CHULUX Single Serve Coffee Maker for K Capsule, Mini Single One Cup Coffee Machine, Perfect for Small Space, Black

I bought this single cup brewer for several important reasons: Small size/footprint— takes up very little countertop space Low power—800W allows me to plug in same 20A kitchen outlet as the 1200W microwave oven, which also shares the same circuit as the rice cooker and refrigerator. Once in a while the branch circuit breaker trips when the rice cooker and microwave oven are both running. But I have not had the problem when the Chilux and microwave are both running. Some more “powerful” coffee makers might brew your cup 30 seconds faster, but then I might have to go outside to reset the circuit breaker more often. Perfect for Travel—this little thing is light and compact. While it doesn’t have a water storage tank that traps water inside, I still place inside a plastic bag when packing into my bag just in case there’s a few drips. Low Price—the price for this little thing is fair. I wanted a small unit without any fancy features and it fit my needs perfectly. Now on to my long term review. Maybe I have had extremely good luck with my unit, but it has worked flawlessly for one year and about 9 months. For the price I could not ask for anything better. I have used it daily for a morning cup of coffee since my doctor advised me to cut back on caffeine when diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia condition. I don’t want or need a large coffee pot and the single use k-cups are perfect for me when brewed with 12-14 oz water and then poured into a vacuum insulated coffee mug to last all morning. I also have used it for single cup afternoon coffee either decaf or regular with an 8oz to 10oz water charge. I use a 2 cup Pyrex glass pitcher to fill water and then collect the brewed. I have only used tap water from the municipal water supply. This is great water I’ve been drinking for years. This might be one of the reasons I have not had to clean my unit for 1.75 years. Now the failure came over the course of a week recently. The coffee maker would dispense the brew more slowly than normal, and I noticed a little bit less volume when it reached end of brew cycle. Finally it would simply turn off after only half the water was dispensed. It seemed that the problems people reported in their reviews finally reached my unit. Ok, so I had never attempted to clean the unit in the whole time I’ve used it. So, I thought I should try the vinegar cleaning method. My box and cleaning instructions were long gone. Instead I poured standard white vinegar 6 oz into the reservoir and started a complete brew cycle with no coffee pod installed. I then added a few ice cubes to cool down the brewed output and poured it back Into the reservoir for another run. It did not do much good and I thought to myself that maybe I should have been cleaning regularly as recommended. So I stepped it up a notch by using CLR cleaner because that stuff does wonders for cleaning mineral deposits like calcium and lime and rust — hence the name CLR! I knew that the CLR product is non toxic and is recommended for cleaning coffee makers. I failed to read the fine print on the bottle that said to use 1 part CLR to 8’parts water for this task. Instead I used 6 oz straight poured into the intake, then I ran a brew cycle. The new cycle terminated early after only half the fluid had been transferred. So I hit the brew cycle button again for more action. After that I added ice cubes to cool the solution and dilute a little and I ran it again through the brewer. I did this several times until had about 12 ounces of working cleaning fluid. I poured the solution in the reservoir hit the brew button until the unit started to produce an output then I promptly hit the button again to stop the action. I came back an hour later and decided to continue running the cycle which seemed to be much improved! The cleaning actually worked great! Now the problem was flushing out the coffeemaker with clean water.... running the CLR straight meant higher concentration and it took about 10 cycles of running 12 to 16 oz clean water each time to clean the unit. I let the water sit in the unit for an hour between cycles and it eventually reduced the residual CLR cleaner smell to levels my sensitive nose could no longer detect. Looking back I should have first followed the directions of using 1 part vinegar to 1 part water, poured into the unit and start then stop the brewing cycle to let it sit and clean the unit for an hour. I plan to do this next time the performance degrades — either the brew flow slows down and/or the volume out does not equal the volume in. I don’t think I need to do this every 2 weeks since my water seems to not cause buildup problems for about 18 to 21 months. Maybe every 6 months would be good. I bought a second Chulux unit a few days ago when my first stopped working, but then after cleaning my original is back running good as new! ! ! I’m keeping the second unit anyway since it arrived today. I almost feel like buying a third unit to keep as a spare for 10 years down the road when you probably cannot buy them anymore. I think eventually the electronics or mechanical parts, hoses, etc may fail. But until then I will keep using and cleaning this little champ every day!

Okay, so I have had it for two days. So far, it has been great. ​It’s small and compact—exactly what I need for our tiny kitchen. It would be very portable if one needed that. I am the only coffee drinker in this house, so I don’t need a bigger one. But I should say, there are K-Cup teas and hot chocolates available, so yes, my wife could use it too. ​Anyway, I personally find the sound level good; it is not loud. It’s fast, taking about 3 minutes to make a cup. Most importantly, it makes a good cup of coffee. ​It’s a no-frills, push-only-one-button type of machine. Simple. One thing I specifically looked for was something that would work like the Keurig machines—that is, not having a bunch of adapters. Extra adapters for using ground coffee or other brands of capsules, can get lost or break. This just has the basket opening; slip in the K-Cup and you are done. ​One thing about K-Cup coffee is that it is consistent. It makes a good, dark cup of coffee every time and does it fast. The reservoir only holds 12 ounces of water, which is okay, as I normally only use an 8 oz cup or mug. ​My machine arrived brand new. It was nicely packed and works well so far. One advantage of Amazon is that if you live near a Kohl’s or Staples, returns are easy if need be. However, I don’t think there will be a need for that with this machine. ​One thing about reviews is that many people want the features of a Porsche for a Chevy price. So, here are the facts: it’s a good "Chevy." Actually, I would say it’s as good as higher-priced machines. It’s reasonable in price; I think I got mine on sale for about $33. ​Let me address a complaint common to coffee capsule machines: people want hotter coffee. I think this is pretty good compared to my last German capsule machine (and Germans like hot coffee, too). I think it is simply the science of these types of machines; to get a fast cup of coffee, the water isn't heated quite as much. ​Here is what I do, regardless of the brand: I preheat my coffee cup. Use hot tap water or the microwave while your coffee is being made to heat up the mug. This will give you a hotter experience without changing the taste of the coffee. It’s the same principle used with a Thermos. Pre-warm the Thermos and your coffee stays warmer longer; pre-warm the coffee cup and your coffee will be hotter. If one uses a cold, room-temperature cup, the coffee cools down instantly due to the cold material. But honestly, I think it his hot enough. Most people will be happy. ​Anyway, if I develop problems with the machine or have other comments, I will update this review. ​Oh, for those of you wanting to use this machine with a solar generator or a portable power station, it uses 800 watts. That means if you have a 1000-watt hour power station, you might use about 47 watt-hours to make each cup of coffee, which is good. ​So far, I am really impressed with this little machine. It makes good coffee, it's fast, and it's simple. It’s much easier than the old filter coffee machines of years ago. My machine is black and tiny—in our kitchen, it’s just the right size. ​A 5-star review.

Pros: This coffee brewer works just as described. It is very user-friendly. All you have to do is pour in water, put in a K-cup, and press the on button. The machine turns off automatically once it's finished brewing, so you can walk away from it to get other things done and then come back to a finished cup of coffee and a shut-off machine. Every time I've tried it so far, it has taken 2 minutes and 45 seconds from the time I press the on button to the time the machine turns off. The compact size of the machine is a big bonus for me, too. It holds more liquid than I typically need for my coffee (it holds up to 12 oz, but I usually only use 8 oz). The amount of water you pour into the machine is the exact amount that comes out (I measured before and after), so you can measure the water level you want in your mug and then pour it out into the machine. The manufacturer recommends using cups with a maximum height of 5.5 inches, but if you remove the drip tray (which is very easy to do), you can fit a mug with a height up to about 6.25 inches under the drip spout. The drip tray holds an absolute maximum of 3 oz of liquid. Cleaning the machine is also very easy. Before using it for the first time, run it without a K-cup. Just use water. I also cleaned the removable drip spout, the rubber drip spout ring, the drip tray, and the water filter basket piece with lukewarm water and soap. I also poured warm water into the machine, closed and locked the lid, shook the machine up and down, and then poured the water out, and repeated twice more. After that, it seemed good to go. This machine is probably best for those who aren't big coffee aficionados but just enjoy a cup of coffee every now and then. You could even just use it as a water boiler to get piping hot water in just under 3 minutes. Cons: As to the safeness of the product, the product is made in China, but contains a UL serial number on the underside of the machine (see attached picture) that you can use to look up the product in the UL's database. While the item is listed in the database under "Household cooking appliances," it says that "neither the toxicity of coatings nor the physiological effects of consuming food prepared by use of these appliances has been investigated." Just something to consider before buying it. I think that for many like myself, the cheapness of the product is an advantage that outweighs the disadvantage of the safety risk, but if I could afford to shell out more money, I'd go with something with a better, stricter safety rating. Also, it is curious that the image for this product here on Amazon contains the FDA logo, but nowhere in the instruction manual, on the box, or on the machine does this logo also appear, which means it is likely not certified at all by the FDA. This is a rather sketchy move by the seller, and is the main reason why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5. Overall: Go with it if you want something cheap, effective, and easy to maintain, and if the safety risk doesn't bother you too much. Don't go with it if you have more money to spend and can buy a similar product with a better safety rating by a well-recognized, well-reputed safety standards organization.

I've had my "CHULUX Single Serve Coffee Maker Brewer for K Cups" for a year and a few months. Over that time, I've regularly made about 6 cups of perfect coffee with very few issues. I was a former owner of at least 6 Keurig brand coffee makers that worked, but failed after about 8 months.. YES.. all of them lasted ONLY about 8 months. Tried everything on YouTube to get them to work again... but nothing. So, I got fed up with their POOR quality and decided to try the CHULUX. This little thing is built like a "tank". It just keeps going! Coming from the BIG BULKY Keruig's to this small thing was a bit of a surprise.. but I now love it's smaller size and foot print. The Keurig tank and water handling system design is flawed. The whole system constantly holds water in the internal tubes. I found this IS a breeding ground for mold (after taking a few of mine apart trying to diagnose issues) that you cannot see (without disassembly) and cannot get rid of. Flushing with vinegar or their brand of cleaner only "kills" the mold. This leaves "dead slime" from the mold that gets hung up in the system. The Keurig water pumps are definitely inferior (longevity wise) to the CHULUX. They just will not hold up to 6 cups a day for more than about 8 months. As to those that have had the water overflow problem, the issue (CHULUX's) is there is a small particle strainer at the bottom of the "throat" where you pour the water in and it passes through the strainer into the tank. The holes are just too small and too few. Unless you slowly pour the water into the tank.. you will occasionally get a back flow. I feel this is a design flow on their part. What I have done is to remove this strainer (easily done with one finger) and use it without it. I've not had any issues with the tank getting foreign matter accumulated or in the machines operation. As to those with the grounds coming lose from the pods and getting into the coffee or on the machine itself or counter top. I've not had this issue. It could be the pods themselves have a defect or poorly made. It could be how you are putting the lid down on the pod and latching it shut. The motion should be swift once you start to the closure process. I make one swift movement and latch it immediately. As for the heat up time of the water. When I first received my CHULUX, my last old Keurig was still working. So, I timed how long each took from "start brewing button push" until coffee started flowing. The CHULUX was maybe 5 seconds slower than the Keurig. The improvements I would like to see would be a faster brew time ( I would pay more for this feature or such a model) and bigger holes in the water strainer.

I have nothing but good things to say about this slim easy to use one cup coffee machine. The quality is amazing, the brew speed is perfect. I absolutely love how simple it is to use. Fill your favorite cup with water, dump the water into the top, add your favorite K-cup, push down and turn and press the blue light on the side and within minutes it's done. It's inexpensive compared to a Keurig and much simpler to use. It's slim and small (but not too small) and we take it with us whenever we travel. Fits perfect in our luggage. I love how it even has a barcode that you can scan right on the coffee maker if you need or have questions about the product. This is my second purchase since 2020 and the only reason I got 2 more was that we use our black one ( six years and still going strong) for travel and the red ones stay in our coffee bar. I bought two so that I can speed up the coffee making process for my husband and can have them both going at the same time.

Works great, no 'bells and whistles' but brews a good cup of coffee quickly and has continued to work for over a year now with daily use. Definitely passed my expectations given this price, love the color and small size too! Would recommend for self or gift - better than pictured!

Wish I could have given this 4 stars, but there were issues. This was a great little machine. Coffee was the right temperature and brew strength and it only took a few minutes. Sadly, it stopped working yesterday morning (RIP). It had been leaking slightly for a few weeks and yesterday it just wouldn’t turn on. Still, I paid less than $50 for it 4 years ago and have used it to make my 2 cups of morning coffee all that time, so I suppose I can say I got my money’s worth. Only other thing to mention is even with regular cleaning and descaling the fine mesh of the filter in the water reservoir starts to clog and it takes forever to put the water in unless you remove the little basket. This is not specifically an issue with this brand. In reading reviews of other similar units, this is mentioned fairly frequently. E Would be great if the manufacturers would offer replacement filter baskets…

I don’t just "open and review" products. I put them to the test. I’ve owned this CHULUX machine since June 2022, using it daily for my morning coffee, and it has been incredibly reliable. For a budget-priced machine, it has more than paid for itself over the 1,000+ cups it has brewed for me. What I Like: Simple Operation: It’s a straightforward process: measure your water, pop in a K-cup (or a refillable capsule), lock the lid, and press the button. It couldn't be simpler. Versatility: I’ve used various brands of K-series cups as well as refillable pods, and they all work perfectly. Reliable Performance: In three and a half years, I’ve had only one minor issue with a blocked needle in the lid. A quick email to CHULUX customer service (who replied within 24 hours!) solved the problem with a simple cleaning tip. Things to Note: Manual Water Measurement: You do have to measure your water for each cup. Sensitivity: Occasionally, the "on" button requires a firm, square press to stay engaged, but it’s a minor quirk I’ve gotten used to. User Tip: Don't forget to put your cup under the dispenser! I've made that mistake a few times and ended up with a tray full of coffee. Final Verdict: This machine isn't fancy, but it does exactly what it says on the box. It’s a solid, basic, and efficient coffee maker that has stood the test of time. I give it a 9/10—if you're looking for a budget-friendly, single-serve brewer, I have no hesitation in recommending this one.