BUNN CSB2B Speed Brew Elite 10-Cup Coffee Maker Black SST

I purchased this Bunn coffee maker for 3 reasons: 1. It has a metal reservoir. 2. It brews quickly (we are a caff/decaf mixed household so it allows separate brews in the morning) and 3. It is made in the USA. If your motivations align with the above, you will be happy with your purchase as those pros outweigh the negatives, all of which stem from any prior experience you’ve had with a typical drip coffee maker. The design of the filter basket is why the brew cycle is shorter. Rather than the typical gasket/spring arrangement, the Bunn basket has a simple hole that allows the water to filter through the basket quickly. This not only speeds up the process, but because the grinds are not swimming in water for any length of time, I noticed that the coffee is less bitter and I could almost go without my normal cream. HOWEVER, it does require that you use a fine grind coffee and you actually use a tablespoon for each cup of water. Essentially, I had to upgrade my coffee and double the amount that I use. I also found that the decaf coffee was weaker than the regular coffee even with using the full recommended number of Tablespoons. I was able to equalize it by using 2 coffee filters to slightly slow down the drip without adding bitterness, and yes, use the Bunn filters. They are just a bit taller. Some people objected to the water heater running when not in use. I compromise and turn the water heater off after all the morning coffees have been brewed and turn it on again in the evening when I would normally be setting up my older auto brew drip coffee maker. The set up is clear in the “quick” set up instruction, regular instructions, and taped warnings on the unit itself to READ THE INSTRUCTIONS before you plug it in. The water reservoir needs to be filled completely before you plug it in. The pour spout on the carafe is a bit odd looking, but it works, so not an issue. All in all I am satisfied with this coffee maker. With the correct grinds, it produces hot, smooth coffee and it looks good on the counter😊 Read more

This is a really excellent coffee maker. It makes a great cup of coffee and is very fast. I often see Bunn coffee makers in restaurants and now I know why. Once you set it up with the correct amount of water (follow the instructions exactly) it works perfectly. The coffee tastes great. I have tried many coffee makers over the years and this is hands down my favorite. Looks good on the counter too. Read more

Looks nice and sleek although I haven't used this yet. Initially ordered because my 13 year old Bunn wouldn't work one morning but it recovered and its still going strong. I have this one on standby when mine does finally give up the ghost. I have had terrific results with this brand for longevity. They brew fast and are quality made machines. Read more

We love our coffee! When I want coffee, I want it now, not 30 minutes from now. We bought our first Bunn about 30 years ago and loved it. We have had one ever since! I have found that they last between 8 and 14 years, so a great dependable product. This is our 4th I believe. A pot of coffee takes about 2 minutes. We measure the amount of coffee and the amount of water fairly precisely, and every cup is perfect. You can make a full pot or scale it back to about 4 cups. If you try to make just 1 or 2 cups there is a little inconsistency due to the amount of evaporation that occurs in keeping the water hot continuously. I will remind you to turn off both switches if you are going out of town or not making coffee for a week or more. The Bunn will keep the water hot and as it gradually evaporates it can get low enough to cause the element to fail. Cleaning is not difficult and for us is done about twice a year. I have never used a timer because our schedule rarely is predictable. Thank you Bunn! Read more

This is the best choice you can make for a delicious and speedy fresh drip coffee full with all the flavors, aroma and at the right temperature, in every single cup! I bought this model after careful attention and spécification comparaisons between the top brands and to replace a Zojirushi Coffee maker that was still working but was extremely noisy and messy as it tended to clog after more than a year, even after having changing the filters or following the right cleaning process. The first main difference with this coffee maker comes from design, not only does the aesthetics looks great, compact and modern, but technically it brings a whole new concept by providing a permanent repository of hot water which makes your fresh cup of coffee available at any time in a matter of a few seconds - without the noise or mess- and at the perfect exact amount as measured by cups. Equal inputs, will always get you exact equal outputs….which is great! There is a different control button if you want to keep the coffee hot for some time but beware of leaving it too long as it will dry out and affect the acidity of your cup. If I have to mention one single inconvenience of this model it would be the design of the carafe itself. It has a plastic removable cover which allows to pour in a direct and fast flow into the cup without any spilling but the elegant shape happens to be too bulky making it impractical to use for refilling the water compartment or even getting rid of the remaining old coffee as you have to almost turn it upside down completely to get rid of the contents; this also makes cleaning the carafe annoying despite you will be able to get used to it after some practice. Perfectly functional and elegantly crafted the stainless steel touches ad a modern touch and it looks great on my granite countertop. I also bought some of the bar silicone area pads to protect the working space of my coffee station so I have no worries while creating the perfect excellent cup of coffee at every attempt! I would strongly recommend this model, it is a bit on the expensive side, but it is fully worth the value! Read more