KRUPS Simply Brew Compact Filter Drip Coffee Maker, 5-Cup, Silver
$36
- PERFECT FOR A SMALL FAMILY: 5 cups of brewing capacity is the perfect size for a family of 1 or 2, while maintaining a compact and modern style
- CONVENIENT FEATURES: Pause & Brew allows you to pour a cup of coffee mid-brew and automatically keeps your coffee warm after brewing
- SIMPLE AND EASY TO USE: coffee pot with easy-pour, no-drip spout and simple On/Off button to start brewing and turn off the brewer
- MODERN DESIGN: Premium black & stainless steel finish fits with most decor
- EVERYTHING YOU NEED INCLUDED: Dishwasher safe glass coffee pot with drip free spout, a measuring spoon, and permanent, reusable coffee filter to reduce waste (Compatible with No.2 paper coffee filter)
Specification: KRUPS Simply Brew Compact Filter Drip Coffee Maker, 5-Cup, Silver
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10 reviews for KRUPS Simply Brew Compact Filter Drip Coffee Maker, 5-Cup, Silver
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Mar –
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First of all Amazon’s delivery service leaves little to be desired. I was home all day expecting my order to be delivered but as usual, the delivery pesonnel did not ring my doorbell.
In fact it seems they didn’t even make it all the way up the steps and basically dumped and scattered my packages on my porch far from the front door even though there are concealed areas on my porch where they could have placed the items so they’re not out in the open unprotected. Amazon really needs to fix this issue with their deliverers.
Secondly, I love the look and size of the machine. It’s as compact as I hoped it would be. The coffee is hot and the machine slow brews the coffee which enhances the taste. However, it is LOUD, so loud it frightened me the first time I used it It sounds like there are marbles rolling around inside and I’m hesitant to use it. You can hear the loudness in the video.
It also came in a plain cardboard box with a basic computer printed label and with no manual, warranty card or any other paperwork even though in the description it made reference to those being included in the box.
The price also fell a few dollars the day I received my package.
I wanted to love this machine but with the disturbingly loud noise especially, sadly, I will be returning it. The search continues.
Mowrind –
One issue with this coffee maker is driving me a bit crazy. Disclaimer: maybe I’m a klutz. The issue is that pouring water into the back of the top, with the lid up, is awkward and often results in water running down the side of the unit. Maybe you’re supposed to stand at 90 degrees so the front of the unit is to your right or your left. I’m not sure that would help. Where I need to position it makes that impossible anyway.
What I like to do is put the exact amount of water I want to use in the carafe and pour all of that into the coffee maker. But getting all of it out requires a really steep pouring angle at the end, and the unit’s lid is in the way… and often really wet from a previous batch, so I don’t want to touch it with the carafe.
Update: The pouring process works great if you overfill the carafe with water then pour out only some of it and dump the rest. This is an extra step and wastes a little water.
I’m giving it four starts though, after trying a couple other 5 cup coffeemakers. This one is the quickest, makes great coffee, isn’t inappropriately noisy, and is clean–no factory residues in the water. (I returned one other coffee maker because even after 5 cycles of just water, factory gunk was visible in the carafe at the end of the cycle. That’s got to be toxic, and I hope they get a call from FDA.)
Also, the three vent holes in the top do help reduce the water condensation on the lid. Three more might be good, but most coffeemakers have no vents at all. So that’s in the plus column.
One other minor flaw: the water level marker on the side of the unit doesn’t match the water level marker on the carafe. A “4” on the side mark makes noticeably more coffee than a “4” on the carafe.
So I had this unit at a 3, but have lowered my standards and it’s now a 4. There just aren’t any really great 5 cuppers out there right now. This one is not great but is very good.
Thoughts for the engineers: See if you can make the lid open wider than 90 degrees and still drain condensation water back into the tank. That would help with pouring space. Two other options: make the unit a bit taller so the carafe can be slimmer. Third, make it a little wider at the top so the tank opening can wrap around the sides of the filter holder a bit–enlarging the opening for pouring water in. I realize this results in a bigger coffeemaker, and its tininess is one of its distinctives. But it doesn’t have to be as tiny as it is.
SKRTH –
First of all manufacturers need to stop using the term “cup”. A cup has a standard measurement which is 8 fluid ounces. It is misleading and a shady business practice to fool consumers into believing that the pot is larger than what it actually is. Please change your description to what the machine actually brews, which is 5 servings of coffee. This pot holds 24 ounces of water which would work out to be about 4.8 ounces or less after brewing per serving of 5. That said I am satisfied with this small coffee maker.
Christopher Cahill –
Nice and sturdy little pot, perfect for one person, it’ll make 2&1/2 big cups. I’ve always liked the permanent filter, no need to waste money in stores. I gave it a 4 because I don’t like that the on switch and water level indicator is on the side of the machine, you have to turn it sideways every time you refill the water to see the water levels and turn it on. Other than that I’m happy with the product.
Kevin Mattocks –
Our programmable 12 cup Krups coffee maker finally broke down after faithful (sometimes muti) daily use for over six years. We received this one the same day it was ordered and set up was quick and easy- a fast wipe down on the outside and two runs of just water.
Pro’s: Very sleek and attractive. We knew that it being a10 cup machine it would be smaller than our old one, but the size difference to the 12 cup is very noticeable. The water reservoir lid snaps shut- I don’t know if it makes it less easy for debris to get in, but it feels like it now. The coffee brewed quickly and tasted great- idk if it’s a Krups thing because the old machine did this too, or if all coffee makers have this issue (it’s been over six years since I’ve used any other brand) but about half a cup of water is lost to condensation so we always add an extra half a cup of water now. Comes with a reusable filter.
Cons: It’s supposed to be 10 cups, but because they measure a cup as 5 oz you’re making less than you think. The warming plate turns off after only an hour and there’s no audible sound that let’s you know it’s turning off just in case you want to flip it back on. The space to add water to the reservoir is pretty tight- it’s just wider than a packet of sugar (photo att). We’re lucky enough to have a sink faucet that has an extendable hose so we use that, but if we didnt I’m very sure I’d be spilling water everywhere. There is no clock/it’s not programmable- I was pretty annoyed when I saw that it didn’t have these features, however the onus of fully reading the specifications before purchase is on me. I’m just… put off by it being such a simple machine for costing 60 bucks.
So far we’re happy with this purchase and are hoping the sting of the price will fade the longer we have it.
T-Lo –
Love this coffee maker! The little 4-5 cups are fine for just me but when I have a friend visit or entertain those are too small. This is a small footprint for the kitchen counter, not as big as 12 cup models. Looks cool and most importantly, makes good coffee. I love the wire mesh in lieu of paper filters. More eco friendly and money saving. Highly recommend!!
Dawn –
Husband wanted a new coffee maker with less “techy stuff” so I bought this. It was the least amount of buttons on a medium size unit. Husband loves it. Says the only thing to remember if I use it for heating tea or hot cocoa water is it’s HOT. Much hotter than his last pot, and that is a good thing. He no longer has to microwave a fresh cup of coffee to get it hot enough. And he’s really happy with the lack of “bells and whistles” he just wanted to add coffee and water and push the button. No clock or timer or other extra stuff, and this was perfect.
Amber Hicks –
So, I totally love this coffee maker. It’s easy to use, easy to clean and the stainless-steel design goes great with the rest of our appliances. But it has the safety feature built in that automatically turns off after so long, which makes it hard to drink throughout the day when your maker keeps switching off. Other than having to constantly turn it back on its great.
Mamacat –
I had to replace my 8-cup Russell Hobbs retro one-switch coffee maker because all of its accessories had been discontinued. I needed a simple & compact machine within my budget and this is the closest contender, although a 10-cup carafe is too much. It looks good from the outside but the plastic inside looks flimsy & cheap. I hope the whole unit doesn’t burn out soon as some reviewers stated . My immediate disappointment is the coffee doesn’t come out hot. I am not sold on this machine yet but I will give it a 4 star and the benefit of doubt. Boy, I do wish I could find a 8-cup glass carafe replacement for my retro red Russell Hobbs.
Shaggy –
Good little coffee maker! Looks just like the ones you see at resorts in the Caribbean. Perfect for two people.
I was a little surprised at how small it is, but that’s okay.
One thing I had an issue with was, Canada Post delivery! Amazon uses Intelcom Express as well & they are great.. Canada Post took almost a WEEK for a 2 day delivery!
Amazon refunded the delivery price, which was good, but still I would be happy to never have another delivery via Canada Post!