This Hamilton Beach FlexBrew review looks at a versatile auto-drip coffee machine to make a full pot or individual cup – quickly and conveniently.
Do you love the thought of waking up to the delicious smell of coffee brewing?
Then take a good look at a Hamilton Beach FlexBrew coffee machine… that will start brewing even before your alarm goes off!
(Updated on 29th January, 2023)
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Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Review : An Overview
Our Rating: 4.6/5
Special Features:
- Combination of single-serve and 12-cup pot brewing – with separate heaters for both sides.
- Compatible with all coffee pods. Single-serve can use pods as well as ground coffee. Can make even tea and hot chocolate.
- Easy to switch between single and multiple brew by simply turning a dial.
- 12-cup side has strength setting for regular or strong/bold. Single-serve can make standard cups or 14 oz travel mug.
- Easy to disassemble and clean after use. Water reservoir has window to see level.
- User-friendly device. One year manufacturer’s warranty. Customer service is responsive to queries. Quick start guide and user’s manual included.
- Compact and space-efficient for such a versatile machine. Attractive design looks elegant and matches any decor.
Pros:
- Versatile: can brew a full pot or single mug
- Compatible with K-cup and other pods
- Can use pods or ground coffee for single-serve
- Coffee lovers can use different types of coffee
- Brew strength is adjustable
- Can be programmed to start brewing at pre-specified time
- Auto-shut off after 2 hours
- Pause and serve functionality
- Adjustable drip tray fits 7″ travel mug
- Built in storage for convenience
- Simple and convenient to operate
- Display is digital and crystal clear
- Control panel has clearly labelled buttons
- Separate heater and water reservoir for single/multiple sides
- Coffee is delicious, hot and tastes great
- Easily cleaned, dishwasher safe
- BPA free material, safe and healthy
- Quick Start guide gets you up and running fast
Cons:
- K-cup brewing sometimes causes water overflow
- Longer start up, slow brew time
- Cannot make fancy beverages like lattes or cappuccinos
- No color options; only black
Technical Specs
Brand: Hamilton Beach
Model: Flexbrew Trio
Style: Glass Carafe
Programmable: Yes
Auto-off: 2 hours
Auto-pause & serve: Yes
Capacity: 14 oz
Material: Plastic
Color: Black
Wattage: 1050 W
Dimensions:
Height – 11.4 in
Width – 10.24 in
Depth – 10.63 in
Weight: 6.37 lbs
Easy-fill reservoirs: 2
What’s In The Box?
- Hamilton Beach Flexbrew Coffee machine
- Glass Carafe
- Single-serve pod holder
- Grounds basket
Hamilton Beach Flexbrew Review
If you’re looking for a coffee maker that can brew either a whole pot or a single serve, and that’s reasonably priced, then the Hamilton Beach Flexbrew is worth checking out.
The Flexbrew Trio 2-Way coffee maker is a top ranked bestseller designed for coffee lovers.
A versatile yet affordable model, the Flexbrew offers two options for brewing – single-serve and carafe – as well as control over coffee strength.
Brewing Options
You can make your coffee with either pods or ground coffee beans.
You get to decide if you want to make a carafe of 12 cups at once – or just a single mug for yourself.
The carafe brewer is like any other drip coffee maker. It’s quick and convenient (also more economical!) to make many cups at a single sitting.
With K-cups and coffee pods, while your cost per cup is higher, the process is more efficient. It takes barely a minute or two to make a single cup. You get hot coffee instantly, and can try out different flavors and blends.
Hamilton Beach Flexbrew Review
Design
The Hamilton Beach Flexbrew Trio 2-Way coffee maker is an elegant and stylish machine.
Most components are made of BPA-free plastic, which is safe and non-toxic.
It is designed with a funnel, coffee basket (for ground coffee), and a single-serve basket (for K-cups or pods).
The coffee basket is designed to fit snugly within a plastic funnel which prevents loose coffee grounds from spilling out.
A glass carafe with a capacity of 72 ounces is equipped with a strong handle that makes it convenient to hold and lift.
The carafe has a tilting lid that opens out to pour your coffee.
Hamilton Beach Flexbrew Trio Review
Ease of Use
The Hamilton Beach Flexbrew coffee maker is small and compact. It is constructed for convenience, and simple to operate.
There are programmable features that make it push-button easy to brew a cup of coffee.
The button-style interface has clearly labelled controls for various aspects of coffee-making.
- A ‘Single‘ button instructs the machine to brew a single-serve cup of coffee using a pod or K-cup or ground coffee in the basket.
- The ‘Carafe‘ button activates the multi-cup brewing mode.
Another button regulates ‘Brew Strength‘ by adjusting the amount of water used to brew your beverage. This means you can get bold or regular coffee.
A ‘Brew Now’ button activates a quick-run program to whip up a batch or cup right away – and keep it warm for a couple of hours.
Programmability is a strong advantage of the Hamilton Beach Flexbrew coffee maker.
You can schedule your brewing time to be sometime in the future, upto 24 hours in advance.
Push and hold the Prog button to activate this mode.
Then set the time to determine when brewing will begin.
In this way, you can wake up to the delicious smell of freshly brewing coffee.
To make a single cup of coffee right now, just
- push the right button
- pop in a coffee pod or sachet
- fill the reservoir with water, if necessary
- select your ‘brew strength‘ (press another button)
- use the ‘Brew Now‘ function to get started
The auto-off feature means your coffee maker will shut down after your coffee is ready.
The process to brew a batch of 12 cups using Carafe mode is similar.
Hamilton Beach Flexbrew Review
Performance
The Hamilton Beach Flexbrew coffee maker offers stellar performance.
It’s a mid-size coffee machine that can handle upto 12 cups of coffee making comfortably.
One minor drawback is that it takes a little longer to heat up and prepare a carafe-full of coffee.
(It takes around 10 minutes, overall)
With single-serve, the performance is impressive. You’ll be enjoying a steaming mug of java within a minute or two.
Taste Test
Flavor and concentration both matter to true coffee fans. The Hamilton Beach Flexbrew coffee machine lets you decide if your brew is to be strong or regular.
Both modes come up with delicious coffee. Many owners of a Hamilton Beach Flexbrew are happy with how tasty and flavor-rich their brew turns out. A few have voiced concerns about a ‘plastic’ taste to the drink.
Hamilton Beach Flexbrew Review
Clean Up & Maintenance
When you’re in a hurry, the last thing you want to worry about is cleaning up your coffee maker.
Luckily, the Hamilton Beach Flexbrew is easy to clean and maintain.
The drip tray and reservoir can be removed. So can the carafe, brewing baskets and funnel. All parts are dishwasher safe, and can be conveniently popped into one for cleaning.
Once in a couple of months, a deep cleaning to descale components helps extend the lifespan of your coffee maker, while improving the quality and taste of your coffee.
Hamilton Beach Flexbrew Trio Review
Price
For the versatility and programmability it offers, the Hamilton Beach Flexbrew coffee maker is affordably priced.
It allows separate brewing between the single- and multiple-cup sides, with each being programmable separately.
By brewing delicious hot coffee quickly and easily, the Hamilton Beach Flexbrew offers excellent value for your money.
Why Get A Hamilton Beach Flexbrew Coffee Maker?
There are several good reasons to buy the Hamilton Beach Flexbrew Trio 2-Way coffee machine.
1. You can choose between pods and grounds to brew a great single cup of coffee.
2. Your coffee is delicious, strong and served at the perfect temperature, whether you brew a single cup or many at once.
3. Auto-off shuts down your machine after brewing. Pause and serve lets you draw a cup of coffee even while the batch is brewing. Both are convenient features.
4. A simple digital display and convenient button-style control panel make this an easy coffee maker to use.
5. The Quick Start Guide gets you up and running right away.
6. You can quickly switch from using coffee pods to your preferred kind of ground coffee simply by withdrawing the basket and replacing the contents.
7. The entire coffee maker unit is compact and doesn’t take up much space. An elegant silver-and-black appearance matches any decor nicely.
So there you have it…
Several good reasons to get a Hamilton Beach Flexbrew coffee maker for your home or office.
Hamilton Beach Flexbrew Review
Our Verdict
The Hamilton Beach 2-Way FlexBrew coffee maker is versatile and capable of making a single or multiple cups of coffee.
It is quick and effective, brews delicious tasting coffee, and is ideal for individuals or small groups of coffee lovers who enjoy fresh, hot coffee.
The Hamilton Beach Flexbrew coffee machine is affordably priced, and offers great value for money.
Hamilton Beach Flexbrew Review : FAQ
How long will a Hamilton Beach FlexBrew last?
A lot depends upon how well it is maintained. The average lifespan of the Hamilton Beach Flexbrew is 5 years or more.
Is Hamilton Beach Flexbrew a good coffee maker?
Yes, several reviews have highlighted the taste and quality of coffee brewed using the Hamilton Beach Flexbrew. There are several useful features which make this an easy to use device.
Does the coffee maker work with K cups?
Yes, you can brew coffee using K-cups as well as other coffee pods, for single-serve purposes.
Is Hamilton Beach a good coffee maker brand?
Hamilton Beach is a reputed global brand which has made a mark in the field of coffee makers as well. The long list of positive Hamilton Beach Flexbrew reviews stand testimony to this quality brand.