This is our second K-Classic. We had our first one for many years, so when we had to replace it, we wanted nothing else but this exact th-cam.com/users/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf model. We use it for about three people everyday in the morning. The taste and quick brew is one of the reasons we like it so much. There are so many choices of brands of coffee that we would grab what was on sale and test the different brands from there. I would definitely recommend trying different brands of coffee to find the ones you like the most because there are brands that quite frankly taste horrible.
originally I was just looking for a review that proved to my mother it has a carafe, because we already bought the machine, we just had yet to open it, and she wanted to make sure it could make a "pot" before she did. but I actually found this quite interesting I love coffee quite a lot, but never really knew how to get information on it. this channel seems a fit for me. you have a new subscriber.
Terrific review, thank you so much for taking the time to do this, it answers all my concerns, I too like a strong coffee, I love espresso, but I feel confident this can handle that need and more. Thank you so much!
Thanks for this review. You sold me based mostly on the fact that you are a true espresso drinker and you rather enjoyed the espresso like results of this unit. Just what I'm looking for.
thanks for review. I've been making a while bunch of coffee drinks. also ice coffee. but i make ice cubes that are half coffee and half water mixture so I never get any watery taste.
great review! I've been look looking for a combination espresso and drip maker for a Christmas present for my husband without having to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars so I was really interested in how this particular product would review. I'm impressed with everything that this machine does and definitely going to purchase this for a Christmas gift. Thank you for your review!
I just purchased the Ninja Coffee Bar on impulse. I came home and found you video review. Haven't even unpacked it yet. Found your review remarkable. Hope it is as good as it sounds. Certainly can't beat the price.
How much coffee did you have in the basket? My wife and I drink mostly Espresso in the morning and really need the caffeine. How would you compare the level of Caffeine to true espresso? Thank you for the review it covered all the high points.
Good review ,but did I miss something ?how much coffee did you put in spoon?mine should arrive in a couple of day .....if I only drink black coffee, then in what setting ?
Thanks +Coffee Detective! I think I'll consider this. We used to use a regular auto drip pot but it was too big for the two of us so I bought a small one that makes only two cups. On the rare occasion we need to make more than two cups, we have to just run it twice (kind of a pain). But I also enjoy using my Bialetti from time to time so with this, we can make separate single cups, larger pot if we have guests, and my occasional cappuccino. Also in summer I think I would enjoy the cold coffee drink. Good job! BTW - I have used a Bonjour frother for years. I always pumped the cold milk first, remove the pump then microwave for exactly 30 seconds at which point it foams up right to the top.
I just got one of these yesterday and when trying to use the single cup setting the l light does not eluminate as the other ones do. do I have a defective machine or is that normal?
I purchased this item 4 months ago. The clean light will not go off even thought I did the full 4 hour clean after the regular clean. What's up with that?
I found a brand new one with the metal carafe at the Good Will for only $16! It had everything including the frother, but not the cook book. ILOVE it! They still sell this model at the Mart stores for $130-$140. I'm very happy with it :-P
Nice review. I would like to see a teardown of the Ninja to see if it really in fact has a sensor to tell you when to clean, or if it has as I suspect no sensor, but cleaning is based on amount of "cups or carafes" brewed. I use RO water with virtually no TDS in the water and the cleaning light will still come on.
Thanks so much for the review! Great detail. I wasn't a coffee drinker until a year ago, and still don't think I REALLY like coffee since all I really like is the Carmel Macchiato from Starbucks. Since that gets really expensive, I am attempting to create a cheap substitue at home.... or go broke! So, given that I never need to make a caraffe (sp?) of coffee and would ONLY use the expresso-style feature and the milk frother, it seems silly to buy this. Do you have suggestions for me? I haven't shopped for expresso machines or milk frothers yet, but saw this at Sam's and it looked easy.
+Shelby Henderson This is easier than an espresso machine, especially the milk frothing part. I only use espresso machines for my coffee I never use the milk frothing part on it because it's a pain to use and clean. I will be buying this and use only the espresso option, that's how impressed I am with this machine. I'm sure it would be a perfect investment for you.
We've had ours for over a year. It's starting to get really wet under the pot each time. We just leave a paper towel there now.. I wish this thing would stop begging to be cleaned! I can scrub it, run vinegar through it on the clean setting. Then water through 5 times.. it still begs to be cleaned. If you ignore the "clean" on the msg bar, it stops making coffee.
+Michael Anastasio Not espresso at all. More like a coffee concentrate. OK for making a latte-style drink, but I wouldn't drink it solo, as if it were espresso.
also if u worry about watery ice coffee make a tray of half water half coffee ice cubes plus the cold coffee. as ice cubes melt I will never get that water down thing
Can you use coffee pods (not K-cups) in this machine? I want to try the hotel style single pods in a drip machine so I don' t have to measure the coffee in the morning when I'm in a hurry, but can still measure my loose coffee for a carafe on the weekend. I'm replacing a K-cup machine with this one. I like the neatness of the K-cup, but not a lot of options like described with this machine. Thanks.
No. Remember... as I say in the video... this is ultimately a drip brewer that can be set to brew a rich brew that approximates espresso. So you use regular ground coffee, even with the espresso drink setting.
I've bought the Ninja coffeebar, but what I've noticed this morning when I made my coffee is that it over felled the mug. I've selected the one cup selection, put the right amount of coffee, selected the classic brew, and when it start brewing. I left to have my breakfast and when I've turned I've realised that it hadn't stopped. My mug had been over full, into the point it dripping. I must admit I didn't use the mug it came with it, I've put my own mug. I don't know if that makes any difference to the product.
argonautuk the cup it brews is 10 ounces. There is no way to change that setting and unfortunately most mugs aren't big enough to fit 10 ounces. Sorry you had to learn the hard way!
Their suggestions for hotter coffee: 1. Don't use a cup straight out of the cupboard - run it under hot water first so it doesn't steal heat from the coffee 2. If you use milk warm it in the microwave first - cold milk steals heat from the coffee 3. Use paper cups for the hottest coffee.
Another tip: If you use the single cup size on Specialty setting its stronger. If you use Travel size on Speciality its not as strong. The specialty setting makes a concentrated brew - on this setting the Travel size will not brew 14 ounces so don't worry about that.
Thanks for the video. I think Ninja has done a good job with this coffee maker but coming from a household that does a cup a day of regular coffee I see one thing missing that would make me switch coffee makers. If they could incorporate the coffee grinds in a similar way they did the water dispenser then I think that would be ideal. In other words if I could fill up a grind reservoir that would dispense grinds based on my coffee size and strength where i only had to fill new grinds and new water when the reservoirs were empty I think would be more ideal.
I had a coffee machine like that. The grinder broke after a couple months. Also, it had to be brushed clean so the chute did not clog. It was almost not worth the extra effort so I didn't mind when it stopped working. I now have a $50 grinder and a glass jar with rubber seal. grind a little every 2-3 days, etc. I find this convenient and the burr-style grinder (not lawn-mower blade) really does make for finer grounds and noticeably better tasting coffee.
Really want to know more about how much coffee, what kind was used, what level of grind it was used in, what grinder it was used in. All these factors affect coffee. Not going to do me a bit of good to rush out and buy this, if it still requires some level of grind I'm not capable of getting with my Baratza Encore. Which was the whole reason I stopped doing my own coffee to begin with. I like coffee but I'm terrible at it myself.
Hi. Nice review. Thanks. Are you able to get a full carafe of coffee in regular or rich mode. I am interested in this coffee maker but a lot of the reviews I have seen; people seem to have trouble getting the maker to fill a full carafe. I just wondered if this is user error or a common problem? This is a must for me as I need to fill my thermos for work. Thanks
+4wolverines Hasn't been a problem for me. You need to be sure you're adding enough water to the reservoir. Enough water for the carafe of coffee, plus a little extra for what remains in the wet coffee grounds etc.
+Coffee Detective Thanks for your reply. Your obviously a coffee junkie. Have you figured out what typeof grind you like to put on your beans for this particular unit? Thanks again!
+Chris Keller I'm not sure you want to. The model with the stainless steel thermal carafe doesn't have a hotplate. So if you used the regular glass pot your coffee would get cold pretty quickly.
I bought this coffee maker a month ago and tho it works pretty good, the coffee cup sizes are way off. When I brew a half a carafe, I get a quarter carafe amount. When I brew a full carafe, I get a half full carafe. And when I brew a travel mug size, I get a regular cup size. When I brew a cup size, I get a half a cup. So, when I brew, I have to brew twice to get the correct amount. Very annoying. I wish I knew if I could reset the water levels for the maker.
Are you using the rich brew setting??? Classic brew is supposed to fill it and the rich brew is supposed to be less... That's what I read last night when I was setting it up anyway. Plan on making my first cup in a few minutes haha
You may need to find a coarser grind, when I used finely ground coffee you will end up with less coffee as the finer grind will soak up all of the water like a sponge. Also use the classic brew selection if you want a full carafe. In the manual it shows brewing a cup on classic will get you approximately 9.5 oz., using the Rich brew you will get 8.8 oz., over ice 3.7 oz., and specialty 3.1 oz. So it only makes sense that if you are using anything other than classic you will get less coffee.
Excellent review! Thank you! Seems to be fairly simple to use and user friendly. Can you tell us where the Ninja was manufactured, and a little bit more about the quality of the machine itself, i.e. is the silver part made of steel, metal, plastic, and the carafe itself plastic/glass, etc.? Much appreciated. Thanks again!
+mygalmo Made in China, as you might expect. But pretty solid. The structure of the machine is black plastic. The fold-down cup platform is plastic. The silver you see on the filter cone holder and under the water reservoir is brushed steel. The carafe is a nice and heavy glass. So...mostly plastic, but heavy grade. It doesn't have that flimsy feel of low-end brewers.
Coffee Detective Wonderful! Exactly what I was hoping to hear, in terms of the 'heavy grade', brushed steel reservoir, and glass carafe. I had a Braun espresso/cappuccino machine (made in Italy) that lasted me 23 years. The quality of the machine itself was flawless. I have purchased several others, but to my dismay, returned each due to the poor and cheap materials used; which seems to be the norm now days. We get what we pay for though. I am certain there are some great high-end machines, but they're beyond my budget! Have you tried the Aeropress? When my Braun broke, I gave the Aeropress a shot, and was pleasantly surprised that it could produce the perfect shot of espresso - even with the crema. Took it a notch higher and made cappuccinos using my French press to warm some milk; poured it into the French press; gave it a few pumps, and produced the perfect froth. I felt like a genius. Ha! Anyway, thanks again for your prompt and detailed response.
contact ninja themselves they'll send it in 5 today 7 days w brother recipe book and couple packs of syrup for 159.95 plus tax free shipping even free back if something wrong. if you order directly 5 year VIP warranty.. but comes w glass carafe permanent filter brother and book plus reps w through in syrups as a gift...
I've been debating buying this coffee maker ever since I first saw the commercial. I absolutely love coffee and espresso drinks, I drink about 6 cups a day and also frequent my local coffee shop for latte's and frappe's whenever I am nearby (expensive-YES!). I need a new maker for the new year! (My KitchenAide machine is old and annoying lol). **I can't stand the way the coffee from the POD coffee machines taste yet I often want just one cup in the afternoon. **I love the idea of taking the water reservoir off to fill it as I spill every single time I try to fill my present machine. **In the summer I adore iced coffee but it always gets week with the ice. I've even tried making coffee ice cubes but I usually make a coffee mess in my freezer. :( . My question Coffee Detective is about the "espresso-style" drinks. For cold Frappe's I assume I have to use a blender and purchase the flavorings, syrups, etc. and the same with hot flavored latte's (as far as purchasing flavors etc.) THANKS FOR THE REVIEW. I really want to buy it but ugh..just not sure!!
+Patty Harrison yeah, but you could likely buy one flavor at a time for around the price of one drink of that flavor. I'm bummed that I got gifted a Keurig just before I was going to buy this one.
Nicole Sewell I was lucky, I found mine on the Facebook market place locally. I didn't get the frother tho. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
Did you notice you uploaded this video on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11? Great Review, I have been drinking coffee for about 20 Years now and I have made a Caramel macchiato and a Cappuccino , To be honest, both drinks came out pretty Amazing. So star bucks and my Local Italian Coffee Shop will be getting a time out :o) Can't wait to try the ice coffee recipe and other Flavored Coffee's as well. So far so good with the Ninja Coffee Bar 👍
+EL EVO how it 2015 the 10th anniversary of something that happened in 2001? take an online math course, it should be free considering you mainly need to learn addition and subtraction.
+JO. O Just tested. Keep in kind I live at only about 200 meters above sea level - it makes a difference if you are a lot higher in elevation. Also, I used a simple kitchen thermometer. Anyway, the water hits the cup at a tad over 180 degrees. A little cooler thanI would like, but it seems to make a good a cup of coffee.
+Coffee Detective the coffee is brewed between 195 - 205 degrees fahrenheit. My boyfriend works in customer service for shark/ninja specifically the ninja coffee bar.
This is our second K-Classic. We had our first one for many years, so when we had to replace it, we wanted nothing else but this exact th-cam.com/users/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf model. We use it for about three people everyday in the morning. The taste and quick brew is one of the reasons we like it so much. There are so many choices of brands of coffee that we would grab what was on sale and test the different brands from there. I would definitely recommend trying different brands of coffee to find the ones you like the most because there are brands that quite frankly taste horrible.
originally I was just looking for a review that proved to my mother it has a carafe, because we already bought the machine, we just had yet to open it, and she wanted to make sure it could make a "pot" before she did.
but I actually found this quite interesting I love coffee quite a lot, but never really knew how to get information on it. this channel seems a fit for me. you have a new subscriber.
Thank you for a most helpful video. I've been on the fence about this machine and you sold me! Much appreciated!
Thank you for your detailed review, I now know that this is the Holiday gift for my Mother!
Terrific review, thank you so much for taking the time to do this, it answers all my concerns, I too like a strong coffee, I love espresso, but I feel confident this can handle that need and more. Thank you so much!
Thanks for this review. You sold me based mostly on the fact that you are a true espresso drinker and you rather enjoyed the espresso like results of this unit. Just what I'm looking for.
Thanks for posting this. Wasn't 100% sure about this, but now I want one!
Thanks, I won one at the game show "The Price is Right" .
thanks for review. I've been making a while bunch of coffee drinks. also ice coffee. but i make ice cubes that are half coffee and half water mixture so I never get any watery taste.
great review! I've been look looking for a combination espresso and drip maker for a Christmas present for my husband without having to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars so I was really interested in how this particular product would review. I'm impressed with everything that this machine does and definitely going to purchase this for a Christmas gift. Thank you for your review!
Hey thanks you showed me how to actually do the milk froth, I didn't know you add it first and the work takes place.
Great unbiased review. Thank you for taking the time to show off this machine. I'm almost sold. :)
Buying one for my parents for the holidays.... Thanks for the amazing review!!!
Thank you so much for your review of this item I can't wait to get mine!!!
I just purchased the Ninja Coffee Bar on impulse. I came home and found you video review. Haven't even unpacked it yet. Found your review remarkable. Hope it is as good as it sounds. Certainly can't beat the price.
Excellent review... I'm thinking about getting one for Christmas and your demonstration answered all my questions. Thank you very much :)
How much coffee did you have in the basket? My wife and I drink mostly Espresso in the morning and really need the caffeine. How would you compare the level of Caffeine to true espresso? Thank you for the review it covered all the high points.
Good review ,but did I miss something ?how much coffee did you put in spoon?mine should arrive in a couple of day .....if I only drink black coffee, then in what setting ?
Thanks +Coffee Detective! I think I'll consider this. We used to use a regular auto drip pot but it was too big for the two of us so I bought a small one that makes only two cups. On the rare occasion we need to make more than two cups, we have to just run it twice (kind of a pain). But I also enjoy using my Bialetti from time to time so with this, we can make separate single cups, larger pot if we have guests, and my occasional cappuccino. Also in summer I think I would enjoy the cold coffee drink. Good job!
BTW - I have used a Bonjour frother for years. I always pumped the cold milk first, remove the pump then microwave for exactly 30 seconds at which point it foams up right to the top.
Terrific job! Thank you.
Do you think this coffee maker is still good for 2020 or you think I should better buy the new one???
I just got one of these yesterday and when trying to use the single cup setting the l light does not eluminate as the other ones do. do I have a defective machine or is that normal?
Just ordered one, based on this review, thanks for a great review!
I purchased this item 4 months ago. The clean light will not go off even thought I did the full 4 hour clean after the regular clean. What's up with that?
Do you turn off the knob when you finish brewing a full pot? TIA
Have indeed found your review useful. Thank you for making the effort.
I got one for Xmas I’m so excited to use it!
Thank you so much for this review!
I am definitely going to save up and purchase this :)
Does it come with guesimated directions how much coffee for cup, or carafe or mug etc. ?
Thank you for a great review! Sold! Ordering mine now!
Has anyone tried to use the carafe setting, but choosing the more robust brews, such as the Iced option or even the specialty option?
Great review! Have you tried drinking the espresso-style coffee without the milk? How did it compare to real espresso?
I found a brand new one with the metal carafe at the Good Will for only $16! It had everything including the frother, but not the cook book. ILOVE it! They still sell this model at the Mart stores for $130-$140. I'm very happy with it :-P
Thank you for the review!
Nice review. I would like to see a teardown of the Ninja to see if it really in fact has a sensor to tell you when to clean, or if it has as I suspect no sensor, but cleaning is based on amount of "cups or carafes" brewed. I use RO water with virtually no TDS in the water and the cleaning light will still come on.
Thank you for this. It was much appreciated.
I got one last week so far I love it!
Any feedback on the cleaning setting, or the overall ease of keeping the machine well maintained?
Thank you for this video. It truly helped me make the decision to buy this or not. It is absolutely perfect for me. 😊
nice job.
I pick mine up tomorrow.
you should do s review for ice coffee.
thanks
Excellent review. Thanks!
Which coffee did you use and how much did you add?
i enjoyed your review. I think this may be a great option, and will look for one this holiday season.
+kmc0728 I'm glad you found it helpful! : )
Thanks for such a detailed video👍🏾
Love the review, thank you....So I know what to put on my Christmas list lol
Awesome review! Thank you for actually demonstrating it!!!
+Nicole Munstis Glad you liked it!
Thanks so much for the review! Great detail. I wasn't a coffee drinker until a year ago, and still don't think I REALLY like coffee since all I really like is the Carmel Macchiato from Starbucks. Since that gets really expensive, I am attempting to create a cheap substitue at home.... or go broke! So, given that I never need to make a caraffe (sp?) of coffee and would ONLY use the expresso-style feature and the milk frother, it seems silly to buy this. Do you have suggestions for me? I haven't shopped for expresso machines or milk frothers yet, but saw this at Sam's and it looked easy.
+Shelby Henderson This is easier than an espresso machine, especially the milk frothing part. I only use espresso machines for my coffee I never use the milk frothing part on it because it's a pain to use and clean. I will be buying this and use only the espresso option, that's how impressed I am with this machine. I'm sure it would be a perfect investment for you.
Did you use espresso Brand coffee or grind when you made the cappuccino?
What a great review! Good job!
We've had ours for over a year. It's starting to get really wet under the pot each time. We just leave a paper towel there now.. I wish this thing would stop begging to be cleaned! I can scrub it, run vinegar through it on the clean setting. Then water through 5 times.. it still begs to be cleaned. If you ignore the "clean" on the msg bar, it stops making coffee.
Is this any comparison to a Technivorm?
Where'd you get the cool glass mug?
Great review. One question: have you tried the 'espresso-style' coffee by itself? Is it a reasonable substitute for a cup of espresso?
+Michael Anastasio Not espresso at all. More like a coffee concentrate. OK for making a latte-style drink, but I wouldn't drink it solo, as if it were espresso.
also if u worry about watery ice coffee make a tray of half water half coffee ice cubes plus the cold coffee. as ice cubes melt I will never get that water down thing
Can you use coffee pods (not K-cups) in this machine? I want to try the hotel style single pods in a drip machine so I don' t have to measure the coffee in the morning when I'm in a hurry, but can still measure my loose coffee for a carafe on the weekend. I'm replacing a K-cup machine with this one. I like the neatness of the K-cup, but not a lot of options like described with this machine. Thanks.
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Thanks!! That helped out a lot.
You've sold me on this!!
Did you use the espresso grounds for the review of the ninja coffee bar's espresso drink?
No. Remember... as I say in the video... this is ultimately a drip brewer that can be set to brew a rich brew that approximates espresso. So you use regular ground coffee, even with the espresso drink setting.
I've bought the Ninja coffeebar, but what I've noticed this morning when I made my coffee is that it over felled the mug.
I've selected the one cup selection, put the right amount of coffee, selected the classic brew, and when it start brewing.
I left to have my breakfast and when I've turned I've realised that it hadn't stopped.
My mug had been over full, into the point it dripping.
I must admit I didn't use the mug it came with it, I've put my own mug. I don't know if that makes any difference to the product.
argonautuk the cup it brews is 10 ounces. There is no way to change that setting and unfortunately most mugs aren't big enough to fit 10 ounces. Sorry you had to learn the hard way!
Great review
Can you use ground Espresso beans instead of regular coffee in the Specialty Brew setting to make "real" espresso drinks?
+Shondi Muir No, it doesn't make real espresso, and you can't use a fine espresso grind coffee. Ultimately this is a drip brewer.
good video. ways wanted to know how this works!
This is the best review I've seen for this👌🏼
Thanks!
Thanks for the review, can you tell me if the coffe is pretty hot, as I like my hot which I find lots of machine do not keep the temperature ?
Their suggestions for hotter coffee:
1. Don't use a cup straight out of the cupboard - run it under hot water first so it doesn't steal heat from the coffee
2. If you use milk warm it in the microwave first - cold milk steals heat from the coffee
3. Use paper cups for the hottest coffee.
After you made that drink do you have to then throw out the grinds or can you make another cup later in the day?
+Cindy Ibarra most likely throw it out, just like a drip coffee maker or espresso maker.
Hi. Thanks for the review. Just wondering, did you use espresso coffee grinds or regular coffee grinds?
Another tip: If you use the single cup size on Specialty setting its stronger. If you use Travel size on Speciality its not as strong. The specialty setting makes a concentrated brew - on this setting the Travel size will not brew 14 ounces so don't worry about that.
Thanks for the video. I think Ninja has done a good job with this coffee maker but coming from a household that does a cup a day of regular coffee I see one thing missing that would make me switch coffee makers. If they could incorporate the coffee grinds in a similar way they did the water dispenser then I think that would be ideal. In other words if I could fill up a grind reservoir that would dispense grinds based on my coffee size and strength where i only had to fill new grinds and new water when the reservoirs were empty I think would be more ideal.
I had a coffee machine like that. The grinder broke after a couple months. Also, it had to be brushed clean so the chute did not clog. It was almost not worth the extra effort so I didn't mind when it stopped working. I now have a $50 grinder and a glass jar with rubber seal. grind a little every 2-3 days, etc. I find this convenient and the burr-style grinder (not lawn-mower blade) really does make for finer grounds and noticeably better tasting coffee.
Really want to know more about how much coffee, what kind was used, what level of grind it was used in, what grinder it was used in.
All these factors affect coffee.
Not going to do me a bit of good to rush out and buy this, if it still requires some level of grind I'm not capable of getting with my Baratza Encore.
Which was the whole reason I stopped doing my own coffee to begin with.
I like coffee but I'm terrible at it myself.
I use folgers half caf. Its a fine grind. Coffee come out strong. The scoop and booklet tells you how much to use. Coarser grind makes less strong.
did i miss the part where you actually add the coffee grounds?
Hi. Nice review. Thanks. Are you able to get a full carafe of coffee in regular or rich mode. I am interested in this coffee maker but a lot of the reviews I have seen; people seem to have trouble getting the maker to fill a full carafe. I just wondered if this is user error or a common problem? This is a must for me as I need to fill my thermos for work.
Thanks
+4wolverines Hasn't been a problem for me. You need to be sure you're adding enough water to the reservoir. Enough water for the carafe of coffee, plus a little extra for what remains in the wet coffee grounds etc.
+Coffee Detective Thanks for your reply. Your obviously a coffee junkie. Have you figured out what typeof grind you like to put on your beans for this particular unit? Thanks again!
SUPER useful. Thank you :)
getting mine for Xmas can't wait lol
really omg cant wait to try it make a espresso tell me if it taste good please :) kai jai
I have a Ninja Coffee Bar Auto IQ with the stainless carafe. Can I purchase and use the glass pot with this model?
+Chris Keller I'm not sure you want to. The model with the stainless steel thermal carafe doesn't have a hotplate. So if you used the regular glass pot your coffee would get cold pretty quickly.
Thank You. I realized that when I researched it.
really good review.
I bought this coffee maker a month ago and tho it works pretty good, the coffee cup sizes are way off. When I brew a half a carafe, I get a quarter carafe amount. When I brew a full carafe, I get a half full carafe. And when I brew a travel mug size, I get a regular cup size. When I brew a cup size, I get a half a cup. So, when I brew, I have to brew twice to get the correct amount. Very annoying. I wish I knew if I could reset the water levels for the maker.
Are you using the rich brew setting??? Classic brew is supposed to fill it and the rich brew is supposed to be less... That's what I read last night when I was setting it up anyway. Plan on making my first cup in a few minutes haha
You may need to find a coarser grind, when I used finely ground coffee you will end up with less coffee as the finer grind will soak up all of the water like a sponge. Also use the classic brew selection if you want a full carafe. In the manual it shows brewing a cup on classic will get you approximately 9.5 oz., using the Rich brew you will get 8.8 oz., over ice 3.7 oz., and specialty 3.1 oz. So it only makes sense that if you are using anything other than classic you will get less coffee.
great review
The drip stop is likely so you can do an immersion brew like method.
If you apply the drip stop during the brew cycle, the brew cycle will stop. No immersion will take place.
Well spoken (rare now days). The wife is wanting one so I want to make sure it meets the family needs. Great review.
+Andrew Hofmann I'm glad you found it helpful! : )
i like the coffee mug..does it come with that mug too?
+TheKaity1965 No, the mug is mine. I can't remember where I got it, I'm afraid. : )
Which model number is it? I saw a couple of different model numbers on line. Ty
+Joe Lurwick I looked, but can't find a model number. I'm assuming it was the original model, whichever that was.
Does this product use pods like keireg, or regular coffee or both.
No pods
do they provide instructions on how many scoops of coffee for each type of drink?
+apuraja Yes, they do.
+Coffee Detective Are the instructions on scoops fairly accurate in your opinion, especially if you like a strong coffee?
I ordered one just for the cold brew option
Excellent review! Thank you! Seems to be fairly simple to use and user friendly. Can you tell us where the Ninja was manufactured, and a little bit more about the quality of the machine itself, i.e. is the silver part made of steel, metal, plastic, and the carafe itself plastic/glass, etc.? Much appreciated. Thanks again!
+mygalmo Made in China, as you might expect. But pretty solid. The structure of the machine is black plastic. The fold-down cup platform is plastic. The silver you see on the filter cone holder and under the water reservoir is brushed steel. The carafe is a nice and heavy glass. So...mostly plastic, but heavy grade. It doesn't have that flimsy feel of low-end brewers.
Coffee Detective
Wonderful! Exactly what I was hoping to hear, in terms of the 'heavy grade', brushed steel reservoir, and glass carafe. I had a Braun espresso/cappuccino machine (made in Italy) that lasted me 23 years. The quality of the machine itself was flawless. I have purchased several others, but to my dismay, returned each due to the poor and cheap materials used; which seems to be the norm now days. We get what we pay for though. I am certain there are some great high-end machines, but they're beyond my budget! Have you tried the Aeropress? When my Braun broke, I gave the Aeropress a shot, and was pleasantly surprised that it could produce the perfect shot of espresso - even with the crema. Took it a notch higher and made cappuccinos using my French press to warm some milk; poured it into the French press; gave it a few pumps, and produced the perfect froth. I felt like a genius. Ha! Anyway, thanks again for your prompt and detailed response.
Great review! Thank you for the info and seeing it work. Have not scene it on Amazon yet though? I would love to pick one up.
Target has them on their website you xan also check out the main ninja website and order one.
+Ed Young They have it listed on Amazon.com now, but it seems to be on back order.
+Coffee Detective They also just added them on QVC. By the way, great review!
contact ninja themselves they'll send it in 5 today 7 days w brother recipe book and couple packs of syrup for 159.95 plus tax free shipping even free back if something wrong. if you order directly 5 year VIP warranty.. but comes w glass carafe permanent filter brother and book plus reps w through in syrups as a gift...
meant frother not brother
nice review. I plan to purchase one. The stainless steel version is on sale at best buy.
+Nick Morrello Hi. Exact the same model as in video is for $135 at Walmart
I just found this unopened in our kitchen. Good to know that its not a waste of money.
very good video. thx. did help.
IM IN LOVE WITH THIS THING 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I've been debating buying this coffee maker ever since I first saw the commercial. I absolutely love coffee and espresso drinks, I drink about 6 cups a day and also frequent my local coffee shop for latte's and frappe's whenever I am nearby (expensive-YES!). I need a new maker for the new year! (My KitchenAide machine is old and annoying lol). **I can't stand the way the coffee from the POD coffee machines taste yet I often want just one cup in the afternoon. **I love the idea of taking the water reservoir off to fill it as I spill every single time I try to fill my present machine. **In the summer I adore iced coffee but it always gets week with the ice. I've even tried making coffee ice cubes but I usually make a coffee mess in my freezer. :( . My question Coffee Detective is about the "espresso-style" drinks. For cold Frappe's I assume I have to use a blender and purchase the flavorings, syrups, etc. and the same with hot flavored latte's (as far as purchasing flavors etc.) THANKS FOR THE REVIEW. I really want to buy it but ugh..just not sure!!
+Patty Harrison Yeah, sorry, but, um, you kinda need to limit your questions to five words or less. Do you mind rephrasing that?
+Patty Harrison yeah, but you could likely buy one flavor at a time for around the price of one drink of that flavor. I'm bummed that I got gifted a Keurig just before I was going to buy this one.
you shouldn't drink so much coffee a day. js
picked this up for $35 and i love it.
$35?
Damn
They're on sale right now for $165 down from $195
certified30 I'm about to buy one for $40. I'm getting mine second hand. One home owner and she barely used it.
Haven't seen it that cheap anywhere. Just bought one for $89.99. Amazon refurbished was $64.99
Nicole Sewell I was lucky, I found mine on the Facebook market place locally. I didn't get the frother tho. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
Did you notice you uploaded this video on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11?
Great Review, I have been drinking coffee for about 20 Years now and I have made a Caramel macchiato and a Cappuccino , To be honest, both drinks came out pretty Amazing. So star bucks and my Local Italian Coffee Shop will be getting a time out :o)
Can't wait to try the ice coffee recipe and other Flavored Coffee's as well. So far so good with the Ninja Coffee Bar 👍
+EL EVO how it 2015 the 10th anniversary of something that happened in 2001? take an online math course, it should be free considering you mainly need to learn addition and subtraction.
+st4nd4us Jaja, Yes your right, i was off by alot. I really ment to say on the same day of the anniversary of 9 11 , Brain Fart i guess?
EL EVO sorry, if you couldn't tell by my comment it's been a slow morning haha
Nice review
Great Review! Do you happen to know how hot the brewing temperature is?
+JO. O I'm glad you enjoyed the review. No, I didn't measure the temperature. Good idea though. I probably should! : )
Coffee Detective Thanks. If you ever do get around to it let me know what you find.
+JO. O Just tested. Keep in kind I live at only about 200 meters above sea level - it makes a difference if you are a lot higher in elevation. Also, I used a simple kitchen thermometer. Anyway, the water hits the cup at a tad over 180 degrees. A little cooler thanI would like, but it seems to make a good a cup of coffee.
+Coffee Detective the coffee is brewed between 195 - 205 degrees fahrenheit. My boyfriend works in customer service for shark/ninja specifically the ninja coffee bar.
Taryn Jastrow Do you think you could get me a good deal on one of those?
Very Nice Review!!!
Glad you liked it!
good review
I love coffee!
How much coffee did you use? You didn't share that information
+James W Dorsett I just followed the instructions that came with the brewer and used the double-ended scoop they provide.
Why is the hot plate not staying hot!