Capresso 464.05 CoffeeTeam GS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker with Conical Burr Grinder

If you are looking for a high end coffee maker that makes a full pot of great tasting coffee and nothing else, the one that gets the highest consumer reviews is the Capresso 464.05 CoffeeTeam GS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker with Conical Burr Grinder. This coffee maker delivers high-end performance at a price that’s easy on the pocket book.

Description – Capresso 464.05 CoffeeTeam GS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker with Conical Burr Grinder

The Capresso CoffeeTeam GS combines a fully programmable 10-Cup Coffee Maker and a Conical Burr Grinder. The professional, solid-steel conical burr has 5 grinder settings from coarse to fine for adjustable coffee strength. The slow burr grinding imparts minimal heat, preserving more aroma and flavor. There is a 6-ounce capacity bean container and a see-through window that allows you to check that ground coffee is flowsing smoothly into the filter holder. The see-through cover is detachable for easy cleaning of the grinder channel. The Digital Control Panel has an easy to read illuminated LCD display, Programmable Clock/Timer, 5 programmable brew amounts for 2-10 cups, and 3 programmable coffee strength settings; mild, medium and strong. There are 2 Mode settings: Grind/Brew – for grinding programmed amount of whole beans directly into the Gold Tone Filter, then automatically starting the brew process, and Brew – just push the filter release button to open the swing out filter holder, and add ground coffee without using the grinder. Charcoal water filtration removes up to 82% of chlorine and other impurities from tap water, making for a better tasting cup of coffee. The filter holder and one charcoal filter are included. Features: 2-hour safety shut-off, Drip Stop and Stop-and-Serve. Nonstick coated warming plate. 900 watts, 200-degree brew temperature. Black with stainless steel accents.

Features of the Capresso 464.05 CoffeeTeam GS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker with Conical Burr Grinder

• Fully programmable 10-cup coffeemaker with built-in conical burr grinder
• Digital control panel; 5 grind settings from coarse to fine; 5 brew amounts
• 6-ounce bean container; adjustable strength; clock and timer; brew-pause function
• Brew with or without the grinder; 2-hour auto shut-off for safety;
• Charcoal water filter included
• Measures approximately 9-1/5 by 9-1/5 by 15-1/5 inches

Thermal Carafe Model Also Available:

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Review of the Capresso 464.05 CoffeeTeam GS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker with Conical Burr Grinder:

Overall, owners really like the Capresso 464.05 CoffeeTeam GS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker with Conical Burr Grinder, calling it “as good as it gets” and saying that it “works wonderfully”.  One owner sums it up: “Literally all I do is press a button and fill the machine with water. The machine figures out how much coffee to grind, grinds it on the spot, and you get incredible-tasting coffee each time.”

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Functionality:

Owners like that they don’t have to measure the coffee because the Capresso 464.05 CoffeeTeam GS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker with Conical Burr Grinder will brew from 2 to 10 cups automatically, grinding just the right amount of beans with no guesswork. They also say that cleanup is easy;  the filter basket swings out and is easily washed.  They report that the fineness of the grind is controlled with 5 possible settings and that the quality of the coffee is top notch: hot, and with the full flavor of the bean preserved by the conical burr grinders. They like that It’s completely programmable and specific settings can be associated with the programmed time, other than the program for the current settings. Those in a hurry for their coffee appreciate that It has a drip-tray so you can pull the carafe out for a cup before the full pot has finished brewing. They say that good design prevents spillage on the counter when being filled and that it has automatic shut-off, which is an important safety feature.

Complaints:

Some owners find the grinder loud but others say that it is fairly quiet as grinders go and that one can’t expect the grinder to be silent. Some owners say the chute from the grinder to the filter basket clogs when oily beans are used. Other owners report that the clock is not totally accurate on some units, running 5 or 6 minutes fast a week after being set.  Some owners dislike the brightness of the display lights on the units.  Owners warn that you have to remember to coordinate the cup setting (2,4,6,8, or 10) of grinding to the amount of WATER you put in.

Suggestions:

For those who like their coffee strong, owners suggest “The Max 10 cup grind amount, with a bold coffee, should only be mixed with max 7 cups of water”.  Also “the glass carafe needs to be pulled to the front part of burner when brewing to totally avoid coffee not being contained while brewing and running all over the counter.”

Durability/Longevity:

Many owners report using their Capresso coffee makers for anywhere from 4-10 years. Some people own 2 units and use one for regular coffee and one for decaf or use one in the kitchen on timer for morning coffee and the other in their office. One owner says “I have had owned the Capresso Coffee Team G for the last 5 years and it has worked great, but it was time to upgrade! The new Capresso Coffee Team GS, is the BEST machine yet!”

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Value:

Owners report that although this machine costs more than some of the more popular models, it is worth the investment. One owner calls it ““an excellent value… Great value, clean design with a quality look and feel for under two hundred bucks.”, while another says “Not only have we saved time and money in the morning, but we no longer have to roll the dice on freshness and quality every day… Worth the money.” Yet another owners says “I would easily recommend it if you are looking for a good grind ‘n brew that doesn’t cost a fortune.”

Summary:

Overall, owners are very pleased with the Capresso 464.05 CoffeeTeam GS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker with Conical Burr Grinder and recommend it to others. If you need a brewer that brews quietly in the morning, then don’t get any that grind before they brew, including this one, since the grinding does create some noise in all machines. If you don’t mind the sound of the coffee grinder though, this one would be a good choice as owners have described it as “fairly quiet” in comparison to some. Customer service is reported to be good, if you do experience any problems, though most owners don’t have any major issues with this machine. The strength of the coffee has to be adjusted by the water to coffee ratio, but once you’ve figured out the strength that you like best, it is very easy to get, as one owner says, “great coffee very conveniently”. For those coffee lovers who like to brew a full pot of terrific coffee, this one, with 189 reviews on Amazon, is clearly the people’s choice.

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