– Chester Grind & Brew Filter Coffee Machine, Bean to cup, Quiet brew technology, 1.5L Carafe/12 cups, 4-12 Cup brewing option, 24hr timer, 40min keep warm, Washable filter, 1025W, 22000

brilliant little machine. looks good and small enough to sit on counter top.makes a good cup of coffee quickly and soo quietly. easily customisable to your strength taste. easy to clean. i really cannot fault this machine. better than the expensive machines i've had. first one i'm happy to use early morning without waking the whole household. incredible for the price. longevity?we will see. but spares appear readily available.

Bought for a friend who is a self-confessed coffee snob but also has problems with her hands so cannot use the more complex bean to cup machines. She is THRILLED with it! Most importantly of course, it makes a tasty cup of coffee but, for her, it is just as important that it is easy to use and clean - which it is. It was a Christmas present whilst she was staying with us so had time to 'play'with it(i.e. learn how to use it). The house filled with a delicious smell of coffee each morning when she learned how to set the timer to provide her with a hot cuppa...and a reason to get out of bed! I personally can't believe how reasonably priced this machine is. If it continues to serve her as successfully as it has done so far then we heartily recommend it to anyone who is a coffee connoiseur but doesn't want to or isn't able to clear out the piggy bank. Also for those who find it difficult to use more complex machines but want to enjoy 'proper' coffee. Big thumbs up from here!

We were happy owners of the Russell Hobbs platinum grind and brew for 6 years so, when the time came to replace it, we looked at what Russell Hobbs had to offer and found this. On the manufacturer's website, it is more expensive than the original Platinum model at £139 so the price we paid is excellent. We read the other reviews and had a few reservations but decided it was worth the risk. This is a good solid machine, very easy to use and produces good, balanced and tasty coffee. There are three strength options but we have only found it necessary to use the weakest. The biggest difference between this and the platinum is that the coffee grinder is integrated into the filter so you have to measure in the exact amount of beans that you need. However, this is easy with the scoop provided - one scoop per cup. Tip: a cup is half a mug - we always make four cups for two mugs! The timer is easy once you have read the instructions. We put the beans and water in each evening, press the timer button (once set it retains it's settings) and wake up to fresh coffee. The grinder is much quieter than our old one and very effective. A few reviews have commented on cleaning. I don't understand how some think this is difficult to clean. The filter lifts out easily with the handle. Empty the coffee grounds into the bin and give it a tap on the side of the bin to get as much as possible out, then simply rinse it thoroughly under running water and leave to drain. There are two minor reasons why I have deducted a star. The first is that the coffee is not as hot as I would ideally like - we drink ours black so it's not a huge problem but might be if you like a lot of milk. The second is that the hot plate only stays on for 40 minutes which means we can't make extra and go back to it an hour later if wanted - our old machine stayed on for two hours if needed. All things considered, this is a very good machine for the price.

Decent bean to cup, and cheap compared to a lot of other options. Good capacity been using for over a year, some areas can be awkward to clean but it mostly comes apart to get to everything you need to.

Watched some youtube videos and read the reviews on here and I took the plunge. I'm so glad I did. Despite the modest price tag, the machine is very high quality. I like the fact that you can strip it down for easy cleaning. Makes delicious coffee. I highly recommend this coffee machine. Don't be fooled by the price!

I love everything about this coffeemaker, finding the design pleasing to look at, and the functions just what I need - grinder, timer, capacity and short brew time. The instructions are well written, which I found easy to follow. It is simple to use. As a precaution I use filtered water to reduce the necessity of descaling frequently, as we live in a hardwater area.

A nice bean to cup machine at good price

First of all it works and the coffee is pretty decent, I like the built in grinder so you can do beans to cup and get that lovely smell. Easy to use and the timer works fine. You can change the strength of the coffee too. There are a few challenges which is why it’s only 3/5. Firstly the jug itself drips when you pour so every time I pour a cup I have to clear up a spillage. Secondly, the non-drip tap where the coffee comes from is supposed to stop when you take the jug out, which means you can pour a cup whilst it makes more coffee. It doesn’t, it still drips and you end up with burnt coffee on the hot plate which isn’t great. Thirdly, you can only use the brewed coffee for 40 mins, which isn’t long enough. By the time I’ve had my first cup the time is up, and the whole point for me was to be more economic and make coffee that’ll last a long time. Lastly, you have to wash it up every time you use it and can’t use a dishwasher. Goes with the territory for these so can’t really fault the manufacturer but if like me, you are moving away from the incredibly un-environmentally friendly (and now ludicrously expensive) pods, you need to be aware.