MelittaFilter Coffee Machine with Glass Jug, Easy Top II Model, 1023-04, Black/Brushed Steel, 6762889

The vacuum flask works great. And this can be activated on a smart plug.I've had hotplate machines in the past and this is way better for keeping the coffee flavour exactly as brewed.The actual coffee is surprisingly good too. You can see the drip in progress by lifting the flap. It doesn't saturate the coffee too quickly and there is a good bloom in there. Also the water temperature is hot from the start (some others start with lukewarm water). I've used a plastic pour over and a Clever Dripper and the flavour of the brew compares well with both of those.The vacuum pot itself is pleasingly chunky with a push button release to pour - very well made. As others have said it might be a little tricky to clean because you can't get your hand through the neck.The water reservoir and main body of the machine is - unfortunately - a bit plasticky and looks like you might have be careful with it. Particularly the swing-out coffee filter holder part which mounts on a couple of plastic studs so you can pop it out to clean it. I can see those studs or the mount on the main machine snapping off in time.You can set the coffee brewing without inserting the jug underneath and the water will be held in the filter. If you are only making one cup you can use this to brew the coffee to a fuller flavour by letting it sit. However, don't make the mistake I made and put too much water in the reservoir without the jug in place - it will overflow out of the top of the filter. There is no cut-off to sense when the filter is full.

Have various machines. Some older than others. This works really well, timer a bonus but have not used. Cup sizes marked are meaningless. Filled two mugs with water and poured it into tank. Now have a little dot as a guide. Noise absolutely fine, cleaning super easy, use very easy. Don’t grind beans for this just use pre-ground and it tastes fine. Three uses will be all it takes to make it perfect for you. Have noticed some coffee shops are actually bad at coffee!. Sometimes preheated pot. Like my coffee hot. Excellent value for money. When I come across other filter machine I have I will bin. Coffee quite cheap to buy as are filters. Don’t drink filtered all day sometimes have instant, pods, etc but like this best. 2-3/4ish mugs max though.

Plug in, set clock, wash through (with water only) twice. Insert a filter (5 supplied gratis) Add your coffee, fill your water tank and press start. Couldn't be any easier. If you're impatient you can remove the jug and get a brew before the tank has finished, no spills or dripping. The hotplate switches off after a certain amount of time, 20, 40 or 60 minutes can be programmed. Any longer than that you'd have a 'burnt' brew anyway so it's perfect if you leave home and forget to switch it off. Affordable price for a great name in coffee world.

Firstly, I paid £20 for this machine to replace a broken French press. Thought it would be easier as it could brew larger volumes.It’s really easy to use - add the water, pop in a filter and add the coffee. Switch it on and away it goes. I weigh the coffee according to the amount of water and I find 30g for 6 cups is fine for my taste. People moaning that there isn’t an option for brew strength need to remember that it’s a £20 machine.No issues with leaking - it’s got a mechanism where the jug presses on the button to release the coffee. It drips down into the jug fine and has several holes to help this process. Never had an issues with leaks and I’ve used the machine about 40 times so far. Keeps the coffee hot and on the odd occasion where I haven’t finished the pot, I just pour another cup and microwave it for 45 seconds.Jug is glass - easy to clean. Very happy with it.

It's a decent machine. I'm old fashioned when it comes to my machine and this deal made me really happy.

It says it has a timer but wheb I set the timer it doesn't work. Couple of morning I setted it to 7.30 am but it didn't start to make a coffee itself I had to start it manually. But rather then this it is perfect coffee machine. It is what I need.

Brews hot, flavoursome coffee at a pretty good speed. Pours from jug well without spillage and drip stop actually works. Good access to water tank allows filling without spillage. Coffee grounds container removes easily for cleaning.This is the best of a long line of coffee makers I have owned and would easily merit 5 stars but for the idiotic, unwanted "feature" of switching off after 40 minutes. Sadly all manufacturers are pushing this onto the customer.

With the thermos styled jug it keeps the coffee hot for ages, warm the pot first and it'll keep it hot even longer. A brilliant piece of kit, easy to clean and easy to use.