Last Updated: January 1, 2021 (Refresh Now)
Bonavita BV1900TS 8 Cup One Touch Coffee Maker Featuring Thermal Carafe Stainless Steel
Last Updated: January 1, 2021 (Refresh Now)
6.6
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/10
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998
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Coffee
592maker, carafe, pot, cup of coffee, bonavita
+79%
-21%
" ... The machine makes wonderful coffee! ... In fact, BOTH the machines I've had to buy in the last 3 years have made wonderful coffee. ... I get why it is highly regarded as a coffee maker. ... "
" ... Can’t get a cup of coffee till entire amount has brewed. ... Filter sits on top of coffee And once the Coffee has brewed you replace the filter with the coffee pot lid ... "
" ... We owned a Bonavita for years and it was, as advertised, one of the best drip coffee machines on the market. ... A day later they accepted my claim and are sending me a new coffee maker, so that was really good of them. ... "
" ... Coffee quality was excellent, very sad to see it didn't last very long. ... "
" ... They are not large - which is okay since the coffee brews fast. ... "
" ... Simple coffee maker that makes the best cup of coffee. ... "
" ... This coffee maker is extremely easy to use but is no frills (my preference). ... It brews coffee. ... It makes a very good cup of coffee and keeps it hot for hours. ... "
" ... I got this coffee maker because my dad had one when I was living with him. ... I moved out and looked around at different coffee makers and even got a different one. ... "
Product Reliability
188lasted, bonavita, brewing, broke, stopped
+17%
-83%
" ... First had heating element burn out after 2 years. ... "
" ... kept it for another year and it stopped working ( would stop brewing and water remained in reservoir) ... "
" ... Lasted less than a year. ... "
" ... So I exchanged it for a new one within a week. ... Failed right out of the gate. ... This was not a user error problem with regards to pushing the button. ... "
" ... Of course I did not keep the packaging so when it stopped working after a dozen uses, I was very disappointed! ... "
" ... Sadly, the thing only worked twice. ... Perhaps it was a defective machine but we are bombed about it. ... "
" ... After brewing no more than 30 pots, the BV1901GW stopped working. ... Tried to brew another batch several hours later and experienced the same malfunction. ... "
" ... The heating mechanism broke after 10 months. ... "
Cleaning
114cleaning, carafe, coffee, lid, easy to clean
+61%
-39%
" ... Compact and clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and use! ... "
" ... Easy to clean. ... "
" ... ATK liked it because a small hand would fit inside for easy cleaning. ... "
" ... Have to clean up every time. ... "
" ... Many parts come off for cleaning. ... "
" ... Nice coffeemaker - attractive design, easy to use and clean - however, it has no mechanism to keep it hot in the pot. ... "
" ... This is far better than having the oils evaporate off from a hot plate under a normal carafe. ... I typically hand wash the carafe (because it takes up a decent amount of space in the dishwasher) but put the top parts and filter basket in the top shelf of the dishwasher. ... "
Build Quality
73broke, lid, carafe, glass carafe, stainless steel carafe
+26%
-74%
" ... The entire top assembly falls off easily. ... It is hard if not impossible to fix because it is made with cheap molded plastic. ... "
" ... Broke before 6 months of use. ... "
" ... The connector essentially burned out and it completely cracked and fell off at the solder joints. ... "
" ... Broke after a year and change of daily use. ... "
" ... It broke twice. ... "
" ... The top feels flimsier and doesn't really stay on. ... "
" ... Lid screws on easily ending each time at the correct point. ... "
" ... This broke a little over a year after I bought it. ... "
Ease of Use
63simple, easy to clean, easy, use, machine
+95%
-5%
" ... Ease of use is off the scale. ... "
" ... Easy to clean. ... "
" ... Simple and just right. ... "
" ... Easy to do. ... "
" ... So simple to use ... "
" ... It is simple, basic, and easy to use . ... "
" ... Easy to use, did everything as advertised. ... "
" ... It’s easy to use, the size of it is good. ... It's one simple switch, and standing there having to push it a dozen times, that’s just ridiculous! ... "
Returns
62return, returned, bonavita, sent, contacted
+15%
-85%
" ... This time I returned directly to Bonavita. ... They sent me a cash refund instead. ... "
" ... Sending back after only 4-5 weeks. ... "
" ... So I’m returning it to Amazon for a new one. ... "
" ... I'm pushing spouse to replace. ... "
" ... Returned one- same thing. ... I will return this one and try another brand. ... "
" ... I will not have trouble getting the pat replaced! ... "
" ... I am trying to return this lemon of a machine to Amazon but I see my period for return is over. ... "
" ... It didn't work on the first model and it doesn't work on the new I got to replace the broken one. ... "
Storage
49lid, basket, grounds, filter basket, cups
+57%
-43%
" ... Make sure you get the carafe that will fit your needs. ... "
" ... Filters that are tall enough were hard to find. ... The BUNN tall filters fit perfectly. ... "
" ... So that we don’t have to buy and then throw away paper filters all the time, We bought a flat bottom gold basket. ... "
" ... If I’m brewing for the family the carafe has plenty of room. ... "
" ... This maker fits under my cabinets , looks nice. ... Once a week I let the basket and carafe sit overnight in white vinegar. ... "
" ... Here's the thing: for whatever reason, the stainless carafe on this unit has a lot more capacity than can actually be brewed. ... Fill the carafe with ice - as much as will fit without displacing the filter basket. ... If you need a stronger brew, you might hit the limits of what the filter basket can hold. ... "
" ... 4 start rating for size, capacity. ... "
" ... Compact and does not take up too much counter space. ... "
Heating
41heat, carafe, heating, heating element, coffee
+44%
-56%
" ... I've figured out if you wait to pour until everything heats up a little, the carafe is less likely to leak . ... "
" ... Not even warm:( ... "
" ... But you need to drink up - because it does not stay hot in the carafe for a long period of time. ... "
" ... Disappointed heat turns off so quickly. ... "
" ... Water that was in the coffee pot stopped moving through the brewing process, and we believe that this is the result of a broken heating element. ... "
" ... Unfortunately after 7 months the heating element went out and it doesn’t work anymore. ... "
" ... Not matter how well the carafe may be at retaining heat the result as just not hot enough in the first place. ... "
" ... There is no heating pad to maintain the carafe. ... "
Fit
41lid, basket, pot, spout, pouring
+41%
-59%
" ... The lid sometimes leaks, but I’ve noticed it you dry off the top edge of the pot prior to screwing on the lid you get a better seal and no drips. ... "
" ... The top feels flimsier and doesn't really stay on. ... "
" ... Doesn’t hold enough ... "
" ... Second design problem is that the filter holder does not attach to the top of the machine--so, every time you remove the carafe, you also have to remove the entire filter holder and the filter and coffee inside (which then drips everywhere when you pull it off the top of the carafe). ... "
" ... So you have to screw that on, then the carafe top onto the carafe, it becomes annoying over time. ... If it gets knocked over during the car ride it will leak, not a small leak but the sort of leak that tells you to never try that again. ... Also for some reason the carafe has a strange little lip that holds liquid. ... "
" ... It screws on but its lever no longer works. ... "
" ... One of the small plastic pieces that holds the filter holder in place was broken off. ... "
" ... The entire top assembly falls off easily. ... "
Water Usage
40reservoir, counter, pour, filtered, tank
+25%
-75%
" ... We can’t get it to brew plain water. ... "
" ... The problem is the water reservoir will begin to crack after a few months of use. ... "
" ... Now, this morning, it dumped half a tank of water all over the counter. ... "
" ... Simply will no longer turn on to boil water. ... "
" ... This happened right out of the box so it wasn't due to water deposits). ... The drip showerhead only releases water from 1/2 the holes. ... "
" ... I do not have hard water, in fact the hardness is very low. ... Water scaling happens . ... "
" ... Then, it decided to stop using all the water in the reservoir. ... "
" ... Also, the water tank was starting to melt. ... "
Controls
36start, power button, brewing, hit, times to get
+14%
-86%
" ... It is too bad the button couldn't have been fixed in the one we had for 5 yrs. ... "
" ... Start button works sometimes and sometimes not. ... "
" ... But for the last month, it turns off after brewing a partial pot, and I have to push the button again! ... "
" ... There is one power button and it does not always start the brewing . ... "
" ... After 3 months of use, the power button stopped working. ... "
" ... On button does not work. ... "
" ... Sometimes the brewing of a pot took 10 or more button pushes. ... "
" ... The simple electronics of the power button are prone to failure. ... This was not a user error problem with regards to pushing the button. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
36easy to clean, easy, carafe, simple, easy to use
+92%
-8%
" ... Easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and use! ... "
" ... I give it a thorough cleaning once a month. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean everything. ... "
" ... You have to keep it clean! ... We clean and descale every couple of months or so. ... "
" ... Simple to use and clean. ... "
" ... It cleans easily and the carafe is well balanced and easy to open and close Simple and perfect ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean. ... "
Price
33money, worth, cost, waste, price point
+61%
-39%
" ... Good price point for what you get. ... "
" ... for the price, quality and functionality, this is hard to beat! ... "
" ... They have always been the best at 1/4 the price. ... "
" ... worth the money ... "
" ... At this price point one should expect better quality than this. ... "
" ... Very reasonable price. ... "
" ... Decided to got with this because of the great review and price. ... "
" ... Can't imagine the moka master is worth another $200.00. ... "
Marketplace
30bonavita, manufacturer, contacted, response, one star
+47%
-53%
" ... This one was purchased in Dec, 2018 and failed by June, 2020. ... "
" ... I wrote to Amazon to ask about this issue with concerns that this might mean a complete failure of the switch in the future. ... "
" ... Not even sure I'd buy electronic devices from Amazon again. ... "
" ... Bought this through Amazon in June 2015. ... "
" ... The first time the company replaced it, the second time they did not. ... "
" ... Purchased this product on November 18 of 2019. ... "
" ... In the end I decided to return it to Amazon and go for a different brand. ... "
" ... I wrote directly to Bonavita to inquire what was going on - no response. ... "
Design
30simple, looks, simplicity, elegant, design flaw
+63%
-37%
" ... its a beautiful design that can be kept out in your kitchen. ... "
" ... Simple but efficient design. ... Sleek and elegant. ... "
" ... It doesnt hurt that it makes my counter look beautiful either. ... "
" ... We love the simplicity of the design ... "
" ... Otherwise I love the simple design. ... "
" ... It's clearly personal preference because I love this design. ... "
" ... Simple design yet looks nice with other kitchen equipment. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and I like the look and functionality of the carafe. ... "
Water Resistance
19shower head, reservoir, grounds, filling, drip
+21%
-79%
" ... Now it won't heat the water at all and is useless. ... "
" ... It worked wonderfully until recently when it would stop the drip cycle before all of the water was used. ... "
" ... Then, it decided to stop using all the water in the reservoir. ... "
" ... Simply will no longer turn on to boil water. ... "
" ... My memories crushed, my longing unsatisfied, feeling really defeated, I went back to brewing water. ... "
" ... Maybe I was not careful enough with pouring water into the reservoir. ... "
" ... @ weeks ago it dies completely and would not heat or bring water into it at all. ... "
" ... Not all of the grounds get wet. ... The shower spray doesn't spray. ... "
Features
17pre infusion mode, brew, timer, brewing, bloom feature
+65%
-35%
" ... It's small with virtually no features. ... "
" ... All in all, great features for half the price of some of the super fancy models. ... "
" ... I don't want or need a zillion programmable features ... "
" ... Hidden feature in on off switch to change brew settings. ... "
" ... The preinfusion feature is quite nice. ... "
" ... The added pre infusion feature is a welcome addition over the old model, however, I would prefer a separate switch to activate and deactivate it. ... They incorporated it into the main power switch, requiring you to hold the switch in for five seconds to change modes. ... Mode is indicated by a single flash of the power indicator for normal mode, and a double flash for pre infusion mode. ... The indicator lamp flashes during the brewing process when in pre infusion mode, and illuminates steady when in normal mode. ... "
" ... It doesnt have the auto program like the more expensive model, but it really isnt needed. ... "
" ... Really like the auto off feature as well. ... "
Screen Protection
13carafe, glass carafe, broke, bonavita, carafes
+31%
-69%
" ... However, after the first brewing, we noticed 2 cracks appear on the lip of the carafe. ... "
" ... But unfortunately, both glass liners shattered spontaneously this past year so we had to replace them. ... Since Bonavita doesn't make replacement carafes with the glass liner, (obviously, the shattering didn't just happen to us) we decided to try the new model with the stainless liner. ... "
" ... Until the glass carafe broke. ... A two inch piece of glass cracked and popped out. ... "
" ... I've only had it since May 2019 and there are cracks starting to form where the handle attaches to the body of the glass carafe. ... "
" ... The glass is super brittle. ... "
" ... The glass carafe already broke and you can’t find a replacement. ... "
" ... I read that the glass carafe was a problem, but I didn't quite believe it. ... "
Size
12small, take, smaller, much, counter space
+100%
" ... The unit is a perfect size too. ... "
" ... I want to love this product, I appreciate it's great design and smaller size. ... "
" ... It is smaller in size, which makes it fit nicely on our counter. ... "
" ... I'd bet it's better, less expensive and less bulky than a technivorm mocchamaster. ... "
" ... Compact and does not take up too much counter space. ... "
" ... (Must have small hand). ... "
" ... Compact and clean. ... "
" ... You can't just stick this in your car and travel, although that sounds like a great idea. ... "
Wash Programs
10timer, soak, cycle, washable, pre infusion mode
+20%
-80%
" ... In an attempt to troubleshoot, I switched to pre-soak mode and then back to regular mode. ... "
" ... Then the on switch began to turn itself off before it had completed half the cycle. ... "
" ... It stops brewing during the cycle, and ... "
" ... Timer to set up the night before ... "
" ... No timer to preset for later brew time. ... "
" ... The only way I can get it to brew is on the pre-infusion mode. ... "
Defective Delivery
10product, unit, switch, first, faulty
-100%
" ... This unit had a defective ... "
" ... How could a company still sell such a defective product. ... "
" ... I believe this is a defective design. ... "
" ... So at least some of these are defective and should not be sold. ... "
" ... They sent this product to me broken. ... "
" ... The on/off switch was defective ... "
" ... The second unit was a replacement for the first “faulty” unit. ... After some consternation, I was finally sent a replacement unit from Bonavita for the first “faulty” unit. ... "
" ... The on/off switch is defective. ... "
Washing
9machine, washable, wash, easy, use
+67%
-33%
" ... Its easy to rinse. ... "
" ... This machine is very easy to load,clean and use. ... "
" ... Otherwise, very good machine. ... "
" ... Once you have completed the brew of this solution it’s time to rinse. ... "
" ... Then, it’s just a quick rinse in the sink. ... "
Power Consumption
9switch, consistently
+22%
-78%
" ... I'm bummed that the power switch never did work consistently. ... The power switch doesn't "catch" upon first press so I have to try repeatedly to get it to engage. ... "
" ... no power at all. ... "
" ... power swich does not stay on. ... "
" ... I, like others, am having issues with the power switch. ... "
" ... The power switch is defective. ... "
Overall performance
9machine, fast, performance, job
+89%
-11%
" ... Cheap quality but worth overlooking for great taste and speed. ... "
" ... Secondly, its fast. ... "
" ... Which is hella lot faster than my old machine. ... "
" ... The greatest thing about it is the speed. ... "
" ... it is definitely flavorful, and notably smooth. ... "
" ... It's fast, that's for sure . ... "
" ... In terms of performance, I give the machine 5 stars all around for performance ... "
Comfort
9hand, usually, top, fingers, carafe
+56%
-44%
" ... My BIGGEST grip is. ... "
" ... I don't usually write product reviews but fell compelled to write this one because of the manufactures response to my claim. ... "
" ... its way more consistent than my hand pourover. ... "
" ... (Must have small hand). ... "
" ... This one is best, hands down. ... "
Capacity
7family, bought, use, unit, vacation home
+86%
-14%
" ... We use it in our RV. ... "
" ... I have this product in my apartment and purchased a second one for my vacation home because I liked it so much. ... "
" ... Bought it for our trailer. ... "
" ... If I’m brewing for the family the carafe has plenty of room. ... "
" ... I bought this for our guest house. ... We've been using a Chemex, in our own house, for years. ... "
" ... I do have a family member who owns the MoccaMaster and must admit it is a better unit but for a little bit more budget conscious shopper this BonaVita will not let you down. ... "
Delivery
7today, shipped, replacement, received, delivery
+71%
-29%
" ... Excellent condition, rapid delivery - terrific transaction! ... "
" ... Replacement arrived a week later! ... "
" ... I received this unit this morning - very quick order and delivery from Amazon. ... "
" ... Bonavita shipped me a new one immediately. ... "
Volume
6volume, brew, always, also, pretty
-100%
" ... Extremely loud and there's always water left so you have to add more than you'll need. ... "
" ... My only complaint is the volume made is relatively small. ... "
" ... Even if they replace the faulty machine, the fact that two were nonfunctional in the first four months speaks volumes. ... "
" ... It was always rather LOUD from the beginning, but we learned to live with it. ... "
" ... It's also louder than I'd like. ... "
Cooling
6cooling, coffee, carafe, brews, already
+83%
-17%
" ... Brews quickly and the carafe holds temp a good 4 hours before it starts to cool a bit. ... "
" ... The coffee stays hot in the insulated carafe for about 35 minutes before cooling is noticeable. ... "
" ... I purchased this so that I would have hot hot coffee but it is already cooling as it brews. ... "
" ... Keeps coffe hot. ... "
Sound Quality
5sound, louder, little, hear, bonavita
+40%
-60%
" ... It's a little noisy but that's become just an endearing quirk for me. ... "
" ... Sometimes I would hear some clicks going on like the pump was turning on and off. ... "
" ... It's also louder than I'd like. ... "
Food Items
5magazine, cuisinart, brewer, microwave, illustrated
+80%
-20%
" ... Saw the review in COOKS MAGAZINE. ... "
" ... Pot pours nicely - with or without lid. ... "
" ... Was great till it started to only make half a pot . ... "
" ... Tasty, dead on flavor every time . ... "
User Manual
4would, hassle
-100%
" ... Not as good as a manual pour over. ... I was hoping this would save the hassle of the manual process first thing in the morning, but it creates it's own hassle. ... "
" ... Nothing in the scanty owner's manual. ... "
" ... Read and reread the manual - it's not the preinfusion mode. ... "
" ... I did the three water brews, per instructions on the accompanying manual. ... "
For Travel
4one, vacation, trip, second, even
+75%
-25%
" ... You can't just stick this in your car and travel, although that sounds like a great idea. ... "
" ... I have this product in my apartment and purchased a second one for my vacation home because I liked it so much. ... "
" ... does the job,,,,,this is my second one,,,use my old one for road trips ... "
For Kids
4+75%
-25%
" ... Maybe I’m old school. ... "
" ... I had one and purchased this one for my daughter. ... "
" ... We have given them as gifts to our kids. ... "
Drying
4pot, water, upside, towel, top
-100%
" ... It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to evaporate until dry. ... "
" ... Dry the unit with the towel and run a pot of water through to rinse again. ... "
" ... When you wash the pot and place it upside down to dry a lot of water collects between the plastic top and the carafe. ... "
Setup
3directions, followed
+67%
-33%
" ... Simple setup, excellent construction, and makes a pot in six minutes or less. ... "
As Gift
3husband, bought, one, christmas
+67%
-33%
" ... I’ve had one for years and it has been very reliable so just bought one as a gift. ... "
" ... Got as a gift for my husband. ... "
Software Platform
3browser, search, problem, internet, button
-100%
" ... Search the internet and you'll find lots of people complaining of the same issue. ... "
" ... This was not a user error problem with regards to pushing the button. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
Clock
3timer, button
+33%
-67%
" ... No timer, no clock, no bell, no whistle. ... "
" ... Timer to set up the night before ... "
Lagging
3sometimes, requires
-100%
" ... Sometimes it requires holding for 5 seconds, sometimes 1 second, often requires several tries before it kicks in. ... "
" ... It currently will not run more than about 10 seconds. ... "
" ... I need to restart it multiple times to get it finish. ... "
Cables
3short, need, fuse
-100%
" ... The connector essentially burned out and it completely cracked and fell off at the solder joints. ... "
" ... The cord is too short. ... "
" ... first the electrical cord is too short so if you need to pull it away from the wall to operate it then you will need to unplug it. ... "
Washer Dryer
3water, towel, rinse, pot
-100%
" ... It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to evaporate until dry. ... "
" ... Dry the unit with the towel and run a pot of water through to rinse again. ... "
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