Melitta Optima Timer - Reviews
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27.8.2018
I did my research before buying a coffee machine and after reading hundreds of reviews I chose the Melitta Optima Timer model. Still nervous when it arrived (you can never be certain when you buy online!) I set it up quickly and was definitely not disappointed. The black model looks REALLY expensive - very classy indeed.I'm fussy about my coffee and read a few reviews saying this model brews too quickly - well yes it does brew quickly, but my coffee is still strong and smooth so absolutely no complaints there. The timed hot-plate is fab for me as I like to leave gaps in between cups - I've set mine to keep it hot for an hour and it does keep it piping hot.The timer function is fab (especially when I want hot coffee waiting for me when I get back from the gym!)
24.5.2016
I recieved one of these as a wedding gift so thought I'd give it a review.I am completely new to using a coffee machine. I've always been into kettle and instant coffee so excuse me if I sound like I have no clue!The water tank is really easy to fill up as it's small and slots in very easily. I've found the measurements a bit off though. Where it says it makes 2 mugs of coffee it's more like 1 and a half standard cups so I always add a little more water than I need.The coffee filter part slides out and is removable to clean and so very simple to put a filter and the coffee in. I'm still coming to grips with how much coffee to water I should add but getting the hang of it!It brews relatively quickly though the timer function I think just has one time you can set on it.
30.12.2016
Makes a lovely cup of coffee, and is easy and clean to use. Some people seem confused about how long it'll keep the pot warm for. I believe it's 30 minutes by default, but there's an option to change that. I have it set to 90 minutes, and it works just fine. I've knocked a star off for two reasons - one, the device has a very useful 'no drip' feature that cuts the flow of liquid into the pot off when you remove it. But even if left until it looks like all the coffee has passed into the pot, there can often be a drip on to the hot plate when you take the pot out. It's hardly the end of the world to give it a quick wipe, but it means the feature isn't quite working as it should. And two,
17.9.2018
I've had quite a few coffee machines over the years and can honestly say that this is the best coffee machine I've owned... until it stopped working. The machine was used daily and worked perfectly for 9 months but then just stopped working. The power indicator and clock illuminated but the machine would not pump the water through and the hotplate remained cold. There are some similar reviews on here so I'm guessing that this is a common fault with this machine, but this is not what you expect from a quality Melitta product (and they are not cheap). Amazon have issued a refund and I have ordered another one of these coffee machines as they really do produce excellent coffee,
16.8.2015
It deserves the good reviews it has. Works well and efficiently. There's just the two of us but in my opinion it would easily make enough coffee for four people, assuming normal size mugs with milk added. In any case it provides coffee pretty quickly so only a little delay even if you had to run it twice. One point: the coffee maker comes in a choice of black or white. I chose black but in retrospect I would have opted for the white model, simply for the reason that as the glass container is against the machine's black background it's slightly hard to see when the black coffee has finished filtering into the container. Against a white background it would be much easier.
1.4.2018
Like most coffee lovers I like to enjoy my coffee and not think about if the coffee will be hot for the next cup. This machine allows you to keep coffee hot for anything up to 2 hours.Like most purchasers I read the previous reviews before buying, so much so that I measured the volume of my cup before buying. My mugs are about 350ml and I can just get 3 mugs out of this machine. I have a lot of size 4 paper filters and have used this thus far, with no issues, even though they are a little big.I can confirm that the auto shut off works very well, no little leaks onto the hot plate.The machine seems quite sturdy and I wish I had spent the extra before buying my cheaper machine.I have not used the hardness function as I use only filtered water,
5.1.2018
Finally a Filter Coffee Machine at a "reasonable" Price that makes piping hot coffee! I bought this after a bad experience with a cheaper unit, where the coffee was barely warm, and in no way could be called hot. At least not when you compare it with the coffee you get in outlets such as Starbucks and Costa Coffee.With this unit, if you leave the coffee to filter and then sit for perhaps 5-10 mins, you get piping hot coffee. hot enough to burn you if you spill it, just like you get on the high street!It also allows you to change the default time of the hot plate, so you can increase it above the default half an hour if you so wish. The other cheaper unit I tried was fixed at 30 mins,
26.12.2015
Very quick delivery. The coffee machine is simply awesome: keeps coffee VERY hot for 30 minutes by default (but it can be changed to up to 2 hours), very easy to use e.g. setting a timer, and looks great on the kitchen shelf. A great feature is that it allows you to set the hardness/softness of your water. The coffee definitely tastes better than any of the previous coffee makers I had. In case you are worried about getting any plastic smell, just follow the instructions in the book which says that before your first use you should run through two cold water runs. I did it and my first coffee did not have any plastic-like taste. Overall,
26.6.2020
When this arrived, at first I was a little surprised as it seemed much smaller than I was expecting. I was worried that the jug wouldn't be bit enough.But after using this for a few weeks I think its a great machine. Its easy to use, keeps clean (First time using disposable coffee filters - so much easier). The removable water tank sounds a faff, but honestly I love it. Much better than filling the jug and messing about pouring water into the machine. Just fil thank slip into position and put the lid on.The timer works great, and the adjustable keep warm function is a must. Most machines seem to have a 30 or 40 minute keep warm time, which just isnt long enough. On my own, working from home,
23.5.2019
I don't know why I didn't buy a Melitta coffee maker a long time ago. After all, I have bought their filters for years and the name is associated with serious coffee making. The process is simple. Add coffee (in a filter) and water and start. You can also set a timer to start anytime within the following 24 hours. The best thing, though, is that you can set a timer for the hot plate and keep the coffee warm for up to 2 hours, thus getting around the 30-minute limit imposed by the EU. So far I am very happy, although the warning light to run descaler through the system seemed to come on sooner than my experience with other machines. If it keeps the machine working longer, though, it will be worth it.
9.4.2017
Bought this from a high street store on offer. We like the clean lines of this machine. Good control over water hardness and how long you wish to keep the coffee hot. You can change the hot plate timer for up to two hours. The timer function is great for waking up to ready brewed coffee. The machine uses disposable filters great for an easy and quick clean up. This machine makes great hot coffee quickly and quietly without fuss. The only real downside is the overall capacity of the machine. A full tank of water provides enough coffee for realistically just 3 std coffee mugs 4 if they are on the small side.
30.7.2016
This arrived today and was in operation within minutes. The water compartment detaches to fill with water straight from the tap with a nifty plug to prevent any water leakage. I haven't used the desalination program yet but this will definitely be used, useful if you live in a hard water area for longevity.My only qualm would be with the jug size and measures. While it is perfect for me and my wife for daily use, its smaller size might make entertaining other coffee lovers slightly more difficult. I agree with other posters that cup size is assumed to be catering coffee cup size (actually holds enough for 4 mugs) so make sure to double up on water. However,
4.8.2019
Following a holiday to America, we decided to upgrade the coffee on offer back home! We paid a bit more to get a better machine and haven't been disappointed. This is so easy to setup and clean and makes a great coffee. The jug can hold 4-5 mugs of coffee, which I believe might be deemed on the small side. Personally I think it's plenty, much more and the coffee is going to loose flavour being heated for so long. The hot plate defaults to 30 mins but can be adjusted up to 2 hours. The timer function is easy to setup, it even remembers your last setting which makes it easy if you want it ready at the same time each day.
5.11.2014
Previously I had a Tassimo pod Coffee maker. However the pods were too expensive and the quantity of coffee was always limited. In addition, the coffee was never as hot as I would prefer it to be. So it was time for a change and a friend recommended the Melitta.The Melitta Optima is a total contrast to the Tassimo, as Coffee is plentiful and piping hot! This is German engineering at it's best and the Optima is very easy to set up and use straight out of the box.I'm a shift worker, so the Timer is a wonderful addition. I can now jump out of bed and steaming pot of Coffee now awaits me.A great buy!
9.1.2016
I cannot praise this coffee maker too highly. I am a real coffee snob - grind my own beans - and this beauty produces a very hot pot of coffee. The 'keep-warm' plate has not been utilised for longer than one hour - coffee is drunk too fast for that - but still remains fresh for the time tested. The water tank and lid, being removable for washing, prevents any build-up of calcium; the flat-back design means the machine sits back against the wall and takes up minimum worktop space, which is not obvious from the picture. This product is excellent.