Capresso 454 CoffeeTEAM-S Coffee Maker/Burr Grinder Combination

Capresso 454 CoffeeTEAM-S Coffee Maker/Burr Grinder Combination The Capresso CoffeeTEAM Luxe Coffeemaker makes brewing that perfect cup of coffee fast and easy. With a few buttons, you can select your brewing style, amount and time. Just pour in the beans, program the time and amount of coffee to grind. The Capresso CoffeeTEAM does the rest. Choose from 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 cups and select mild, regular, or strong. You can even program two completely different settings, one for manual operation and one for automatic operation. This way you always enjoy exactly the same coffee taste. Grinding and brewing are separated, keeping moisture away from the grinder. AM/PM programmable timer 2-hour safety shut-off Includes conical GoldTone filter Electronic filter indicator Color - Black Dimensions(LxWxH) - 10 x 11 x 15 Weight - 7 lbs.
Customer Review: Built-in obsolescence
I did not purchase this item from Amazon, but bought it from a pricey local kitchen gourmet store. My husband and I gave it to ourselves for Christmas. We have owned it nearly 2 years now.

Pros: I liked the ability to grind and brew without forethought

Cons: You really have no control of how strong the coffee will be, if you like it strong and make a full pot. You must depend on Capresso to grind the right amount of coffee. The only control is to tell it you are making a full pot, and then only use half the water.

Another con: like many other reviewers, I lost the ability to grind the coffee altogether-not because there was any problem with the grinder, but because the LEDs, the master control of the unit went bonkers. I was able to set it once, when the light from my kitchen window shone on it just so, so I left it on that setting and didn’t mess with the grinder anymore. That’s all fine and good, until the next power outage. So, we have a coffeemaker which makes mediocre coffee (the water temp is waaay too low) and a huge grinder attached to it that is virtually useless.

I paid $299 for this machine. Daily trips to Starbucks, while probably more expensive, at least would make me feel as if I had gotten my money’s worth.
Customer Review: great grind and brew machine, DISPLAY ALWAYS BREAKS
Really like our capresso Machine, that being said, we are on our second and it needs replacing now too due to the display being broken AGAIN. We drink A LOT of coffee so we are always getting fresh grinds, and the taste cannot be beat. But beware of the display, it will break. also has to be held over the sink for the first pour as it spills. Going to try the thermal carafe one now….

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