Hamilton Beach Brewstation

by Tara
(Charlotte, NC)

I received this coffeemaker as a gift for Christmas. It's great when we have a large number of people over, because it makes a LOT of coffee. Being the only coffee drinker in the house, it's not ideal for just one person.

The coffee gets bitter when it sits, and partial pots just don't seem to keep the same flavor as a full pot.

It is very difficult to clean, as the resevoir is large. The clear plastic discolored very quickly, and is stained. No amount of or frequency of cleaning has fixed that problem.

I also found that when brewing flavored coffee in the pot, the flavoring and smell will permeate the plastic lining of the reservoir.

Having a toddler, it's been a great convenience when he won't let me put him down, because I only need one hand to fill my coffee cup! I'm an avid coffee drinker, and one of those people who drink it 24/7. So, I depend on my coffee, and my pot gets a workout!

In the future, I think I'd be more likely to buy one of the ceramic pots, but this one is great for now. It serves the purpose, and as long as I drink the pot quickly, I'm good to go!