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Hamilton Beach 49980 2-Way Brewer


While the brewer's ability to brew a pot or single pods is novel, it was taste testers’ least favorite. Several testers felt the coffee was bland or watery, while others found it middle of the road.

$88.95 from Amazon

$88.99 from Target

Pros and Cons


Pros

  • Two brewing options

Cons

  • Brews bland coffee

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