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Bonavita 5 Cup Drip Coffee Maker Machine, One-Touch Pour Over Brewing w/Double Wall Thermal Carafe, SCA Certified, 1100 Watt, BPA Free, Dishwasher Safe, Stainless Steel, BV1500TS
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Brand | Bonavita |
Color | Black, Silver |
Product Dimensions | 6.2"D x 12.3"W x 10.6"H |
Special Feature | Thermal |
Coffee Maker Type | Pour Over |
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- Optional pre-infusion mode saturates freshly roasted ground coffee to allow degassing before brewing
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Flavor | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Easy to clean | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Easy to use | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Value for money | — | 3.6 | — | 3.7 | 3.5 | — |
Sold By | Bonavita Life | Amazon.com | Wabilogic Inc | Amazon.com | SimplyGoodCoffee™ | Amazon.com |
capacity | 40 fluid ounces | 1200 milliliters | 10 cups | 50 fluid ounces | 8 cups | 5 cups |
material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Plastic, Glass | Plastic, Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Plastic |
input interface | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons |
voltage | 110 volts | 120 volts of alternating current | 120 volts | — | — | 110 volts |
wattage | 1100 watts | 1100 watts | 900 watts | 1025 watts | 1560 watts | 650 watts |
model name | 5 Cup Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe, | DCC-5570 5-Cup Coffeemaker with Stainless Steel Carafe | Aroma Enhance Glass | Hamilton Beach Programmable Coffee Maker with 10 Cup | — | Drip Coffeemaker |
weight | 5 pounds | 1.8 kilograms | — | 6.15 pounds | — | 2.11 kilograms |
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Specialty Coffee Association - Certified Nov 2022
5 Cup One-Touch | 8 Cup One-Touch | Connoisseur | |
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Capacity | 5 Cups | 8 Cups | 8 Cups |
SCA Certified | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Warming Plate | No | No | No |
Insulated Carafe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Pre-Infusion Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Filter Basket Style | Hanging - Flat Bottom | Sits on Carafe - Cone | Hanging - Flat Bottom |
Pour Over Style Brewing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Product information
Brand | Bonavita |
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Color | Black, Silver |
Product Dimensions | 6.2"D x 12.3"W x 10.6"H |
Special Feature | Thermal |
Coffee Maker Type | Pour Over |
Filter Type | Reusable |
Included Components | Carafe |
Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
Voltage | 110 Volts |
Model Name | 5 Cup Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe, |
Number of Items | 1 |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Item Weight | 5 pounds |
Manufacturer | Bonavita |
ASIN | B00SK5IXPQ |
Item model number | BV1500TS |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #68,955 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #135 in Coffee Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 1, 2013 |
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Customers like the quality and ease of use of the coffee maker. For example, they say it makes excellent quality coffee, and is extremely simple to use. Customers are also impresseded with the size. That said, some complain about the leakage. Opinions are mixed on heat, ease of cleaning, and appearance.
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Customers like the quality of the coffee maker. For example, they mention it makes excellent quality coffee, and it works well. Some say that the machine is simple, quiet, and brews at the right temperature. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of this kitchen product.
"...I am so glad I didn't. The coffee I made today was the best-tasting, smoothest, most delicious coffee I have ever had anywhere...." Read more
"...as good as the godly-est pourovers I've ever had, but it's fairly consistently quite good, doesn't require you to stare lovingly at your hario for..." Read more
"...Cleaning the parts is easier and more effective when instructions are followed, since the carafe lid separates into sub-components...." Read more
"...of this brewer, for me, is that I can make a small pot with no loss of brew quality. I can made 12, 18 or 24 ounce pots and all are great...." Read more
Customers find the coffee maker extremely simple to use. They appreciate the excellent instructions and the ease of adding automation. They mention that the BV1500TS makes coffee fast and well. They also appreciate the simplicity of its brewing style, which simplifies the end product while making quality coffee.
"...Cleaning the brewer lid (above the filter basket) and shower head is also easier when knowing how to separate the different sub-components...." Read more
"...Nothing could be simpler. In fact the entire operation of the machine is simple, an advantage.Another complaint was poor quality...." Read more
"...deliver the recommended brewing temperature @ 195-205 F, simplicity and an excellent designed flow head to best immerse the coffee with the hot water..." Read more
"...It was extremely tight, barely twisted into place with extreme effort, and every time he attempted to do this in the hopes of somehow loosening the..." Read more
Customers like the size of the coffee maker. They mention it's fairly small, takes very little space on the counter, and is compact and beautiful. It makes four medium sized cups of coffee and fits on their countertop easily. The lid is super easy to clean and the small batches mean rarely any wasted coffee. The carafe lid fits nicely in the filter basket, then on top of the caraffe.
"...you to stare lovingly at your hario for 10 minutes, and can brew several cups at once, unlike an aeropress...." Read more
"...Footprint is good on the 5 cup as I debated about the 8 cup but that is significantly taller and I have cupboards over my counter so the height and..." Read more
"Perfect size coffee maker that's easy to set up and use...." Read more
"...until I received my 5-Cup Coffee Maker is that the Carafe Lid fits nicely in the Filter Basket, then on top of the Carafe which then will all fit on..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the heat of the coffee maker. Some mention that the stainless carafe does a great job keeping the coffee hot, while others say that it does not keep the coffee warm. The most significant heat loss comes from lacking a nicely sealed lid and the large lid has zero insulation.
"...The coffee I made today was the best-tasting, smoothest, most delicious coffee I have ever had anywhere. I disagree completely with Bennett's review...." Read more
"...The features they tout are that they consistently deliver the recommended brewing temperature @ 195-205 F, simplicity and an excellent designed..." Read more
"...It's true, the pot does not keep the coffee hot all day, however I have to say it's just a little ridiculous to expect it to...." Read more
"...This unit is a great idea, and makes great coffee(till it doesn't), but the attention to detail is lacking - it's a shame...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning. Some mention that it's easy to brew and clean, and the coffee pot is dishwasher safe. However, others say that the water did not empty completely through the filter and the carafe is hard to empty completely.
"...There is a plastic lip inside the stainless steel carafe so it never drains completely...." Read more
"...Cleaning the parts is easier and more effective when instructions are followed, since the carafe lid separates into sub-components...." Read more
"...It's a relatively small volume of liquid (less liquid=less heat retention) in a pot that has a fairly large surface area, including that big, plastic..." Read more
"...It came out sparkling clean, I used it but the coffee tasted bitter in comparison to the Bonavita...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the coffee maker. Some mention it looks great, has that Technivorm styling, and has a simple design. However, others say that the carafe could be designed much better, has small design issues, and is not cute.
"...Bonavita offers a double walled glass carafe replacement that looks beautiful and is probably better than the stock one on most counts, but is..." Read more
"...and if something as simple as the lid not working right and poorly designed, what else is wrong? So...." Read more
"...So does the Technovorm. This is a good looking machine that will not embarrass you counter top...." Read more
"...And.... it was awful: no wonderful fresh-brewed aroma, strong, dull. And it was lukewarm. LUKEWARM!..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the carafe. They mention that it leaks down the side of the pot and the lid leaks coffee everywhere. They also say that there are potential leaky points of failure on the carrafen in general. The drip part will continue to drip and soapy water erupts from the seams. The product leaks and needs new O-rings.
"...The second was not properly sealed so condensation formed inside...." Read more
"...nice thought, but the packet somehow got punctured and leaked on everything inside the box...." Read more
"...a metallic taste, which leads me to believe that there is a leak in the carafe liner, trapping liquid between it and the metal outside...." Read more
"Product leaks need new O-rings old ones are folded under the rim of the screw on top. Where the coffee pours out of." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the pourability of the coffee maker. They mention that the opening should be larger, it's impossible to pour the coffee without a mess, and that the carafe is terrible for pouring. They also say that the coffee pours out in a weak stream and that it'd be impossible to remove the last bit.
"...It does have a very restricted flow out of the carafe. Come on Bonavita. This is a drug delivery system. We want it fast...." Read more
"...The carafe is hard to empty completely and does a poor job of pouring unless the top has been installed...." Read more
"...The design flaw I don't understand is that you WILL have coffee left in the carafe...." Read more
"...When you do put it on, the coffee pours out in a weak stream, which I guess is for aerating/decanting the coffee or whatever, but I wish it would..." Read more
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There is a review on CNET, "Bonavita BV1500TS review: A high-end brand's step-down coffeemaker brews with bitter results," by Brian Bennett. He claims this model makes bitter coffee. He also says he loves the 8-cup model. He notes that he tested with a very touchy coffee known to be bitter. I almost bought the bigger unit based on this. I am so glad I didn't. The coffee I made today was the best-tasting, smoothest, most delicious coffee I have ever had anywhere. I disagree completely with Bennett's review. Maybe it is outdated. Maybe he got a bad unit. Maybe he did not run three carafes through the unit in preparation, as the directions tell you to. Maybe he got the coffee maker on a grumpy day. As an engineer, I can see that the water delivery system needs to cool the water down from boiling before it drips on the grounds. Maybe Bennett left the lid open or blocked the vents or tested in a hot or cold warehouse. All I know is he is dead wrong. His testing was not double-blind, so I don't put much credence in it.
The unit came in a couple days, even with regular (not Prime) free shipping. It was delivered on Saturday despite saying it would be Monday. Yeah Amazon. The unit was well-packed, and had a decent little manual included. As noted, I loved they put in 4 filters, although the gold-tone filter came today too, but only after I made the first cup.
OK, its fast, and fantastic coffee, and its small and compact. The bad is that while it brews in minutes, you have to wait for the water to drain past the coffee after it stops brewing. No different than any other machine, I suppose. There is a plastic lip inside the stainless steel carafe so it never drains completely. No problem, one factor in getting this one versus the 8-cup model is that there is a glass double-wall thermal carafe available for this model. Its 30 bucks, here on Amazon. I will suffer with the stainless carafe until I do a "treat yo'self" to the glass one. I did love how the top screws onto the carafe, with perfect registration and a lever to open carafe drain. It does have a very restricted flow out of the carafe. Come on Bonavita. This is a drug delivery system. We want it fast. I did not notice any leaking or dripping problems as some others have noted. After I made the three conditioning pots, for the actual first coffee I did not bother to screw on the top. I just poured directly into my 30oz Balfor thermal mug, then added the milk. The perfect temperature of the coffee made it taste even better. This was after adding milk however.
No, this is not a shill review. I bought it with my own Social Security money here in the Florida retirement community. I am just so used to being disappointed with products, it was great to get one that exceeded my every expectation. Best yet, I save wear and tear on my old analog commercial microwave, a Sharp R-6300. Search Google for Sharp R-6300 and you can read an article I wrote years ago about that great unit. Next up is a tea-maker I also ordered from Amazon. I hope its as good as this product. Its another way to reduce the usage of my microwave, which I consider irreplaceable.
I got so worked up writing this, it occurs to me there is no reason I can't make a second pot tonight, its decaf after all. Now I get to try the paperless filter, yippee.
[Update, Oct 2021, four years later.] I still love this coffeemaker. I not only have used it every day, I have taken to brewing tea in it, so that means I use it more than twice a day on average. A family-sized tea bag makes 5 cups, four brews fills the gallon jugs I used to buy at the supermarket. Way cheaper, I can make decaf or caffeinated tea, and no artificial sugar or high prices. I love that it just takes one button press, no "features". I don't want to program a computer with every product I use, I just want to press a button and have it brew and turn off automatically. I don't want a heater under the carafe.
I had to buy two more double-walled glass carafes. One I dropped. Good thing, since its pour spout was hand-firmed and way too tiny, it was nearly impossible to pour without dribbling coffee down the side. The second was not properly sealed so condensation formed inside. There is a little glass nipple on the bottom where they are supposed to seal it off, and that was not sealed. The handle is two small as well, but it kinda works. My review for that will be "Italian style, Italian quality." I came back here today since I am considering buying a second one, since I don't want to go a day without the machine, when the first one wears out. I did learn that some people credit the cone filter with better coffee. Oh, I gave up on the permanent filter, it left little grounds in the coffee. I just use a #4 cone filter from Publix. They are cheap and work great.
I've worked at a few coffee shops, done cuppings with roasters, tried many different brewing techniques, roasted my own beans, etc, so I've definitely tried plenty of good coffee. This coffee is good. When you pay more for a drip machine, you're essentially buying consistency -- water temperature, volume, brew time, where the water is distributed over the grounds, all of these things matter, and make a difference in the flavors that end up in your cup. So while a $10 walmart dripper just indiscriminately dumps some moderately hot water over your precious coffee, a more expensive maker will control these variables with greater and greater precision. It's possible a moccamaster is more precise, but I don't have experience with one. I can say that the coffee the bonavita produces compares favorably with the extremely expensive, top of the line fetco machines (with proprietary spinning showerhead drippers and all the other bells and whistles) we had at the last coffee shop I worked at. I've changed cities since I worked there, so it's difficult to compare apples to apples, since I don't have access to the same beans, but using fairly middle of the road beans I've gotten pleasing results. It's not as good as the godly-est pourovers I've ever had, but it's fairly consistently quite good, doesn't require you to stare lovingly at your hario for 10 minutes, and can brew several cups at once, unlike an aeropress. Changing the volume of beans used and the fineness of the grind yield relatively predictable results, which is a wonderful encouragement for experimentation in search of your personal perfect recipe.
To address some of the common complaints:
I find the coffee plenty hot when the machine is finished brewing. It's very important to preheat everything before you start brewing, especially since it's a comparatively small volume of hot coffee. I run a two or three cup "blank pot" through the machine to rinse the filter and heat everything up before I brew.
It's true, the pot does not keep the coffee hot all day, however I have to say it's just a little ridiculous to expect it to. It's a relatively small volume of liquid (less liquid=less heat retention) in a pot that has a fairly large surface area, including that big, plastic, heat sucking lid. This is part of the reason for the tall, skinny design of the moccamaster, to minimize the surface area of the lid. I've found the bonavita carafe keeps my coffee reasonably hot for a couple hours, which is plenty for me. It might not be the world's best thermal pot but it's also not terrible, and the wider lid makes it easier to clean. For what I paid it's fine.
It's got a few plastic parts but what coffee maker for around $100 or less doesn't?
I don't know if they changed the design of the carafe since the previous reviewers bought theirs, but I don't experience the problems they've had with pouring without the lid. I wouldn't call it a great pouring experience but it also doesn't make a huge mess as others have complained. It definitely pours better with the lid but if I pour a cup without I don't have any problem. Maybe a drip or two but nothing out of the ordinary. That being said, the complaint about there always beings about a tablespoon of liquid remaining in the carafe is totally true. It doesn't make me crazy, but it is kind of mystifying how I can leave the thing upside down for hours, come back, and there's still a tablespoon of water rolling around in there. I don't think the volume of liquid is enough to affect the quality of the coffee, and if you wanted to you could just dry it out with a towel, but it is a very strange design problem.
Bonavita offers a double walled glass carafe replacement that looks beautiful and is probably better than the stock one on most counts, but is rather expensive given the cost of the machine itself.
Overall, if you want something approaching consistency and quality from a drip brewer, this is a good choice. Maybe not the world's best, but also not the most expensive. Since I got it for 66, I'm quite happy. But if I had bought it for list price, I might have felt like I would rather have saved some money and just worked on my chemex technique. So at 66, five stars, over 100, four stars.
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The coffee maker is very simple to use and intuitive. You only have an on switch to push, that's it. The design of the way it brews is where it is considered a shortcoming: you have to place the basket on top of the open carafe and let the machine do its work. Then you should proceed to manually screw the lid and fine somewhere to drop the basket and let it cool down. Other than this weird design choice, it's an incredibly intuitive machine to use.
It brews excellent coffee, provided you have a quality burr grinder, a precise scale and quality beans and by quality, i mean those more expensive beans selling at around $21,50 the 300g. As long as you invest in proper, quality coffee beans, this brewer will be a solid option as using grocery pre-ground coffee is deffinitely not a proper option for this one because like i said at the beginning, it brews at higher temperature than cheaper machines, so pre-ground coffee just won't be good.
Overall, it is a very solid and competent drip machine and as long as you only use quality beans and measure your doses, you won't be disappointed by this one.