Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single-Serve Coffeemaker with Iced-Beverage Function Reviews
Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single-Serve Coffeemaker with Iced-Beverage Function Reviews
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If you prefer maximum coffee freshness, the Breville single-cup brewer serves up java perfection every time. This new upgraded model includes quiet pump technology that brews even quieter than previous models and an iced beverage function that dispenses a concentrated 3-1/2-ounce shot of tea or coffee. Simply dilute with ice and water for iced tea or coffee. Patented showerhead delivers precise amount of water for even coffee extraction and superior flavor. The removable 60-ounce water tank brews up to 10 cups of coffee and includes a water filtration system to reduce impurities in order to optimize drink flavor. LCD control includes a digital clock with auto on-off time, five brew strengths, and variable brew temperature. Brewer uses pre-made K-Cup coffee pods or just add your own favorite roast to the reusable My K-Cup. Includes a variety of 18 single-use K-Cups available including cocoa and tea. The My K-Cup and included measuring spoon conveniently store in the brewer's top compartment.
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- 1500-watt single-cup coffeemaker with quiet pump technology and "showerhead" spray- LCD control panel; digital clock with auto on/off; 5 brew strengths; variable brew temperature
- Removable 60-ounce water tank; charcoal water filter; iced-beverage function for iced tea or coffee
- Includes 18 K-Cup coffee pods, a reusable My K-Cup, and a measuring spoon
- You cannot use your Brewer until it has been primed for its first use
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By Sebring (Boston, MA)
This machine is quiet! The only sound heard is the coffee brewing! I have the older "600XL" as well- the 600XL is noisy. This 700XL is a great improvement. This is the Breville model with the "ice coffee" function. Be advised that this function brews a few ounces of hot/ strong coffee. I recommend adding your sugar or sweetner while its still hot- it disolves better. I seem to use less sugar this way. Then pour the hot coffee over ice- be careful that your glass can take the temperature change! Add cream or milk if desired. This makes a wonderful iced coffee! The aroma and flavor are second to none. Depending on the type of coffee you use- it tastes as good as any coffee shop iced coffee. The regular hot coffee brew function is excellent! I give it a "buy it" rating! Enjoy!
By H. Edwin Detlie (Ottumwa, IA USA)
The Breville makes great coffee, and it can be programmed to turn itself on in the morning and off at night.
It is quiet, holds a lot of water, and does what Breville claims. There is NO mess with a Keurig coffee maker, and I think Breville is the best Keurig coffee maker.
It also looks like it came from 10 Forward on the Enterprise. Picture Captain Jean-Luc Picard ordering "Tea, Earl Grey -- hot."
By William Moore (Niceville, FL)
I love the convenience, the taste of the coffee, the look of machine, and everything else about it EXCEPT that my machine keeps turning off like others mentioned. I replaced the first at the store with no hassel and was thinking it was just a single defective unit. Then the 2nd machine did the same thing however, it is recoverable after cycling the power. But this is still VERY annoying and certinaly not what one would expecet for a unit at this price. I contacted Breville through e-mail and was told I could replace it through the mail but they had no units in stock and needed to wait two months (around May 2010). I queried them to see if they expected the new batch to have problems and the indication was that the problem was getting fixed. I am waiting optimistically.
By Brian Tully (Danbury, CT)
I, too, have been plagued by the constant shutting off of the unit due to a faulty water pump or poor design. I actually purchased a Keurig B70 a few months ago, and while it worked great for a week or so, it started having the water pump/auto shut-off issue. Contacted Keurig and they sent out a replacement fairly quickly (they did not wait to receive my faulty unit). New unit came, same issue. Contacted Keurig again, and they sent another B70. Same issue. This happened with 3 new units. Finally contacted Keurig again and asked for a refund due to their inability to make a product that works. The manager was nice, and offered an upgrade to the Breville BKC700XL, stating that it didn't have the problems of the B70. I accepted the offer.
A few weeks later, the Breville BKC700XL is having the exact same issue. After brewing a cup, the unit can't seem to take in water from the reservoir and so shuts off. When I turn the unit back on, the unit is able to take in water from the reservoir after 30 seconds or so. However if you forget to turn the unit back on immediately then it means you'll need to wait 3 minutes or so for the water to heat. Very annoying.
Contacted Breville, and got a much different customer service experience. First off, they are out of the unit so can't even send a replacement. Second, they will only send a replacement AFTER they receive your faulty unit. So as another reviewer mentioned, this means being without a coffee maker for over a week.
So my recommendation is to avoid all current Keurig/Breville K-cup coffee makers as they are extremely unreliable and not designed/manufactured well. Do your research on the internet and you'll discover as I did that this is a common issue.
The fact that the Breville BKC700XL retails for $250.00 and works so poorly is shocking.
By Leigh C. Byers
Purchased the Breville BKC700XL after reading several great reviews. I was planning to buy the Keurig maker until I read other reviews listing a few problems with those. I purchased it for my husband's birthday because he has wanted a single serve maker for quite a while and I had held him off due to the cost of the maker and the k-cups. I think I like it more than he does. It is very simple to use and is made very well. I like the cup sizes and can brew a cup in my tall travel mug to take on the way to work. It comes with a reusable filter cup that stores in the coffeemaker so you can use regular coffee in it as well. I haven't found any drawbacks thus far other than it is a bit expensive. I would recommend this product to a friend.
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