You neglected to state how hot the coffee comes out, and how good the coffee tastes. This is important to me. Also, you don't need to use the glass carafe to pour the water into the machine. You can use a large measuring cup.
I purchased my SMEG coffee maker (PINK!) after watching this review and I LOVE IT. There are issues. It doesn't stay hot for very long, but it works for me and the microwave is right there, so... Also, pouring in the top can be an issue, but not really. I just fill the carafe with more water than I need and it pours in just fine. Here's the thing, though. It gives me a little shot of joy every time I make my coffee, which makes it worth the money to me.
have a Smeg drip coffee maker and I love it, oh I don't use Glass Carafe for pouring the water into the machine , I use water bottle to pour to machine which has already purified water, (1 a 3/4 or almost two bottles of water equal to 6 cups, that's how I am measuring it , lol,
+1 here…she already said the machine will brew up to how much water you put on it…and yet still insist on using a carafe to pour in water, for what? for reference how much cup you put it in? 😆
i would love to see a review that lets us know if the coffee is hot. I like to have a cup of coffee that i need to wait for it to cool down before i can drink it
The quality of the machine actually has a significant role in making a good cup of coffee: the machine has to regulate a specific temperature to ensure even extraction that does not produce a bitter or weak brew, and this brewing water also has to spend a specific amount of time on the ground beans. America's Test Kitchen has an excellent video on coffee machines!
This is true. Video says the quality of water and beans has more play into making a good cup of coffee. Obviously those are contributing factors. However like you say, temperature and the time the water is on beans is very important. I have heard that the temperature does not get hot enough on this maker. There was no mention of this on the video. Because of that alone, its a hard pass. Especially at this price point. Years ago Braun made a cheap maker called the aromaster. They still make it in Europe. That used to make a crazy good cup for the price point. And every single maker I've had since then pales in comparison. To the point that I just use K cups now. But I"m tired of using those and the environmental waste is bad. I like the look of this SMEG but its not the machine for those that care about making the best tasting cup of coffee. So far I've found two that seem to fit the bill. The Moccamaster (made in the Netherlands) and the Breville. Both SCAA certified and will run over 300 USD. Basically, if the taste of coffee is important you MUST buy something that is SCAA certified.
Coffee is never fresh if you keep it in the machine overnight, it loses all its fragrance due to the lack of a tight seal, I usually buy only coffee beans and I use the Breville smart grinder only when I'm about to make my coffee, be it cappuccino, drip, or espresso!
On future versions of this machine, they need to add a small mesh filter to the water hole in the water compartment. As when cleaning, a few years ago some some piece of plastic cloth found its way into the water level indicator and it been impossible to dislodge. Thank you.
What added value does the 4 cup function have when I press it? I mean, if I want to make 2, 3, 4 or 5 cups, I pour water for the corresponding number of cups and the coffee spoons accordingly for the number of cups. So what makes this button so special?
I don't know what happened by looking them up on Ebay today, I didn't find one. It looks rather like SMEG are either out of business, or they've sold out. Something is definitely strange.
I can't say I'm surprised by that… I don't think the company is out of business, but this was not a great product in my opinion. I have some new options coming in this fall to review so I'll try those and report back.
I have had one now for less than 3 years. I am already on my second carafe ($50) the glass didn't break, the handle broke. The mesh filter that came with it is getting small tears on the bottom. I may have to start using paper filters. For half the price my old stainless Cuisinart did a much better job. Coffee quality has also has to do with the water temp and how fast it goes through and is dispersed over your grounds. My wife loves this because of the look but if I really want retro I will go with a glass stove top percolator I have from the 60's. It smell really great while it's brewing.
I have had one now for less than 3 years. I am already on my second carafe ($50) the glass didn't break, the handle broke. The mesh filter that came with it is getting small tears on the bottom. I may have to start using paper filters. For half the price my old stainless Cuisinart did a much better job. Coffee quality has also has to do with the water temp and how fast it goes through and is dispersed over your grounds. My wife loves this because of the look but if I really want retro I will go with a glass stove top percolator I have from the 60's. It smell really great while it's brewing.
It looks like it just makes IMHO "stewed" drip filter coffee (like you find in a US diner). No espresso / cappuccino / macchiato / latte for you! Is a "cup" a micro Italian espresso cup or a regular mug type size (for us a normal cup = about 2 Italian cups)?
@@ErinLawrenceTV Thanks for getting back to me. My wife is a bit of a "SMEG Addict" - we have the toaster, the kettle and a juicer. But for coffee I think I'll politely request that we stick to the existing Saeco.
I impulse bought one I do not like it at all I can’t return it because I used it…1/10… just because it is pretty I am watching this review and completely agree with this review I am watching 2 weeks too late I went out and bought my trusted Cuisinart brand coffee maker yesterday! 10/10
That's still a bad choice if you want the best tasting coffee. Unless its the Cuisinart - CPO-850P1. That's the only model that gets to correct temperature of 195-205 degrees temp and is SCAA certified. Maker makes a huge difference. I've got a Cuisinart and paid 100 dollars. Big waste of money. Now I have to pay 200-300 and get a SCAA certified maker. Yeah it does make a big difference.
Any cheaper appliance can be painted with enamel to whatever color you want and the finish will be flawless. You'll STILL SAVE a ton of money and the color will match perfectly. Bought a pink toaster that never worked ONE TIME.
I found that reusable filter a real pain and changed it for one I've had for forty years that works better. The one that came with it was very badly made and impossible to properly clean.
Very bad first customer experience with 2 of 3 SMEG appliances acquired in Dec. 2022. I had to replace the kettle one month later and now I have to replace the coffee maker which causes an electrical malfunction in my new kitchen (check was done by an electrician). Definitively lack of quality / reliability. Good design is not enough...
I bought the coffee maker that I had my eyes on for a long time. It stopped working three weeks after I got it. I got one response from Smeg, sent them what they asked for, and they have not responded again. That was three weeks ago. Their products look very nice, but I'm pretty sure they are not worth it, especially considering how terrible their support is.
I have had one now for less than 3 years. I am already on my second carafe ($50) the glass didn't break, the handle broke. The mesh filter that came with it is getting small tears on the bottom. I may have to start using paper filters. For half the price my old stainless Cuisinart did a much better job. Coffee quality has also has to do with the water temp and how fast it goes through and is dispersed over your grounds. My wife loves this because of the look but if I really want retro I will go with a glass stove top percolator I have from the 60's. It smell really great while it's brewing.
I would put function below 7 as it fails to get between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the correct temp for approved SCAA coffee makers. Temperature and time spend on beans is a HUGE factor for making the best cup. This SMEG is all about form and nothing else. A complete total waste of money unless you just want it as a prop in the background for a cooking show. Channel says good water and beans are the main sources for good coffee. When I was younger I used to believe in this myth. Partially true but the maker has more play in making a good cup and can make a world of difference.
You made a genuine point about filling this damned machine with water, also you have to turn the machine to be able to see the filler at the same time. When it comes to the timer; no one needs a full pot of coffee to go cold in an hour. What a waste of money. I am actually very sorry I purchased this machine. I won't be buying another SMEG.
I 've had my Smeg coffeemaker for about a month and, while I like the way it looks, I'm not crazy about the machine. It DOES take up too much space, you have to use another with a proper drip spout to pour the water, and the l hour warming mechanism is not enough. I do not recommend this machine, given the really high price point.
Big downside having to spend 30 seconds washing the glass jug by hand instead of lazily and unnecessarily putting it into a dishwasher for 1 to 2 hrs, omg how lazy can you be, that's not a con for non lazy people, modern world 🙄
You neglected to state how hot the coffee comes out, and how good the coffee tastes. This is important to me. Also, you don't need to use the glass carafe to pour the water into the machine. You can use a large measuring cup.
I just love ALL my SMEG appliances...from Dishwasher to Oven, they look great, I just love the style and they fit together beautifully.
I purchased my SMEG coffee maker (PINK!) after watching this review and I LOVE IT. There are issues. It doesn't stay hot for very long, but it works for me and the microwave is right there, so... Also, pouring in the top can be an issue, but not really. I just fill the carafe with more water than I need and it pours in just fine. Here's the thing, though. It gives me a little shot of joy every time I make my coffee, which makes it worth the money to me.
I use the half pot brew feature because I drink less than 4 cups every day. So one tank fill will get me 2 days worth of brews.
have a Smeg drip coffee maker and I love it, oh I don't use Glass Carafe for pouring the water into the machine , I use water bottle to pour to machine which has already purified water, (1 a 3/4 or almost two bottles of water equal to 6 cups, that's how I am measuring it , lol,
THATS RIGHT…I DONT KNOW WHY SHE USED THE GLASS CONTAINER TO POUR AND FILL THE TANK. COMMON SENSE 🙄
Manyppl do it and complain. But not smart eneough to use a cup to fill. 😂
+1 here…she already said the machine will brew up to how much water you put on it…and yet still insist on using a carafe to pour in water, for what? for reference how much cup you put it in? 😆
i'm going to buy this coffee maker to go along with my toaster. I'm not using either one. just want it for decoration.
i would love to see a review that lets us know if the coffee is hot. I like to have a cup of coffee that i need to wait for it to cool down before i can drink it
The quality of the machine actually has a significant role in making a good cup of coffee: the machine has to regulate a specific temperature to ensure even extraction that does not produce a bitter or weak brew, and this brewing water also has to spend a specific amount of time on the ground beans. America's Test Kitchen has an excellent video on coffee machines!
I’ll check it out!
This is true. Video says the quality of water and beans has more play into making a good cup of coffee. Obviously those are contributing factors. However like you say, temperature and the time the water is on beans is very important. I have heard that the temperature does not get hot enough on this maker. There was no mention of this on the video. Because of that alone, its a hard pass. Especially at this price point. Years ago Braun made a cheap maker called the aromaster. They still make it in Europe. That used to make a crazy good cup for the price point. And every single maker I've had since then pales in comparison. To the point that I just use K cups now. But I"m tired of using those and the environmental waste is bad. I like the look of this SMEG but its not the machine for those that care about making the best tasting cup of coffee. So far I've found two that seem to fit the bill. The Moccamaster (made in the Netherlands) and the Breville. Both SCAA certified and will run over 300 USD. Basically, if the taste of coffee is important you MUST buy something that is SCAA certified.
Coffee is never fresh if you keep it in the machine overnight, it loses all its fragrance due to the lack of a tight seal, I usually buy only coffee beans and I use the Breville smart grinder only when I'm about to make my coffee, be it cappuccino, drip, or espresso!
On future versions of this machine, they need to add a small mesh filter to the water hole in the water compartment. As when cleaning, a few years ago some some piece of plastic cloth found its way into the water level indicator and it been impossible to dislodge. Thank you.
Why didn’t you just fill the machine with a different small pitcher?
What added value does the 4 cup function have when I press it? I mean, if I want to make 2, 3, 4 or 5 cups, I pour water for the corresponding number of cups and the coffee spoons accordingly for the number of cups. So what makes this button so special?
I don't know what happened by looking them up on Ebay today, I didn't find one. It looks rather like SMEG are either out of business, or they've sold out. Something is definitely strange.
I can't say I'm surprised by that… I don't think the company is out of business, but this was not a great product in my opinion. I have some new options coming in this fall to review so I'll try those and report back.
@@ErinLawrenceTV Thank you.
As a Red Dwarf fan, I was taken aback by the brand name. WTF
So good
Me too 😊
Original series though! 😂 🫤
I never filled tank with this pot .
I have had one now for less than 3 years. I am already on my second carafe ($50) the glass didn't break, the handle broke. The mesh filter that came with it is getting small tears on the bottom. I may have to start using paper filters. For half the price my old stainless Cuisinart did a much better job. Coffee quality has also has to do with the water temp and how fast it goes through and is dispersed over your grounds. My wife loves this because of the look but if I really want retro I will go with a glass stove top percolator I have from the 60's. It smell really great while it's brewing.
Great feedback. It’s worse than I thought!
Thank you, I'm going to pass too. I don't want a Keurig either. Would love to find a smaller coffee maker
Mine was exactly $229 Australian. Canada are being conned.
Is it possible make only hot water with this machine (for tea)?
I believe you could!
Yes or you could buy the SMEG $212 electric kettle to match. ;-)
So right on filling the water and the cafe not going in the dishwasher. If I’d only know.
Makes coffee that is too cold, sadly. Will get rid of it and go back to my old cheap coffee maker
I have had one now for less than 3 years. I am already on my second carafe ($50) the glass didn't break, the handle broke. The mesh filter that came with it is getting small tears on the bottom. I may have to start using paper filters. For half the price my old stainless Cuisinart did a much better job. Coffee quality has also has to do with the water temp and how fast it goes through and is dispersed over your grounds. My wife loves this because of the look but if I really want retro I will go with a glass stove top percolator I have from the 60's. It smell really great while it's brewing.
Use the grey lock on the port, when you are filling up the water tank !
My old drip coffee maker didn't switch off and I prefered it. It cost me forty-five dollars. I don't need a computerised machine to make coffee.
It looks like it just makes IMHO "stewed" drip filter coffee (like you find in a US diner).
No espresso / cappuccino / macchiato / latte for you!
Is a "cup" a micro Italian espresso cup or a regular mug type size (for us a normal cup = about 2 Italian cups)?
Thanks for watching. The cup size is more a traditional US size cup.
@@ErinLawrenceTV Thanks for getting back to me.
My wife is a bit of a "SMEG Addict" - we have the toaster, the kettle and a juicer.
But for coffee I think I'll politely request that we stick to the existing Saeco.
I impulse bought one
I do not like it at all
I can’t return it because I used it…1/10… just because it is pretty
I am watching this review and completely agree with this review I am watching 2 weeks too late
I went out and bought my trusted Cuisinart brand coffee maker yesterday! 10/10
So sorry for your experience. 🤨😕
That's still a bad choice if you want the best tasting coffee. Unless its the Cuisinart - CPO-850P1. That's the only model that gets to correct temperature of 195-205 degrees temp and is SCAA certified. Maker makes a huge difference. I've got a Cuisinart and paid 100 dollars. Big waste of money. Now I have to pay 200-300 and get a SCAA certified maker. Yeah it does make a big difference.
@@HiPlains1wait so these coffee makers don’t get hot enough and ruin the flavor of the coffee?!
Wouldn't you just use a normal measuring jug?
Do this grind your coffee?
No, it doesn't
Any cheaper appliance can be painted with enamel to whatever color you want and the finish will be flawless. You'll STILL SAVE a ton of money and the color will match perfectly.
Bought a pink toaster that never worked ONE TIME.
Thinking to buy smeg toaster, great design but not sure is it worth?! The price of smeg is kinda too much over the function.
Fair enough!
I found that reusable filter a real pain and changed it for one I've had for forty years that works better. The one that came with it was very badly made and impossible to properly clean.
You're actually supposed to put a paper filter inside the reusable filter.
Very bad first customer experience with 2 of 3 SMEG appliances acquired in Dec. 2022.
I had to replace the kettle one month later and now I have to replace the coffee maker which causes an electrical malfunction in my new kitchen (check was done by an electrician).
Definitively lack of quality / reliability.
Good design is not enough...
That's terrible!
I bought the coffee maker that I had my eyes on for a long time. It stopped working three weeks after I got it. I got one response from Smeg, sent them what they asked for, and they have not responded again. That was three weeks ago. Their products look very nice, but I'm pretty sure they are not worth it, especially considering how terrible their support is.
Very thorough video!
Thank you!
Way to much drama reviewing a coffee maker smh
I will have to check out the other reviews you mentioned at the end of this video.
Please do!
I have had one now for less than 3 years. I am already on my second carafe ($50) the glass didn't break, the handle broke. The mesh filter that came with it is getting small tears on the bottom. I may have to start using paper filters. For half the price my old stainless Cuisinart did a much better job. Coffee quality has also has to do with the water temp and how fast it goes through and is dispersed over your grounds. My wife loves this because of the look but if I really want retro I will go with a glass stove top percolator I have from the 60's. It smell really great while it's brewing.
I already had one similar to this one about 20 years ago... lol
😂
You can never hv too much coffee
Design…9. Functional…7. Price….5. Your review…10!!!
Thank you 🙏🙏
I would put function below 7 as it fails to get between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the correct temp for approved SCAA coffee makers. Temperature and time spend on beans is a HUGE factor for making the best cup. This SMEG is all about form and nothing else. A complete total waste of money unless you just want it as a prop in the background for a cooking show. Channel says good water and beans are the main sources for good coffee. When I was younger I used to believe in this myth. Partially true but the maker has more play in making a good cup and can make a world of difference.
Thanks for the review Erin.
Thanks for watching Ron!
You made a genuine point about filling this damned machine with water, also you have to turn the machine to be able to see the filler at the same time.
When it comes to the timer; no one needs a full pot of coffee to go cold in an hour. What a waste of money. I am actually very sorry I purchased this machine. I won't be buying another SMEG.
I 've had my Smeg coffeemaker for about a month and, while I like the way it looks, I'm not crazy about the machine. It DOES take up too much space, you have to use another with a proper drip spout to pour the water, and the l hour warming mechanism is not enough. I do not recommend this machine, given the really high price point.
Agreed!
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
😆 Good start. This coffee machine is not my kind. I only need one mug. That’s it. Thanks for reviewing 👍🏻👍🏻☕️☕️
Thanks for watching!
@@ErinLawrenceTV you are an very welcome! ☕️☕️
thanks for your hard work 👍
It's my pleasure
Am I the only one who feels that the coffee doesn't come out hot enough...?? That's beneath the filling-water awkwardness the mayor downside imho
Totally agree, it's waaaay too cold and smegs answer is to preheat your coffee mugs 🙄 Seriously 😡
Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Im buying it.
ty!
🤗
Thank you
It does not keep the coffee hot!
Would return if I knew the machine only kept the coffee hot for 1 hour... terrible feature.
Fill it with something else then 😂😂😂
I don't think it would make any difference, it's the hole, not the jug that's the problem. And the lid of course.
I dont like this coffee machine, it doesnt make your coffee very hot atal
Short snswer: NO. Complete overpriced, Chinese garbage.
This coffee maker SUCKS!!!!!
Big downside having to spend 30 seconds washing the glass jug by hand instead of lazily and unnecessarily putting it into a dishwasher for 1 to 2 hrs, omg how lazy can you be, that's not a con for non lazy people, modern world 🙄
That is the worst possible colour for your kitchen, omg