Comments on: BLACK+DECKER 12 Cup Thermal Programmable Coffee Maker with Brew Strength and VORTEX Technology, Black/Steel

By: Josiah Jensen

Josiah Jensen — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:12:40 +0000

Brews a good cup, and keeps warm for half the day!
I bought this exact model 10 years ago or so and it has been a true workhorse! The carafe started leaking on pour and I decided to get myself an early christmas present. I was pleased to see this model still available! Arrived quickly, and there are even some (seemingly) upgrades to the interface between the carafe and the brew basket.Well worth it!

By: LA

LA — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:12:40 +0000

Brews Perfectly
This is a very good coffee maker. No issues with leaking water or grounds spilling over, super easy to clean. I like that it keeps coffee by way of a thermal pot rather than having a warming plate. It is meant to keep coffee warm for 2hrs; however, I found it keeps it very hot beyond that time frame. The setting for Strong actually works, as does the Brew Later. Super easy to program, I looked at the BLACK + DECKER website for the manual (none included in my box).

By: Sami

Sami — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:12:40 +0000

LOOKS GREAT BUT HEAT WEAK
I love the look of the BLACK+DECKER 12 Cup Thermal Programmable Coffee Maker and appreciateits reasonable price. And it makes great coffee that does not stay hot for more than a few minutes.So, drink fast and/or reheat in the microwave. In this unpredicable world, hot coffee is a lovely gift.

By: Richard & Michelle K

Richard & Michelle K — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:12:40 +0000

A very capable coffee maker!
I’ve bought over 2,000 products via Amazon and this one makes me happy… every morning. Of course I’m talking about my BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker! Let me get a few specific items out of the way. I want to address some specific questions that others have been asked and the answers that left me with questions still.1. NO, it does not come with a reusable coffee grind filter basket. YES, you can purchase one here on Amazon that fits perfectly and does a great job (I bought the GOLDTONE Reusable 8-12 Cup Basket Coffee Filter for a little under $8.00).2. Read this one carefully! The unit comes with a anti-drip or “stop” basket. This basket allows you to get a cup of coffee before the brew cycle is complete by automatically closing a spring-loaded valve when you remove the carafe (thermos) from the coffee maker to pour a cup of coffee. There is also a spring loaded valve in the carafe lid that, when the carafe is in the coffee maker, the spring is depressed and allows coffee to flow from the basket into the carafe and, when removed from the coffee maker, this spring closes, thus sealing the carafe so that your coffee stays warm in the thermos. Both of these spring-loaded valves can become clogged with rogue coffee grinds (especially if you use paper liners and they are not properly seated in the bottom or sides of the coffee filter basket and a few grinds end up on the outside). If this happens, you might experience overflow and get water on your counter. This is easily avoided by simply removing the basket from the coffee maker itself and washing after use (it lifts right out). Just be sure to depress the spring-loaded part when rinsing to make sure that no grinds are clogging the drip hole. Similarly, when cleaning the carafe (thermos) lid, depress that spring-loaded valve, and make sure water runs freely through the lid. This is a NORMAL thing to do when cleaning a coffee maker after brewing a pot, so I’m not real sure why there are issues, but these steps are not specific to this coffee maker and are standard cleaning practices.3. This coffee maker uses flat-bottom filters… NOT cone filters!4. NO. The carafe does not sit on a heated plate. The carafe is insulated like a thermos, but if you let your coffee sit for more than a couple of hours, you will need to (dare I say!) microwave your coffee. Do not be tempted to re-run brewed coffee back through the machine as it will eventually gunk up the innards! It does help to pre-warm the thermos before brewing. Simply pour in the cold water to your coffee maker first. Then, using very hot water, fill up the thermos, put the lid on and let it sit for 5 – 10 minutes. Then pour out the hot water and start the brew cycle with the empty carafe in place. Your coffee will stay hotter, longer.5. TIP-TIME! I find that using a re-usable coffee grind basket saves me $$ (aside from the obvious of having to buy paper filters). This coffee maker comes with a feature to brew STRONG and BOLD coffee (settings to increase the strength of your coffee by lengthening the brew cycle by a few seconds, therefore allowing the grinds to steep a bit longer). The usual ratio of normal coffee is 1 TBSP of coffee for each two cups of water. If I choose BOLD (which is the highest setting – normal –> Strong –> Bold), I can use 5 TBSP to 12 cups of water and still get a strong, great-tasting brew.6. Bonus TIP! You can use even less coffee, and get better flavor, if you grind your own beans. Either grind them just prior to making your coffee, or grind them at the local grocery store if they have the machine to do so. Coffee oils are sensitive to time. The fresher the grind, the richer the taste.7. Bonus TIP #2! Use COLD water! Never brew using hot water from the tap… I’m not Millennial enough to suggest that you use bottled water (those who drank from water hoses as a kid will get that reference), but the quality of your water will make a difference in the taste of your coffee. Nuff said.

By: S. Sneddon

S. Sneddon — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:12:40 +0000

Met all my criteria, and oh yeah, it makes a great cup of coffee.
I am a big fan of insulated carafe coffee makers because I really dislike the taste of coffee that’s kept warm with a burner. They call it a burner for a reason.It’s simple to operate, easy to clean, has a little indicator to tell you how long ago the last batch was made, and oh yeah, it makes a really tasty cup of coffee that stay quite hot for a long time, and the second cup tastes as good as the first.The only thing I have my eye on is the little thumb button that opens the carafe for pouring. It seems a little flimsy, and it just invites using it to get extra leverage when opening and closing the lid. We’ll see how it holds up to the ham-fisted guests we have in our rental condo. If it was just me using it, I would have no worries.Reasonably priced as well. Highly recommended.

By: Tz B

Tz B — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:12:40 +0000

Excelente cafetera, la comprÃ© para la oficina y es muy fÃ¡cil de lavar y ya no me rompen la jarra

By: Carlos Chavez

Carlos Chavez — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:12:40 +0000

Por el precio de la cafetera es mÃ¡s que excelente la compra. Calidad de materiales (plÃ¡sticos) ya no es como antes. Los plÃ¡sticos se notan baratos y se raya facilmente. DespuÃ©s de un par de meses de uso casi diario la tapa se ve un poco doblada por el calor pero aun asÃ funciona sin problemas. El cafÃ© lo prepara muy bien y la jarra conserva el calor el tiempo suficiente y de sobra para disfrutar durante tu desayuno de un buen cafÃ©.

By: Cristian

Cristian — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:12:40 +0000

Este producto lo compre hace 3 meses y me ha funcionado bastante bien, ya que lo uso todos los dÃas, es fÃ¡cil de usar, no incluye el filtro de tela lavable, por lo que recomiendo comprarlo para evitar estar comprando filtros de papel. La cafetera incluye el contenedor tipo termo que conserva por un periodo largo de tiempo el cafÃ© caliente aproximadamente por 1.5 horas. Lo recomiendo ampliamente, ya que al ser una termo el contenedor es diferente a las cafeteras tradicionales que incluyen una resistencia tÃ©rmica que mantiene el contenedor de cristal caliente mientras se sirve la bebida, esta mejora beneficia en bajar el consumo de enegÃa electrica. Super recomendable

By: Martin

Martin — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:12:40 +0000

Great product! Bought cause my girlfriend kept breaking the glass carafes and was tired of spending ~$30 for one every two weeks. So far? It doesnât disappoint except for two things..Pros:+Keeps coffee hot for several hours+Brews pretty quick (12 cups in under 10 minutes)+The brewing process is really quiet+Programmable for the next morning+Fairly easy to clean except for the cap+Coffee does not taste like plastic whatsoever which is great.Cons:-No backlight on the clock screen which is a bummer for in the morning brewing-water stays in the cap of the carafe, so you have to push all the spring loaded levers or buttons on it to get the water out-wish it had comes with a reusable filter (i know you can buy one but would’ve been nice for a $100 item)Other than that, itâs great! Itâs an hell of an upgrade if youâre used to the cheaper brewers. 9/10 would order again!

By: Lynn Davidson

Lynn Davidson — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:12:40 +0000

This is a lovely machine but unfortunately is not UK compatible