Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Brewer, 2 Brew Styles, Adjustable Warm Plate, 60oz Water Reservoir, Delay Brew - Black/Stainless Steel

EMUnited States

Looks Great, Works Great, Tastes Great

I got this coffee maker a little over 2 years ago, mainly because of its aesthetics, specifically the design and layout were visually pleasing to me compared to other coffee makers. Also all my appliances are black and stainless. On the two cup setting, it takes about 6 minutes to brew. When it's done the coffee is really hot, and I have to wait about 5 minutes before drinking it, or drop in an ice cube and I can start drinking in about 30 seconds to a minute. I found a combination of things with this coffee maker that turns a good cup of coffee into a great one. The ninja branded measuring spoon that comes with it is more important than you might think. They've literally hit the nail on the head regarding the exact amount of coffee grounds that should be used. It's very simple, one flat scoop for every standard size cup of coffee you want, and remember the word flat. Also there's markers on the water tank so scoops and water match up. I personally found if I use flat scoop of coffee grounds, not letting the coffee grounds be higher than that, it tastes perfect every time for me. So I would say that's a huge key to a great cup of coffee on this device. Next up, paper filters improved the taste significantly! The goldish mesh metal filter that comes in the box does not filter out all the coffee grounds. I even tried other brands of metal filters to see if they improved that, but it didn't. You will likely have some coffee grounds in the bottom of your coffee cup if you stick with the included metal reusable filter. At first I didn't think it was very many coffee grounds, but then one day I immediately poured the coffee into a glass after brewing it. Then I held the glass above my head and shined a flashlight at the bottom, and there were a lot more grounds that I saw that way, than when I was getting close to finishing a cup of coffee. Meaning, I was likely swallowing a lot of grounds and would have never known that. So I stopped using the Ninja metal filter and started buying and trying #4 cone paper filters and that did 4 things. 1. No more coffee grounds in my coffee cup. 2. No more upset stomach after drinking coffee. 3. The oily stuff that kind of floated to the top of the coffee was gone. 4. The taste of the coffee significantly improved. I would strongly suggest trying a box of paper filters to see if it improves the taste for you. In closing, this is a good coffee maker, but if you use flat scoops, a good brand of paper filters, and purified water, I think those might be the keys to turning a good cup of coffee into a great one.

CherylUnited States

Works Great For Me!

I love this coffee maker! I’ve bought and replaced 4 times I believe over the years because it’s that great. A straightforward coffeemaker, has a separate water tank to fill which I love (no spilling while pouring from the pot). The time sets easily, it has a classic brew or a rich brew setting and can set to keep warm for 4 hours. There’s also the delayed brew setting which is very convenient if you know what time you’ll need it for the following morning. It is a tiny bit heavy but this keeps it from sliding around like a lot do. I paid a very reasonable amount of money for it and it’s a decent name brand. By the time I’d have bought any regular little coffeemaker I may as well spent a tiny bit more for a much bettter one. I take very good care of my coffeemakers by cleaning when necessary so they have lasted for years. The few I have replaced has been over the past 8-9 years so they have lasted over two-three years each. I actually just threw the first one away a few months ago since they don’t actually break I swap it out. Just in case a new one breaks I’ll have it for a backup. Obviously I highly recommend this coffeemaker, you should def purchase it and see the convenience and ease of use it provides in your daily life.

Traci SchottUnited States

Great tasting hot coffee with a highly rated machine for < $100!

We just received this coffee maker yesterday after our high-end fancy Technivorn machine died from 6 years of daily use. We like the fact that it was highly rated and it was well under $100 and so far, we are happy with its operation, it’s designed and functionality. It was important to us that it had this capacity and the ability to set the machine in advance to make coffee the next morning, as well as to keep it warm once it’s brewed. It was also important that it had the ability to clean itself, so the clean cycle will certainly come in handy. The coffee we made today was excellent, perhaps even a little strong because we started out using the strong mode button so we may back off tomorrow just to see the difference and also adjust the dosage because we used 12 heaping scoops and it came out a little bit strong. We will update this review if necessary, but so far so good!

TTUnited States

Upgraded from My Old Coffee Maker and I’m So Glad I Did ☕

I recently upgraded from an old coffee maker I had for years, and this one is such a great improvement. The programmable feature lets me wake up to fresh coffee, which makes mornings so much easier before work. It has a sleek design that looks great on my counter, and the removable water reservoir makes filling and cleaning simple. The adjustable warming plate keeps my coffee hot, which is a must. The coffee tastes smooth and flavorful, and I like that I can choose between Classic and Rich depending on how strong I want it. The clean feature is a great bonus and makes maintenance easy. Overall, a reliable, easy-to-use coffee maker with all the right features.