This is great feedback that the company could take to heart. It would be amazing if they produced version 2.0 that addressed these issues. It sees like James has done them an amazing service by pointing out the flaws and also explaining how to fix them.
No one that buys this machine cares enough about coffee to be able to tell the difference in quality if they were to implement fixes for the issues. For instance, the whole 8 oz isnt the amount of water that gets used to brew and therefore you cant make coffee recipes, doesnt apply because people will expect it to mean 8 oz of brewed coffee so that it fits in their mug. Girls will buy this to sit on their counter all pretty and brew coffee before they work, thats it. It's for the girls that use k-cups but now they bought this machine and they are 'saving the environment and plus it freshly grinds it for me and I can tell by the taste'
I have her airfryer. The timer function cuts off randomly and the food stops cooking. Happens half the time. It also draws 1500w from the wall but the power cord is thin and has no ground pin. It gets warm during use, I assume its the incorrect gauge of wire for the amount of power it pulls. It's kinda not safe.
@@superkoopatrooper4879 I found this line searching for blenders--tons of reviews cited the blender making "burnt plastic" smells and even smoke... too cute to be that unsafe!
I’m m not sure it’s possible, at least not at this price point or anywhere close. It’s okay for your cup of (good) coffee to require separate steps/gadgets. It’s also okay for your cup of (dismal) coffee to require one step/gadget.
I finally got a hand grinder and beans the other day. The grinder is cheap, and not particularly well made, but it gets the job done. I fiddle with the grinder, finally get it mostly ground correctly, and brew a cup. After a lifetime of pre-ground coffee, the experience was transformative. I don't think I can easily go back after this. Thank you James for broadening my horizons.
Once you decide that the hand grinder is too bothersome you have two options: get an electric grinder. or get a hand grinder in the - brace for it - 200 bucks (€$£ whatever) price range and never look back. have fun!
Fresh ground beans are by far the biggest step up in making better coffee IMHO. I had a hand burr grinder for a while, but eventually sprang for an electric burr grinder.
In the last 16 minutes, you've taught me more about coffee than I learned in the previous 70 years, and got yourself a new subscriber. Thank you - that was an education.
Yup he’s really good tho never really stops s…ttalking dark roasts. Also, I’ve made 10,000 pots of coffee so I trust myself to eyeball the measuring; think he never will.
@@andrewgraves4026 same shit as chefs saying they can "finger the meat" and know how well it's cooked. Congrats. But it's still good to use a thermometer to check. Same with weighing coffee beans.
I'll say that after watching your videos, I've gone out and gotten an Aeropress Go and I found a used (proper) burr grinder in very good condition from someone who was upgrading. Everything cost me a total of 55 dollars. I love my setup and it makes a very clean, delicious cup of coffee from any beans I like! It isn't extravagant but it beats any coffee I've had at home. I'd recommend it to anyone out there looking to "unlock" that experience, as long as you take care to inspect the burr!
@@grabble7605 drizzling shits and acid reflux is a big reason for me personally. Now it just doesn’t taste good to me after not drinking it for some time. I fucks hard with green tea though.
Drew Barrymore's electric kettle is actually completely awesome. I bought it for $12 refurbed off eBay. It arrived in like new condition. Stainless steel inside, holds a boil for up to 30 minutes. Oolong, green, and black tea settings. Custom temp. Everything you could want except a gooseneck. 6 months in and going strong. We'll see how it lasts. I regret not sending them to everyone I know.
I bought myself a Keurig around 2013. I love it. I have two espresso‘s every morning. I use the re-usable pods so that I can choose how much coffee to put in. I don’t have a decent grinder, I use my magic bullet. However, I have been giving consideration to spending ridiculous sums of money to buy a bean to cup machine. After watching this I don’t know if I will. I fear it will be one more thing to break down. I learned a lot from your video today, thank you for that.
The problem with machines like this is that the coffee chute does not go well with water. Pretty soon you end up with blobs of mud inside. Disappointing, as the convenience to set up a timer in the evening and wake up to the smell of freshly ground and brewed coffee is priceless.
Yes and no, there will be competition, however it will more or less do the same thing, grind the same way, etc. At the end of the review you find out why the machine, even though it's celebrity endorsed, is still cheap, especially since it grinds, and brews. timed brew etc. Hell Kurieg's, the bog standard no bells or whistles I believe costs around the same price point. Sometimes price can tell the whole story. If there is competition, we can only hope they do it right. Make it bigger, make it better, easier to clean, easier to use, better quality parts, however I don't think this will arrive ever.
I feel like the design is so elegant but a lot of corners were cut on the inside in order to get it down to the $100 mark. If they just doubled the price, and put a proper burr and basket in there, this would be a really good coffee maker.
There are several brands that make the same type of machine. I have 1 about 10 years ago and it doesn't have any of the problems here except for you have to clean it every single time. I don't think that is a problem that can be fixed with this type of machine.
@@magicvibrations5180 I feel like they could have kept the $99 price tag if they did physical buttons instead of capacitive and then put a steel burr grinder instead of the ceramic one. Even a cheap real burr grinder would make a significant difference in the taste of the coffee.
This is a great example of how fair James is to whatever he’s reviewing- treating them and their efforts with generosity while also holding them to a standard based on what they’re up to. I will say it would have been a bit more useful to have some more medium to darker roast coffee to test this thing would have been maybe more instructive all around- both its flaws which are not fixable (as you said) as well as maybe a touch better flavor.
I could not agree more. However, I don't see dark roast being much of an improvement. Additionally, internal moisture will be the killer. Just think what it would smell like after a month! I would go as far as to say the machine is unsafe due to potential bacteria growth.
honestly i trust what he said. I don't need to see the results. dude has his own coffee adjacent company and is an award winning brewer with well over a decade of experience. i saw how it works just going from grind to brew once and can already plainly see this thing isn't worth it when you can just boil a pot of water, buy a 30ish dollar hand grinder and brew with an aero press for a grand total cost of 70ish dollars.
At the beginning I was so excited, been looking for something like this. I was like it’s gonna take something pretty major for him to convince me not to buy this. You made me consider things that I didn’t even know I needed to know. Thanks for this awesome review you’ve saved.
I was watching Donnie Darko recently and thinking "I think that English teacher should release her own line of coffee machines". Thanks to Drew Barrymore and James Hoffmann for bringing my dreams to life
😊 thanks for this fair and thorough review. I’ve had a Capresso grinder for over a decade and recently bought a Capresso 5 cup I’ve been loving, but this would have been a better solution. The grinder functionality sounds perfect if only it had a metal burr. Too bad. Thanks for saving me from a bad buying decision.
I'm dying that "of course you have" tried custom cutting the paper filter. As we knew you were going to try and and you knew that we knew you were going to try that. Oh James, never stop being you. It's what we're all here for,
We were all thinking it... just like we were all thinking "how the devil are they going to get the grounds from that garbage grinder into the brew basket?"
I appreciate your only topic of conversation is coffee but it has to be said ... You seem to be the most interesting and well informed individual I have ever seen presenting anything on UA-cam. Thanks for the reviews and videos
The only upside is it comes in a wide range of color options. So you can get one with a contrast you prefer. There's like a dozen colors to pick from. It's more about being able to decorate your kitchen than actually making good coffee.
Machinist/Mouldmaker and fellow coffee person chiming in on the burr point: Yes, indeed, manufacturing a proper burr from a hard material like a hardened steel alloy or from a ceramic requires expensive machining time, expense in the material, and expensive cutting tools to cut that hard material. A manufacturer will not take on those costs in a design unless the product was a higher end item. There is simply no way around the costs associated with that critical component. Those false burrs are almost always cast metal or MIM (metal injection moulded): Cheap and fast. I think this seems like an interesting addition to the space, for someone: Not for me, though. Personally, I prefer making my coffee manually or, when at work we have the serviceable-because-it's-free Keurig. Cheers!
all very true. but i think it might be viable if they sold replacement burrs for nearly the same cost as the entire machine. the psychology here is that $100 seems steep when you make the initial purchase, but after a couple of years of wishing your five cups a day were a bit better, $100 can seem quite trivial in the grand scheme of things. i mean, it still won't be a good coffee maker, but it will be a lot better. also, people might be attached to the _style_ of the thing, and an upgrade for a beloved coffee maker would be an easy xmas gift in a family that struggles to buy tasteful items
The cost would be the barrier. I do wonder, however, if 3D printing might not be a solution. If a suitable material could be utilized by the printer, then it's just a question of getting the templates down right. That might be an insurmountable barrier, though (plastic "burrs?" not sold on this...)
@@davidwhite533 There are many additive processes (like 3D printing) that can produce suitable burrs in a suitable material but, again, cost is prohibitive. For the most part, those processes are reserved for rapid prototyping and engineering samples for testing.
@@5naxalotlTotally agreed. If the popularity of this unit explodes, I don't see any reason why a small shop out there couldn't make quality burrs in some factory in say China or Taiwan and sell them as upgrade kits. Heck, the likelihood that a burr already on the market can fit this unit is pretty high. Then again, with the lack of adjustability that upgrade might just be a little silly. All this aside, I'm still excited because this means there are clearly companies out there capable of a machine that 'can' do these things for a decent price point. I'm surprised a pop-up/indie coffee company hasn't created an open sourced modular coffee station/system. Enthusiasts have, been for years, modifying espresso systems with control units, pressure control, etc: Seems like a market perfect for that entity. *needs caffeine*
Or possibly releasing a “Pro” version for those who care about the machine being more than just pretty? I can see that this was created with the design in mind before the quality, and there’s a massive market for people who will love it, but for those who find it lacking but still appreciate the design, they would go for a better model
Howdy James from Texas! My name is Sam & I'm new to your channel. I tend to stay away from anything celebrity endorsed. They are one of the big reasons we have so many problems in America! Anyway, I look forward to seeing more of your coffee videos. Great job!
@@gildardo me too. I prefer light roast. However I live in Costa Rica and the preferred coffee of the general population here is as blackly roasted as possible, brewed as hot as possible so it tastes like coal and then too add insane amounts of sugar and milk. Like 10 spoons of sugar on a small cup. I am not making this up. And this is a country that produces insanely good coffee, but almost all of it goes to export. This Drew Barrymore Brewer is for those people exclusively drinking dark roast, it’s not for us who actually like coffee. He just couldn’t bring himself to review it in the way the target audience will use it.
@Krmpfpks I am a person who exclusively purchases dark roast coffee because I prefer it. I won't turn down a lighter roast coffee. Light roast is still very good, and I appreciate it. I also prefer 75% or more cocoa chocolate, unsweetened tea (cold or hot) and less sweet but richly flavored desserts. Just because you prefer dark roast coffee does not mean that you don't actually like coffee. Edit: I don't use cream or sugar, either.
I had a Gaggia Type MM (from the 80's) with the same fake burrs as DBCM, but I designed and printed my own grinder for those burrs and with another motor that could be on for a while and not get to hot like the original did. It took about 6 minutes to torture 60 grams of coffee. Now I've made my own grinder mk2 with Mazzer Major 83mm burrs and a large 140kv sensorless brushless outrunner motor based on Weber EG-1. It makes perfect fine grind for Bialetti Venus.
This is like watching a 4 Michelin Star chef rate a Mc Donalds Big Mac. He's diplomatic and positive, but he can't excuse the slop presented to him. Good work James.
But remember when he reviewed Starbucks specialty drinks at the fancy Starbucks (somewhere in Europe?) and gave some of them rather positive reviews. That really surprised me. He tries to be fair. Unlike Hames Joffman.
@@TamarLitvotthe thing is that Starbucks Reserve can and does serve legit coffee, it’s essentially the “we actually tried” branch of Starbucks. It’s also sometimes the only source of nitro cold brew in an area, which is great for people with stomach acidity issues.
If you hang out on his channel long enough, you will become a coffee snob. Not for the snobbery but because it becomes evident that bad coffee is an insult to the producers who grow and process coffee for us. They are doing art on their farms, and they deserve to have that art respected.
@@pnw_jordan sounds a bit pretentious. It's okay to just want the best possible tasting coffee and it's actually not that hard, if you follow advice from James.
I learned heaps of stuff and started trying some nicer coffees, better techniques.. And yep, the enthusiasm James shows is contagious, and delicious. Welcome !
Everytime I see a new James Hoffmann video I can't resist my urge to pull out my grinder and make a fresh V60, no matter how much coffee I already consumed this day. 😊
As an American, the grams thing is *good* even here because it avoids the fluid ounce vs. ounce potential confusion when something measured by weight and something measured by volume are going into the same recipe
You've done a great service! Thank you Mr. Hoffmann! Normally I would be attracted to this product if I saw pictures on the box of metal burrs. However thank you and bless you you pointed out a very important flaw in the machines design. The fact that these are nylon burrs or similar. I trust everything you've indicated about the product. Hopefully they will come out with a Mark II which will have steel or iron burrs and a non threatening disposition with the electronics. I t appears Miss Barrymore is no Danny Thomas! .Thank you Sir! You've saved me some money!
Cuisinart “grind and brew” has the same issue with fines but works fairly well. It has the delayed brew feature also. burr grinder with strength select and grind control features. Holds a good amount (8oz) of beans, has a filter basket but also can use paper filters and a charcoal water filter and has the ability turn off the grinder.
I a world where everything seems to be endorsed by someone famous or some influencer, I am happy that you are still here doing honest truthful reviews for the consumers out there!
I always love your really open and honest phrasing of everything, but I don't know if I ever mentioned how much I love your format/order of what you say. It's only once the viewer is given the information about the machine and proccess that you divulge the truly negative critiques. It doesn't come bashing in, derailing the flow of what we're talking about. It also makes for some entertaining episodes where we're just appreciating the cool parts and hypotheticals of equipment or a process.
James just wanted to say I love your videos, and your passion about this hobby. Down to earth, even though I'm sure you are doing well financially. You still dont want people to waste money!
I wish I saw your video before I bought this coffeemaker. I have had this for about 6 months and I actually enjoy the coffee and the smell of the fresh grind. The issue started when I tried to clean it. The software and the instructions had me so frustrated. And until I figured this out I could not brew another cup of coffee. I somehow got the "clean" light off and had no clue what I did correctly. I wonder if others have had this issue. If I have this issue again (it's happened twice so far) this machine will be going in the trash. I enjoy your honesty in this video.... Debbie
I am still very happy that I saved up and went from a Nespresso Pixie (had it for 10 years) to a Jura Z10. You reviewed that on a positive note. Took my coffee experience to a whole other galaxy.❤
The other Aldi machine, the single cup brewer, remains one of the best value cheap coffee products out there. It's a great starter product to filter coffee with a preprogrammable timer than just delivers not awful coffee in a convenient manner.
James has really tempered his reaction to these lower-budget devices over the years! He was so irritated by how poorly the Aldi performed and I think he's shifted to holding back from making harsh criticisms in order to not come across as being snooty or pretentious. I commend his thoughtfulness, although I do admit that the outrage videos were enjoyable to watch.
One of your best reviews. For a second there, I was considering going to W-M to buy a “do it all” $99 coffee machine. The more you talked about the grinder itself, etc. I knew that, indeed, the old adage applies: You get what you pay for.
I'd recommend going through James' other videos where he has reviewed just about everything; I am certain you'll find something suitable and within budget.
That might actually be one of the use cases where a product like this makes sense: a step up from the typical break room Mr. Coffee or pod machine. At the very least it would bean interesting side-by-side comparison.
I have been hand poring coffee through a paper filter for 10 years ever since having one in a London coffee shop. Japanese $14 spout kettle, ceramic cone $8, 250 un bleached paper filters $12 and a $100 grinder thats running as good today as 10 years ago when I bought it. I will never look back. You can control the grind which is the most important part. The strange thing since doing coffee this way I have stopped having multiple coffees during the day, this one morning cup is so substantial and potent and potent not in strength but just in how it sits. When I was drinking a lot of espressos I had multiple during the day. Good review to help people make a better choice 👋
I make mine the same way. (I don't smoke the cone, though). I bloom the coffee, and don't let the water get too hot. I pour around the edges. My grinder quit the other day. [Also it takes just a few minutes. ]
@@nibornnyw3185I also bloom my coffee (and try to remember not to let the water boil), but I'm still trying to figure out if I've just got myself fooled into thinking it's better simply because it pleases me esthetically.
I have something similar to this but at a higher price point. It came out from De'Longhi last year and it's called the TrueBrew. I know it's not perfect, but I've been pretty happy with it. I would love to see your take on it! Thanks for all the thorough and entertaining content. Keep up the great work!
Exactly, french press coffee is divine. My coffee grinder is Krups that I’ve had for years. I have a Keurig for “pod” convenience, the same coffee brewed in the french press is smoother without any bitterness. Almost a guilty pleasure, and I’m worth it! ☕️
That's my exact recommendation to anyone wanting to get into coffee - especially those who don't want to dig deep into knowledge with a desire to "figure shit out": A hood entry level grinder and a French press, because it just works every single time. It couldn't be simpler. It's easily the highest ROI in coffee. James has even proven that it's basically fool proof, so it's super inviting for anyone. As an added bonus: If you one day fancy having the cleanness of a paper filtered coffee, just take a decent and big enough filter (I like the Melitta 104s), rinse it and put it over the plunger, and then slowly and carefully press the coffee through the filter. You don't even need a silly purpose made "French press filter". It works really well. Just takes a minute. The French press is just super versatile and good. I have no idea why people even bother with automatic coffee brewers. The cost to quality ratio is atrocious in comparison.
I think he missed a key part though, that Keurig is going to have a way lower ratio of coffee to water. So in the end, there well may be double the coffee in the coffee.
Loved this video! One part got me thinking and experimenting: the volume in isn’t exactly always volume out. You lose a lot to water retention/absorption by the ground coffee. I tested this and it turned out to be true. So this machine could very well be using the right amount of water. But the coffee coming out isn’t the same. Would be interesting to see what other tests you can do around this idea.
I recently got the Breville Grind Control for our office coffee. No, not a similar price point, but, we've been really impressed with the coffee it coming out of it for an all in one machine. The Stainless Carafe make a huge difference over glass.
I so appreciate all your content, James! I can't tell you how many times you have saved me from an awful purchase. I am so disgusted they call these things "burr grinders" when they're clearly not. I used to have a Cuisinart grind-n-brew that had burr grinder and it was decent, without being over-the-top spendy. Still more than the Barrymore, but you got real quality for your $$$. I miss that coffee machine!! It lasted 10 years of daily use, so can't complain. I don't think the new Cuisinart grind-n-brew are at the same level of quality, but you love your input on them. Thanks again, James. :)
Could a better burr grinder insert be machined or even 3D printed to improve the grind, I wonder. Wouldn’t solve all this machine’s problems, but would solve a pretty major one.
I still have a Cuisinart grind-n-brew that is going on 14 years now. Still works great, but have been wanting to “upgrade” my coffee game and just to timid to actually pull out the wallet to do so.
honestly all someone needs to upgrade their coffee from a Mr. Coffee style brewer is a $5 melitta brew cone, some paper filters, access to hot water, and a good burr grinder. If they're willing to grind their coffee with a hand grinder, that's $30-$50, which is what they're going to spend on a new Keurig anyways. When I swapped from using a blade grinder to a burr grinder I learned what good coffee can taste like.
The only coffee that I had was while I was in the military, so I hate coffee with a white hot passion. Good on people who like coffee, but for me, it was just a hot nasty drink that had caffeine in it to help me stay awake. Nice to watch someone who is passionate about coffee, and its entertaining to watch!
So, so happy that after initially owning a ~$130 Philips brewer/grinder combo, I then went all-in and treated myself to a ~$1200 Siemens EQ9 once my Philips broke. Especially when I see a review like this, talking about what a cheaper solution will get you! So happy with my current machine, which I have now had for 3 years and it still brews an absolutely amazing cappuccino, espresso and regular black coffee 😌🤌🏻
@@carpNcoffeeYes he absolutely could. If he was concerned that he is being slimy or something then he doesn't need to mention that he's using Square Mile
Glad I'm not the only one driven into a silent rage by incessantly beeping appliances... I especially like the ones with a "reminder" function, that just keep beeping until you open them; those are so fun.
@@Konarcoffeehow is making (or giving feedback on) a good product selling out? Selling out would be slapping his name on a low effort piece of ewaste, which I highly doubt he'd do.
that would be really cool if he could work with a company to create a product or a few. perhaps think outside the box to engineer parts that could do acceptable, perhaps not lasting forever, but interchangable burrs when it does give out? and how is that selling out? selling out, imho, would be slapping one's name on something that sucks or isn't vetted and just saying 'you worked to create a line". i don't know how much DB did, if she specifically chose colors and design, or had designers pitch stuff to her and she chose? but james wouldn't leave it there, he'd want it tested. and wouldn't make bs claims.
The design and features have so much potential. I wish they’d dared double or triple the price to make it have enough quality to do the job to a good and consistent standard.
Traveled a lot in Europe and South America for work and always made it a point to try a wide variety of coffees and enjoyed many! Still always enjoyed getting back to my Dunkin' Arabica medium roast in my cheap French press when I get home! Gave up on most electronic brewing gadgets years ago. We still have a Keurig that my company gave me in 2010 and use a refillable k-cup thing in emergency situations...also tastes great using the Dunkin. 15 cents/8oz cup.
I like the premise, from ground coffee to single cup brewing, and can not wait till someone figures it out. I am also happy with Drew deciding to enter this new tech at a reasonable price point.
There are several from Breville/Sage, DeLongi and others that will do a decent coffee, not amazing but drinkable considering their convenience but they are not really cheap, often in the £/$1000 plus range. Truth be told if you want full control and excellent coffee a separate decent grinder and mid to upper priced machine will still be streets ahead.
@@pilferk yep. I had a grind/dispense/brew maker 15 years ago and I quit using it because the steam from the brew always makes it way back up whatever path from which the ground coffee is dispensed. Unless the coffee maker has some kind of trap door that seals and prevents that, you'll always have this problem.
I had a higher end combo unit and having to take a brush and a plate every day or two to clean it and always having tiny grounds in the finished product were the main reasons that I cleaned it up super nice, and sold it at a rummage sale.
Honestly, i didn't see that this was a james hoffman video, I only clicked because the product in the picture had an uncanny resemblance to a xiaomi cat feeder I was interested.
I have the Cuisineart Grind and Brew bean to cup machine, which makes a 12 cup stainless steel thermos flask. I actually really love it. On a work/school day it does breakfast for a family of 6 and the coffee it produces is more than good enough for after dinner too. It's not endorsed by anyone murdered in a Scream film though so
Jack of all trades, master of none. Having a good grinder upped my coffee game by a lot, I feel like if you but a good burr grinder, any other cheap way to brew coffee will be better.
I am a happy Jura user but I like to watch you talking about a Walmart cheap coffee machine because you are such an objective person and you always make me smile! Keep on with your good work ! From Québec , Canada ☕️☕️
"That's not ground coffee, that's just a piece of bean" is the greatest insult ever towards coffee grinder.
Bean there, done that.
That sounds deep seeded...
dad joke :)@@DaveMcIroy
Boom. Roasted.
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Brew Darrymore
Nice
Perfect 😂
Beat me to it!
me putting cream in really bad coffee
superb.
I wish James Hoffman would review every potential item I would purchase; I would effectively wait for his green light on the right socks to wear!
If not for Hoffman's legendary modesty... he would be perfect.
I would own 9 things total
Now could he do it in 30 seconds or less ...
I’m sorry to hear that
@@robv4931 and all of them would be V60
I love the mix of skepticism and hopefulness that is a James Hoffman review of a Walmart Coffee maker
haha aptly put. same.
He bought everything IKEA.
😂😂😂
Made in a branding deal with a picket line crossing capitalist scab
Grind and brew the rich!
That hopefulness tells me he hasn't seen the other small appliances that bears Barrymore's name.
For those who need to know
Slurps: 0
Beeps: 13
Thank you.
I did not know I needed to know.
But I did.
You just know those beeps will spur on a groan of irritation. Kinda like opening the microwave at 1 second to go
Americans seem to love beeps. Their cars have been doing it for all sorts of reasons, for years.
Slurps heads HUNGRY after this video
Slurps (very light): 1
This is great feedback that the company could take to heart. It would be amazing if they produced version 2.0 that addressed these issues. It sees like James has done them an amazing service by pointing out the flaws and also explaining how to fix them.
I agree. It's a good looking machine with some great features but the flaws need fixing.
No one that buys this machine cares enough about coffee to be able to tell the difference in quality if they were to implement fixes for the issues. For instance, the whole 8 oz isnt the amount of water that gets used to brew and therefore you cant make coffee recipes, doesnt apply because people will expect it to mean 8 oz of brewed coffee so that it fits in their mug. Girls will buy this to sit on their counter all pretty and brew coffee before they work, thats it. It's for the girls that use k-cups but now they bought this machine and they are 'saving the environment and plus it freshly grinds it for me and I can tell by the taste'
@@DG-kr8ptWeirdly misogynistic at the end there.
@@teipeu9033 You and I both know women are the target demographic.
@@teipeu9033but he’s right tho, chicks go crazy for Dr3w Barrymore stuff
"I wish it was better, but its not". Straight savage... Truly appreciate the honest review.
I mean, he could have bothered to go out and buy darker beans for god's sake! It's kind of a very elaborate and lazy review at the same time.
Yeah, not good for the kind of coffee people that follow James. This is built for Walmart shoppers who buy Death Wish and Black Rifle coffee.
I have her airfryer. The timer function cuts off randomly and the food stops cooking. Happens half the time. It also draws 1500w from the wall but the power cord is thin and has no ground pin. It gets warm during use, I assume its the incorrect gauge of wire for the amount of power it pulls. It's kinda not safe.
@@superkoopatrooper4879 I found this line searching for blenders--tons of reviews cited the blender making "burnt plastic" smells and even smoke... too cute to be that unsafe!
12:17 why no, it does not make sense to say 8 ounces of liquid. Liquids are a volume, ounce is a weight
I think we all knew what the answer would be, but the thorough analysis was worth the journey
I was hopeful because I like wanting ugly things I will never so I can feel less guilty about splurging on the useless crap I do buy.
I’m m not sure it’s possible, at least not at this price point or anywhere close. It’s okay for your cup of (good) coffee to require separate steps/gadgets. It’s also okay for your cup of (dismal) coffee to require one step/gadget.
Yes, but I so wanted it to be halfway decent. It’d be the answer to my tiny-kitchen prayers! Plus, it’s cute.
I never stopped laughing 😅
And here I thought I was a perfectionist when it comes to things. Then there's James getting all Scientific. Absolute gem of a human being.
I finally got a hand grinder and beans the other day. The grinder is cheap, and not particularly well made, but it gets the job done. I fiddle with the grinder, finally get it mostly ground correctly, and brew a cup. After a lifetime of pre-ground coffee, the experience was transformative. I don't think I can easily go back after this. Thank you James for broadening my horizons.
Once you decide that the hand grinder is too bothersome you have two options: get an electric grinder. or get a hand grinder in the - brace for it - 200 bucks (€$£ whatever) price range and never look back. have fun!
Fresh ground beans are by far the biggest step up in making better coffee IMHO. I had a hand burr grinder for a while, but eventually sprang for an electric burr grinder.
Ebay used to have good prices on bur grinders I started the same way had a strong arm 😂
My life goal is to make a subpar coffee product just on the radar enough for james to review it.
Godspeed, young man!
You can do it! Put in a burr grinder.
Your first step is to become a Hollywood actress with a career in a slow and painful decline.
@@pk4459Somehow he'd still be better off than those supposedly super happy faces who stay in Hollywood and make billions, right?
"But brew just once"
In the last 16 minutes, you've taught me more about coffee than I learned in the previous 70 years, and got yourself a new subscriber. Thank you - that was an education.
James is a REAL expert on the subject he REALLY knows his stuff.
Yup he’s really good tho never really stops s…ttalking dark roasts. Also, I’ve made 10,000 pots of coffee so I trust myself to eyeball the measuring; think he never will.
@@andrewgraves4026 same shit as chefs saying they can "finger the meat" and know how well it's cooked.
Congrats. But it's still good to use a thermometer to check.
Same with weighing coffee beans.
I always thought my French Press was awesome. This guy taught me how it can be awesomer. I definitely subscribed for that reason
Welcome to the rabbit hole
I'll say that after watching your videos, I've gone out and gotten an Aeropress Go and I found a used (proper) burr grinder in very good condition from someone who was upgrading. Everything cost me a total of 55 dollars. I love my setup and it makes a very clean, delicious cup of coffee from any beans I like! It isn't extravagant but it beats any coffee I've had at home. I'd recommend it to anyone out there looking to "unlock" that experience, as long as you take care to inspect the burr!
Switched to tea years ago but I am subscribed so I can watch this man read the asterisk on the bottom of the package.
Why switch? Consume all the warm brown juice.
IDK about ALL the warm brown juice. Heartburn, convenience, price, flavor.@@grabble7605
@@grabble7605 drizzling shits and acid reflux is a big reason for me personally. Now it just doesn’t taste good to me after not drinking it for some time. I fucks hard with green tea though.
I haven't watched this video yet, but this comment caused me to chuckle knowingly.
He’s the best for late night watching, interesting yet sometimes not yet absolutely draws you in with his voice, gentleness and accent!
I'll never buy this thing, but it's such a pleasure to see James reviewing things and talking coffee
Drew Barrymore's electric kettle is actually completely awesome. I bought it for $12 refurbed off eBay. It arrived in like new condition. Stainless steel inside, holds a boil for up to 30 minutes. Oolong, green, and black tea settings. Custom temp. Everything you could want except a gooseneck. 6 months in and going strong. We'll see how it lasts. I regret not sending them to everyone I know.
I think it’s why we’re all here 😂 his audience isn’t wasting money on this
I would like to see someone ruin the Keurig empire by making something better which matches the convenience people need for their apparent laziness.
Always!
It’s such a pleasure to drink coffee while watching James talking about coffee
I bought myself a Keurig around 2013. I love it. I have two espresso‘s every morning. I use the re-usable pods so that I can choose how much coffee to put in. I don’t have a decent grinder, I use my magic bullet. However, I have been giving consideration to spending ridiculous sums of money to buy a bean to cup machine. After watching this I don’t know if I will. I fear it will be one more thing to break down. I learned a lot from your video today, thank you for that.
A brutally honest review without being crass or cynical. Thank you for doing good work 👍🏻
whoa, well put! that explains in short why I like James' content.
A BREWtally honest review 😎
@@itspatrick10 *groan*
@@itspatrick10lmfao, I was just gonna say tht lmao 😂❤
Right?! So nice to see criticism without the word “DESTROYS!!!” in the title
I would like to see ~$250 version of this. Small bean to cup pour over coffee machine with proper burr grinder would be kind of special.
And hopefully a better menu panel
How does the Cuisinart version compare?
a used Breville/Sage Grind Control could fit that bill.
The problem with machines like this is that the coffee chute does not go well with water. Pretty soon you end up with blobs of mud inside. Disappointing, as the convenience to set up a timer in the evening and wake up to the smell of freshly ground and brewed coffee is priceless.
i would assume even for 150$ u could make this thing significantly better function wise
Came for the thumbnail, stuck aroung for the result, subbed for the voice
I think the absolute best thing about this coffee maker, is that it may inspire better ones to compete with it. Which would be nice
Yes and no, there will be competition, however it will more or less do the same thing, grind the same way, etc. At the end of the review you find out why the machine, even though it's celebrity endorsed, is still cheap, especially since it grinds, and brews. timed brew etc. Hell Kurieg's, the bog standard no bells or whistles I believe costs around the same price point. Sometimes price can tell the whole story. If there is competition, we can only hope they do it right. Make it bigger, make it better, easier to clean, easier to use, better quality parts, however I don't think this will arrive ever.
I feel like the design is so elegant but a lot of corners were cut on the inside in order to get it down to the $100 mark. If they just doubled the price, and put a proper burr and basket in there, this would be a really good coffee maker.
There are several brands that make the same type of machine. I have 1 about 10 years ago and it doesn't have any of the problems here except for you have to clean it every single time. I don't think that is a problem that can be fixed with this type of machine.
@@magicvibrations5180 I feel like they could have kept the $99 price tag if they did physical buttons instead of capacitive and then put a steel burr grinder instead of the ceramic one. Even a cheap real burr grinder would make a significant difference in the taste of the coffee.
@@cynrokwhat kind and model?
This is a great example of how fair James is to whatever he’s reviewing- treating them and their efforts with generosity while also holding them to a standard based on what they’re up to. I will say it would have been a bit more useful to have some more medium to darker roast coffee to test this thing would have been maybe more instructive all around- both its flaws which are not fixable (as you said) as well as maybe a touch better flavor.
I could not agree more. However, I don't see dark roast being much of an improvement. Additionally, internal moisture will be the killer. Just think what it would smell like after a month! I would go as far as to say the machine is unsafe due to potential bacteria growth.
Not sure you can call it fair when he specially used a type of coffee it isn't designed for. This is for people who want to buy dunkin beans for home.
I could indeed have used darker roasts, but because of the design flaws this machine would have still done a poor job getting the best out of them.
@@jameshoffmannBut at least we'd know how well it does at the thing it was designed to do, rather than the thing we wish it DID do.
honestly i trust what he said. I don't need to see the results. dude has his own coffee adjacent company and is an award winning brewer with well over a decade of experience. i saw how it works just going from grind to brew once and can already plainly see this thing isn't worth it when you can just boil a pot of water, buy a 30ish dollar hand grinder and brew with an aero press for a grand total cost of 70ish dollars.
Thank you, James, for talking me out of buying this product.
At the beginning I was so excited, been looking for something like this. I was like it’s gonna take something pretty major for him to convince me not to buy this. You made me consider things that I didn’t even know I needed to know. Thanks for this awesome review you’ve saved.
Yeh I wanted it and I don't drink coffee.👍
I was watching Donnie Darko recently and thinking "I think that English teacher should release her own line of coffee machines". Thanks to Drew Barrymore and James Hoffmann for bringing my dreams to life
😂
The coffee maker is less “cellar door” than “sallow pour” 😂🐰☕️
I watched a video about DD and trump symbolism
It was weird
weird i was watching never been kissed and i thought to myself "id def buy a cheap coffee maker if this reporter ever made one in the future"
😊 thanks for this fair and thorough review. I’ve had a Capresso grinder for over a decade and recently bought a Capresso 5 cup I’ve been loving, but this would have been a better solution. The grinder functionality sounds perfect if only it had a metal burr. Too bad. Thanks for saving me from a bad buying decision.
I'm dying that "of course you have" tried custom cutting the paper filter. As we knew you were going to try and and you knew that we knew you were going to try that.
Oh James, never stop being you. It's what we're all here for,
We were all thinking it... just like we were all thinking "how the devil are they going to get the grounds from that garbage grinder into the brew basket?"
"Now, I have tried - because of course I have -" lol You're awesome, James.
and "aggressively rubbing the coffee beans to pieces with your hands" you have made my morning brighter!
I appreciate your only topic of conversation is coffee but it has to be said ... You seem to be the most interesting and well informed individual I have ever seen presenting anything on UA-cam. Thanks for the reviews and videos
The colour of the lights and the colour of the machine is a bane of my existence 😂 How you’ll see the menu with that contrast?!
The only upside is it comes in a wide range of color options. So you can get one with a contrast you prefer. There's like a dozen colors to pick from. It's more about being able to decorate your kitchen than actually making good coffee.
I bought the air fryer in black because of that. The display itself should have always been black on every color option.
Agreed. Love the finished look but accessibility went out the window. Low contrast display and lack of tactile buttons.
@@Vincent_Beersim pretty sure you can decorate your kitchen with FAR better alternatives for $100
I suspect James has some studio lighting that's helping to obscure the display lights
Machinist/Mouldmaker and fellow coffee person chiming in on the burr point:
Yes, indeed, manufacturing a proper burr from a hard material like a hardened steel alloy or from a ceramic requires expensive machining time, expense in the material, and expensive cutting tools to cut that hard material. A manufacturer will not take on those costs in a design unless the product was a higher end item. There is simply no way around the costs associated with that critical component. Those false burrs are almost always cast metal or MIM (metal injection moulded): Cheap and fast.
I think this seems like an interesting addition to the space, for someone: Not for me, though. Personally, I prefer making my coffee manually or, when at work we have the serviceable-because-it's-free Keurig.
Cheers!
all very true. but i think it might be viable if they sold replacement burrs for nearly the same cost as the entire machine. the psychology here is that $100 seems steep when you make the initial purchase, but after a couple of years of wishing your five cups a day were a bit better, $100 can seem quite trivial in the grand scheme of things. i mean, it still won't be a good coffee maker, but it will be a lot better. also, people might be attached to the _style_ of the thing, and an upgrade for a beloved coffee maker would be an easy xmas gift in a family that struggles to buy tasteful items
The cost would be the barrier. I do wonder, however, if 3D printing might not be a solution. If a suitable material could be utilized by the printer, then it's just a question of getting the templates down right. That might be an insurmountable barrier, though (plastic "burrs?" not sold on this...)
@@davidwhite533 There are many additive processes (like 3D printing) that can produce suitable burrs in a suitable material but, again, cost is prohibitive.
For the most part, those processes are reserved for rapid prototyping and engineering samples for testing.
@@5naxalotlTotally agreed.
If the popularity of this unit explodes, I don't see any reason why a small shop out there couldn't make quality burrs in some factory in say China or Taiwan and sell them as upgrade kits. Heck, the likelihood that a burr already on the market can fit this unit is pretty high.
Then again, with the lack of adjustability that upgrade might just be a little silly.
All this aside, I'm still excited because this means there are clearly companies out there capable of a machine that 'can' do these things for a decent price point.
I'm surprised a pop-up/indie coffee company hasn't created an open sourced modular coffee station/system.
Enthusiasts have, been for years, modifying espresso systems with control units, pressure control, etc: Seems like a market perfect for that entity.
*needs caffeine*
Or possibly releasing a “Pro” version for those who care about the machine being more than just pretty? I can see that this was created with the design in mind before the quality, and there’s a massive market for people who will love it, but for those who find it lacking but still appreciate the design, they would go for a better model
Howdy James from Texas! My name is Sam & I'm new to your channel. I tend to stay away from anything celebrity endorsed. They are one of the big reasons we have so many problems in America! Anyway, I look forward to seeing more of your coffee videos. Great job!
The funnies thing is that James cannot get himself to use a dark roast.
"Unfortunately, I, James Hoffmann, Mister Coffee Himself, have no access to dark roast at the present moment. What a shame. Anyway,"
@@Joe1729 he is in the roasting business, he can roast what he wants. He just thinks it’s like mixing whisky with coke 😂
I'm with him on that, anything burnt isn't good.
@@gildardo me too. I prefer light roast. However I live in Costa Rica and the preferred coffee of the general population here is as blackly roasted as possible, brewed as hot as possible so it tastes like coal and then too add insane amounts of sugar and milk. Like 10 spoons of sugar on a small cup. I am not making this up. And this is a country that produces insanely good coffee, but almost all of it goes to export.
This Drew Barrymore Brewer is for those people exclusively drinking dark roast, it’s not for us who actually like coffee. He just couldn’t bring himself to review it in the way the target audience will use it.
@Krmpfpks I am a person who exclusively purchases dark roast coffee because I prefer it. I won't turn down a lighter roast coffee. Light roast is still very good, and I appreciate it. I also prefer 75% or more cocoa chocolate, unsweetened tea (cold or hot) and less sweet but richly flavored desserts. Just because you prefer dark roast coffee does not mean that you don't actually like coffee.
Edit: I don't use cream or sugar, either.
Hames Joffmann enjoys this
Especially the "It's a sticky mess. Filthy." will give so much joy. 😂
I miss Hames
The moustache tingles.
I had a Gaggia Type MM (from the 80's) with the same fake burrs as DBCM, but I designed and printed my own grinder for those burrs and with another motor that could be on for a while and not get to hot like the original did. It took about 6 minutes to torture 60 grams of coffee.
Now I've made my own grinder mk2 with Mazzer Major 83mm burrs and a large 140kv sensorless brushless outrunner motor based on Weber EG-1. It makes perfect fine grind for Bialetti Venus.
James NEEDS to do voice-overs. His voice is so soothing.
He’s like a more upbeat Joe Pera
I know!
headspace sleepcast pleeeasse james!
Or Calm sleep story, I could fall asleep to him describing burr grinders
@vickithomson4470 .... That put a big smile on my face!
I was sat at working thinking "I wonder when James will have a new video out" I get home and I am greeted to this, simply lovely
I just love James how was i not subscribed. He just loves coffee, its infectious. Even when the products lieing he's trying to like it.
This is like watching a 4 Michelin Star chef rate a Mc Donalds Big Mac. He's diplomatic and positive, but he can't excuse the slop presented to him. Good work James.
But remember when he reviewed Starbucks specialty drinks at the fancy Starbucks (somewhere in Europe?) and gave some of them rather positive reviews. That really surprised me. He tries to be fair. Unlike Hames Joffman.
Please don’t hate me for this: there are no 4 Michelin star chefs. Max is 3!
@@kaypee1972 I didn’t know that/learned something new today. If someone ever hates you because you have accurate information, that’s on them.
@@TamarLitvotthe thing is that Starbucks Reserve can and does serve legit coffee, it’s essentially the “we actually tried” branch of Starbucks. It’s also sometimes the only source of nitro cold brew in an area, which is great for people with stomach acidity issues.
There’s joy in an occasional Big Mac. There’s no joy in an occasional shitty cup of coffee.
Don't know about you, but I am regular coffee drinker that knows almost nothing about coffee, but hearing James talking about it is fascinating!😁
If you hang out on his channel long enough, you will become a coffee snob. Not for the snobbery but because it becomes evident that bad coffee is an insult to the producers who grow and process coffee for us. They are doing art on their farms, and they deserve to have that art respected.
@@pnw_jordan sounds a bit pretentious. It's okay to just want the best possible tasting coffee and it's actually not that hard, if you follow advice from James.
@@leonawroth2516 I don't even like coffee and yet I follow James... because I want to, some day, find a cup of coffee I might actually enjoy.
To be fair, I don't even drink coffee but find him very interesting and entertaining...
I learned heaps of stuff and started trying some nicer coffees, better techniques.. And yep, the enthusiasm James shows is contagious, and delicious. Welcome !
Appreciate the honest objective review and the explanations why things are the way they are
Everytime I see a new James Hoffmann video I can't resist my urge to pull out my grinder and make a fresh V60, no matter how much coffee I already consumed this day. 😊
For me odds are if I’ve got time to watch the video I’m already making coffee
Always. Every single time.
I just did that exact thing - made a cup of excellent Future Classic coffee using the trusty V60 and enjoyed it while watching the video. 😂
I used to have a coffee as a consequence of watching one of his videos, now I preemp it and get one before I begin.😂
Get help
As an American, the grams thing is *good* even here because it avoids the fluid ounce vs. ounce potential confusion when something measured by weight and something measured by volume are going into the same recipe
You've done a great service! Thank you Mr. Hoffmann! Normally I would be attracted to this product if I saw pictures on the box of metal burrs. However thank you and bless you you pointed out a very important flaw in the machines design. The fact that these are nylon burrs or similar. I trust everything you've indicated about the product. Hopefully they will come out with a Mark II which will have steel or iron burrs and a non threatening disposition with the electronics. I t appears Miss Barrymore is no Danny Thomas!
.Thank you Sir! You've saved me some money!
Just changed my ringtone to James saying "filthy!"
I think that was a reference to the cleaner in an episode of Black Books (very funny, highly recommended)
@16:10
@@chemistrykrang8065glad I’m not the only one who thought about THE CLEANER when he said this.
The zoom in every time it beeps is a nice touch lol.
Christmas is coming up, I'm glad I watched this first. Thanks James!
purely design based I find it one of the best looking coffee machines I've ever seen
congrats on 2 million subs james! love your content!
Thank you!
Cuisinart “grind and brew” has the same issue with fines but works fairly well. It has the delayed brew feature also. burr grinder with strength select and grind control features. Holds a good amount (8oz) of beans, has a filter basket but also can use paper filters and a charcoal water filter and has the ability turn off the grinder.
As usual James provides an expert view that is honest and calm that is supported with an excellent rationale
Along with bonus education about coffee brewing. Masterful.
4:34 "Now, I have tried - because of course I have" James doing arts and crafts to make a coffee filter fit despite all instructions to the contrary
Thank you for this indepth demonstration. It helped me make my decision on whether to purchase or not.
“You’re watching a 15min video of a man trash talking a coffee machine?” - my wife
....and? Your response?
Galahad likes to keep it clean, he takes his coffee with sugar and cream
I can hear my wife saying the same thing 😂
I a world where everything seems to be endorsed by someone famous or some influencer, I am happy that you are still here doing honest truthful reviews for the consumers out there!
Everything? Really? I don’t think I own anything that has been endorsed by anyone. Imagine that.
Very concise, in depth review. Her products are indeed Beautiful but leave one wanting better performance
I always love your really open and honest phrasing of everything, but I don't know if I ever mentioned how much I love your format/order of what you say. It's only once the viewer is given the information about the machine and proccess that you divulge the truly negative critiques. It doesn't come bashing in, derailing the flow of what we're talking about. It also makes for some entertaining episodes where we're just appreciating the cool parts and hypotheticals of equipment or a process.
James just wanted to say I love your videos, and your passion about this hobby. Down to earth, even though I'm sure you are doing well financially. You still dont want people to waste money!
I wish I saw your video before I bought this coffeemaker. I have had this for about 6 months and I actually enjoy the coffee and the smell of the fresh grind. The issue started when I tried to clean it. The software and the instructions had me so frustrated. And until I figured this out I could not brew another cup of coffee. I somehow got the "clean" light off and had no clue what I did correctly. I wonder if others have had this issue. If I have this issue again (it's happened twice so far) this machine will be going in the trash. I enjoy your honesty in this video.... Debbie
I hate mine
I find it interesting that your voice gives off the same feel as drinking an amazing coffee while sitting in a relaxing cafe.
I've just bought the Drew Barrimore coffee machine and the Adam Sandler MRI machine.
Would have liked to see a dark roast tried, since it is designed for dark roast.
I am still very happy that I saved up and went from a Nespresso Pixie (had it for 10 years) to a Jura Z10. You reviewed that on a positive note. Took my coffee experience to a whole other galaxy.❤
And it was all going SO well…
Evokes Memories of the Aldi (Yes, that Aldi) Espresso machine.
First ever James video I watched (‘:
The other Aldi machine, the single cup brewer, remains one of the best value cheap coffee products out there. It's a great starter product to filter coffee with a preprogrammable timer than just delivers not awful coffee in a convenient manner.
James has really tempered his reaction to these lower-budget devices over the years! He was so irritated by how poorly the Aldi performed and I think he's shifted to holding back from making harsh criticisms in order to not come across as being snooty or pretentious. I commend his thoughtfulness, although I do admit that the outrage videos were enjoyable to watch.
hahaha that is EXACTLY where my mind went, too.
@@falloncj and combined with a decent hand grinder eg C3 it does a better job than this thing for nearly the same price
One of your best reviews. For a second there, I was considering going to W-M to buy a “do it all” $99 coffee machine. The more you talked about the grinder itself, etc. I knew that, indeed, the old adage applies: You get what you pay for.
I was really considering buying this for work, but looks like I'll continue looking
I'd recommend going through James' other videos where he has reviewed just about everything; I am certain you'll find something suitable and within budget.
Bean to cup though? Not a lot of options for those at relatively similar price point
That might actually be one of the use cases where a product like this makes sense: a step up from the typical break room Mr. Coffee or pod machine. At the very least it would bean interesting side-by-side comparison.
I have been hand poring coffee through a paper filter for 10 years ever since having one in a London coffee shop. Japanese $14 spout kettle, ceramic cone $8, 250 un bleached paper filters $12 and a $100 grinder thats running as good today as 10 years ago when I bought it. I will never look back. You can control the grind which is the most important part. The strange thing since doing coffee this way I have stopped having multiple coffees during the day, this one morning cup is so substantial and potent and potent not in strength but just in how it sits. When I was drinking a lot of espressos I had multiple during the day.
Good review to help people make a better choice 👋
What’s the cone for ?
@@Bigredfitnessmosheyou smoke it while you drink the coffee.
I make mine the same way. (I don't smoke the cone, though).
I bloom the coffee, and don't let the water get too hot. I pour around the edges.
My grinder quit the other day.
[Also it takes just a few minutes. ]
@@nibornnyw3185I also bloom my coffee (and try to remember not to let the water boil), but I'm still trying to figure out if I've just got myself fooled into thinking it's better simply because it pleases me esthetically.
How much do you roll into each coffee joint, and do you use cream and sugar with that?
I have something similar to this but at a higher price point. It came out from De'Longhi last year and it's called the TrueBrew. I know it's not perfect, but I've been pretty happy with it. I would love to see your take on it! Thanks for all the thorough and entertaining content. Keep up the great work!
Electric kettle, French press, Braun coffee grinder ($70 five ten years ago and still working well!) superb coffee!
Love it not hard not complex be awesome!
Exactly, french press coffee is divine. My coffee grinder is Krups that I’ve had for years. I have a Keurig for “pod” convenience, the same coffee brewed in the french press is smoother without any bitterness. Almost a guilty pleasure, and I’m worth it! ☕️
That's my exact recommendation to anyone wanting to get into coffee - especially those who don't want to dig deep into knowledge with a desire to "figure shit out": A hood entry level grinder and a French press, because it just works every single time. It couldn't be simpler. It's easily the highest ROI in coffee.
James has even proven that it's basically fool proof, so it's super inviting for anyone.
As an added bonus: If you one day fancy having the cleanness of a paper filtered coffee, just take a decent and big enough filter (I like the Melitta 104s), rinse it and put it over the plunger, and then slowly and carefully press the coffee through the filter. You don't even need a silly purpose made "French press filter". It works really well. Just takes a minute.
The French press is just super versatile and good. I have no idea why people even bother with automatic coffee brewers. The cost to quality ratio is atrocious in comparison.
Don't plunge through the coffee, use it as a strainer and lower it as needed ❤
I just loved the rants! Especially the 40% extraction part... I think they needed that schooling. Bravo James!
I think he missed a key part though, that Keurig is going to have a way lower ratio of coffee to water. So in the end, there well may be double the coffee in the coffee.
Loved this video! One part got me thinking and experimenting: the volume in isn’t exactly always volume out. You lose a lot to water retention/absorption by the ground coffee. I tested this and it turned out to be true. So this machine could very well be using the right amount of water. But the coffee coming out isn’t the same. Would be interesting to see what other tests you can do around this idea.
I recently got the Breville Grind Control for our office coffee. No, not a similar price point, but, we've been really impressed with the coffee it coming out of it for an all in one machine. The Stainless Carafe make a huge difference over glass.
I've been using these Breville grind & brew/u-brew machines for many years. Great machines and I love the coffee.
I so appreciate all your content, James! I can't tell you how many times you have saved me from an awful purchase. I am so disgusted they call these things "burr grinders" when they're clearly not. I used to have a Cuisinart grind-n-brew that had burr grinder and it was decent, without being over-the-top spendy. Still more than the Barrymore, but you got real quality for your $$$. I miss that coffee machine!! It lasted 10 years of daily use, so can't complain. I don't think the new Cuisinart grind-n-brew are at the same level of quality, but you love your input on them. Thanks again, James. :)
Could a better burr grinder insert be machined or even 3D printed to improve the grind, I wonder. Wouldn’t solve all this machine’s problems, but would solve a pretty major one.
I still have a Cuisinart grind-n-brew that is going on 14 years now. Still works great, but have been wanting to “upgrade” my coffee game and just to timid to actually pull out the wallet to do so.
Well that was an unexpected coffee machine review, love it!
"Perfection is brewing.... somewhere else"
I'm not even love coffee, but I like so much the accent and the passion of James.
honestly all someone needs to upgrade their coffee from a Mr. Coffee style brewer is a $5 melitta brew cone, some paper filters, access to hot water, and a good burr grinder. If they're willing to grind their coffee with a hand grinder, that's $30-$50, which is what they're going to spend on a new Keurig anyways.
When I swapped from using a blade grinder to a burr grinder I learned what good coffee can taste like.
As always, I love watching your videos for the education on coffee and products. Thank you.
That basket of grounds 😮😮 🫨🫨🫨
It looks horrific
Cleaning nightmare
POV: you’re cleaning your vacuum bag
The only coffee that I had was while I was in the military, so I hate coffee with a white hot passion. Good on people who like coffee, but for me, it was just a hot nasty drink that had caffeine in it to help me stay awake. Nice to watch someone who is passionate about coffee, and its entertaining to watch!
So, so happy that after initially owning a ~$130 Philips brewer/grinder combo, I then went all-in and treated myself to a ~$1200 Siemens EQ9 once my Philips broke. Especially when I see a review like this, talking about what a cheaper solution will get you!
So happy with my current machine, which I have now had for 3 years and it still brews an absolutely amazing cappuccino, espresso and regular black coffee 😌🤌🏻
I love this video! You are truly the master of coffee and also funny and charming. A pleasure to watch!
I don't drink coffee, but I,like to know about it and I thank the world for James and this channel.
James: owns a coffee roasting company...has no access to dark or even medium roast beans. Lol.
Hats off to that
Can't use his own products. Conflict of interest.
Professionals have standards, lol
@@carpNcoffeeYes he absolutely could. If he was concerned that he is being slimy or something then he doesn't need to mention that he's using Square Mile
Like a chef who owns his own restaurant... and has no access to 'well done' steaks. :)
Glad I'm not the only one driven into a silent rage by incessantly beeping appliances... I especially like the ones with a "reminder" function, that just keep beeping until you open them; those are so fun.
Patiently waiting for James to make something like this that ACTUALLY works.
He reviewed a bunch of bean to cup automatics in the past.
Crazy that people want him to sell out. You get that selling out is a bad thing right?
@@Konarcoffeehow is making (or giving feedback on) a good product selling out?
Selling out would be slapping his name on a low effort piece of ewaste, which I highly doubt he'd do.
@@GradyHougerthose were espresso machines, no? I haven't seen the same for filter machines, which are pretty rare it appears
that would be really cool if he could work with a company to create a product or a few. perhaps think outside the box to engineer parts that could do acceptable, perhaps not lasting forever, but interchangable burrs when it does give out?
and how is that selling out? selling out, imho, would be slapping one's name on something that sucks or isn't vetted and just saying 'you worked to create a line". i don't know how much DB did, if she specifically chose colors and design, or had designers pitch stuff to her and she chose? but james wouldn't leave it there, he'd want it tested. and wouldn't make bs claims.
The design and features have so much potential. I wish they’d dared double or triple the price to make it have enough quality to do the job to a good and consistent standard.
Traveled a lot in Europe and South America for work and always made it a point to try a wide variety of coffees and enjoyed many! Still always enjoyed getting back to my Dunkin' Arabica medium roast in my cheap French press when I get home! Gave up on most electronic brewing gadgets years ago. We still have a Keurig that my company gave me in 2010 and use a refillable k-cup thing in emergency situations...also tastes great using the Dunkin. 15 cents/8oz cup.
Almost bought one,so glad I saw this first.
every cafe i ever went in, from Moroccan Tar to Timbuktu, was staffed by Drew Barrymore. Now it makes a lot more sense.
Sounds like an SCP entry.
That sounds like the best vacation ever.
what
Do I drink coffee? No. Am I looking to buy this coffee maker? No. But I will watch James Hoffmann review anything.
I like the premise, from ground coffee to single cup brewing, and can not wait till someone figures it out.
I am also happy with Drew deciding to enter this new tech at a reasonable price point.
Agreed, you know a smaller company will make a better version of this.
My in-laws have a surprisingly decent bean to cup machine, but it was like 2000€...
They figured it out, it's just really expensive to do well
In the end, a hundred dollars is just not a reasonable price point for what this needs to do. That's just too cheap.
There are several from Breville/Sage, DeLongi and others that will do a decent coffee, not amazing but drinkable considering their convenience but they are not really cheap, often in the £/$1000 plus range. Truth be told if you want full control and excellent coffee a separate decent grinder and mid to upper priced machine will still be streets ahead.
OMG when James opened it after it was finished grinding 😂
I commented the same thing. He was far kinder than I would have been 😂
Yeah, that chute delivery method is not ideal...and always going to be messy. Nobody wants that in a kitchen counter appliance....
@@pilferk yep. I had a grind/dispense/brew maker 15 years ago and I quit using it because the steam from the brew always makes it way back up whatever path from which the ground coffee is dispensed. Unless the coffee maker has some kind of trap door that seals and prevents that, you'll always have this problem.
I had a higher end combo unit and having to take a brush and a plate every day or two to clean it and always having tiny grounds in the finished product were the main reasons that I cleaned it up super nice, and sold it at a rummage sale.
I’ve only watched a couple of your videos but I learn soooo much each time I watch. I’m an ex-Starbucks employee, so it’s very fun for me.
Waiting for the Hames Joffmann x Brew Darrymore collab. Available exclusively at MallWart, of course.
Honestly, i didn't see that this was a james hoffman video, I only clicked because the product in the picture had an uncanny resemblance to a xiaomi cat feeder I was interested.
I think a bean to cup drip machine compare video is in order! (With real burr grinders) Sage, Melitta, etc
Electro-convulsive therapy? I don’t I’d want James to review that.
People using ect for et cetera which is etc.
I have the Cuisineart Grind and Brew bean to cup machine, which makes a 12 cup stainless steel thermos flask.
I actually really love it. On a work/school day it does breakfast for a family of 6 and the coffee it produces is more than good enough for after dinner too.
It's not endorsed by anyone murdered in a Scream film though so
Get Barry from Saltburn.
Jack of all trades, master of none. Having a good grinder upped my coffee game by a lot, I feel like if you but a good burr grinder, any other cheap way to brew coffee will be better.
I don’t know that they’ve trademarked it, but Drew’s Brews is a local roaster here in Nashville that makes delicious beans.
I am a happy Jura user but I like to watch you talking about a Walmart cheap coffee machine because you are such an objective person and you always make me smile! Keep on with your good work ! From Québec , Canada ☕️☕️
Same here ❤
We grow coffee back home (blue mountains) and you’ve taught me more in this vid than we’ve ever been taught.😂. “It just a piece of bean”