Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have come a long way and back when it comes to coffee. Growing up in Europe, we just always had the normal coffee machines for the family and enjoyed coffee at cafes. Once I moved to the US, I got whatever cheap ones from the store. Probably a Mr Coffee, I can't remember now. At some point I was drinking much more tea than coffee so a full pot was just too much. So we tried the pod machines, Senseo first, then Tassimo. Of course it ended up being the Keurig system that took over. I never really liked any of those coffees, too thin, to flat. I missed good european coffee, by the cup. At some point I got the Aeropress, which we still have after 10 years. Over the last year I wanted to get more fancy so I tried all the pourovers, Kalita, Beehouse, I tried the Clever Dripper. Clever dripper and aeropress were fairly easy and consistent, the pour overs though like Kalita was only good maybe 1 out of 5. I constantly tried to fiddle with the grinds on my Encore grinder. I gave up. So I saw this one cup maker from Technivorm. Most of the reviews to be found are for the full size model, which is of no use for me with needing only 1 cup in the morning for 2 people. And maybe another in the afternoon. I didn't want to go into the pods again as I buy freshly roasted coffee and grind fresh. The fact that it is made in the Netherlands and the 5 year warranty pushed me over the edge. I ran a cup of empty through to clean it out and then made some nice coffee from a local roaster. Oh yum, heaven. Every cup after that has been great, better than any of the pour overs I had attempted before on the Kalita and Beehouse. And they are consistent and the same every time. No more fiddling with grinds once I found my setting. Easy mornings with a fantastic cup of coffee now. I am really glad I got this smaller model from this brand. Mostly I make the amount to the line, which is 320ml (10.8 oz) water and I use 20gr of coffee. Two level scoops that comes with the machine gives me 20gr every time. I used a scale to test it, but since it was always just about right, I don't bother weighing anymore. I have made a larger cup too, works fine. I think I could make up to 14 ounce, I haven't tried 16 ounce, I think that would go all the way to the rim of the water holder. So I think 10-14 ounce is about reasonable. My machine came with the ceramic cup and a stack of moccamaster branded to go cups. I bought a bunch of the filters so I have them in the house. Cheaper in bulk. The hole I have no issues with. I just blow it out after rinsing and before I put the filter in, I hold it up to the light or window to see if its open. The level during brewing is well below the rim of the filter. Best coffee making gadget I have ever bought. I wish I had never tried all the other things and saved the money to buy this instead out right. But I had to fiddle with different things. Done with that. Its the only way I make coffee now and I packed away all my other gadgets besides the Aeropress. It feels and looks solid. Some of the parts can be purchased on their website I noticed. Its also really cute sitting on my counter. I do wish they sold the colors in the US. They do have them in Europe.