CHULUX Coffee Maker Single-Serve Coffee Machine for Capsule,Orange
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Brand | CHULUX |
Color | Orange |
Product Dimensions | 4.3"D x 7.4"W x 9.06"H |
Special Feature | Portable |
Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
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- 【SINGLE CUP COFFEE BREWER-12OZ】CHULUX individual coffee maker fits 1.0 and 2.0 pod coffee capsules to meet your multi favour.You also can use ground coffee (reusable filter NOT included) to create your private cafe at leisure or busy moment.
- 【ONE BUTTON ON/OFF OPERATION】800W heating element with rapid brewing technology.Our brewer with blue indicator light,also features auto shut-off preventing from overheating and keeping safe.One cup of hot brewed coffee will ready for you just within 3mins.Also can use it as a water boiler to get hot water.
- 【LIGHTWEIGHT + TRAVEL SIZE】The compact design perfect for small space and make this mini brewer easy to carry anywhere,especially for trip or limited countertop.It perfect for kitchen,dorm,office,hotel and caravan.Only be used for 120V voltage.
- 【BUILT-IN RESERVOIR + REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY】The water amount you pour equal to coffee amount that flows out,ensure every fresh cup.Without any mess.The single brewer supports for standard size,or by removing drip tray for large size mug (up to 5.3" height).
- 【FOOD-APPROVED MATERIAL + EASY TO CLEAN】BPA-free material for water tank and piercing needle.Detachable filter basket and drip tray can be washed directly.Drip tray keep brew space neat and clean.For cleaning,just add water and vinegar and press button.
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Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 4.4 | — |
Flavor | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 4.2 | — |
Blending power | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 3.5 | — |
Easy to clean | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.1 | — | 4.3 | — |
Sold By | CHULUX | Amazon.com | Go ahead! | CHULUX Deal | FM Coffee Story | MutomboCoffee |
capacity | 12 ounces | 42 fluid ounces | 14 ounces | 12 ounces | 14 ounces | 12 ounces |
material | Plastic | Plastic | Silicone | Plastic, Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel, Plastic | Plastic |
input interface | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons |
voltage | 120 volts | — | 120 volts | 120 volts | — | 120 volts |
wattage | 800 watts | 1000 watts | 950 watts | 800 watts | 1000 watts | 800 watts |
model name | — | K-Express | InstaCoffee V2 | Coffee Maker | Coffee Maker | Mutombo Coffee Single Serve K Pod Coffee Brewer |
weight | 2.2 pounds | 4.1 pounds | 1.98 pounds | 2.8 pounds | 2.64 pounds | 2.8 pounds |
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From the brand
BE A BETTER COFFEE WORLD
Enhancing Your CHULUX Coffee Enjoyment!
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CHULUX is a professional kitchen appliance company, integrating R&D, production, and sales.
We uphold the concept of innovation, high quality, value products,aiming to bring you a fresh, healthy, convenient and high quality lifestyle.
Make your favorite coffee drinks at home like a barista, enjoy a delicious cup of coffee with CHULUX!
Let everyone's life more comfortable and enjoyable at their own home.
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Efficiency and Flavor Infusion
Elevate work and reading with the espresso machine - in just 20 seconds, enjoy a concentrated cup of coffee, mornings and afternoons.
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The Aroma of CHULUX Coffee
Product Description
CHULUX SINGLE SERVE COFFEE BREWER - It is the ideal solution for coffee drinkers who want to begin a cup of coffee in their busy day routine. Fresh and hot coffee brews right into your cup or mug, there's no mess left to clean and no waste.
Fast Brewing & Perfect Temperature
In just 3 minutes, rapid heating system reaches the ideal 185°F coffee brewing temperature.
Thanks to precise temperature control technology, ensuring that consistent quality essential for the perfect flavor.
4-Hole Needle for Better Flavor than 1-Hole
Enhance your coffee experience with the innovative 4-Hole Needle design.
Unlike traditional 1-Hole needles, it evenly and thoroughly heats every coffee particle, ensuring an exceptional flavor infusion.
3 in 1 Coffee Maker for 1.0, 2.0 Coffee & Tea Pod
Whether you prefer using coffee capsules, opt for coffee powder (using an extra coffee filter), or occasionally fancy a cup of tea (using tea capsules).
This coffee machine is designed to meet your needs, simply press the button, and it will brew exactly what you desire.
Slimmest Size & Removable Drip Tray
Only half the width of an A4 paper and three-quarters of its height, ensuring it fits effortlessly anywhere (e.g., dorm rooms, offices, RVs, etc.).
It's also a great companion when travelling, and the removable drip tray can adjust to your various cups, supporting up to 5.7".
Can the coffee maker be taken on a travel/camping trip?
Yes, its compact size allows it to easily fit into a backpack or luggage.
Please note that the destination's voltage standard (only applicable for 120V) and altitude (below 6000 ft).
How should I properly place my coffee capsules or powder?
Reusable Filter: Fill powder to 70-80%, check silicone ring, ensure proper sealing of filter.
Capsules: Puncture bottom when inserting, puncture top when closing.
What does the flashing blue light at the ON/OFF button mean?
When you press the button and hear a "click" sound then it will start flashing blue light, which mean the coffee maker being working.
What is included in the box?
1 * Orange Single Serve Coffee Maker (with a two-pin UL plug and a 100cm power cord)
1 * Removable Drip Tray and Stainless Steel Cover
1 * Water Filter Basket
1 * Instruction Manual
Please Note: Mug, Capsule, and Reusable Filter are NOT Included.
When should I clean my coffee machine, and how often should I do it?
Depending on your usage frequency, descaling & cleaning is recommended every 1-3 months.
Please refer to the detailed steps below.
Pumping Less or No Water ?
Preparation: Vinegar and water (1:3 ratio) or a pre-made descaling liquid.
- Using a sharp item like a paper clip or a toothpick, dredge the four holes on the top lid.
- Take out and clean the reusable coffee filter and water filter basket.
- Pour half of the vinegar water into the reservoir and start brewing.
- Add the remaining portion to the reservoir and brew again after 1 hour.
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Product information
Brand | CHULUX |
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Color | Orange |
Product Dimensions | 4.3"D x 7.4"W x 9.06"H |
Special Feature | Portable |
Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
Filter Type | Reusable |
Style | Classic |
Specific Uses For Product | Iced Coffee |
Recommended Uses For Product | Traveling |
Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Number of Items | 1 |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
ASIN | B016UO0EL4 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | QF-CM811 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #7,000 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #15 in Single-Serve Brewers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 19, 2015 |
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Customers like the ease of use, value, and color of the coffee maker. For example, they mention it's simple, easy enough for elderly relatives to use, and worth the space and price. Some appreciate the size and performance. That said, opinions are mixed on the quality and speed.
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Customers like the performance of the coffee maker. They say it's effective, works well, and is good for one person. They also say it brews a strong cup of fresh, hot, and tasty coffee. Customers also mention that there were no leaks or malfunctions.
"...Maybe I have had extremely good luck with my unit, but it has worked flawlessly for one year and about 9 months...." Read more
"...They are inexpensive, make great coffee, don't take up much space, and they are very simple to operate. One button to push!..." Read more
"...Baby Maker" brews a strong cup of fresh, hot and tasty coffee, poured into a larger cup, added water and creamer and it's just right...." Read more
"...Turns on, water boils but, pump does not work. It runs but water barely drips. Pour one cup of water in, get less than a quarter cup out...." Read more
Customers like the size of the coffee maker. They say it's small enough to fit on a counter and doesn't take up bench space. Some say it is great for small places and does the job. Overall, customers are happy with the compact size and the ability to use it for one cup of coffee.
"I bought this single cup brewer for several important reasons:Small size/footprint— takes up very little countertop space..." Read more
"...It’s very small, and fits upright into our upper cabinet...." Read more
"...They are inexpensive, make great coffee, don't take up much space, and they are very simple to operate. One button to push!..." Read more
"I like the compact size and it fits where it needed to be. 3 minutes from filling the tank to filling a cup...." Read more
Customers find the coffee maker easy to use. They mention the instructions are clear, it's easy to transport, and set up. Some say it'll make a great cup of coffee every time. Some mention it'd be easy for elderly relatives to use and that it''s good value for money.
"...Brewing a cup of coffee was easy. Plug in machine. Life lid, pour in water, insert kcup pod, close lid, lock lid, then press the ON button...." Read more
"...make great coffee, don't take up much space, and they are very simple to operate. One button to push!..." Read more
"I love this simple compact K Cup Coffee Maker. Super simple, super easy to use and makes great coffee at exactly the right temperature.. hot!..." Read more
"...Also easier to use (if a pod brewer can be made easier)...." Read more
Customers like the value of the coffee maker. They say it's worth the space and price, it works great, and lasts long. Some say it is a nice product and is perfect for a year.
"...Low Price—the price for this little thing is fair. I wanted a small unit without any fancy features and it fit my needs perfectly...." Read more
"I was a little hesitant about this product because of the low price. But so far, it’s been perfect for our use....." Read more
"...Seeing that the price alone is a major plus. It takes up 1/3 of the space my Keurig would...." Read more
"...They are inexpensive, make great coffee, don't take up much space, and they are very simple to operate. One button to push!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the color of the coffee maker. They mention that it is super cute, and comes in a bunch of lively colors. The bright blue catches your eye, and the red one is fun and cute. Overall, customers are happy with the product's color and size.
"...mostly made of plastic, but the build quality seems good, and it’s cute looking. I expect to be reliable. Overall, a great value." Read more
"I knew this was cheap 'n cheerful, but I liked the color and size...." Read more
"...And I love all the color options available, though for matching purposes with my other appliances I still chose black." Read more
"First of all, it’s super cute. The blue is really pretty and the exact color I wanted...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the coffee maker. They mention that the brew is weak and the machine feels flimsy. Some customers also mention that they are disappointed in the durability. Overall, customers are not happy with their purchase and recommend it only for those looking for a simple and affordable coffee maker
"...The new cycle terminated early after only half the fluid had been transferred. So I hit the brew cycle button again for more action...." Read more
"...It could be the pods themselves have a defect or poorly made. It could be how you are putting the lid down on the pod and latching it shut...." Read more
"...It’s mostly made of plastic, but the build quality seems good, and it’s cute looking. I expect to be reliable. Overall, a great value." Read more
"First of all, it’s not as hot as I want it to be. The brew is weak (using Starbucks DARK roast) no matter how much less water i put in, but it’s..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature of the coffee maker. Some mention that it works great, the coffee is really hot, and it runs hot water through a pod. However, others say that it takes a bit though to heat it, the temp isn't as hot as a Keurig, and should be improved. They also mention that the product is not thermos friendly and that it does take a few minutes to warm up.
"...Even though it uses only 800 watts, it still produces a nicely hot cup of coffee in just about three minutes—about the same as the bigger ones...." Read more
"...* Not Thermos Friendly: I must use a coffee mug and brew it twice to fill my regular 20-oz coffee thermos which is kind of annoying - as I want to..." Read more
"...Baby Maker" brews a strong cup of fresh, hot and tasty coffee, poured into a larger cup, added water and creamer and it's just right...." Read more
"...Super simple, super easy to use and makes great coffee at exactly the right temperature.. hot!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the coffee maker. Some mention it makes a great cup of coffee quickly, while others say it's slow to brew and takes its time. The coffee dispenses almost instantly after pushing the brewer button.
"...the CHULUX Coffee Maker at an AirBnB. The CHULUX was smaller, faster brewing, and hotter brewing than the Keurig...." Read more
"...The coffee maker would dispense the brew more slowly than normal, and I noticed a little bit less volume when it reached end of brew cycle...." Read more
"It takes a minute to percolate. Perfect for the process. I ended up buying 2. One for home and one for work" Read more
"...It’s a bit slow to brew. The manual said 3 minutes but it didn’t take that long...." Read more
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Small size/footprint— takes up very little countertop space
Low power—800W allows me to plug in same 20A kitchen outlet as the 1200W microwave oven, which also shares the same circuit as the rice cooker and refrigerator. Once in a while the branch circuit breaker trips when the rice cooker and microwave oven are both running. But I have not had the problem when the Chilux and microwave are both running. Some more “powerful” coffee makers might brew your cup 30 seconds faster, but then I might have to go outside to reset the circuit breaker more often.
Perfect for Travel—this little thing is light and compact. While it doesn’t have a water storage tank that traps water inside, I still place inside a plastic bag when packing into my bag just in case there’s a few drips.
Low Price—the price for this little thing is fair. I wanted a small unit without any fancy features and it fit my needs perfectly.
Now on to my long term review. Maybe I have had extremely good luck with my unit, but it has worked flawlessly for one year and about 9 months. For the price I could not ask for anything better. I have used it daily for a morning cup of coffee since my doctor advised me to cut back on caffeine when diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia condition. I don’t want or need a large coffee pot and the single use k-cups are perfect for me when brewed with 12-14 oz water and then poured into a vacuum insulated coffee mug to last all morning. I also have used it for single cup afternoon coffee either decaf or regular with an 8oz to 10oz water charge. I use a 2 cup Pyrex glass pitcher to fill water and then collect the brewed.
I have only used tap water from the municipal water supply. This is great water I’ve been drinking for years. This might be one of the reasons I have not had to clean my unit for 1.75 years.
Now the failure came over the course of a week recently. The coffee maker would dispense the brew more slowly than normal, and I noticed a little bit less volume when it reached end of brew cycle. Finally it would simply turn off after only half the water was dispensed. It seemed that the problems people reported in their reviews finally reached my unit.
Ok, so I had never attempted to clean the unit in the whole time I’ve used it. So, I thought I should try the vinegar cleaning method. My box and cleaning instructions were long gone. Instead I poured standard white vinegar 6 oz into the reservoir and started a complete brew cycle with no coffee pod installed. I then added a few ice cubes to cool down the brewed output and poured it back Into the reservoir for another run. It did not do much good and I thought to myself that maybe I should have been cleaning regularly as recommended.
So I stepped it up a notch by using CLR cleaner because that stuff does wonders for cleaning mineral deposits like calcium and lime and rust — hence the name CLR! I knew that the CLR product is non toxic and is recommended for cleaning coffee makers. I failed to read the fine print on the bottle that said to use 1 part CLR to 8’parts water for this task. Instead I used 6 oz straight poured into the intake, then I ran a brew cycle. The new cycle terminated early after only half the fluid had been transferred. So I hit the brew cycle button again for more action. After that I added ice cubes to cool the solution and dilute a little and I ran it again through the brewer. I did this several times until had about 12 ounces of working cleaning fluid. I poured the solution in the reservoir hit the brew button until the unit started to produce an output then I promptly hit the button again to stop the action. I came back an hour later and decided to continue running the cycle which seemed to be much improved! The cleaning actually worked great!
Now the problem was flushing out the coffeemaker with clean water.... running the CLR straight meant higher concentration and it took about 10 cycles of running 12 to 16 oz clean water each time to clean the unit. I let the water sit in the unit for an hour between cycles and it eventually reduced the residual CLR cleaner smell to levels my sensitive nose could no longer detect.
Looking back I should have first followed the directions of using 1 part vinegar to 1 part water, poured into the unit and start then stop the brewing cycle to let it sit and clean the unit for an hour. I plan to do this next time the performance degrades — either the brew flow slows down and/or the volume out does not equal the volume in. I don’t think I need to do this every 2 weeks since my water seems to not cause buildup problems for about 18 to 21 months. Maybe every 6 months would be good.
I bought a second Chulux unit a few days ago when my first stopped working, but then after cleaning my original is back running good as new! ! !
I’m keeping the second unit anyway since it arrived today. I almost feel like buying a third unit to keep as a spare for 10 years down the road when you probably cannot buy them anymore. I think eventually the electronics or mechanical parts, hoses, etc may fail. But until then I will keep using and cleaning this little champ every day!
We have a 1,000 watt inverter in our small motorhome, so we are limited to using a coffee maker that needs less than that so we don’t need to start the generator just to make a cup of coffee when we’re not connected to shore power. . Some other Keurigs use up to 1,500 watts, so they were out. Our other limitation was the limited storage space available.
This simple little guy has fit the bill perfectly. Even though it uses only 800 watts, it still produces a nicely hot cup of coffee in just about three minutes—about the same as the bigger ones. It’s very small, and fits upright into our upper cabinet.
It’s mostly made of plastic, but the build quality seems good, and it’s cute looking. I expect to be reliable. Overall, a great value.
I had soo many questions before ordering this machine. So this is my first impressions review of the Chulux Single serve coffee maker in comparison to my Keurig K50 series. It is definitely worth giving this baby a shot. Seeing that the price alone is a major plus. It takes up 1/3 of the space my Keurig would. My concerns were to find a machine to use when traveling. I also wondered which size mugs & travel tumblers would fit underneath the dispensing spout. So I promptly pulled out 3 of my most used mugs & tumbler. First up is a 12 oz. standard size mug which came out of a Corelle plate set. It measures 6 inches tall. & fit perfectly under the spout with drip tray. Second up is my fav. princess Anna Disneyland mug......depending on how full you fill your cups....this mug holds 12 oz up to 14 oz (if you fill it to the rim). It measured 7 inches tall, although I did have to remove the drip tray for this taller mug to fit & there wasn't much extra room to spare. So at this point I am going to say the max height of any cup you plan on using with the Chulux single serve brewer should 7" or shorter in height. My 3rd was my beloved 16 oz. stainless steel starbucks to go tumbler but it was waaaayyy taller than my princess Anna Mug & when sitting next to the Chulux machine it was obviously to big to fit underneath the spout.......unless I plan to transfer my coffee from mug to tumbler I guess I won't be using it while traveling. On to my next concern - I had read in previous reviews that only specific reusable metal filters are compatible with this machine. I was hoping that the ones I already have would fit. Because sometimes I do use my own pre-ground coffee I have an Eco-fill 2.0 metal reusable coffee kcup filter. (it does not work with this Chulux machine so DON'T buy that brand). Why not? The most important thing to know is that the top lid of the Chulux machine closes flush against the small insert area that holds the Kcup. My Eco-fill 2.0 has a huge hinge on 1 side that prevents the lid from completely closing. Whichever reusable Kcup you do decide to use needs to close & be flat & smooth around all sides. I happened to have the Cafe cups (as seen on TV brand) and YES these do fit & are compatible with the Chulux machine!!!! I will show both the wrong & right brands in pictures posted for reference.
Brewing a cup of coffee was easy. Plug in machine. Life lid, pour in water, insert kcup pod, close lid, lock lid, then press the ON button. Once you press the on button you can already hear the water starting to warm up & boil. It took about 1 & 30 secs. to heat up & brew. That's not long at all. I must admit I am slightly spoiled with my pre-heated Keurig so I don't really have to wait for the heat up time. But considering it is probably all those extra gizmos that enable pre-heating that take up precious kitchen counter space in the first place then I can survive waiting for 1 minute. I hope that this review will be helpful to anyone who may been wondering the same things as me. I will probably update later on the durability part. I plan to only use this when I travel - so it's not an everyday use for me.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019
I had soo many questions before ordering this machine. So this is my first impressions review of the Chulux Single serve coffee maker in comparison to my Keurig K50 series. It is definitely worth giving this baby a shot. Seeing that the price alone is a major plus. It takes up 1/3 of the space my Keurig would. My concerns were to find a machine to use when traveling. I also wondered which size mugs & travel tumblers would fit underneath the dispensing spout. So I promptly pulled out 3 of my most used mugs & tumbler. First up is a 12 oz. standard size mug which came out of a Corelle plate set. It measures 6 inches tall. & fit perfectly under the spout with drip tray. Second up is my fav. princess Anna Disneyland mug......depending on how full you fill your cups....this mug holds 12 oz up to 14 oz (if you fill it to the rim). It measured 7 inches tall, although I did have to remove the drip tray for this taller mug to fit & there wasn't much extra room to spare. So at this point I am going to say the max height of any cup you plan on using with the Chulux single serve brewer should 7" or shorter in height. My 3rd was my beloved 16 oz. stainless steel starbucks to go tumbler but it was waaaayyy taller than my princess Anna Mug & when sitting next to the Chulux machine it was obviously to big to fit underneath the spout.......unless I plan to transfer my coffee from mug to tumbler I guess I won't be using it while traveling. On to my next concern - I had read in previous reviews that only specific reusable metal filters are compatible with this machine. I was hoping that the ones I already have would fit. Because sometimes I do use my own pre-ground coffee I have an Eco-fill 2.0 metal reusable coffee kcup filter. (it does not work with this Chulux machine so DON'T buy that brand). Why not? The most important thing to know is that the top lid of the Chulux machine closes flush against the small insert area that holds the Kcup. My Eco-fill 2.0 has a huge hinge on 1 side that prevents the lid from completely closing. Whichever reusable Kcup you do decide to use needs to close & be flat & smooth around all sides. I happened to have the Cafe cups (as seen on TV brand) and YES these do fit & are compatible with the Chulux machine!!!! I will show both the wrong & right brands in pictures posted for reference.
Brewing a cup of coffee was easy. Plug in machine. Life lid, pour in water, insert kcup pod, close lid, lock lid, then press the ON button. Once you press the on button you can already hear the water starting to warm up & boil. It took about 1 & 30 secs. to heat up & brew. That's not long at all. I must admit I am slightly spoiled with my pre-heated Keurig so I don't really have to wait for the heat up time. But considering it is probably all those extra gizmos that enable pre-heating that take up precious kitchen counter space in the first place then I can survive waiting for 1 minute. I hope that this review will be helpful to anyone who may been wondering the same things as me. I will probably update later on the durability part. I plan to only use this when I travel - so it's not an everyday use for me.
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Very small. Plastic smell went away after 20 brews. Works with my 600 watt portable power device, just take a bit longer to heat the water.
I bought my Chulux for $45 last year and not sure how the price jumped to $114 !! Don't believe its worth that much...But it does work great. And it's easy to clean out whenever it becomes jammed with coffee grounds.
Great coffee maker for small spaces, like VanLiving...
Easy to use and made hot coffee, tiny and fits in any corner. Good so far.
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2021
Easy to use and made hot coffee, tiny and fits in any corner. Good so far.