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Mr. Coffee Optimal Brew BVMC-PSTX91
 
Price range:
$69.88 - $89.99
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Summary: This Mr. Coffee 10-cup drip model has:
• auto-shutoff
• a water filter
• a removable reservoir
• a cupcake-type filter.
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Type: 8- to 14-cup drip coffeemakers with carafe
About - Mr. Coffee Optimal Brew BVMC-PSTX91

The Mr. Coffee Optimal Brew BVMC-PSTX91 is part of the coffeemaker test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, drip coffeemaker models like the Optimal Brew BVMC-PSTX91 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Brew performance:
The ability to reach 195° to 205° F for five or six minutes, the industry standard for optimal brewing.

Convenience:
Reflects ease of filling the reservoir, placing the filter, gauging the amount of coffee remaining, and cleaning up. It also reflects how clear we judged the controls.

Carafe handling:
Covers handle comfort, tendency to drip while pouring, balance of a full carafe, and how easy it was to empty the last liquid. Models with no score here brew into single-serve cups or are brew-and-dispense models. The latter hold the coffee in a tank; you fill your cup by pressing it against the dispenser lever.
About This Brand

This familiar brand has the largest market share. Mr. Coffee offers an extremely wide range and variety of products, from single serve and grind-and-brew to various capacity drip models with glass and thermal carafes. Its coffeemakers are sold in almost all retail channels and range from lower to upper mid-priced categories. Prices range fro $15 to $200.

Features & Specs - Mr. Coffee Optimal Brew BVMC-PSTX91
info Programmable Yes
info Thermal carafe/mug Yes
info Small-batch setting No
info Brew-strength control No
info Dispenser-style No
info Dimensions H x W x D (in.) 15 x 9 x 13
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User Reviews - Mr. Coffee Optimal Brew BVMC-PSTX91
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3.0
UNDER RESERVOIR SMELLS,WATER FILLS BASIN
3/11/2013
Pros
Brews Quickly
Durable
Easy To Clean
Easy To Use
Large Pot
Stylish
Cons
Leaks Water From Reservoi
Best Uses
Comment:
LEAKS WATER FROM RESERVOIR INTO BASIN. UNDER RESERVOIR SMELLS, WATER FILLS BASIN AND OVERFLOWS DOWN TO COUNTER. A LOT OF WATER
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
Wouldn't buy this again
12/29/2012
Pros
Easy To Use
Large Pot
Stylish
Cons
Coffee Doesn't Stay Hot
Best Uses
Everyday
Comment:
Had an older Mr.Coffee,which worked fine,but wanted something more stylish.Looks were deceiving.Carafe leaks where plastic meets metal,have to immediately put coffee in microwave to heat it up.I'm looking for a replacement model.This model was overpriced.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
Definitely leaks using delay!
12/11/2012
Pros
Brews Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
If you intend to use the program feature to wake up to coffee already made, don't buy this coffeemaker! The reservoir design leaks from under the machine leaving the counter puddled and less than half a cup of coffee in the carafe. Tried 3 days in a row and got the same results. And, yes, I did make sure ALL the parts were seated properly. I did not read the reviews before I purchased so wasn't surprised to see others with the same problem. However, if you NEVER want to use the delay feature, the coffee comes out very quickly and hot but also quite weak by my standards. Returning it and going with Melitta with thermal carafe after reading reviews all over the web.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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