Hamilton Beach 49980A Review

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To begin with, it’s easy to use, use one side or the other. Because of the modular design of the k cup holder, you just need to make sure when you place the k cup in, that you feel it get punctured by the bottom needle. The top needle does not need much pressure because it only punctures the foil top of the k cups, so just by closing the cover you keurig k mini coffee maker will be fine. Our only negative, which probably won’t bother most coffee drinkers is that the coffee comes out too hot. Overall, Hamilton Beach Flexbrew is one of the most versatile coffee makers, and that’s the main reason why people love it. However, on some of the aspects, the machine is not that perfect, but it does offer a lot of value.

I also liked how the single serve side of the 49980A comes with a mesh basket filter which eliminates the need for filter papers. This filter is also compatible with both coffee grounds and coffee pods. The drip tray is also adjustable to fit different cup sizes. The dual-brew feature is handy if you are in a household where one person drinks decaf or a particular blend while the rest of the family drinks the pot of regular. This feature is also great if you are the kind of person who finds themselves wanting just one cup of coffee in the middle of the day. Rather than brew a whole pot, this coffee machine lets you brew a single cup whenever you please.

Hamilton Beach coffee makers aren’t designed to compare to the specialty drinks from your favorite barista, nor with machines in a higher price bracket. You won’t be able to make an espresso shot and your cup isn’t going to have the complexity of a slow drip, but it’s going to make you a consistently good-tasting brew every morning. To brew a carafe the process is very similar but using the carafe button and carafe water reservoir. Make sure to put a paper coffee filter into the brew basket and for each cup you want to make, put one tablespoon of grounds into the filter.

It’s a great option if you don’t have any extra money to spend on coffee. Of course, note that it’s specifically designed for use with Melitta coffee pods. No coffee grounds here, and no, K-Cups will not work, so you will have to invest in some new soft pods. When it comes to adjustments, the Hamilton Beach coffee maker model has options for brewing bold, regular, or brewing 1-4 cups individually for filling mugs.

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This minimizes waste, as you don’t need to throw away the excess coffee. Just add two tablespoons of coffee ground and let your drink brew. What I love about the design is that the engineers have taken care of every usability aspect to make 49980A work like a charm. It comes with a multilevel cup adjuster that can accommodate cups of various sizes. Your coffeemaker becomes part of your kitchen aesthetic, so it’s important to consider design in your choice.

The frother works while your coffee is brewing for hot, frothy lattes in 2 minutes. There’s no need to buy or mess up a separate milk frother or latte machine. On single server only add amount of water your cup will hold. I LOVE how easy it is to clean and the hidden mini basket for ground coffee is both clever and useful. I decided after the last one that I was going to invest some money this time and get a nice coffee maker with the Keurig feature. The Hamilton Beach 2-Way is one of the easiest coffee makers to keep clean.

Once you have poured the water, you need to change the Brew Strength by tapping on Brew Strength Button. This step by step guide will show you a 12 cup carafe of coffee. Meet the 8-Cup Coffee Brewer and find out why it’ll be the last coffee maker you ever purchase. Before you consider purchasing this powerful little machine, it’s important to not only know the positives but the negatives as well.

The only downside to this is if you like the 12-cup option—the FlexBrew Thermal only makes 10 cups of coffee per go. That being said, you can get a number of the basic parts for Hamilton Beach coffee makers online for very affordable prices. If you’re even a tiny bit handy, you can likely replace a number of parts on your own, should they happen to break or malfunction. You can expect consistency in flavor and quality whether you choose the single cup or the carafe option.