Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Drip Coffee Maker, Brew Options, Glass Carafe (46299), Black with Stainless Accents

I once owned a Hamilton Beach coffeemaker 50 years ago when I first married my wife. I remember how the coffee brewing smelled just like it tastes, wonderful! Over the years, as a coffee enthusiast, I've tried many different brew methods, electric percolator, pourover single cup, Italian Mika brewer, and they all price exceptional tasting cup of coffee. The negative aspect with some of these is cleanup and maintenance. I wanted to get back to a 12 cup brewer because of my need for my coffee and simplified brewing method. This coffeemaker fills that need. It has simplified buttons easy for a senior to operate. Even though it is mostly plastic, like most items we use today, it is adequately durable with proper care. The 12 cup size meets my requirements, and it functions as advertised. Water flow has two speeds, normal, and measured /timed. Meaning, the choice for regular brew or bold. I tried a regular pot with 1 cup of ground coffee. It came out slightly weak tasting. Next, I tried the bold setting, same measures. It came out strong and a bit bitter tasting. So, following a suggestion from the owners sheet and reviews, I next tried a pot with 3/4 cup of coffee. Voila! A perfect pot of coffee! Now, my personal suggestions for making that pot last all day without getting blacker and Muddy tasting. (1) Immediately after brewing is finished, turn the unit off. As you pour a cup during the course of your day, put it in the microwave and reheat it. My wife always did this, and would even drink a cup of this coffee the next morning, using it all before making a fresh batch. I thought she was nuts, but, it does taste pretty good, and, it saves a LOT on rapidly rising coffee prices! (2) Once brewing is completely finished and dripping is done, remove the carafe, open the lid and gently stir the coffee for 5 seconds to mix it. Really? Well , while brewing, stronger coffee settles in the bottom of the pot while toward the end the water coming out is almost clear. It's stratified. So stir before serving, you'll enjoy your coffee all day long with these tips. Give a thumbs up if these worked for you. 😎 PS: After a couple months use, I've learned a thing or two about the brew cycle. Choosing the Bold cycle allows you to use much less coffee, but it takes experimentation to accomplish your expected results. I began experiencing acid stomach from this process, so I switched to regular brew, put in half cup of coffee plus one tablespoon and brewed on regular cycle and got a perfect pot. Folks had claimed that either the coffee was weak, or the brew basket would overflow. You just need to break in this coffeemaker. Overall, it's a darn fine product, and once you make friends with it, I believe you'll like it. 😎

This model has a water window so you can tell how much water is in the machine. It has a flip top lid on the carafe, and the sneak a cup feature is tight...it's doesn't leak a lot of coffee when you pull the carafe out. The water reservoir is wide and open making it easy to fill without spilling a bunch of water everywhere. It has a flat bottom coffee reservoir, and a permanent coffee filter is not included, so you better order one at the same time.I love this machine. It has a bold option which makes really strong, hot coffee, and it's super quiet.It looks great too.

I've been the proud owner of this coffee pot for a year and a half now, and I'm delighted to share my thoughts on its performance. In a nutshell, it has proven to be a dependable companion, consistently delivering a great coffee experience without a hitch.What immediately stood out to me is the seamless functionality. From day one to today, I haven't encountered a single issue – a testament to its quality construction and design. The coffee pot's consistent performance has become an integral part of my daily routine, ensuring a fresh and satisfying brew each morning.One feature I particularly appreciate is the well-thought-out automatic shut-off timer. While at first, I wished the pot would remain on until manually turned off, I've come to realize the benefits of this two-hour timer. It's a great safety feature, especially for those moments when forgetfulness might strike. Besides, it's a gentle reminder that our busy lives sometimes need a nudge to ensure we don't accidentally leave appliances running.I must admit, though, there are times when I long for that extended brewing session. On occasions when I'd love to come back for second or even third cups a few hours later, the timer does have its limitations. However, looking at the bigger picture, this limitation is a small price to pay for the peace of mind and energy savings it provides.In conclusion, this coffee pot has proven its reliability time and time again. Its consistent performance and well-designed features make it a worthwhile addition to any coffee lover's kitchen. Whether you're seeking a hassle-free brewing experience or appreciate the safety of an automatic shut-off, this coffee pot strikes a balance that's hard to beat.

I spent SO much time looking at EVERY coffee maker on Amazon. I could not be happier with my final choice. As a retired couple, my wife and I find this is perfect for us. While this can do all sorts of programmable tasks, we use it in a stupidly simple way every morning: We put in one tablespoon of coffee per cup wanted, add a cup and three-quarters of water per finished cup, hit the "on" button, and a couple of minutes later, we have a perfect pot of coffee. No need to do anything more.When company stays with us overnight, it makes as many cups as four adults could want in the morning. Again, because it makes coffee so fast and easily, we don't need to program it. It is foolproof and won't let you do anything incorrectly, like not moving the water filler back into the correct position. Just remember to add the coffee and the water. That's on YOU. Automatic shutoff after sufficient time prevents burning the pot through forgetfulness. Makes rich-tasting, delicious coffee every time. BEST. COFFEE MAKER. EVER! BUY IT!

Works well best one we've bought in a while no gross plastic taste. Fits on coffee bar perfect. Not to heavy we use it multiple times a day still going strong the color matches our kitchen