Very happy with this purchase! We’ve had this for about 2 months and have use it about 3 times per day. There was a small learning curve for us on this machine as it has a lot more features than we’ve used before. Great for our thermoses, single cup, and carafes. It’s efficient and handles a variety of sizes which works for all of our household. Brew time is fast. We seem to like it using a bit less grounds and on the rich setting. Keeps carafe warm for a nice period of time. No worries about filters collapsing. The frother was a fun addition for my hot cocoa this winter as well. Easy to keep clean. It is a bigger machine than all of our others but we made a coffee bar for it and my kettle. Recommend getting a sliding board underneath for easy moving. Read more
The media could not be loaded. I absolutely am in love with this coffee machine. It is so cool and it is so beautiful. It’s a real conversation beats when somebody walks into the kitchen. I’ve had a lot of fun with it. It makes great coffee. There’s all kinds of cool little features on it. it’s super easy to use. I love that they have this little built-in arm to whipped cream or froth up your coffees in the morning. It has a nice little warmer underneath. If you wanna make a pot it’s great. This is the best purchase I’ve ever made. Bonus, you can also make your green tea or any kind of looseleaf tea in there as well there’s no need for any paper filters. It’s super easy to clean super easy to use. It’s made making coffee in the morning or even green tea. Super fun. It’s a whole experience now and when people walk in the house, they all stop to wow it’s a great looking machine! Super easy to use super fun and super easy to clean Read more
I ditched a brand new Technivorm MochaMaster in favor of the Ninja Fresh Brew 14 cup! The Mocha Master was lackluster at best. While is did make a decent cup of coffee, the carafe was SO small and didn’t fit back onto the warming plate easily. Truly, it was like nails on a chalkboard as the glass scratched its way back into place. I have researched at length other options and decided to take a chance on this Ninja (what could I lose due to its price?), and am thrilled with the result! We have plenty of coffee for to-go cups and the features are plentiful. The taste and quality of the brew is exceptional and the temperature is perfect every time. So easy to use, but still a good amount of features to be enjoyable. Read more
This is our third machine and I can’t give it enough credit! They last for years if you treat it well, coffee is always great, you can set up a timer, it will keep the coffee warm, you can make different sizes, I definitely think it’s worth the money! Our first one is almost 7 years old and still works great everyday! Read more
My husband and I are huge coffee lovers, and have tried many types of brewers in the past. This Ninja was purchased in early August, and I waited until October to review so I could give a thorough review after many, many uses. I can tell you with 100% certainty that this is the absolute BEST coffee maker I have owned. We are also a Ninja-product family, so I was ecstatic to add this to our kitchen. I thought I was a regular creamer-only kind of person until this Ninja gave me options. Now its opened up a whole new world of things I've made... and loved! My husband is the one who likes all of the crazy caffeine concoctions, toppings, flavors etc. He is THRILLED with the versatility offered by a single coffee machine. This maker is used a bare minimum of 5 times per day (don't judge us). Each time, we have the freedom to explore and design different flavor profiles, micro foams, temperatures etc. Hot, espresso, over ice, latte, cappuccino... the list goes on. You can choose from a vast array of sizes, from one small cup, all the way up to a large pot with just the twist of a knob. It comes with a tempered glass carafe for the larger servings. What you get: Coffee maker unit, smart scoop (labeled with how much coffee per serving), frother wand attachment, tempered glass carafe with smart funnel, permanent basket, filter basket, flip top water reservoir, de-clogger tool, instruction manual. Useage: Variety of cup sizes on this machine include: Cup Cup XL Travel tumbler Multi Serve Tumbler Half Carafe Full Carafe It also features a drip stop, which functions similarly to an emergency break. This is used typically when you are making a larger serving, and would like to pause the brewing cycle to grab a cup of coffee before it finishes. Each time you use the Ninja, even if its just a small 9 oz cup, it tastes like a full freshly brewed pot. It isn't instant like some types that just send hot water through. It takes a few minutes to fully extract the coffee flavors you want. Coffee Types: You can choose classic brew, rich brew, or over ice for each cup. For a cold drink, place a generous serving of ice into a large cup, add your coffee grounds, and brew with the "over ice" button. Frother Wand: To make a foam, simply choose your liquid (milk, creamer), place desired amount into a cup, and place your dairy cup under the wand/arm. Press the top button for around 30 seconds, and you will have a lovely foam to pour over your coffee. Cleaning & Storage: All parts of this coffee maker (except for the main unit itself) are both handwash and dishwasher friendly. In between brews, take both filters out (one sits inside the other), discard used coffee grinds, wash out, and you're good to go. When the dreaded descale light comes on, it is as simple as running some water diluted vinegar through the reservoir. There is a small "shelf" to hold small/medium cups, and the shelf flips up to accommodate larger tumblers and the carafe. Issues/Things To Consider: This model does NOT accommodate k-cups or pods. This machine is for use with ground coffee only. I used to use reusable pods, but I actually prefer this method more. To me, it is much easier to clean a larger filter versus the tiny cups. Conclusion: This is undoubtedly my most favorite gadget in the house. I would recommend it to any person seeking a good cup of coffee from a reliable brand. Read more
