I would have gave it five stars, but the c...arafe lid requires a good amount of tightening to prevent dripping, so much so that the thumb button is no longer stream lined with the carafe, and that makes pouring slightly awkward. Definitely not a deal breaker though. It does make a great, HOT, cup of coffee however. And the carafe seems to keep the coffee piping hot for more than an adequate amount of time. Brew time is quick and operation is simple. Happy with my purchase.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I bought this after seein...g several articles proclaiming it the best coffeemaker under a jillion dollars, the one baristas recommend, etc. It's perfectly fine and works great, but I just don't see that much of a difference from my old, more inexpensive coffeemaker. I was hesitant to purchase because I like my coffee really hot and I was wondering if the thermal carafe would keep it as hot as I like it -- and unfortunately, it does not. It's not cold or anything, just not as hot as when first brewed, so I end up having to stick my second cup in the microwave if it has been longer than 15 minutes or so. On the upside, the carafe negates the need for a burner to keep it warm, so it doesn't get that burnt/old taste like a traditional coffeemaker with a glass carafe. All in all, it's a solid coffeemaker and I will keep it, I just don't think it's special enough to cost as much as it does.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Finally a drip coffee maker that makes... coffee that tastes like real coffee. I don't like the "Mr. Coffee" style basket filters though. I prefer the No. 4 cone filters. The basket filter edges will occasionally fold over, blocking the water stream from saturating the ground coffee. All in all.........a good product..........
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I have been pouring water over fres...h grounds in my home made filter/thermos setup for 30 years. Time to take some time off and have a machine do it for me.. I noticed the Bonavita BV1901TS in a mini-review recently in the SF Chronicle. Read up on it, then found a reputable source on eBay. Glad I did. Great value, makes perfect coffee, especially using the Pre-infusion Mode. Can't recommend it more!!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Measurement's only on 1 side of reservoir ok no big deal..., No pause to grab a cup of coffee.,pot does not fit under maker with lid on,and don't lose the lid because you can't pour with out it! you have to wait till it stops dripping to pull pot out,you will clean up after each use.For the price it should have the extra's! Save money an buy the 1900 model if you really want this clunker,the 1901 is no real upgrade.My last maker made hot coffee,this one no better than it was.My mistake.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned