Made a batch of coffee and it was good. Let it brew 1 minute per cup. Once brew time is complete you will need to remove the basket and stem to stop the percolation. Use a heat pad when removing to protect your fingers! It held the heat well for several hours. Great price and would highly recommend. We used our freshly ground coffee beans (coarse) which I think made the coffee full bodied.

I never intended to use this coffeemaker for coffee, but it would be good for that, too. I make hot spiced cider every fall and serve it at a number of autumn gatherings. The unit is quiet when heating up, quick to heat and very quiet when maintaining temperature. I hosted a Celebration of Life event in my yard in November when it was bitterly cold outside and this unit had no trouble maintaining the spiced cider at perfect hotness even with the frigid outdoor temperature. I was concerned about cloves and allspice berries accidentally getting into and clogging the liquid level gauge or other internal parts, so I used the perforated aluminum filter, but without the rod inserted, so the filter stayed at the bottom of the pot instead of the top. That way, the orange slices, lemon peels, cinnamon sticks and spices could continue to infuse the cider with flavor, even when the levels got low. Worked like a charm and made cleanup so easy! I just pulled the aluminum filter out and dumped the contents into my compost pile, then washed and rinsed the interior of the unit. I've used the unit three times since it was delivered and it has worked flawlessly each time.

I recently used the Coffee Urn and Hot Beverage Dispenser for a birthday party, and I have to say, it was a total game changer.Normally, I dread the idea of being the designated coffee pourer at events. But with this coffee urn, I was able to simply set it up and let my guests serve themselves. It saved me a ton of headache and allowed me to enjoy the party without constantly having to walk around with a pot of coffee in hand.The dispenser is easy to use and can hold up to 100 cups of coffee, which is perfect for larger gatherings. And it keeps the coffee hot and fresh throughout the entire event, so your guests can enjoy a delicious cup of joe whenever they please.Not only is it convenient and easy to use, but it also looks great on any table or countertop. The sleek stainless steel design is modern and stylish, and it's sure to impress your guests.Overall, I highly recommend this coffee urn for anyone who loves to entertain. It's a total lifesaver and will save you from the dreaded coffee pourer duty. Trust me, your guests will thank you for it. Five stars all the way!

I purchased this last second for a hot chocolate bar I hosted at an outdoor fall fest since the temperatures outside were set to be much cooler than is normal for our demographics. It came on time, and was SO easy to use. You basically wash it out, plug it in and go! We used it to hold hot cocoa, actual real cream used, and it didn't curdle the milk, and was the perfect temperature for kids and adults! The gauge on the outside was a great way to know how much we had left, and it even tells you "in cups" how much is in the urn. For the price and the convenience and ease of use, I would buy this again 10000% of the time!

I got this for my family's new kitchen which is currently in construction. We plan to have at least 2 extended family members move in sometime this yar and they, along with my parents, love a cup or 3 of warm tea / coffee in the morning and throughout the day. This is going to be ideal during the coming Autumn / Winter months when hot drinks are going to be in demand the most! The setup is simple and the interior is exceptionally easy to clean. This holds a tremendous amount of liquid and the built in filter makes brewing large batches of coffee so simple. Plus, even without the heating function, you can use this for cold drinks as well, just be sure to unplug he unit. There is no thermal lining, though, so ice will be a must, preferably added directly to your cups from a cooler or ice bag. I really do like how simple this is to use and maintain. Plus, the design is just the right size for travel and bring to outdoor functions to keep large gatherings satisfied.

Perfect machine for small to large gatherings. We do meets at the beach and I am able to make coffee at home and bring it down in this. Works great and stays hot for a good amount of time after being unolugged

We run a non-profit coffeehouse that provides free meals and a LOT of coffee throughout the week. I have an issue with using aluminum cooking devices that interact with acids in any way. Coffee is fairly acidic so I opted to relegate the older aluminum model to heating water for hot cocoa and tea only, and purchased this for our coffee. We have regular visitors that consume a lot of coffee here and the comments came back immediately about how much better the coffee tasted in this new urn. I'm not a coffee drinker, so I can't offer comment, but I can pass on what our friends say and they are very satisfied with the change. I'm not sure the cleaning or other functions are that much different than the old urn, but the look is very pleasant and professional. The basket for the grounds is also stainless steel and not plastic which is another plus in my book when in comes to questionable materials interacting with acidic liquids...the health and taste factors do matter to me. I also like the glass column that allows you to see the coffee level as well.

We bought this a gift for my husband’s parents who enjoy hosting family dinners. It has been used twice so far and seems to be working well. Sure has made things easier and freed up time not having to brew a couple pots of coffee to serve with dessert as the family is only growing! They start it brewing just before people sit down for dinner and it is ready to serve in time for dessert! Would recommend for those who host family dinners or just simply like to host bigger get togethers😁

I purchased this for hot cider at my daughter's wedding and will use it for other functions in the future. It heats up fast and keeps it hot. I thought this was a great price. It looks very nice. The spout works very well. Just be careful, the outside gets very hot.

For my Family this is worth having. Before I bought this,
we were using a small hot pot always heating up water.
This is worth buying and having hot water all day!