket on top of the pot. It then slides into the brewer just like you were going to brew a cup of coffee.

[@donaldnewell4868]

The “parking brake” allows you to do an infused coffee with a filter. Using that occasionally for a well-extracted coffee, similar to a French press with a filter, is an enjoyable change of pace.

[@spotford]

I have owned 2 Bonavita Connoisseur 8 cup machines. The first one lasted 3.5 years. Replaced the carafe lid once as the lever to pour broke. Then the plastic of the reservoir crazed and cracked. The second one lasted 2 years before the lever on the carafe lid broke yesterday. We loved the coffee brewed by these machines, but the low quality of the materials and the design flaws have been too much. I ordered an OXO 8 cup to replace it and I hope to have better luck this time.

[@randyw.8781]

I have a Ninja CE251 which I think is identical to the CE200. I use Bunn coffee filters rather than the screened filter that comes with the unit and I pour hot water into the water container to give it a boost on brew time and heat. The Starbucks Verona Dark Roast I use has a good taste. The machines works and the taste depends on the coffee used. Its not a life changer but I'm good for now. Thanks for the review.

[@Jordenweiss]

I’ve had my Bonavita for approximately 5 years. The problem we’ve had is the screw on lid that fits over the stainless carafe retains coffee which you have to rinse out. Unfortunately it has left a rancid residue which we can’t remove no matter how much we soak in cleaners or descaling solution. It smells awful and ruins our coffee experience. Our stainless carafe is glass lined so it cleans easily with dish soap and soft sponge. The newer carafes are stainless lined which will also leave a coffee residue unless periodically cleaned with coffee cleaning solution like a stainless thermos. This becomes annoying because you have to boil these cleaners and let it sit in carafe for an hour or so. Otherwise the Bonavita has performed well. One important factor in excellent coffee making is keeping the brewer clean and free of smelly rancid coffee residues. I contacted Bonavita about a new carafe lid but they said I’d have to purchase a new carafe. Guess it’s time we bring up the new Moccamaster we’ve stored in the basement!

[@JoeAnshien]

You guys are so cute! I have been using a Mr. Coffee forever. Try a permanent filter with a paper one under. That and stop the coffee after about 30 seconds and then start it again after a minute to give it time to bloom and it is quite amazing the difference. Also mine definitely shuts off after an hour or so.

[@TracyJordan2122]

Haha very entertaining. It makes sense you guys liked the Mr. Coffee. You said it was super smooth. Brewing at low temps makes it less acidic

[@drd8251]

Thanks for validating the purchase of my Bonavita. I’ve been happy with it.

[@dudeman1455]

Bonavita and Moccamaster make approx the same quality cup of coffee, but the Bonavita is made in China, the Moccamaster is handmade in the Netherlands. The Moccamaster will last 25 years if you take care of it.

[@Kro_man_tx]

I have a very cheap single cup brewer that makes great coffee. But, only if you stop it and let the coffee bloom. Then I stop it about halfway through and agitate the grounds. It's a little hassle, but so worth it! The lid has a micro switch that stops the brew and you have full access to the little basket. I am glad I found this little brewer.

[@DannyPops]

what coffee maker is it?

[@Kro_man_tx]

@@DannyPops It literally has no model info on it. It is from Walmart, it was 19.99. It can accept ground coffee or pods. Has two little inserts, one stainless basket and the pod adapter. There are two settings, one button for pods, and the other for ground coffee

[@katasticone]

We drink a LOT of coffee in our house and have tried them all. Our Ninja Coffee Bar has been a game changer. It's lasted WAY longer than anything else and has all of the features we wanted. We can make single cups, a carafe and everything in between. For lazy mornings, we can have it programmed. It does tea, froths milks and so much more. We've been really, really happy with it. The Bonavita is the best cup of coffee - hands down. But the smaller carafe and lack of ability to program it means it sits in our storage area as a backup machine.

[@AT1754]

I’ve had 3 Bonavitas. I hated the thermal carafe. I prefer the glass with the heat plate, and I loved it. I know they say don’t do a heat plate but I don’t leave it on for very long. I will say I had to go through 3 of them in 6 years. They don’t last long. Customer service used to be great until the got bought out. So I switched to mm. It’s been frustrating for me to get it dialed in but I think finally getting it. I’ve had a Mr coffee and had no issues with that either. Agreed it was always smooth for me. I’m no coffee snob though so as long as it’s good then I don’t care what machine made it. I also had the ninja when I was first released. My ex took that and she just replaced it 9 years later with the same updated model she loved it so much. I thought it was fine but inconsistent. Some times tasted burnt, sometimes good and sometimes great

[@brentpodshow]

I’ve owned many different coffee makers over the years of all price ranges, but there’s only one that I truly love it’s got everything a great coffee maker should have. Zojirushi EC-YTC100XB 10-Cup Coffee Maker

[@MissSandraK]

I LOVE my Mccamaster and it did change my life! It constantly delivers a great cup of coffee, never bitter. It will be my coffee maker forever! Oh, and the company stands behind its product!

[@gosman949]

yes they do stand behind their product and is cheap to repair and there is a US location I believe in Washington or Oregon.

[@westeagle00]

Just bought one -I'll be returning it. Feels flimsy and I get more flavour from my cheap coffee maker. I wanted to like it, but for the price -big disappointment.

[@Meyerc-yv2bi]

@@westeagle00 I returned my Mocamaster. Cheap product and terrible tasting coffee. What a disappointment ! Bought the Bonavita, although a slightly different model than is used in the video. The best tasting coffee I've ever had!

[@jack1208]

At 13:40-45, is that coffee she’s pouring off Bona Vita carafe? It looks very clear like you know, 😊 water

[@KD-fu8ob]

The wobbly lid on the MM means you do not have the arm all the way in. Push it a tiny bit more in and no more wobble.

[@slam854]

I have had Bonavita & now, Moccamaster. Chose the glass carafe model because is it easy to wash the glass & lid. Brushed stainless is very difficult to keep spotless/fresh. I remove tank/brew basket lids and stir the coffee breifly. This sinks floaters and evenly wets grinds. Not necessary but result like a Chemex without the hassle. My espresso is Crossland CC1from Pantechnicon Design. Alll coffee ground for each machine moments before brewing.

[@slam854]

Bonavita uses a thermobloc heater which will calcify even with recommended descaling (all will). The Moccamaster is all copper and easy to descale effectively. Last a lifetime!

[@jerryhubbard4461]

The coffee cup I use holds 2 measured cups of coffee. I use the better version Mr Coffee than the one you have here. In the morning, I blend the whole pot putting 7 measured cups of water in the machine. Not sure what the numbers are on the pot but they mean nothing that I see. It is sold as a 12 cup coffee machine. I does NOT hold that much water. Maybe 12 tee cups. I grind my own coffee and I also mix the brands at times. This morning I put two scoops of Starbucks and two scoops of Folgers in the machine. I was a very tactful cup. Mr. Coffee machine tends not to get the water all the way around the filter when brewing. I use the round re-usable stainless basket and NOT paper filters. When I start the brewing, I stand at the machine and turn the basket a few times allowing the water to cover all of the coffee. When all of the coffee is covered and the water is floating. I close the lid and allow it to finish. When the machine finished, I turn it off keeping the burner from cooking my coffee. I have a lot of fun mixing coffee brands and sometimes you hit the perfect one. Remember, no two people taste coffee the same. It is all about your preference.

[@mikereif7240]

I don't know if anyone else noticed but you were pouring hot water from the bonavita thermal carafe and and then saying this was a great cup of coffee😂

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Mr. Coffee all the way! Fewest moving parts, best taste. Forty years, replacing mine every so often. No need to reinvent the original.

[@devilmaycry57]

I think the reason the Mr Coffee is hitting so well for you guys is that it's what you're probably used to. Now I'm between the Ninja and Bonavita though 😂

[@brainfreeze1925]

i was thinking the very same thing. There is a hugely popular coffee chain in Canada (Tim Hortons) and OMG their coffee to my taste buds (I'm an espresso lover so I like strong coffee) is bloody terrible black. But that's just it, most people load up with sugar and cream. BTW, great video...thanks!

[@mikegu2527]

@@brainfreeze1925 Tim's is not the same since Burger King bought them. It has gone from great to middle of the pack.

[@Meyerc-yv2bi]

Go with the Ninja!

[@ceteris.paribus]

The Bonavita was just too loud, and I agree about the lid being something that would get lost. I’m still in search of a brewer, just doing pour-over until I find something I like.

[@davequilling2570]

Bought a $35 perculator... don't need a paper filter.. as easy as a drip maker... and the coffee is so so so much better than a "drip"... there is a reason grandpa and grandma had a percolator....

[@VierImageStudios]

That ce200 will have the clock panel fail in about a year. I'm actually watching your video researching a replacement for the Ninja.

[@sno_mouse1235]

Technivorm does make a metal carafe version of the Moccamaster.

[@fredrmitchell]

I have used everything you reviewed except Redline: Liked Bonavita the best, but plastics on carafe cracked. Also did not like changing lid as you pointed out. Personally I'd give anything with a thermal carafe extra points because you rapidly burn coffee on a hot plate. Nice honest reviews. Would seriously consider xoxo 8 cup in future

[@DannyPops]

I've been hearing the Oxo doesn't get to temp, but i am seriously considering checking it out. The bona still lives in my kitchen.

[@kingcormack8004]

@@DannyPops The OXO gets the New York Times Wirecutter's best maker but I haven't tried it.

[@mikegu2527]

You should have bought the Bonavita Connoisseur model, it would have answered your question of, "Where do you put the filter holder after brewing?"

[@Humungojerry]

i don’t mind those reusable filters but they do affect the taste of the coffee, they’ll tend to allow more fines and oils through, so that may account for flavour. OTOH, it’s worth rinsing paper filters to avoid paper taste

[@drumspipes]

I find the Mr. Coffee review to be amazing. It's almost like you are afraid to like the cheapest machine that "experts" wouldn't agree with, even if you liked the coffee the best. in about 15-20k more cups of coffee, you'll realize the opinions of others regarding personal taste do not matter, but what you actually like is most important.

[@mythbusta52]

As someone who is a bit of a coffee nerd with many different brewers, including the Moccamaster, I agree with you. What tastes good to you may not for everyone else. Folgers may be the perfect cup for some people, but others thing it tastes like old dish water. I love my fancy home setup and going to coffee shops, but the coffee from a waffle house or my local diner hits right sometimes too.

[@CascadesHomebrew]

​@@mythbusta52 I am a bit of a coffee nerd and mostly make espresso drinks with a Gaggia Classic and Baratza Sette 270 grinder. My dad makes a solid cup of coffee with a Bunn using cans of Folgers pre-ground coffee. I had a Bunn for a while (until it died). I tend to use a French Press when I want something other than a Latte or Americano, but that Bonavita looks tempting. I will admit that I have enjoyed many a cup of coffee with pods.

[@orrinbelcher6593]

What a great and fun video, superbly done. Super fun, super informative

[@andie3448]

This video is so informative, I really needed it. Thank you.

[@ricknicholson5894]

I have owned a few quality coffee machines. A deal breaker for me is units that have a hot plate and glass carafe. It is well known the enemy of coffee is heat, this is the reason why coffee at work tastes like crap after it has sat on the hot plate for some time. The better units have a carafe that really is a double walled vacuum thermos with no hot plate. This is the best way to keep leftover coffee warm. In fact for my motorhome, after using a glass french press resulting in cold second cups of coffee, I went out and spent a ridiculous amount on a double walled, vacuum sealed carafe french press (Bodum). I could come back 45 minutes later for my second cup and the coffee was still hot/warm.

[@christophert320]

Really well done! If you do this again in the future I have a few minor suggestions. I'd personally like to know what grinder and what beans were used just to ensure that it was a reasonably fixed variable. If a cheap grinder was used, the inconsistent grounds can make an enormous impact on the result in your cup, which makes an accurate comparison essentially impossible. Additionally, if sub-par beans were used, it removes the opportunity for a few of these brewers to really shine. I would personally encourage consumers not to purchase the Mr.Coffee for a few reasons you outlined. Wildly uneven extraction and unpredictable temps. It's simply unacceptable in a modern machine. For a similar cost or a bit more, you can find something reliable. Especially with a specialty light roast, the results would be absolutely awful on the Mr.Coffee. If you were a bit disappointed by the moccamaster, there are alternatives in this range you may adore. The Ratio 6 brewer, The Breville Precision brewer, and the Wilfa performance. Im a fan of all of these, though I do have a big soft spot for the Moccamaster. For the cost (especially secondhand) I feel the Bonavita is an excellent choice. Oxo brewers all do well in this range too.

[@ClydeErskine]

When they were pouring out of the Bonavita, it looked like straight water!

[@chrissmith2963]

Fantastic video! I love that you tested the Redline. I've had mine for a couple of years now and I think it makes great tasting, Hot coffee. Pressing the power button for 5+ seconds engages the bloom mode which is how it'll brew each time until button held in again. Anyway, maybe my particular machine was made a bit better? lol. I don't think I would like the Mr. Coffee. I need my coffee to be hot and that model comes nowhere close to hot. That obviously did not bother either of you though. Can you pls review the Tredy 2-in-1 Pour Over 2-cup maker if you haven't already? Its $40+ price tag has me tempted. Thx!

[@kathyfann]

Mr. Coffee pots brew at cooler temperatures that may be why it’s milder and tastes best.

[@jesustsa1]

Great video! I personally only drink from a Lavazza Blue espresso machine. Paid $49 and it pulls a nice shot with plenty of crema.

[@MrRondonmon]

Some beans may taste bitter if the water sits too long in the filter. I don't think people should test without trying a few different type beans. Also, the eat matters via great extractions. Letting water sit in the filter too long can hurt the taste.

[@MrJohnnyboyrebel]

I ditched my Moccamaster and bought a Breville machine. Why? The Moccamaster’s carafe couldn’t keep the coffe at serving temperature for more than an hour. The Breville carafe outperforms the Moccamaster by hours.

[@Raven5763]

That's funny you liked the Mr Coffee. We were impreessed with a $15 mr coffee 4 cup machine in a hotel room and bought one and used it for a few years. We currently have a Bonavita, and it is ok, our favorite feature is not cooking the coffee further with the hot plate. Our model has the filter basket attached to the base rather than the carrafe. We find the coffee to be good, but it brews a little fast and doesn't get the best extraction, you can adjust the grind but that makes it taste muddy. Our favorite cup comes from a Zojirushi unit.

[@DannyPops]

I've been wanting to check out the zojurshi since I have their rice cooker!

[@Raven5763]

@Danny Pops That's why i bought it and have been impressed.

[@randalalansmith9883]

The carafe isn't dishwasher safe. So I think that means that the plastic you're placing on the warmer and running hot water through isn't heat-resistant.

[@SRX2004]

I have the Ninja and love it. I bought it because of the removable water reservoir. I can 't use the permanent coffee filter since I have a septic tank and coffee grounds don't break down and decompose.

[@johnkieran7936]

I have septic and when I use my machine I just dump the grounds in the garbage.

[@Bandaid17]

Or compost them. No one should be dumping coffee grounds in the drain even if you are on city sewer.

[@monkeyb1820]

I have pretty much that same bonavita. Basically happy with it but I do notice that the carafe really does NOT keep it as hot for as long as I'd like (and I do tend to preheat the carafe with a bit of hot water). And oddly, after coffee has been in the carafe for a couple of hours, it still has a bit of that 'sitting around' flavor, like maybe some of the water has steamed out of it. I'm not sure why this is the case, since it's not sitting on a burner.

[@drewfliesbikes]

cheaper ones are better if you like dark roast coffee. or if you put cream and sugar in. Also for $40 you can get a zojirushi carafe that will keep your coffee warmer than any other pot or carafe

[@danemcbaine8835]

I have the mr coffee and the grounds like to overflow into the brew. Especially if take the carafe out for too long. Tucking a second filter on top of the coffee helps contain it but I'm tired of it and going to get the Ninja 14 cup.

[@triode1]

I’m not a fan of thermal carafes-I prefer to see how much coffee is left in the carafe after the first few cups are poured. I have been using a BonaVita for over 10 years now and it performs great. However, cleaning the water reservoir is a bit problematic. If, and when, I replace my coffee maker it will be with a glass carafe/heat pad model of the BonaVita.

[@nancys.5968]

I couldn't justify the price of the Moccamaster so I went with a Ninja. It makes great coffee, but the brewing amounts are preset and you can't deviate from them (it will stop brewing and tell you to add more water). So for two of us, I have to make either a half or a whole pot. Nothing in between. It also leaves an inch of water in the reservoir whenever I do a full pot. Not as pricey as the Moccamaster but it was too expensive to have these quirks and I wouldn't recommend it.

[@DannyPops]

thanks for sharing your story... the comments are what make this video helpful to people.

[@Durufle68]

You need to examine whether they have a carafe or sit on a heating element. The heating element keeps heating that coffee and ruins it. The carafe will just hold the coffee at temp without continuing to heat it.

[@chemlach2643]

I have your cup in teal. I love using it, it reminds me of these fun videos.

[@sreenivasaiyer5947]

A couple of observations. Both of you had really high expectations from the Tecnovorm and that's it didnt blow you away. OTOH you didnt really think Mr.Coffee would stand a chance among these Goliaths. But it must have done to a surprising degree. That's you were so impressed. Secondly I observed that that what I came out of the Bonavita carafe looked like plain water. Correct me if I am wrong. Towards the end, it really looked like you both were on coffee high 😀😀

[@markraciborski4289]

Anyone know if the 5 cup tastes the same as the 8 cup? Not everyone needs 8 cups of coffee in the morning.

[@kevlangen]

I like the Breville Precision -- you can customize water temp and bloom time, or brew a preset program (SCA's gold cup standard for example).

[@DannyPops]

I've heard a lot of good things about Breville and I really liked their toaster design. Thanks for adding to the collective here!

[@Kevin-ORM]

I have had more difficulty with expensive coffee makers than the cheap storebrand ones, they only last me about a year and then I have to replace it and that’s with maintaining it descaling and cleaning

[@maya_coqsalonga]

There are Techni Vorm models with a thermal carafe.

[@DannyPops]

For sure, I've tested the thermal one as well. Can't stand how it pours though!

[@bbustin1747]

The coffee is the most important. But it’s certainly makes you feel better to use a fancy machine , especially with coffee snobs 😂

[@markraciborski4289]

Need to review Bonavita 8 cup vs 5 cup machine. Mr Coffee looks like it is trying to do a poor Japanese osmotic pour, it's heavily down the center.

[@RexInsanity]

Im happy i picked the bonavita a few years ago 😁

[@KRistyrose978]

I did not like my Bonavita that much. I liked the carafe, but the coffee was kind of bitter tasting, and even though I cleaned it consistently, the taste kept declining over time

[@donwald3436]

13:39 Did you forget to add beans or what is going on with that coffee?

[@copperhead1317]

1:18 sounds like weak coffee. Generally you want 1:14 at least. Try 10 grams of coffee per 5 oz (147mL)of water .

[@donaldsoles4259]

Looks like the most watery coffee tastes the best to the average consumer, hehe. :)

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

My parents always got a Mr. Coffee no matter what because it was durable and lasted.

[@retabring6759]

Beware of newer ones, though. My old 20+ yr Mr. Coffee drip one with thermal carafe still works, but the start button is finicky now - probably a loose connection. The newer Mr. Coffee Single-serve & Programmable Thermal Carafe maker (k-cup or carafe) is a temperamental piece of junk! I bought the Ninja Dual Brew with stainless steel thermal carafe and love it so far, and I know 2 people that have the Ninja Hot & Iced Coffee maker which makes cup, travel, or into a ss carafe and they both love it!

[@annholden7504]

Do I see New Mexico Pinion Coffee sitting there on your counter? That's really good coffee.

[@daviddeveau5101]

I'm researching coffee makers. My 2 cup stainless French Press isn't going to cut it for the upcoming board meetings at home. So this Bonavita has struck my fancy and I see the current model does have a sliding rack that holds the filter cup. However others have noted the required storage of the lid. I'm leaning towards this one so far. Nice video by the way.

[@glenn2595]

I do not like coffee, but my parents love it. Mom one cup a day and dad 3 cups a day, me 0 cups per day. For years they relied on the Farberware Percolator ( 8-cup model). One day dad come home with the 'NEW' Mr. Coffee coffee maker, endorse by none other than Yankee Great, and Marilyn Monroe's husband Joe DeMaggio, My parents really tried, probably over most of a year, they drank the Mr. Coffee coffee, but after a year the Mr. Coffee was 'again' ( as other coffee makers were, with the percolator.) replaced with the Farberware percolator. My mom said Mr. Coffee tasted weak. Maybe she like the bitterness???? I wouldn't know because I've never experienced the 'sweetness' that James Hoffmann describes in his videos. All I can report is mom and dad did no like Mr. Coffee because it was too weak. Farberware won out! (at that time). Would have been nice if I could have served my mom and dad with your Bonavita pick Thanks for the video.

[@jamar959]

Nice review. My personal experience with both the Moccamaster & Bonavita. Loved my Mocca BUT - glass carafe is incredibly thin. After the 3rd one broke despite being very careful and only using it once or twice a week - I tossed my $300 Mocca in the bin and replaced with Bonavita. It works well except for the common complaint with most thermal carafes, coffee left inside that won't pour out. And I agree with with your complaint about the location of the filter basket. Must be a new (worse) design because mine does attach at the shower head. Cheers.

[@evfarry]

I have the Technivorm Mochamaster and it is good. When she poured from the from the Bonavita, it was water, not coffee. Did anyone else notice that?

[@DannyPops]

we definitely had coffee in there. Perhaps a cut we used to imply the pour.

[@bthyme]

Which Model of Bonavita did you test?

[@BaronKilaton]

The Toastmaster coffee is very good

[@endogeneticgenetics]

No Ratio-6 (or 4) in comparison , I'm surprised. (mocha in yellow is pretty though)

[@DannyPops]

The ratio was out of my budget when we filmed this one. I've always heard mixed results on it and would like to try eventually.

[@lavainestivers9127]

Mr. Coffee for best cup. You take the pot off of the burner and allow basket/filter to fill 3/4 full (or just until water lightly covers coffee grounds). Shut off machine. Stir and allow to bloom for a minute or two. Close lid and turn machine back on. This method works with any coffee maker that has coffee shut off or auto shuts off when pot removed and top opens with open basket for stirring. I also have the $35ish model that allows preprogramme and strong brew option. Maybe the water drips more slowly?

[@M68BI]

I might have boughten the Bona Vita but $299, no way!

[@ronmill9737]

Wolf Gourmet Programmable Coffee Maker System, that's all....;)

[@larisaschreiber3146]

When we upgraded to Bonavita it was the best thing we ever did!! And then...we upgraded to the Bonavita with a timer, TOTAL GAME CHANGER!!! I will never go back!! Thanks guys!

[@ds61821]

The BonaVita site has a video and they show first watering the empty filter before putting in the coffee grounds--did you do that too? I've seen that also recommended on coffee aficionado channels.

[@DannyPops]

I suspect that's if you have a lot of coffee so it pours into the filter? I regularly do a 4-6 batch every morning and never do that, but have a few times and noticed only that the filter sticks to the side walls better, but taste is not changed for me.

[@ds61821]

@@DannyPops It was on the 5-cup BonaVita--they poured water around the empty filter then poured the water in the tank. James Hoffman does this too but he does only 1 cup at a time. BUT, I noticed the 5-cup BonaVita uses CONE filters. James Hoffman also used cone filters when he watered his filter ahead of dumping in coffee grounds. Maybe that is the difference?

[@DannyPops]

@@ds61821 If you are in James Hoffman land, then there is no return to simple coffee anymore haha. You are in deep.

[@ds61821]

@@DannyPops I'm not in his league at all. I like good coffee at easy and cheap prices. I do a pour over for single cups or a French press. But got interested in seeing if I could do better. I'm happy with what I drink (Cameron and LavAzza at Costco). Oh and the BonaVita coffee makers look very good to me. I didn't know of them.

[@robertgoidel]

18 to 1? Does this mean 1 tablespoon to 18 ounces of water>=?

[@michelleaikman2050]

Have you reviewed the Bunn Heat & Brew?

[@1valleyray]

MocaMaster I would not buy again ,I bought one and it developed a crack on the plastic reservoir within 4 months which caused it to leak every time I used it , had to put a folded paper towel to keep it from dripping down . Always thought I could just order that part , today(3yrs later) I tried to take it apart reservoir because it had like black mold lining bottom ,can not be done , put it back together, now it leaking from bottom,was very careful dissembling it …..so trash it goes …..fyi there’s no way to really clean it thoroughly

[@vevolander]

what in celcius is that 198

[@MichaelHallGray]

Hot plates are an automatic no-no. Insulated carafes are a must unless you like burnt coffee.

[@DannyPops]

Good point, i decided to upload this point after your comment with my take. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5DFeaGdoqtlkNk

[@russliberti5346]

Did she say life changing ?

[@KRistyrose978]

I’ve never had a Mr coffee that lasted more than 9 months.

[@largefamilyreviews9]

yeah but can they brew some "kopi luwak, the rarest beverage in the world"? lol

[@markfox6786]

It seems like there was a disconnect with your taste buds. One second, somethings ok, then bad. Not quite decisive.

[@windyb416]

Where's the Breville ??

[@mechantl0up]

More sustainable? The environmental impact of the manufacturing and the raw materials of that coffee maker is probably higher than all the coffee filters you will ever buy for it. And let us not forget coffee business itself, which is a huge CO2 producer. In other words, not buying new coffee machines as a hobby is sustainable, not avoiding filters.

[@philalford3413]

Sorta hand made Moccamaster

[@stevedavis8329]

you need to go with the heavy whipping cream, rather than that cowardly half-and-half 🙂

[@cantstartafire]

Push the shower head down tighter and the water cover wont wobble.

[@gblan]

Bonavita, poor man's Technivorm. You can buy a BV and a Baratza Encore and be set for many years.

[@ternwatcher22]

As soon as I hear someone say they like permanent filters because they're "sustainable"... Oh well, on to the next video.

[@DannyPops]

lol, I mean everyone is at their own stage of discovery. That’s why I brought Siobhan on to express what someone new to coffee might care about.