This is a very nifty little single serve pod brewer. You can brew 7 ounce, 9 ounce, or 14 ounce beverages in this unit. Not just coffee, but also tea, hot cocoa, and drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos and other creamy type beverages. Very easy to use with push-button controls. Easy to clean with a built in cleaning cycle. Spatter is minimized with the removable cup booster and drip tray making it very easy to clean. The unit weighs approximately seven pounds and measures 13 inches by 6 inches by 14 inches.
Black and Decker GT300 Home Café Coffeemaker PROS:
Fast Brewing
Easy to use
Easy to clean
Heats hot water for tea, soups, hot chocolate, and oatmeal
Black and Decker GT300 Home Café Coffeemaker CONS:
Noisy when brewing
Brewer lasted between 2 months and 2 years depending on the unit
Pods more expensive than regular coffee
Some complaints of plastic tasting coffee
Some complaints of weak coffee - seems to depend on brand and flavor of pod used
Coffee lukewarm to some
Presto 09402 My Refillable Pod/Coffee Holder doesn't work with this pod brewer
Sometimes leaks from the holding tank
Overall: Most purchasers love this machine. However, the consumers who don't really dislike it. There are complaints of weak coffee from some, but others insist that it gives a great cup of coffee if you use Folger's and it is fresh. Java One pods tend to give a weak brew. So if you get weak coffee try using different brands of coffee pods. Another point is that some claim it brews lukewarm coffee, but overall comments are that it delivers a great brew that is strong and reasonably hot. Seems to be if you like really hot coffee then this isn't for you, or you could microwave the coffee after brewing.
