| Black Decker HC100 Home Caf? Single Serve Coffee Brewing System |  | Brand: Applica Incorporated/DBA Black and Decker
Category: Kitchen
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Rating:  275 reviews
ASIN: B0001OT9C0
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 Not so Hot! December 18, 2007
CoffeeSnob
Literally, your coffee will not be very hot w/this machine. I have to reheat in the microwave to be decent. And no frothy top like the Senseo, which I also have. But, hey, I got this one on sale for $8 - and now I know why LOL! My husband will use it for the to-go mug feature. br /You pay more for the Senseo, but hands down you will get a better machine and an awesome cuppa joe with it.
 I'm shocked to... July 6, 2007
emmielusion (Anyton, PA. USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
see so many negative reports. I've had mine for over 4yrs....the only problem I had at the begining was that I removed the water tank to refill it and it leaked after I put it back in-but that was my fault for not pushing it down far enough. After that I don't remove it,I refilled it w/ a pitcher and it's never leaked again. I think this is a design flaw--they should've made it that the tank wasn't removable. I have a friend who loved mine and so got one of her own. Hers died after only a few months-the element wouldn't heat-up. But she loved it so much she bought another one and has had it now for 2 yrs. She's had no problem w/ it and she drinks several cups a day. And she doesn't remove the tank either. br /As far as the taste: I use my every day and buy some rather expensive pods but have never experienced any plastic or "off" taste from my machine. br /And w/ regards to those who complain that they have a difficult time closing it. I don't understand that. It's easy, hold the top down and pull the leaver towards you...I can do it w/ one hand. br /For those who are interested in buying one you need to remember that these like all machines are mass-produced and there's bound to be some coming off the factory line that are not right-bad element,tubing not secure,bad seal,etc. If you do get one..DO NOT REMOVE THE TANK. Fill it and run it through several times w/ out any pods to rinse it out. br / I will tell you that if mine died today I'd be right here on Amazon ordering another one, I wouldn't think twice about it...I guess it's one of those things: You really love or you really hate it.
 DOESN'T WORK RIGHT! June 10, 2007
Barbie
I USED THE COFFEE POT FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS. WAS FINE; WASHED THE POD HOLDERS EACH TIME THEY WERE USED. I ONLY MADE 1 (SOMETIMES 2) CUPS OF COFFEE EACH DAY; APPROX THE 12TH/14TH TIME I WENT TO USE IT...IT HAD STOPPED WORKING. NO IDEA WHY? THE 14OZ AND "CREAMERY" LIGHT WENT ON AND STAYED ON., EVEN THOUGH I PRESSED THE 9 OZ LIGHT. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY. STAY AWAY FROM THE BD SINGLE CUP...GET SENSEO INSTEAD!
Hot, bitter, dirty, brown water Maker March 18, 2007
Chris Hanna (NJ)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Just picked up this thing from a shelf on a WAL at a local super MART for $19.88. I brewed a couple cups of coffee using fresh pods I purchased with it (not the 8 sample pods that have a best use date of 03/05). It is terrible. First I tried a 14oz cup with 2 pods. Too weak. Then I tried the 9oz setting with again two pods (as is suggested for a "strong" cup of coffee). Swill. I am not blaming the folgers pods (I dont think) because I have had good cups of folgers from my old auto drip, but something is awry. I will be returning this immediately and stopping off at starbucks to cleanse that horrible taste from my mouth. I guess I got what I piad for.
Go for the newer model- GT300 February 18, 2007
cheapherk (Delaware)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
PROS: Makes a quick cup of coffee. br /CONS: I went through two of these. Very cheap and breaks easily. br / br /I'm finding the specialty pods- Skinny Latte Cappuccino, hard to come buy. Usually the ones I find on the store shelves are expired. br / br /If you really want a Black Decker Home Cafe, get the newer model- GT300 Home Cafe. br / br /*Note: I also owned one of those Senseo coffee makers. It would consistently dispense the wrong amount of water resulting in numerous overfills therefore wasting numerous coffee pods, so more expensive isn't always better.
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