Melitta Filter Coffee Machine with Insulated Jug, Timer Feature, Aroma Selector, Look Therm Timer Model, Black/Brushed Steel, 1011-16
Look IV Therm Timer: It’s Time For Real Coffee Enjoyment
Enjoy Long-Lasting Coffee Temperature and Accommodation of Individual Preferences
With its patented AromaSelector to ensure intensity and temperature preferences, the Look IV Therm Timer filters piping-hot, aromatic coffee into a robust, insulated jug with a reinforced double-wall interior. This resourceful German unit includes an Aroma Selector to flexibly accommodate the varied intensity preferences found within the walls of your home or office. While efficient in energy use and space occupancy, this filter coffee maker can produce 1250ml, with a double-marked water tank available for precise measurement. The cable storage at the machine’s base allows for flexible, space-efficient counter-top placement, where this filter coffee machine will accentuate the room with its classic design of brushed stainless steel and smooth black surfaces. The Look IV Therm’s detachable swivel filter, anti-drip system and machine-washable jug combine well to help you maintain the cleanliness and long-term integrity of this intelligently-designed Melitta coffee maker.
Melitta: Pioneers of Coffee Industry Since 1908
Melitta has led the coffee industry since 1908, when founder Melitta Bentz made the world’s first paper filter bags. Now 20 billion filter bags are used world-wide on a yearly basis, and this conscientious German organisation continues to lead the way in coffee-related innovation.
From the best filter makers and fully automatic bean-to-cup machines to useful accessories for the pour-over hand-filtration method, the Melitta brand continues to design and retail coffee products of the utmost quality.
At a glance:
- Measuring system on water tank for making up to 10 large cups (125ml) or 15 small cups (85 ml)
- Adjustable coffee intensity thanks to Aroma Selector
- Coffee stays hot for 2 hours thanks to thickness and strength of pot
- Brew ready at the right time thanks to the Timer Feature
- Easy to pour with one hand
- Cable-storage compartment
- Tested for safety with VDE certification
Aroma Selector
With Melitta’s patented flavour selector, you can adjust the intensity of your coffee at the touch of a button: for a mild or strong coffee. You can, for example, enjoy a pick-me-up coffee at breakfast, and a gentle feel-good coffee after lunch. The Aroma Selector function ensures you constantly get the best taste, in a practical way without having to change the amount of water or coffee.
Aroma Selector
Practical timer feature
Unbreakable insulated jug
3-in-1 limescale protection
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| Timer Function | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Number of Cups | 10-15 Cups | 10-15 Cups | 10-15 Cups | 10-15 Cups | 10-15 Cups | 10-15 Cups |
| Adjustable Coffee Intensity | AromaSelector | AromaSelector | AromaSelector | AromaSelector | – | Aroma Control |
| Auto cleaning/Descaling programme | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warm keeping time | – | 120 min | 20/40/60 min | 120 min | 30/60/90/120 min | 30 min |
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| Description | Take your hot coffee with you in the morning, Compact thermal travel mug with a capacity of 250 ml, Anti-slip base, Fits in standard cup holders in cars | 2 glasses for Lungo coffee made of borosilicate glass (Height 11 cm), Double insulating wall and anti-burn, Capacity 200 ml, Microwave safe, Dishwasher safe | 100% airtight insulated mug 350 ml, Silicone anti-slip handle, Preserves warm temperature for 2 hours, Dishwasher safe | Proper care of your appliances includes regular descaling, recommended descaling of your filter coffee machine once every month or after 40 uses | Gourmet 1 x 4 coffee filter for filter coffee makers, 3 filter zones for releasing, revealing and balancing coffee aromas, Optimum flavour extraction with micro perforations AromaPor, Ultra tear resistant | Electric coffee grinder for freshly brewed coffee beans, Adjustable fineness of coffee grind, Automatic shutdown, low energy consumption, Capacity 200 g |
| Weight: | 3 kg |
| Dimensions: | 29.5 x 30.5 x 47.8 cm; 3 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Melitta |
| Model: | 6738044 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
Arrived on the Saturday, easy to set up, rinse items under cold water before first use. I Set the timer for 07:30 on Sunday morning, I filled the reservoir just above 4 mugs (which is really 2 full mugs). I placed 2 scoops (coffee spoon/clip) of Tim Hortons coffee in the melitta1:4 filter for medium strength. I wanted to witness the timer, so at 07:28 I was waiting eagerly! Sure enough, 07:30, the timer clicked on and for the next 5 mins you could here the machine working away (a dull kettle sound, fairly quiet) and the faint aroma of fresh coffee! The machine stopped, I pulled the jug out, no drips and poured a large mug full, again no drips and a steaming HOT mug of coffee which tasted perfect. I poured another mug at 08:30 and it was still steaming HOT. Coffee all gone. Very easy to clean down, rinse the pot out, emptied the filter and wiped down, no mess anyway. Highly recommend, love it.
Would recommend.
Great coffee machine, haven’t managed to use timer but that not a problem. Makes lovely coffee, easy to adjust quantities and strength to suit. Jug keeps coffee hot for hours. Looks good. Filter papers available in Tesco. Would recommend.
Use to to have a russell hobbs filter coffee machine and thought that was good,until the second one broke down.
Did some reserch and found out about this one.what a difference,easier to use,quieter,more economical, great coffee ,easy to clean out with the paper filters and really hot coffee!!
No more turning the machine on again to keep the the coffee hot as with the russell hobbs,because the thermos jug really keeps it hot easily for a couple of hours,just right for a lazy sunday morning.
I spent a little more and you can see the diffence in quality.I like this machine
Use to to have a russell hobbs filter coffee machine and thought that was good,until the second one broke down.
Did some reserch and found out about this one.what a difference,easier to use,quieter,more economical, great coffee ,easy to clean out with the paper filters and really hot coffee!!
No more turning the machine on again to keep the the coffee hot as with the russell hobbs,because the thermos jug really keeps it hot easily for a couple of hours,just right for a lazy sunday morning.
I spent a little more and you can see the diffence in quality.I like this machine
Good Fresh Coffee To Wake Up To
I used to use 7 scoops of coffee in my old coffee filter machine which held less water, but I only need to use 5 to get the same strength and it holds more water.
It’s very easy to use and the timer works fabulously so we have good, fresh coffee to wake up to.
The thermos jug keeps the coffee hot for a lot longer than 2 hours.
I’m really happy with it.
I am a real coffee snob and even great quality instant doesnt hack it for me. I have had many machines over the years but this is the best machine I have ever had. Makes hot hot coffee not warm like most machines. What’s great is that the jug is like a thermos flask so the coffee doesnt become bitter like on those with the hot plate. I made some at 1pm today and my hubby finished it off at 5.15 when he and in from work and was still red hot. Best tasting coffee without bar pressure I ever tasted. I bought the measuring spoon as well and it gives the perfect amount per mug. Stop reading reviews just buy it you wont be disappointed.
Terrific value
After several months of daily use, I can confirm that this goober makes fantastic coffee and keeps it warm four hours! The only slight disappointment is that the jug has started to rust – it appears to collect water on the external seams.
This is a great machine that overcomes two of the worst problems with my previous drip coffee machine, a russell h., which was that the glass jug was easy to break and cost 35 to replace each time, and that it turned itself off after about 20 minutes so the coffee was always cold. This is such an improvement, a more robust jug that is basically a jug thermos and keeps the coffee at a drinkable temperature for several hours. If you place boiling water in it to pre-warm the jug before use, it keeps it hotter for longer, like any thermos. Thank you for decent hot coffee on demand! The taste dial doesn’t make any difference that I can discern. The other thing is it will not work if the time is not set, so every time you unplug it or there is a power cut, it will not work until you reset it. This means if you use the timer to make coffee in the morning it will not work automatically if there was a power cut overnight. Where I live, there is often a momentary power cut each night. It is also difficult to clean inside the jug, you need a bottle brush. Apart from these issues which of course are not made clear anywhere, it is easy to use, easy to fill, and the jug is good quality and pours just fine. I have only had it a few weeks so I do not know about its longevity but so far we are very happy with it.
I do not agree with the manufacturer’s claim that it contains ten cupfuls, or fifteen small cups. Where are they getting these tiny cups? Do they mean espresso cups? This is the type if coffee you drink in quantity it is not espresso. If two of you have two cups, you will not have much left.
Perfec
Bought this to replace an old coffee machine and I’m so pleased I did. Using the filter papers makes for a smoother coffee and the thermal insulated jug keeps coffee warmer for longer without using more electricity on a “keep warm” function like some other brands.
Like the design and look, plus it’s easy to set up and program. Would recommend to friends and family.
Perfec
Bought this to replace an old coffee machine and I’m so pleased I did. Using the filter papers makes for a smoother coffee and the thermal insulated jug keeps coffee warmer for longer without using more electricity on a “keep warm” function like some other brands.
Like the design and look, plus it’s easy to set up and program. Would recommend to friends and family.
Very good and makes great coffee
We bought this to have warm coffee after making and for that it has been perfect. The coffee is still hot and fresh up to an hour after making. Design good and would buy again over a none insulated jug every time
works exactly as advertised
A nicely styled, compact coffee maker. The drip coffee is hot enough (which is not always the case with other makers) Very easy to clean.
the CALC function reminds one to de-calcify frequently (you can adjust to the hardness of your local water) which seems to work well.
The metal (not glass) thermos flask into which the coffee drips keeps it hot for circa 1 hour and warm for several. Works well.
Very little mess if you use the standard filter paper cones.
NB if you want stronger coffee, just put in more coffee
I bought this as it has a insulated jug, it keeps my coffee hot for 3hrs, I love using paper filters strait into the bin or garden no cleaning those horrible screens, also as the jug is insulated I can take the jug to my desk and work.
Doing the job in the right way, thermos looks nice and brilliant idea !
The price is too high but its doing the job it should . it is similar to my old coffee machine, the same style’ one) but the diffence os this one is not ‘burning coffee and the process is quicker. The ‘thermos is nice option , can come and get coffee 2 hours later at any time , will be still warm.
I bought this as it has a insulated jug, it keeps my coffee hot for 3hrs, I love using paper filters strait into the bin or garden no cleaning those horrible screens, also as the jug is insulated I can take the jug to my desk and work.
Great machine, great taste and easy to use.
Our new coffee machine arrived today and we had our first coffee using it. Have to say it’s really good and I’m a complete snob when it comes to taste! Easy to use, easy to pour, and great fresh tasting coffee, nice and strong! I normally like espresso so was curious to see if it would be strong enough – it was perfect! Good value for money too very pleased.
Sturdy and robus
This was a little more than I wanted to spend, but it really shows you get what you pay for. it was delivered quickly, and we are very pleased with it, albeit only day one 🙂
The machine is brilliant, it is easy to use, the water level on the side is helpful too.
THE MOST AMAZING THIS IS THAT THE COFFEE IS MAKES IS REALLY HOT ! ! ! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
LOVE it ! will update this if it lets me down, but after deliberating and deciding I am so pleased to have chosen this one !
Superb
Absolutely superb keeps the coffee warm for hours without burning the coffee. I purchased the one with a timer, if i had to buy another one I would buy it without the timer, its not needed it makes the coffee in about 5 minutes anyway, so save yourselves a few quid and get the one without the timer.
We made a pot of coffee about 9pm had one cup then forgot about it, came down in the morning about 7am started to pour the old coffee away, its was still warm enough to drink, so we did, its brilliant.
Straight to table jug
This is probably our 5th or 6th coffee maker over ca 45 years. Coffee stays hot for a good 2 hours – long enough for late breakfasters at the weekend. Makes enough for 4 x 400ml mugs, so probably best for small households. Descaling easy – and no need to mark the calendar! Need smallish hands or a bottle brush to scrub the jug. Very pleased so far.
It's the Beez Kneez.
I shall add this glowing review to the growing list of users who think this is the beez kneez. I’ve had it for about a month now and it’s just flashed up that it needs a ‘de-calc’ due to the super hard water we have here. Easy to do and great to know when to run the programme (a little light comes on). This is my third filter coffee maker (others from lesser manufacturers) and I’m thinking it’ll be my last… it really is that good. If you enjoy a nice cup of java, buy one!
Insulated jug not hotplate 😊
At first when I received this item I was unhappy that this didn’t have a hotplate to keep the coffee warm. Howwrong was I? The jug is insulated and therefore keeps the coffee at a good temperature for at least 3 hours and without it being ‘stewed’ on the hotplate. This is the best coffee pot I have owned
Durable
Used this for months now. Durable, easy to use. You need separate disposable filters but they are easily found on amazon. After using a cheap filter coffee maker this one makes the coffee so much warmer and stronger. Worth it.
Very quick !
Great machine , very quick , keeps coffee hot for ages . Only negative is that when cleaning the jug water gets trapped between the plastic and metal leading to lots of dribbling . Once you know that it does this after cleaning just have to let it drain upside down and upright until dribbling stops . This would not stop me recommending this product to friends and family .
Easy to use and no more grinds at the bottom of the cup
This is nice looking, easy to clean and produces tasty coffee – with none of those nasty grounds at the bottom of your cup. I have been using a cafetire for years but then read an article saying the best way to drink coffee is with an old school coffee maker. My parents had similar in the 80s but modern improvements include a base which isn’t heated and is therefore safer – as the jug is metal and insulated (and therefore also not hot to the touch). Love this and use nearly every day.
Keeps hot for hours
I chose this coffee maker, because I liked the idea of the thermal jug rather than a hot plate and it works very well, the coffee keeps hot for hours, as I like to have it ready when I wake, but not necessarily to drink it all quickly. If like me you like to have hot coffee available for a few hours, this is the one for you.
No problems so far.
I’ve used the Melitta coffee maker several times each day since purchasing it and so far I’m very pleased with it. It’s easy to use and easy to clean. I chose a machine with an insulated jug rather than a hotplate as I find a hotplate can sometimes ‘cook’ the coffee and spoil it. I drink my coffee black and I’m pleased to say the insulated jug keeps the coffee hot for an impressive amount of time. I have no hesitation in recommending this machine.
I had this delivered today and wanted to do a review of my first impressions and usage.
I can honestly say this is one of the best coffee machines I have ever bought! When I got it out the box it felt quality and premium despite the unit mostly being plastic. But it’s not a light platsuc it feels solid build.
The thermos jug is a great idea instead of using a glass one and works really well keeping the coffee hot. The unit also come with a few filters in the box to get you started which was awesome because I forget to get the paper filters when I got the coffee so would have been stuck. But you get 4 filters in the box so that’s great. You can pick up about 80 filters on Amazon for 4 so no big deal.
The first coffee is made was so good! The machine is very quite and cleaning it after was easy!
I was recommended this machine by a friend at work. Never heard of the make before but very pleased with the purchase!
I can definitely recommend this to anyone thinking of buying a coffee machine.
Excellent filter coffee machine
Keeps your coffee hot for a couple of hours without making the coffee go bitter and using unnecessary electricity. Adjustable setting helps make a cracking coffee, and the militia gourmet filters get rid of any bits that you get with a cafetire or permanent mesh filter, best filter coffee machine I have ever used.
Did not suffer from any dripping from the machine or from the vacuum flask, which had been reported by other users.
GREAT QUALITY
I purchased the Melitta Look IV Therm Timer coffee maker as my wife required a coffee maker with a flask. The Coffee machine is great, easy to use and has a timer, if you are a morning coffee person it is ideal for the lovely fresh cup of coffee when you get up in the morning. The flask holds the contents at a good temperature for quite a long time. I definitely recommend this to any coffee lovers.
GREAT QUALITY
I purchased the Melitta Look IV Therm Timer coffee maker as my wife required a coffee maker with a flask. The Coffee machine is great, easy to use and has a timer, if you are a morning coffee person it is ideal for the lovely fresh cup of coffee when you get up in the morning. The flask holds the contents at a good temperature for quite a long time. I definitely recommend this to any coffee lovers.
Great hot coffee in a flask
Had many filter machines and the last one with a hot plate switched off after 30 minutes which was really frustrating when trying to do a leisurely Sunday morning. This one has no hot plate but a fabulous vacuum jug, great coffee kept hot for at least two hours with now ‘burning’ of the flavour. Really very pleased with this.
Every now and again, you come across a product that completely wows you. This is one. The thermos instead of a glass jug is a brilliant idea – and I now can’t imagine why not all coffee machines are made in this way. For a start, it saves on power – because there is no hot plate needed.
Second, the coffee keeps warm for a staggering time. Yesterday, I set the timer for a full jug of coffee at 6am. I had a mug at 7am, before leaving for golf. I then had a second and third mug of (still piping hot) coffee from the jug after lunch at 2pm. I then had a warm mug of coffee after dinner at 7pm. OK, it was no longer hot, but it was still drinkabley warm, with some steam – that’s 13 hours after brewing!!!
And that, my friends, is what compelled me to write this review.
Two other reasons why I’m very taken by the Melitta coffee maker. One, the coffee tastes lovely. I don’t know how they do it, given that it’s not got all these mod-cons like shower over etc, but they do. I drink a lot of coffee from lots of places, and I’m very happy with this taste.
Two, the construction is very solid. It feels classy and professional. In fact, this German made coffee maker feels like a good solid German car.
Highly recommended.
****** 18 month update (May 2020)
It’s still going strong, and I’m still loving it. I still maintain that it’s the best thing I’ve bought for years. Since the original review, I’ve also come to appreciate the descaling mechanism – every six months or so, it detects that you need to descale. Once you follow the instructions, add a tablet to a jug of water, it does the rest.
I like my coffee good and strong, and this is still producing the goods after almost daily use for 18 months or so – looking as good and as sturdy as new.
****** 3 year update (January 2022)
I’m treating this review like the 7-up programme! Still working absolutely perfectly and looking great.
The only problem is that the ever-hot thermos has encouraged me to drink so much coffee throughout the day that if I don’t have it on at the weekends, I start to get withdrawal symptoms (seriously!). As such, I’ve started mixing the caffeinated coffee with decaf.
If you like your coffee, don't compromise
I simply love this machine, in comparison to my busted Russell Hobbs, which lasted only 5 months. Yes it costed me double, but so worth it. Looks great, makes an awesome brew and keeps it for longer in its thermal jug without cooking it on a hot plate.
This is simply the Mercedes of filter coffee machines.
In 5 Words: Best Filter Machine; Buy It!!
Fantastic machine; arguably the best filter coffee machine on the market. Great design, easy to use and makes amazing coffee. The Aroma selector allows you to adjust strength to taste, and is a feature I’ve only seen on selected Melitta models. The unbreakable jug is a genius bit of design. Keeps the coffee hot for a couple of hours without the traditional hot plate design (which can actually burn and impair the flavour of the coffee). Saves electricity this way, and keeps warm a lot longer than other machines that power off the hot plate after 30 minutes. Removeable filter cone for easy cleaning too. No to mention a generous 24 month guarantee from the manufacturer.
In 5 Words: Best Filter Machine; Buy It!!
Fantastic machine; arguably the best filter coffee machine on the market. Great design, easy to use and makes amazing coffee. The Aroma selector allows you to adjust strength to taste, and is a feature I’ve only seen on selected Melitta models. The unbreakable jug is a genius bit of design. Keeps the coffee hot for a couple of hours without the traditional hot plate design (which can actually burn and impair the flavour of the coffee). Saves electricity this way, and keeps warm a lot longer than other machines that power off the hot plate after 30 minutes. Removeable filter cone for easy cleaning too. No to mention a generous 24 month guarantee from the manufacturer.
Insulated jug is a revelation!
I love this! We drink a lot of coffee and get through a lot of machines. This is undoubtedly the best I have bought. It’s easy to use, the jug pours well and doesn’t drip. It makes great tasting coffee and because it is made by the company that makes the filter papers they fit perfectly and never fold over like I have experienced with other machines. The best part though is the insulated jug. I can’t recommend that highly enough. It easily keeps the coffee hot for over two hours. The machine is compact and looks great too.
press the timer to start i
Excellent value for money. I wanted an easy to use filter coffee maker with thermos jug to keep coffee hot. Made coffee at 11am this morning, still hot at 1.50pm when used again.
Haven’t used the timer yet for forward starting, but found I have to press the timer to start it, not an issue though.
Looks stylish on the work surface.
Best Coffee maker I’ve ever bough
I’ve bought many coffee machines over the years, but this for me is the best one. Love the fact it has a thermal pot rather than a glass one, so the coffee doesn’t taste ‘stewed’ from being kept hot. It says hot ( and I mean hot) upto 2 hours in the thermal pot.
Excellent. Great Choice.
I echo all the positive comments against this machine. It’s great. It makes good coffee, easy to prepare and clear, great design for the spout and jug lid. Thanks to all the other reviewers for recommending this machine.
Great taste, quality machine
Like many on here, I have had my own pre-conceives ideas of what makes great coffee and I had relegated the filter machine back to the 80s/90s. What I should have remembered is that I loved coffee then too.
This machine is of a good quality build and makes superb coffee. I use it mostly at work and it has been used a lot in a small space of time. The timer is simple and although not too heavy, the thermal jug feels solid and definitely does keep the coffee warm without that burnt taste associated with filter machines.
My one small gripe is that the jug is not the easiest to clean even with my small hands. Nothing a good soak wouldn’t fix though.
Highly recommend and will probably buy another for home if I can get away with it!
Great taste, quality machine
Like many on here, I have had my own pre-conceives ideas of what makes great coffee and I had relegated the filter machine back to the 80s/90s. What I should have remembered is that I loved coffee then too.
This machine is of a good quality build and makes superb coffee. I use it mostly at work and it has been used a lot in a small space of time. The timer is simple and although not too heavy, the thermal jug feels solid and definitely does keep the coffee warm without that burnt taste associated with filter machines.
My one small gripe is that the jug is not the easiest to clean even with my small hands. Nothing a good soak wouldn’t fix though.
Highly recommend and will probably buy another for home if I can get away with it!
Love this coffee po
I love a coffee pot with a timer, wake up to coffee with no wait. The carafe keeps the coffee hot with no hot plate for hours and the coffee is brewed deliciously.
Had this for 7 months – best coffee machine i’ve had, I was so annoyed when couldn’t buy one that stayed warm for 2 hours as previous ones did ( new regs) however this one better and stays hot much longer anyway, cheaper to run as no hot plate to power, when descale light comes on I run through some lemon juice 15mls ish in full water tank then put a couple of pots of water through before making next pot of coffee, I read it on dr google and seems to work perfectly, I find it much quicker than trying to clean through after using descaler sachets, timer works fab once you get used to setting it ( a bit fiddly) you have to buy filters but compatible ones size 4 are perfect and less mess than washing out mesh ( probably save more than filters cost by not having a warming plate using electricity ) so stop looking, order this one and enjoy
My favourite Coffee Maker so far. After having a second leaky reservoir from a pod type machine for which I struggled to get black coffee pods for in the shops, I decided to go back to filter and don’t regret it one bit. It’s cheaper to run as the paper filters not too costly and can buy lovely great priced coffee from a certain German supermarket. I love having the timer function on our particular model too. I set it each night for 6am and coffee still at drinking temperature by 9am (and beyond) due to the brilliant thermal jug. It’s quiet, reliable and makes a gorgeous cup of coffee (well several) all at once. Love it!
My favourite Coffee Maker so far. After having a second leaky reservoir from a pod type machine for which I struggled to get black coffee pods for in the shops, I decided to go back to filter and don’t regret it one bit. It’s cheaper to run as the paper filters not too costly and can buy lovely great priced coffee from a certain German supermarket. I love having the timer function on our particular model too. I set it each night for 6am and coffee still at drinking temperature by 9am (and beyond) due to the brilliant thermal jug. It’s quiet, reliable and makes a gorgeous cup of coffee (well several) all at once. Love it!
I’m a self-confessed coffee snob. I bought this machine more to prove my wife wrong than anything else, as I was convinced that I could only get good filter coffee from hand-pour or expensive machines like the Moccamasters or Wilfas. Simply put, I was wrong.
This machine does not seem to have the pre-infusion, the SCAA/SCAE approvals, and I have no idea whether it heats the water to the ideal temperatures. But, with a standard coffee to water ratio and my normal grind size for a pour-over coffee, it just works. It produces very good coffee and it does it more consistently than I ever managed with my pour-over technique. The insulated jug does a brilliant job of keeping the coffee hot for around two hours, and even drinkably warm after three hours. It takes standard size 4 filter papers that I can buy from my local supermarket instead of online or from a specialist coffee shop, or you can put a permanent mesh filter in it.
The machine is plastic for the most part, so it doesn’t feel like a heavy duty or professional piece of kit. But it looks nice enough and performs well, so I have no complaints at all.
I’ve only had it for a few days so I can’t comment yet on durability.
For once in my life, I am happy to admit I was wrong and I am very happy with this coffee machine.
Perfect for sleepy coffee perso
Ok so my husband NEEDS coffee in the morning. Since we moved, he was trying to make it with one of those single cup filter things… and every morning there was coffee all over the kitchen. We needed desperately a solution, and we got this one. It is easy enough for a sleepy man to get it going! no spillages since, and the coffee is pretty good, and stays warm all morning. Now everyone is happy in the mornings.
No more plastic Tassimo pods being discarded.
Bought this to stop the family discarding Tassimo pods. Works well, easy to set up and the timer means I have coffee ready before I get out of bed. The insulated pot keeps the coffee hot, so much better and safer than those with hot plates. Buy a 6g spoon. I bought the recommend spoon, 8g, which means a bit of mental arithmetic is needed (or a ready reckoner ). And the coffee tastes good.
This thing is crazy good
Amazing item. The timer works perfectly and it makes seriously fantastic coffee that stays warm for most of a day!
I often start work at 7 so have it set for 5AM The coffee is quick to make and stays hot – not warm – for hours. Excellent machine about which I have no complaints at all.
Used this for a month now and am very pleased with this coffee maker. The thermal carafe sports a no-spill spout and keeps coffee warm for 4 hours. As the coffee is sealed in the carafe and there is no heating element the coffee retains its fresh taste much longer than other makers. The water tank is clearly marked on both sides. It uses Melitta paper filters that are widely available. The timer works great and as there is no heating element it turns itself off after about 10 minutes. The look of the maker itself is very nice in my opinion and the LCD screen is backlit. The aroma selector doesn’t make a bit of difference from what I can tell. Much more straight-forward to adjust the amount of water or grounds to make your coffee weaker or stronger. I can’t think of anything else to say about this except I suppose for cleaning you’d have to have delicate small hands to fit inside the carafe. Probably will use a sponge on a stick but so far a daily rinse has been enough.
Used this for a month now and am very pleased with this coffee maker. The thermal carafe sports a no-spill spout and keeps coffee warm for 4 hours. As the coffee is sealed in the carafe and there is no heating element the coffee retains its fresh taste much longer than other makers. The water tank is clearly marked on both sides. It uses Melitta paper filters that are widely available. The timer works great and as there is no heating element it turns itself off after about 10 minutes. The look of the maker itself is very nice in my opinion and the LCD screen is backlit. The aroma selector doesn’t make a bit of difference from what I can tell. Much more straight-forward to adjust the amount of water or grounds to make your coffee weaker or stronger. I can’t think of anything else to say about this except I suppose for cleaning you’d have to have delicate small hands to fit inside the carafe. Probably will use a sponge on a stick but so far a daily rinse has been enough.
Great machine.
Great machine. Just used this machine for the first time and it’s very easy to use and clean. It brews coffee in about 3 minutes. The measurements however are a bit off as it states 125ml is a large cup. I would advise 2 large cups per person. Other than that I would easily recommend this product.
A good buy.
We’re very pleased with this machine. The coffee it brews tastes good; and we like the idea of a vacuum jug. The only reason I’ve marked it down to four stars is that it isn’t always easy to get the last drops out of the jug: considerable tilting is required.
By the way, we’ve found that the universal size 4 coffee filter we bought works well with it.
This definitely looks the part and fits in nicely with my espresso setup. Having only used the machine once I can’t really speak for the long-term usability, but so far so good. Impressive design, very easy to use and most importantly, makes a great cup of coffee. I opted to install a permanent filter rather than use the paper filters. Also to note that I got a good 3 hours out of the single jug – after that, it was starting to get a little cold!
It’s a good brand love the flask instead of the glass jug . Coffee stays hot without power on.
Great thermal jug filter machine
This makes great day to day coffee. The best feature is the thermal jug, keeps coffee hot and not stewed (a hot plate keeps the coffee on a simmer and so it goes nasty imo). Not sure the “aroma” knob does much but no matter, it’s a decent, durable, easy to use machine.
We use 60g of coffee for a full pot.
Love our new coffee make
Excellent product – insulated jug is very efficient and keeps coffee hot for hours without stewing it. Being stainless steel, rather than glass, it won’t explode, showering the kitchen with tiny fragments of glass, like the Bosch one we had before. It is easy to see the level of water in the tank, very important when you have just got up in the morning!
Great quality produc
Great quality product. Nothing flimsy so feels like it’s going to last a very long time. I like the idea of keeping the coffee warm in an insulating pot rather than keeping the coffee warm with a hot plate and it works really well, in practice. I’ve had it a few weeks now so I’ve had chance to see how easy it is to clean; the only awkward bit is getting into the insulating pot but that can be done fairly easily with a bottle brush.
Morning Coffee tastes good
works well for the price, coffee remains hot for approx. 21/2 hours but drinkable at 3, only downside for me is the fact you cant see at a glance how much coffee is left in the jug
This makes excellent tasting coffee and is so easy to use
This makes excellent tasting coffee and is so easy to use. Timer function is brilliant to wake up to hot pot of coffee in the mornings.
After using a cafetiere for many years, the taste is different but noticeably there is very little residue in our cups when you have finished your cup of coffee – it must filter out more than a cafetiere. Great machine!
Highly Recommended
This makes beautiful coffee and keeps it warm for hours ,without the need for a hot plate. Added bonus you can take the jug with you as its insulated So can have coffee on the go and no need to waste money at coffee shops…
Just a little update ,, had this machine 2 years now always descaled when “asked to” and its still serving me well . I would purchase another in a heartbeat if this one failed . I have had more expensive ones before and they have not lasted this long ..
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It’s quick at brewing the coffee and love the metal flask instead of the common china type. We set it up the night before switch on before a shower and it’s ready. We don’t know how we managed without it.
Excellent Produc
Compared to makers I have used previously, the brew, with a given quantity of beans, comes out stronger, thereby saving on coffee. The insulated jug maintains the brew at hot for at least 4 hours, thereby saving on reheating costs (or heat-maintaining hotplates). Size 4 permanent cone filters fit the holder so that disposable paper filters are not necessary.
Very happy. Good machine
Makes coffee at decent temperature. Easy to setup and use. Couple if minor things: if there is any liquid in the coffee compartment it will run through when you remove the jug. I believe it shouldn’t do that. Also the filter holder can be easily dislodged with slight upward contact, but is easy to replace. Tip: instructions recommend you use the large filter but I find the smaller ones work fine. Favourite part is the thermal jug which keeps the coffee warm for quite a while and can be placed on any surface as the base does not heat up
Coffee is my blood, over the years I have tried a lot of different machines and devices.
Melitta is delivering the best performance by far for my steady stream of lifeblood coffee.
I love the timer, my coffee is ready when I need it. Water is easy to pour in, cleaning is easy, adding filter and coffee is easy.
I love the heat maintained in the jug, four hours later – I still have hot coffee waiting for me.
It pours well, much better than all the glass jugs I have used. No hotplate needed as it is so heat efficient.
Just make sure you properly engage the jug before you switch on.
Superb product.
Spill the beans!
Coffee is excellent. No need to microwave it like I did with my previous coffee maker. I see what some people say about the jug, it is a bit tricky to pour without spilling some coffee, but you get used to it.
Some people complain about the decalification warnings, but that’s just a set up parameter. So far, pretty happy with it. Just the jug could use a small design modification.
Great coffee made easy
This machine is so easy to use…
Like all machines you need good coffee and I find setting to a high intensity and useing just over 1 spoon (8g) just right. I tend to fill the water for 7 large cups and use 4 spoons of coffee. The timer function is awesome, I use it everyday. The best thing of all it’s so easy to clean.
I was a lover of Tassimo but I’ve been converted.
I love this machine. It makes coffee as good as any other on the market but this little beauty has a timer function (like a teas maid) so you can set it to make the coffee 15minutes before you wake in the morning meaning you have a fresh pot of coffee waiting for you after your morning shower pour your coffee into a travel mug, jump in the car and you’ve saved valuable time meaning an extra 5 minutes in bed….perfec
This is a great coffee machine. Setup is very easy and it’s easy to use. The thermo jug keeps the coffee hot for a few hours and warm enough to drink for about 4 hours.
It’s easy to clean and the lid comes off of the pot easily. The water thank is not removable, so use the pot to fill up the water.
The timer works as expected. Brewing is fairly quiet and fast. Resulting coffee tasted great and nice and hot.
Ordered this product last September (Hughes Direct) and received the machine the next day. The coffee machine looks smart and produces nice coffee. The jug is well insulated and does keep the coffee warm for a decent amount of time. No chance of burnt coffee as there is no heating element on the base of the machine, the insulated jug negates the requirement.
Update – the swing arm on our machine sheared and we required a replacement unit. The plastic is actually quite thin at this junction so care should be taken when washing. Hughes direct were brilliant however, they replaced the whole machine with a new one and DPD provided the replacement the next day, taking the faulty one in return.
Enjoy your brews. ED
The timer function is great for brewing in time for breakfas
Use this coffee machine everyday! The timer function is great for brewing in time for breakfast. Easy to wipe down and descale using Melitta Descaler in Tablets, For Coffee Makers with Filters and Kettles, 4 x 20 g , in 30mins. Jug is good at keeping the coffee hot though it largely depends on how much liquid is used in the brewing process. Usually it’s just one big mug for myself and that will be good for at least 20mins. Problem with brewing so little is that the jug will often not pour freely and it feels like your’re over tilting for that last drop, leaving drips on the worktop.
Makes gorgeous coffee effortlessly. Stylish and compact design (I have the brushed steel version). Keeps coffee piping hot for at least an hour. Unlike many other machines this one has a metal rather than glass carafe/pot – this means a) the coffee stays hotter for longer, b) no more smashing accidents on the kitchen tap or in the kitchen sink!
As a lifelong coffee lover, I have been through my share of coffee makers, from drip to percolator of every size and price. I can honestly say my dream coffee machine has arrived. The best and most flavorful cup of coffee I’ve ever had. The brewing is perfect the machine is pure simplicity and the best part, there is no sediment or grounds at the bottom of the thermo jug. I’m using a permanent filter which makes coffee preparation a snap. Hoping this machine lasts through the years, but if it doesn’t, another Melita will be taking its place. If you love your coffee as much as I do, this machine is a no brainer. Just buy one.
Have been through at least 10 of drip coffee makers – most all suffering from cheap construction, poor design, and ultimately short lives. This maker from Melitta seems to answer most of these issues. The design is good in terms of adding water (one of the things drip makers can and do get horribly wrong) as long as you remember to lock the lid back on coffee pot before pouring water into the maker (it prevents spills by keeping water even pour). Which gets to the coffee pot – in a word, fantastic. It is stainless steel as opposed to glass or plastic. It also has an airtight seal preventing spills but most importantly acting as a thermos for your freshly brewed coffee. The thing that ruins coffee is that most makers depend on a heating plate that keeps warm, but often cooks your brewed coffee beyond the ideal leading to burnt coffee that in the end turns cold anyway! This coffee stays hot to warm for a good amount of time. I only write reviews six-months or so after using an item – and in this case we have had and used daily for about 16 months. Descaling is a must if you want to extend the life of the machine.
So pleased I got this. It took a little while to calculate the coffee/water ratio as 3 cups of water makes less than 3 cups of coffee (prob about 2.5) but it’s very simple to operate and a joy to wake to fresh coffee. I bought a “permanent” plastic filter separately from Amazon as i kept forgetting to buy paper ones and it fits perfectly.
The calcium reminder takes a bit of working out but it is a sensible idea and easy once you’ve done it once.
Much, much better than coffee being heated on electric plate and getting that burnt flavour.
A great coffee make
A great coffee maker. Bought as a replacement for a more expensive model which also ground the beans but which was always temperamental – the old one periodically failed to turn on the timer or leaked coffee all over the work surface, and then died completely. This, by contrast, just works – makes great coffee (we dug out the old coffee grinder), is reasonably compact and is quiet in operation. Coffee is drunk in the house between the timer starting it up at 5.30am and 8.30am with no complaints about the temperature of the coffee.
Love this machine
Very pleased with this coffee machine! It is easy to use and the coffee stays hot for hours in the jug. The timer function is great, I set it up the night before so I can have the coffee brewed ready for when I get up with my newborn. We have had a pod machine and a proper barista style machine in past but this suits our lifestyle at the moment. Also looks great and easy to clean.
Perfect so fa
Great Coffee machine, does exactly what I require, quick and easy to set up and coffees ready when I come down in the morning. It was still at a drinkable temperature about 8 hours later. Highly recomend.
Great product!
For the price, AMAZING. I have set the timer to make coffee for 6am, returned home from work at 6pm and there’s still steam rising from the cup when i pour it. Ok, it’s not hot enough to drink by then but it’s still hot. Great product. Really happy.
Great coffee piping ho
I am so pleased with this coffee machine . I chose it having read other reviews. Mine had just passed away , so I was looking for a new one one but wanted a better one than my previous one . I had not had one which needed filters ,so was not certain about that , but I needn’t have worried, they are so much easier to use and the cost is minimal, even for a coffee fantatic like me . SO if your in the market for a machine look no further piping hot coffee with ease of use and the metal jug is a gift, it keeps the coffee hot without burning it to a crisp . Would recommend it with ease .
PERFECT FILTER COFFEE MAKER
This is by far the best Filter Coffee Maker I have ever had. AND I have had many over the years. It is fast quiet and easy to clean. The thermal jug does keep coffee hot for several hours, not as some reports state that it does not. IT DOES WORK. The footprint is good and design fits in well with any kitchen. A truly excellent Coffee Maker. Using the genuine filter papers is best, and so easy and cheap to obtain from Amazon.
PERFECT FILTER COFFEE MAKER
This is by far the best Filter Coffee Maker I have ever had. AND I have had many over the years. It is fast quiet and easy to clean. The thermal jug does keep coffee hot for several hours, not as some reports state that it does not. IT DOES WORK. The footprint is good and design fits in well with any kitchen. A truly excellent Coffee Maker. Using the genuine filter papers is best, and so easy and cheap to obtain from Amazon.
Great once get used to i
I had to experiment with amount of coffee and strength setting, but now that’s sorted I am really pleased with this product. Keeps coffee hot for over 2 hours and pours well. I am using Melitta filters as our old permanent filter does not allow the head to close properly; this is actually much more convenient for disposal but obviously has a cost. I have de-scaled once using distilled vinegar 50/50: the de-calc indicator came on after 6 weeks.
Only 4* because of the price.
Great once get used to i
I had to experiment with amount of coffee and strength setting, but now that’s sorted I am really pleased with this product. Keeps coffee hot for over 2 hours and pours well. I am using Melitta filters as our old permanent filter does not allow the head to close properly; this is actually much more convenient for disposal but obviously has a cost. I have de-scaled once using distilled vinegar 50/50: the de-calc indicator came on after 6 weeks.
Only 4* because of the price.
I love the simplicity of this coffee machine.
It’s robust and looks fab. The thermal jug is a joy and does keep coffee hot for an hour or so.
I’ve had the machine a few months and I’m still happy with it, the only one winge is the lingering smell you get from the thermal jug despite cleaning immediately after each use. It might just be me being fussy but I hate lingering smells you get from thermal flasks. I tried fresh lemon yesterday but still can’t eliminate. It dosnt effect coffee at all.
One of the best coffee filters I’ve ever owned and I’ve owned many! I’ve been buying since 1970’s
I would recommend this one
Good solid coffee make
Very solid build and looks good on the kitchen worktop. Easy to work and the thermos type jug keeps the coffee good and hot without the need for a hotplate. With the machine turning itself off as soon as the last of the water has gone through I assume it is more economical than my last filter coffee maker which left the hotplate on for about 30 minutes after the coffee had finished brewing. The opening at the top is quite small so you cannot get your hand in to clean it but I rinse it straight after use and it seems to clean quite easily. Pleased with the purchase.
Good solid coffee make
Very solid build and looks good on the kitchen worktop. Easy to work and the thermos type jug keeps the coffee good and hot without the need for a hotplate. With the machine turning itself off as soon as the last of the water has gone through I assume it is more economical than my last filter coffee maker which left the hotplate on for about 30 minutes after the coffee had finished brewing. The opening at the top is quite small so you cannot get your hand in to clean it but I rinse it straight after use and it seems to clean quite easily. Pleased with the purchase.
This is a great coffee maker that produces really good, fresh coffee. Much better than all the other machines I’ve tried. Easy to set up and use, and with fairly decent ground coffee makes lovely hot coffee much better than most of the coffee shops you’ll ever go to….
Beware though, as other reviews have said, the “Cup” amount indicator is totally wrong, and I mean about 3x wrong!! We use just normal, smallish mugs and the number of cups we get is about 1/3 of what is says we’ll get – for BIG cups!! I’d hate to see how little the small cups are where they make these… thimble sized maybe?
Much improved; makes great coffee
I bought this to replace a previous Melitta Look coffee machine. This one is much nicer and user-friendly. The basket swings out for ease in filling the coffee (as opposed to lifting the lid where the coffee grinds sometimes got in the water reservoir). They kept the switch that allows you to make stronger or weaker coffee. The thermos pot pours coffee without dripping and keeps the coffee hot. I don’t use the timer for making coffee the following morning b/c I preheat the pot with hot water and this keep the coffee hot longer. Am very pleased with the purchase and the improvements from my previous one.
Best coffee machine I've had
Quick deliver. Looks very nice. Very easy to use. Makes the most amazing smooth coffee with no bitterness at all as water at the perfect temperature. Thermal jug keeps coffee warm for hours. Love that I can set it to have my coffee made ready for when I want too. Best thing I’ve bought for a long time. Definitely recommend
An excellent coffee make
The only problem with this device is that I’m drinking too much coffee. The timer means that I can have coffee waiting when I get up in the morning, and the metal thermos jug means that it stays hot for hours without that slightly scorched hot plate taste. And its unbreakable, which is a plus. Downsides? There’s no way of seeing how much is left in the jug without taking the lid off.
We owned a very posh Kitchen Aid coffee machine…ten months on, it broke down again. So we needed something straight forward and saw this. It is perfect. It makes superb coffee (Using the correct paper filters) but the most wonderful thing about it it the thermos type jug. You can take it into the garden and it will stay hot for well over thirty minutes. No hot plate, just an amazingly insulated jug. It is easy to fill. It is simple to insert the coffee filter. The electrics are straight forward. A ten out of ten machine used with confidence by an arthritic pensioner!
The best coffee maker you will ever buy!! This coffee machine does contain a thermal coffee pot which means your coffee will be hot for hours without burning it (meaning is not a hot plate and that the pot is made of stainless steel not glass or anything). The coffee machine is easy to use, put the coffee in the filter, add water, press the button for one minute and then turn it on(yes, sounds odd but it works or alternatively set a time) and presto you will have in a few minutes a really nice hot cup of coffee for you and your family!
It’s a bit bigger than it looks on the pictures. This machine can make 12 big cups of coffee or 15 small-medium cups of coffee. The delivery was fast and I love the coffee machine!
Does the job & Looks great!
The machine works well and is very quick with the brew cycle, I have read other reviews that complained about this type of caraf not keeping their coffee hot enough but I just pour in some boiled water from my kettle while I am grinding up some beans and that heats up the jug nicely. Just tip the water back into the kettle and brew away, coffee always steaming hot and will stay that way even an hour or more later and because the jug is a thermous and not kept heated by an electric base, the coffee is not bitter later on for a second cup. I am using the Melitta Gourmet filters and I can really taste the difference, superior to a conventional filter. The only negitive thing I can say is that I had to pay 2 seperate shipping charges due to the filters being back ordered and the shipping to Australia was a drag. Amazon was the cheapest with shipping of any other site to get this machine to OZ by 50GBP and since I ordered 5 boxes of filters I am fixed for the next year. Delivery was a day earlier than stated on the original email invoice so that was a plus+
Ideal for Coffee lovers
I first saw this type of filter with the thermos jug in the US and was quite impressed. Previously we’ve always used the glass jug type which is a pain to keep clean looking. This feels much better made and seems nicer to use. It’s study, easy to clean and the clock / timer is easy to set. The water display levels are clearly visible on two sides and are easy to read. A wire basket from the old machine fits in nicely, saving the purchase of filter papers. The thermos jug also keeps the coffee warm for longer than the jug type, whilst saving you on electricity. So long as it remains reliable, I would definitely recommend. Why spend more on fancy machines if you like plain and simple, good quality coffee?
Just what my husband wanted – a filter coffee machine that is so easy to set up,fill and switch on! Within eight minutes he has,most importantly, a flask full of deliciously satisfying coffee – hot and full of flavour. He can start the day with two mugs of coffee then, after a leisurely breakfast,go out for over an hour’s walk with the dogs. Knowing that on his return a further two or three cups of the coffee will still be hot and taste as good as the first two! Not only does this machine look good but it is so easy and quick to keep clean. At last a filter coffee machine that is a pleasure to own! The delivery was on time and the packaging kept it safe from any damage on its journey to us.
A brilliant machine. Coffee is hot and stays so for several hours without stewing as its in an airtight thermal jug rather than being heated in a glass jug from the hotplate. Timer is a bonus and easy to use. Once set, it retains time and pressing “Timer’ button switches it on at that time – great for weekdays to shorten coffee ready time. Just using the manual on button is simple and it brews a full pot (for my large mugs = 5 mugs) quickly and without any annoying beeps or whistles. Fills easily. Have to use paper filters but I prefer these as they come cleanly out of the insert into compost or bin without having to deal with messy dregs. Good build quality.
Had it a week, it’s really very good. The thermal jug keeps the coffee warmer for longer than the old machine & the flavour is superb.
The timer function is also excellent.
Only one thing missing: some capacity indicators (in litres) on the water chamber.
Had it a week, it’s really very good. The thermal jug keeps the coffee warmer for longer than the old machine & the flavour is superb.
The timer function is also excellent.
Only one thing missing: some capacity indicators (in litres) on the water chamber.
We were having trouble finding a replacement for our coffee machine which was getting old and tended to be left on by accident creating overnight sledge so we wanted something with an automatic cut-off only the new European rules mean that most get cut off after only about an hour This doesn’t work for us as we like to make a big pot and drink coffee all day Some we looked at had rather small drugs in fact I ordered one and had to send it back because it was so paltry. This machine is the perfect solution it doesn’t have a hot plate so it does need to be turned off but the coffee keeps hot for hours and hours and there’s lots of it Doesn’t hurt that it looks stylish