Black & Decker DCM18 Brew 'N Go Coffeemaker

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7 x 6.1 inches ; 1.6 pounds
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B00006IUVD
Item model number: DCM18

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
Introducing a personal coffeemaker that brews fresh, hot coffee into a thermal 15-ounce travel mug in minutes. The insulated mug is tapered; has a contoured, easy-grip handle; fits most vehicle cup holders; and the brew-thru lid is easy to drink through. The travel mug also fits all Black ; Decker-brand Brew 'N Go coffeemakers. A reusable, permanent filter is included--no need for paper disposables. Conveniently, this item also heats water for tea, hot chocolate, or instant foods like soup, noodles, or oatmeal. And for peace of mind, this coffeemaker features a power "on" light with automatic shut-off. Measures 10-1/4 by 6-3/4 by 7 inches; weighs less than 2-1/2 pounds.
Black ; Decker Brew 'N Go coffeemaker in black. Includes a 15.5 oz. Thermal Mug, lighted on/off switch, auto off, permanent filter and Brew-Thru carafe lid.

Product Features

15-Ounce (450 ml) thermal mug with contoured, easy-grip handle
Permanent filter eliminates the need for paper disposables
Automatic shut-off for peace of mind
Durable mug, lid, filter basket, and permanent filter are top-rack
Safe to use in dishwasher

Customer Reviews

I've seen other reviewers complaints about this coffee maker, but I've used it for years ; haven't had any problems with it. It's easy to use, compact, ; works quickly. My wife ; I both drink coffee, but not the same type, so it doesn't make sense for us to use a 2+ cup coffee maker since we'd have to make two separate portions anyway. So we each have our own B;D, ; use them simultaneously. The coffee comes out fine; I use Starbucks Verona (which my wife says tastes like burnt coffee from the bottom of a pot anyway), ; she uses a decaff chocolate blueberry flavor. The only difficulty (; it's not a fault of the B;D) is that the 1 filters are hard to find, even on the internet, but this coffee maker comes with a permanent, dishwasher safe filter, so you really don't have to use paper filters if you don't want to. I recommend this product for anyone who wants a quick cup of coffee ; doesn't need more than one cup at a time.

I am the only coffee drinker in my family and had a Brew N' Go for over 6 years when the mesh filter began to separate from the plastic. Unfortunately, Black and Decker changed the design and I was unable to find a replacement filter from them or anybody. I looked for a replacement single cup coffee maker in several retailers and finally found one on Amazon at a very reasonable price.
However, newer is not better. The new model filter only has screen on the 2 sides and is mostly plastic, where as the original was mostly a fine screen with plastic reinforcement.
From the very first cup it was a disappointment, as coffee grounds overflowed into my cup and throughout the coffee maker. This new design filter does not let the water pass through quick enough when you use a fine or moderate grinds of coffee. With larger grinds the coffee comes out weak, or if you try to make it stronger by adding more grinds you can have the same overflow problem! For months I would put coarse coffee in the bottom and the better fine ground coffee on top and crossed my fingers.
Then the other day I was in CVS and saw a single cup coffee maker for 15 bucks. It has a mostly screen filter like the original B;D and works great! The next day I was in Big Lots and found another one that appears to use a 2 filter (so replacements can be easy in the future) and it works great for 10 bucks
The Black and Decker is going in the trash Save yourself the hassle and get something else and make sure it has a lot of screen area in the filter.