FlexBrew Trio Coffee Maker with Permanent Gold Tone Filter

Love this thing. Owned many different coffee makers. This is the best we owned. It does take a bit longer than usual to brew. And that is when using standard mode. Bold would take even longer. But if you're patient, it's not that bad. Display is nice and crisp. We use the single serve, the whole pot carafe, and Kcup. We make tea, loose tea, instant coffe, and ground coffe (single serve and pot). So I've used pretty much all of its features. Works fine without a hitch. Had it for a number of months so far and no issues. Parts dissasemble for easy dishwasher cleaning. Coffee and tea comes out great. This replaced our old coffee maker and electric tea kettle. Loose tea comes out wonderful. Sometimes we make tea from tea bags. Coffee comes out fine as well. Even use Kcup too. It uses any style of KCUP, generic as well. Simple to use as well. Just fill the resevoire with the amount you need each time you use the coffee maker and that is the amount that will come out. I prefer this to the ones where you have to choose a pre-determined size since mugs vary. This way you have your own choice of how much comes out. Really versatile and will generally replace most of your coffee and tea needs for most people.

I bought this coffeemaker to replace the exact same one I’ve had for years. I looked at other coffee makers, but none had the versatility of this one. You can make a pot in the morning and have a single cup later in the day. I like adding the water to the machine before each use instead of having it just sit there in a reservoir. In the single serve area, you can use ready-made K cups, or you can use your own ground coffee in the special container that is included. You can fill a mug or even a travel cup. My only complaint was that the coffee maker I received did not come with the reusable coffee filter that was shown in the picture.

I recently came back to coffee after a 7 year hiatus: quit smoking cold turkey, but could not have done it successfully by continuing to drink coffee; a smoke and a cup of Joe, done after 40+ years. When I decided to enjoy coffee again, since I didn't want to buy it by the cup during this pandemic, I ordered some coffee online and fired up my old drip coffee maker. Ugh, so bitter and not hot: guess the old machine just quit at some point over the years. But I digress: after an insane amount of time spent searching for the right type of coffee maker, I found this and thought, this will give me one side that I'm accustomed to, and the option to try the newfangled single cup pod/coffee option. And, while I haven't yet tried the single cup side (waiting for some pods to be delivered), I've found the carafe side pretty easy to use and with great results. Just one more thing: enhance your coffee experience and get a frother. It makes for a really nice coffee house flavor, and adds that coffee house experience without the expense and virus potential. I'm happy!

This is the second version of this coffee maker that we've bought - the first one hung in there for a good many years but the carafe water area top cover hinge broke so the cover flopped around and overall, the unit was looking pretty beat. They dressed this model up a little with some chrome trim around the base and some stainless in the area of the single cup brew. The chrome trim around the base was coming unstuck - the adhesive that they used to attach it wasn't holding the trim onto the base. I had to re-glue the trim to the base. Other than that, great features for a basic coffee maker, the ability to make a full carafe or a single cup. Makes a decent brew but nothing fancy...

This is what I've looking for. Beautiful design. Delicious coffee. Easy to use. Plus my travel mugs all fit easily. Add to that, brewing options for either carafe or single, all making the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew my new best friend in the morning and all day.

Really love a good cup of coffee. Have my favorites - Starbucks Cafe Verona and Sumatra and it doesn't matter if its from a pot, or K cup or in my travel mug, I prefer it brewed strong/bold. This coffee pot does the trick! I wanted coffee station in my room and this works very well. Set it up and forget it. It's been brewing for weeks now, every morning at 5:30 a.m. on the dot. The alarm goes off and I can smell the coffee! Rich, hot and brewed to perfection. No leaks and the directions point out what and how often to clean tips to keep it in top shape, no problem. This is a great coffee pot that can brew a single cup, a travel mug or a craft of coffee just the way you like it and keep it hot until you are comfortable happy and ready to take on a new day! OK new addition : one thing they could redesign... The area on the top of the coffee pot, let's the steam from the pot drift upward and you need to be careful where you rest your fingers so as to not burn them.

Product only worked properly for less than a month. water sensor kept saying add water even when water is full. Also, it will brew even if lid is not fully closed. Basically, it is defective and now I'm stuck with a coffee maker that doesn't make coffee

I was going to purchase a Keurig similar to this one. The price difference made me think twice and I decided on the Hamilton Beach Flex Brew. I love it!! My only hesitation was that the amount of water this one stores, but I feel the taste is better when the water gets used or doesn't remain in the coffee maker so I am pleased. The pot is large and brews fast. I love the 2hr shut off. Very easy to use. The Flex Brew is big. Many reviews complained that it would not fit under cabinets. It does fit. You'd just have to pull it out to fill the pot. I had to do that with my 12 cup Mr. Coffee so I do not see it as a deterrent. I do not have a lot of counter of space. I chose to put it on a separate cabinet, off of my counter top. Prior, I had a single and a regular coffee pot and was switching them out when I had company etc. It was a pain. I love always having the option of making one cup or 12 depending on what I want/need. Highly recommend!

I recently purchased the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio 2-Way Coffee Maker and I have to say, I'm incredibly impressed with this product. The ability to make a single cup of coffee or a full pot is so convenient, it's perfect for households with multiple coffee drinkers, and incredibly within budget! One of my favorite features of this coffee maker is the flexibility it provides. I love that I can use my own coffee grounds with the single serve side or use a K-Cup pod for even more convenience. The reusable mesh filter that comes with the coffee maker is also a nice touch, as it helps to reduce waste and saves money on buying disposable filters. Another standout feature of this coffee maker is how easy it is to use and clean. The control panel is intuitive and easy to navigate, and the removable brew basket makes cleaning a breeze. I also appreciate that the carafe is dishwasher safe, which makes cleaning up after a full pot of coffee much easier. The coffee maker can be programmed to start a pot in the morning, or I can pre-load a K-Cup the night before, ready up my mug and with a single button press have a hot drink within minutes! Overall, I highly recommend the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio 2-Way Coffee Maker to anyone looking for a versatile, convenient, and easy-to-use coffee maker. It's a great investment that will provide delicious coffee for years to come.

Talking about the overall design of this brew station is excellent. Easy to access from pouring in the coffee to the water to setting it up for a single cup or the carafe. I’ve only utilized the “bold“ setting and very much enjoy the quality and the robust flavour of the brewed coffee. There are two factors that for me make it a 4 star rating instead of a 5. First is the design of the filter holder for the coffee grounds in the carafe section. It is more challenging to clean as the grounds never dry out given the fact the bottom of the filter basket is solid, is no drainage holes. It’s designed is good for flavouring the coffee but sadly not for the clean up. The other issue is the temperature of the freshly coffee in the carafe. There is no ability to adjust the temperature of the carafe contents after brewing and I often find the temperature of the freshly brewed coffee a little low for my liking. Not show shoppers but if they were able to address these I would easily give it six stars out of five. We are very pleased with the single serving portion of the coffee maker. Excellent taste and a very nice Crema on asingle mug of coffee. I really appreciate the ability to select how big a cup I want to have on the single portions by pouring in the amount of water versus having the machine decide how much water to utilize. Great design feature!. Pleased with the product and recommend.

I have only owned this coffee maker for 3-4 months now but I love this machine!! It comes with a reusable metal filter for both the carafe and the single cup makers. It makes fantastic flavor and is the exact some tasting no matter which way you make it, a pot, a single cup or if you use a K-cup. I will say you do have to fine-tune your measurements for the ground coffee but the overall operation of the machine is super easy with no more than a 3 button to a single button operation. The machine is fully programmable so you can wake up to that great morning coffee smell. You can even have it set to fill your traveler's mug so you can avoid those crazy morning drive-thrus at Tims. I have yet to get a blockage on it but I am anal when it comes to cleaning my equipment. I also bought a 3-drawer, 36 k-cup holder from Amazon that sits directly below the machine and looks like the two were meant for one another. It keeps the k-cups out of sight and gives the overall appearance a little more professional look. I have found only 2 cons with this machine as nothing is ever perfect. First, the screen for the clock and programming, although really bright and clear, it shines through a tinted plastic that makes it almost disappear completely if you do not look directly at the right angle. So there are times I can't see the clock or it's hard to make out the display when I sit at my kitchen table. Secondly, my machine has gotten louder in the first 2-3 weeks when it was heating, brewing and finishing the cycle, the noise just got louder and louder. It's not so loud it's annoying or that it may obstruct your morning conversation with the kids or your spouse but it did get significantly louder and so I have to mention that. It was dead quiet when I first started using it, you could barely hear it but now you almost feel like your in a bistro now lol. That aside, this is an astounding coffee percolator. I love the carafe or single cup or even k-cup options. I love the automatic shutoff of the coffee warming plate for the carafe. It shuts off after 2 hours have passed after brewing. I love the 2 separate water level viewing glasses as they are super clear. The disassembly and cleaning of the machine are so easy you could get your four years old to do it, heck even gets the husband to do it. I love the fact you get reusable brewing screens. Being able to program my morning brew that's another pro and above all else, for the price that you will pay for this machine and the flavor and speed you get out of it is simply amazing. Hamilton Beach truly made the definition of value with this machine. I also got the extended 3year warranty on top of the manufacturer 1 year warranty just in case this too good to be true machine doesn't stand the test of time but at this rate I have nothing but positive thoughts that this machine will be here with me for at least another 5 years as long as no one steals it!!

A friend without prime did research and had me buy him one of these. Fast forward a few years and my Keurig died on me, and I was in the market for another machine. This can brew up to 12 cups of coffee on one side of the machine. And it can brew K-Cup single serve pods on the other side. Each side has it's own single use water reservoir, with an amount indicator. The coffee pot side has a gold basket insert, so you don't need filters. Dumping the used coffee grinds might be easier with a filter, but then not needing to buy them is nice too. Pressing the I/O (brew/power) button without water in the coffee pot side has the hot plate (stay warm function) enable for another couple of hours. The coffee pot side can be programmed to start your pot at whatever time of day you'd like. Just pre-fill the water level and of course the amount of coffee into the gold basket. The single serve side can take any K-Cup. Beneath the shelf for a cup/mug is a storage bit. Inside that is a pocket for using ground coffee, if you prefer one cup of coffee but don't want to use a K-Cup. The machine is a little louder than my Keurig was, and it takes a little longer to brew. Not massively so, but noticeably. The coffee is definitely warmer than the Keurig machine. Without cream it would be too hot to drink immediately, but with just a little cream it is drinkable but on the hot side. Either side has the option for regular or bold brew. Aside from the toggle (between single serve or carafe), one set of controls runs the entire machine. I've only been using it for a few weeks, but it feels sturdy and well made. Much more solid than my Keurig machine felt. I agree with my friend, that this is a great machine. They've had theirs for four years and are still using it on a daily basis.

I'm Going to order another one!! Ive recommended this machine to a few people and they got it and love it too! :)