Cuisinart SS-700 Coffee Maker Review
Sometimes, making a simple cup of coffee or tea can be a mountainous task, especially if you are someone who shies away from work (like me!). So it was that the idea of a machine that does the job for you popped up into my head. Going through the vast range of brewing systems on offer, I was utterly confused as to which one was the most suitable.
Some of the things I was looking for were portability, simplicity and durability. Once these choices were narrowed down, it didn't take me long to figure out the one to look out for. In order to avail the features I mentioned, I would have to go for a Single Serve Brewing System, meaning one that makes one cup of a beverage at a time. This is what I landed on.
The Cuisinart SS-700 Single Serve Brewing System
The Cuisinart SS-700 prepares a fresh, tasty cup of coffee or tea or even oatmeal for you in under 1 minute. With a wide range of 5 cup sizes on offer, you have the liberty to choose the type of brew you want. Moreover, you can even make your own K-cup, thanks to the special one provided for free by Cuisinart within the machine itself. The blue backlit LCD display gives a sleek and modern look to the machine and the presence of a digital clock enhances this look.
The SS-700 also has an adjustable temperature control system, wherein you can select the temperature according to the particular brew you are preparing and have a drink your way. Moreover, the machine also has an automatic on/off function, thereby conserving energy by switching off the machine once the process is complete. You can also pre-program the machine to turn on or off at your convenience. The machine employs the Quiet-Brew technology, meaning that it makes absolutely no sound while brewing.
What do you need to be aware of while purchasing a single serve brewing system?
Before purchasing a single serve brewing system, you need to keep in mind what the purpose of the machine is. A single-serve system can be used for homes, a holiday or even small offices. Also, since it is a self-use machine, you need to be sure it has the required safety standards and ease of use.
What are the unique features that the Cuisinart SS-700 offers?
Is the SS-700 an easy to use machine?
The machine is very simple and easy to handle. Is has a removable drip tray that allows for easy cleaning and supports the use of travel mugs. The water reservoir is pretty large, with a capacity of about 80 ounce. This reduces the need to refill the water content frequently.
What is so special about the K-Cup feature of the SS-700?
The Cuisinart SS-700 uses a reusable K-Cup Coffee Filter, and you can use any type of ground coffee with it. The coffee and cup are stored within the unit itself, making for convenient usage. The use of K-Cups has another advantage of a wide choice across 200 flavors. The package itself comes with 12 K-Cups.
How have other customers rated the Cuisinart SS-700?
Users on Amazon have rated the Cuisinart SS-700 a huge 4 out of 5, and many have recommended this machine over others in its category. Here are some real comments from customers on Amazon:
What is its size and is it portable?
The SS-700 measures 10.2 x 13.5 x 12.1 inches and weights about 16.3 pounds. This makes it a very convenient machine to carry around to brew that perfect cup of coffee even when on vacation.
Does the Cuisinart SS-700 have any identified faults that I should know about?
One of the main drawbacks of the SS-700 is the Keurig water pump. There have been a few issues reported with the water pump where the pump gets blocked, not allowing water to flow through into the heating unit. This problem was identified and fixed in another release of the SS-700. So before purchasing the unit, check whether it is the modified version. Even if there is a pump problem, you can easily fix it by not removing the water chamber from its base. Simply fill in water using a separate pitcher.
A couple of other minor faults with the SS-700 might be the constantly blinking blue LED light that indicates water levels are low, and the fact that the power button is located out of sight on the side of the machine.
Some of the things I was looking for were portability, simplicity and durability. Once these choices were narrowed down, it didn't take me long to figure out the one to look out for. In order to avail the features I mentioned, I would have to go for a Single Serve Brewing System, meaning one that makes one cup of a beverage at a time. This is what I landed on.
The Cuisinart SS-700 Single Serve Brewing System
The Cuisinart SS-700 prepares a fresh, tasty cup of coffee or tea or even oatmeal for you in under 1 minute. With a wide range of 5 cup sizes on offer, you have the liberty to choose the type of brew you want. Moreover, you can even make your own K-cup, thanks to the special one provided for free by Cuisinart within the machine itself. The blue backlit LCD display gives a sleek and modern look to the machine and the presence of a digital clock enhances this look.
The SS-700 also has an adjustable temperature control system, wherein you can select the temperature according to the particular brew you are preparing and have a drink your way. Moreover, the machine also has an automatic on/off function, thereby conserving energy by switching off the machine once the process is complete. You can also pre-program the machine to turn on or off at your convenience. The machine employs the Quiet-Brew technology, meaning that it makes absolutely no sound while brewing.
What do you need to be aware of while purchasing a single serve brewing system?
Before purchasing a single serve brewing system, you need to keep in mind what the purpose of the machine is. A single-serve system can be used for homes, a holiday or even small offices. Also, since it is a self-use machine, you need to be sure it has the required safety standards and ease of use.
What are the unique features that the Cuisinart SS-700 offers?
- A unique feature of the Cuisinart SS-700 is that it contains a charcoal water filter. This is to ensure that the quality of water used for making the beverage is the best possible. It purifies the water from any chlorine content or other odor.
- The proper extraction of flavors from the coffee beans or tea powder is highly essential in preparing the perfect cup. Therefore, the SS-700 gives high importance to this with its pre-measured and pre-ground ingredient in the K-cup set.
- Furthermore, the K-cups are also equipped to always prepare your beverage with the correct proportion of the grind and other ingredients. The entire machine is certified BPA-free.
- It also has an iced beverage setting enabling you to make a cold drink as well.
Is the SS-700 an easy to use machine?
The machine is very simple and easy to handle. Is has a removable drip tray that allows for easy cleaning and supports the use of travel mugs. The water reservoir is pretty large, with a capacity of about 80 ounce. This reduces the need to refill the water content frequently.
What is so special about the K-Cup feature of the SS-700?
The Cuisinart SS-700 uses a reusable K-Cup Coffee Filter, and you can use any type of ground coffee with it. The coffee and cup are stored within the unit itself, making for convenient usage. The use of K-Cups has another advantage of a wide choice across 200 flavors. The package itself comes with 12 K-Cups.
How have other customers rated the Cuisinart SS-700?
Users on Amazon have rated the Cuisinart SS-700 a huge 4 out of 5, and many have recommended this machine over others in its category. Here are some real comments from customers on Amazon:
- "I love the coffee from this machine."
- "For those looking into buying a Keurig brewing system, consider the Cuisinart"
- "2 months later, a whole lot of coffee (125 servings +) and it is working great!"
- "Great coffee, very easy to use"
What is its size and is it portable?
The SS-700 measures 10.2 x 13.5 x 12.1 inches and weights about 16.3 pounds. This makes it a very convenient machine to carry around to brew that perfect cup of coffee even when on vacation.
Does the Cuisinart SS-700 have any identified faults that I should know about?
One of the main drawbacks of the SS-700 is the Keurig water pump. There have been a few issues reported with the water pump where the pump gets blocked, not allowing water to flow through into the heating unit. This problem was identified and fixed in another release of the SS-700. So before purchasing the unit, check whether it is the modified version. Even if there is a pump problem, you can easily fix it by not removing the water chamber from its base. Simply fill in water using a separate pitcher.
A couple of other minor faults with the SS-700 might be the constantly blinking blue LED light that indicates water levels are low, and the fact that the power button is located out of sight on the side of the machine.
