Hamilton Beach The Scoop Single-Serve Coffeemaker – 49981
Product Description
The Scoop Single-Serve Coffeemaker goes where no coffeemaker has gone before, brewing hotter, faster and better-tasting coffee than most gourmet machines out there. And, its benefits don’t stop there. The Scoop Coffeemaker utilizes the simplicity of ground coffee and brews a customizable cup quickly: an 8 oz. cup in less than 90 seconds or a 14 oz. travel mug in under two-and-a-half minutes.
Aside from its versatility in using inexpensive coffee grounds to brew a great-tasting cup, The Scoop Coffeemaker is designed for ultra-simple preparation in three straightforward steps: 1) Scoop 2) Place 3) Brew. It features a steel mesh scoop for filtering freshly ground coffee and comes with a built-in, adjustable stand that flips to accommodate a standard-size cup or a taller travel mug.
All in all, The Scoop Single-Serve Coffeemaker offers affordability and no fuss with lots of options. There’s no need for extra equipment, high-tech buttons or extra equipment, either.
Product Uses & Unique Features
Allowing for Various Coffee Grind Types
The Scoop Coffeemaker doesn’t need pre-packaged K-Cup packs or coffee pods, which can get expensive, and not to mention stale, over time. Instead, it comes with a mesh scoop filter that gives users the choice of any flavor (caramel, hazelnut, vanilla, etc), any brand (Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, etc.) and any strength (Regular or Bold) pleasing to their taste.
Differing Boldness Levels
With The Scoop Coffeemaker, versatility is key. Whether you decide to go with a mainstream brand coffee or stronger premium-brand coffee, you need a machine that understands and quickly adapts. Use the REGULAR setting for a quick basic, automatic drip coffee, or get an upgrade and choose BOLD for more fine grinds, decaf or stronger flavors premium-brand coffee like Starbucks or Melitta. Just remember that the finer the grind, the longer it takes to brew. For bolder coffee, the water passes through at a slower rate, but allows more contact time and better flavor extraction for a better-tasting cup when done brewing.
Measuring Proportions Appropriately
Not sure how much coffee to add when brewing? No worries — each scoop filter is labeled with two measuring lines for exact serving amounts. And more isn’t necessarily better, in this case. Overfilling the scoop doesn’t allow room for brewing and water can overflow and spill over, ultimately meaning weaker coffee.
Adjusting the Cup Size
Before brewing, adjust the L-shaped cup rest to make sure your cup is as close to the dispensing nozzle as possible. For travel mugs, fit the cup rest against the coffeemaker and place your mug on top of the drip tray.
Award-Winning Design
The Scoop Coffeemaker was awarded the “2012 Good Housekeeping Very Innovative Products (VIP) Award” by Good Housekeeping Research Institute. In addition, the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) gave it high rankings for its ability to use coffee grinds, instead of packs or pods, and simultaneously give users the freedom to choose their own flavor, strength and cup size for their coffee.
Product Feature Benefits
Costs pennies per cup, compared to leading competitors’ single-size packsProportions coffee exactly with single-serve scoop filter Brews an 8 oz. cup of coffee in less than 90 seconds Built-in adjustable stand holds standard-size cup and taller travel mugs One steel mesh scoop filter included; no need for paper filtersWide drip tray on base acts as a spill-resistant drain for excess coffee Settings for REGULAR (automatic drip) and BOLD coffee Durable, stainless steel features ensure coffeemaker’s longevity Automatically shuts off after brewing
Tips & Care
Run one or two cycles through the machine before first use. When one cycle is complete, the coffeemaker automatically shuts off. When grinding your own coffee beans, remember to purchase beans that were recently roasted (within a week is best), and grind them every time you brew a fresh cup. When brewing, keep ground coffee below the MAX fill line and do not use more than 14 ounces (410 ml) of water. To stop brewing mid-cycle, press either REGULAR or BOLD, and the unit will shut off. If there is no water in the water reservoir and a brew button is pushed, the unit will not brew.
Product Features
- Brew your own ground coffee with single-serve scoop filter
- Scoop your favorite ground coffee and brew
- Brews up to 14 ozs. into travel cup or coffee mug
- Durable stainless steel construction
- Built-in stand for coffee mugs
24 Months daily use, and not a single problem yet. (see my customer pic) I was planning on reviewing this item after about 6 Months of use. But I forgot. 🙁 Today I stumbled upon the HB Scoop on another website and realized that perhaps a review from a long time user may actually be more helpful. I purchased this either here or from Target, can’t remember, after swearing I would not pay $250+ for a Keurig, or another esoteric “European” style coffee maker. The Keurig K-cup makes an excellent cup ‘o Joe, but the single serving is 8 oz., and the HB Scoop…
Read Reviews with a Grain of Salt. Whenever I purchase something in the last few years, I always read the reviews first to see if many folks are having problems with the product. Most of the time, even when I read very negative reviews, I try and determine if it is worth trying the product due to the many positive reviews that are usually posted. Ninety nine percent of the time I have zero problems with the product after using it. I attribute this to two different factors, mainly:
Good cup of coffee for less money! This is a great alternative to those expensive pods. The only thing that would make it better would be paper filters. I have started using Melitta singe serve size filters between the basket and the micro screen, this eliminates a lot of the sediment. I have added a photo of where I put the filter. I am saving lots of $$$ using this coffee maker!