Last Updated: January 20, 2021 (Refresh Now)
Bonavita BV1901GW 8 Cup One Touch Coffee Maker Featuring Glass Carafe and Warming Plate 12 6 x 6 8 x 12 2 inches chrome
Last Updated: January 20, 2021 (Refresh Now)
6.6
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Coffee
590maker, carafe, pot, cup of coffee, bonavita
+79%
-21%
" ... Most other drip machines heat the water to about 165 to 170, this meets the 205 standard necessary for good coffee. ... It also has a thermal carafe, not glass, and it keeps the coffee hot. ... It will brew a max of 8 (real) cups/mugs of coffee, so it's tough on larger parties ... Overall, it's such a good value that I gave mine to my son when he moved, since he also likes good coffee, and I got a new one for me. ... And the quality is so good, only French Press will give you a better cup of regular coffee. ... "
" ... First off, this maker makes an amazing cup of coffee. ... "
" ... Wanted to brew coffee on boat trips. ... I use pre-ground coffee (Folgers Classic Roast) nothing fancy. ... This will ensure coffee stays hot. ... "
" ... You will not go wrong with this product, excellent coffee maker. ... It boils the water at the perfect brewing temp and makes one of the best tasting coffee. ... You will not be disappointed with this coffee maker. ... "
" ... We bought this coffee maker based on a review by America's Test Kitchen. ... "
" ... We just replaced our old Bonavita coffee machine and are pleased that the coffee pot keeps our coffee hot, unlike our older model. ... "
" ... This really change my at home coffee flavor, maybe even more than the burr grinder. ... And as barista and coffee addict, I should know. ... "
" ... Bottom line is that this coffee-maker makes very good coffee. ... I'm still trying to get used to charging it up in the morning while I'm still in my pre-coffee state. ... "
Product Reliability
185lasted, bonavita, brewing, stopped, brewer
+17%
-83%
" ... However it just stopped working in year and customer service does not answer their phone! ... "
" ... They sent this product to me broken. ... "
" ... I descaled it, and it started happening again within a week. ... Descaled three more times, just to be sure, but it again stopped functioning as it should within a week. ... "
" ... It stopped working in November 2020. ... "
" ... Power switch filed after 6 weeks - conveniently 2 weeks after the return window expired. ... "
" ... Started leaking after second use ... "
" ... Bought this product about a year and a half ago. ... Last week it stopped working. ... "
" ... Within a year the switch has gone out and has to be pressed over and over to work effectively. ... "
Cleaning
110cleaning, carafe, coffee, lid, easy to clean
+62%
-38%
" ... Cleaner taste, fruity elements are brought out, no bitterness or harshness when using good beans. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I cleaned it. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean everything. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean. ... The carafe is easy to clean and the top of it comes apart for cleaning too. ... "
" ... I'm a pour over guy who's gotten tired of pouring but wanted to retain the technique's subtle, clean flavors. ... "
" ... That said, we love the taste and ease of cleaning, so hope that the product doesn't fail, but we have kept the box in case it fails completely some morning. ... "
" ... Easy to clean. ... "
Build Quality
74carafe, glass carafe, stainless steel carafe, pot, stainless steel
+26%
-74%
" ... Had a part break and went to their website and the part was "SOLD OUT". ... "
" ... However, the "cracks" don't go all the way through the plastic, so the damage is only cosmetic. ... "
" ... Lid screws on easily ending each time at the correct point. ... "
" ... lid feels rather cheap. ... "
" ... It broke twice. ... "
" ... The lid falls apart easily and the release button for the spout will pop out of alignment. ... As long as you screw the lid down from the sides and don't use the release lever it should be fine. ... "
" ... The lid is a poor design that chips off and then leaks! ... "
" ... The carafe lid started leaking from the start - the seal in the lid folded over so the only way to make it leakproof is to really tighten - making the seal fold over worse. ... "
Returns
61return, returned, bonavita, sent, refund
+15%
-85%
" ... Sending back after only 4-5 weeks. ... "
" ... The only way to receive a refund or replacement is to complete an online form. ... "
" ... Hoping to get a refund. ... "
" ... And I can’t seem to find a replacement. ... "
" ... The first machine I received had a faulty switch and I had to exchange it. ... I don't know if I can return this one as it is over 30 days old. ... "
" ... The switch is malfunctioning and I am outside of my 'window of return' which is super disappointing, since Covid didn't really allow me the convenience of returning. ... "
" ... Lazy tu return it ... "
" ... I hate to throw it in the trash immediately. ... "
Ease of Use
59simple, easy, easy to clean, use, machine
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to use, fast, love it shuts off automatically when it is done. ... "
" ... Simple is good. ... "
" ... It’s easy to use and my wife loves. ... "
" ... Simple and just right. ... "
" ... easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and use! ... "
Storage
50lid, basket, filter basket, grounds, cups
+58%
-42%
" ... I wanted the smaller model which brews 1-5 cups but read recommendations that this 8-10 cup model is better. ... "
" ... I prefer the filter model that sits on top of the pot. ... "
" ... It is smaller in size, which makes it fit nicely on our counter. ... "
" ... Make sure you get the carafe that will fit your needs. ... "
" ... The 8 cup size is perfect if you consume 4 10 oz cups in one sitting. ... "
" ... Filters that are tall enough were hard to find. ... The BUNN tall filters fit perfectly. ... "
" ... Buy taller basket filters. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Water Usage
42reservoir, counter, pour, tank, filtered
+24%
-76%
" ... The problem is the water reservoir will begin to crack after a few months of use. ... "
" ... Simply will no longer turn on to boil water. ... "
" ... Before I get too far, let me say this: it has absolutely nothing to do with the cleaning or type of water. ... Because of the sensitivity of the brewing system, forget using the pot to add the right amount of water. ... "
" ... Noticed today that when I filled the reservoir, water was streaming down the side of the machine. ... "
" ... Only complaint is that water capacity markers on water tank are very hard to see ... "
" ... Filling the reservoir usually results in water splashing out due to a plastic part on top. ... Now, after only 20 uses, the machine leaks a puddle of water. ... "
" ... Water all over the counter every time. ... "
" ... descaled regularly and used purified water . ... "
Heating
41heat, carafe, heating, heating element, coffee
+41%
-59%
" ... I think there is a problem with the heating mechanism over heating . ... "
" ... First cup is hot and then have to heat in microwave! ... "
" ... Cracks started forming very soon after we began using the Bonavita - possibly heat related? ... "
" ... The hotplate only heats for 40 minutes, too short for our weekend routine. ... "
" ... Disappointed heat turns off so quickly. ... "
" ... After just 3 months the heating plate is rusting. ... "
" ... Very inconvenient, especially if you are trying to retain all the heat. ... "
" ... I've figured out if you wait to pour until everything heats up a little, the carafe is less likely to leak . ... "
Fit
41lid, basket, pot, spout, grounds
+41%
-59%
" ... It screws on but its lever no longer works. ... "
" ... A two inch piece of glass cracked and popped out. ... "
" ... The lid falls apart easily and the release button for the spout will pop out of alignment. ... "
" ... The entire top assembly falls off easily. ... "
" ... One of the small plastic pieces that holds the filter holder in place was broken off. ... "
" ... Doesn’t hold enough ... "
" ... I would pour it without the lid, but the shape makes that impossible as the carafe itself has no lip. ... "
" ... The top feels flimsier and doesn't really stay on. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
36easy to clean, easy, carafe, simple, easy to use
+92%
-8%
" ... Simple to use and clean. ... "
" ... I give it a thorough cleaning once a month. ... "
" ... You have to keep it clean! ... We clean and descale every couple of months or so. ... "
" ... And it's easy to clean. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean. ... The carafe is easy to clean and the top of it comes apart for cleaning too. ... "
" ... The pouring lid is also able to be taken apart for cleaning. ... "
" ... It cleans easily and the carafe is well balanced and easy to open and close Simple and perfect ... "
" ... Compact and clean. ... "
Controls
35start, power button, brewing, hit, times to get
+11%
-89%
" ... On button does not work. ... "
" ... When I press on the on/off button--nothing happens. ... "
" ... Just now, I had to hit the on button 20 times. ... "
" ... I received mine two days ago and, when I press the power button to start brewing, it immediately shuts back off. ... "
" ... The switch is inconsistent. ... "
" ... The ON button won't stay on when you push it (have to push it over and over to start the machine. ... "
" ... There is one power button and it does not always start the brewing . ... "
" ... As soon as I push the ON button, it shuts down automatically . ... "
Price
30worth, money, cost, price point, worth the money
+63%
-37%
" ... for the price, quality and functionality, this is hard to beat! ... "
" ... Much better than higher priced competition. ... "
" ... They have always been the best at 1/4 the price. ... "
" ... Is this pot worth ~$100? ... If you are thinking is this worth my money? ... "
" ... Worth the buy. ... "
" ... Can't imagine the moka master is worth another $200.00. ... "
" ... At this price point one should expect better quality than this. ... "
" ... Decided to got with this because of the great review and price. ... "
Marketplace
30bonavita, manufacturer, response, support, satisfaction
+47%
-53%
" ... Contacted Bonavita on this, no response. ... "
" ... Amazon however, was great and is refunding. ... "
" ... The one star that should be a no star review is for both Amazon and the product. ... So one star that should be no star for Amazon for sending me an item that was not NEW, which is what I paid for. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I just purchased this after seeing 3rd party recommendations online (not amazon). ... "
" ... So I sent it back, got a refund, and tried ordering one more time. ... "
" ... Not even sure I'd buy electronic devices from Amazon again. ... "
Design
29simple, looks, simplicity, elegant, design flaw
+66%
-34%
" ... Otherwise I love the simple design. ... "
" ... A great design that needs upgraded materials and construction. ... "
" ... Simple design yet looks nice with other kitchen equipment. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and I like the look and functionality of the carafe. ... "
" ... This maker fits under my cabinets , looks nice. ... "
" ... It's clearly personal preference because I love this design. ... "
" ... its a beautiful design that can be kept out in your kitchen. ... "
" ... We love the simplicity of the design ... "
Water Resistance
20shower head, reservoir, grounds, filling, tank
+20%
-80%
" ... Simply will no longer turn on to boil water. ... "
" ... The down fall is filling the unit with water. ... "
" ... Then, it decided to stop using all the water in the reservoir. ... "
" ... I do not have hard water, in fact the hardness is very low. ... "
" ... The pot just shut off and left the above water. ... "
" ... Now, this morning, it dumped half a tank of water all over the counter. ... "
" ... Maybe I was not careful enough with pouring water into the reservoir. ... "
" ... Once you have done this, you can place the unit in your sink under the faucet and run a stream of water down the plastic steamer tube into the heating container. ... At this point, remove the plastic shower head that is snapped into the underside of top head. ... "
Features
18brew, pre infusion mode, feature, timer, brewing
+67%
-33%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... The ability to bloom the grounds before a full-on brew cycle is great feature. ... "
" ... Really like the auto off feature as well. ... "
" ... The preinfusion feature is quite nice. ... "
" ... All in all, great features for half the price of some of the super fancy models. ... "
" ... The bloom feature makes such a difference. ... "
" ... It doesnt have the auto program like the more expensive model, but it really isnt needed. ... "
" ... All features are very good. ... "
Screen Protection
12carafe, glass carafe, broke, bonavita, carafes
+33%
-67%
" ... 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. ... "
Size
11small, want, take, smaller, counter space
+100%
" ... Bought it for our trailer. ... "
" ... Compact and clean. ... "
" ... The unit is a perfect size too. ... "
" ... (Must have small hand). ... "
" ... Compact and does not take up too much counter space. ... "
" ... It’s easy to use, the size of it is good. ... "
" ... I like that it's small and sleek -- doesn't take up much counter space. ... "
" ... I want to love this product, I appreciate it's great design and smaller size. ... "
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. ... "
Overall performance
10speed, fast, performance
+90%
-10%
" ... Value for the buck, this is a solid machine. ... "
" ... 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 ... "
Defective Delivery
10unit, product, switch, first, faulty
-100%
" ... This unit had a defective ... "
" ... it was very obvious that this was not a user damaged product. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... So at least some of these are defective and should not be sold. ... "
" ... The on/off switch was defective ... "
" ... They sent this product to me broken. ... "
" ... i think it was just a defect ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Delivery
8week, today, shipped, replacement, delivery
+63%
-38%
" ... 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. ... "
Comfort
8hand, usually, top, fingers, write
+63%
-38%
" ... 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. ... "
Food Items
7magazine, warm, cuisinart, cook, brewer
+71%
-29%
" ... (As per its Cook's Country review. ... "
" ... 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 . ... "
Capacity
6bought, use, family, vacation home, unit
+83%
-17%
" ... 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. ... "
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. ... "
Volume
5volume, brew, always, pretty, maker
-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. ... "
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. ... "
Sound Quality
4little, like, louder, hear, bonavita
+50%
-50%
" ... 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. ... "
Setup
3directions, followed
+67%
-33%
" ... Simple setup, excellent construction, and makes a pot in six minutes or less. ... "
As Gift
3husband, bought, one, got, 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. ... "
Washer Dryer
3water, unit, 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. ... "
Drying
3unit, towel, rinse, pot, water
-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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