Please note that this is not a review of the Russell Hobbs RCM1 Coffee Maker but a clarification of what this product is meant for. Please note that you cannot use this machine with instant coffee. You have to use it for filter coffee. The two reviewers who have trashed this product were totally ignorant of this fact. One of them certainly used instant coffee while the other also, most probably, used the same. I am also sorry to say that no serious coffee drinker or coffee lover would really ...

The two people commented here had never tested real coffee. Thease coffee makers are for coffee bean powder not for instant coffee. And if you don't know difference between those just google it. A real coffee doesn't dissolve with water as instant one. You have to filter it like we do with tea. And there is no rocket science in a coffee maker it just boil the water, mix it with the coffee powder and filter it. The taste of coffee depends only on type of coffee you are using.

Perfect for grabbing a quick cuppa. Brews quickly, without compromising on the strength of coffee. Very compact on the kitchen counter.

The only problem I noticed was, sometimes the powder spills over outside the filter (only onto the filter housing and not in your cup, luckily) due to a bit of turbulence caused by the steam.

This is a much smaller product that what you see. Remember you can only use filter coffee powder and not instant coffee. I have used the product for just a few days now, and if you want to make a cup at a time, then this is a simple but get the job done product. You can also keep the cup that you are going to drink from directly below, which saves on washing.
So far its been working fine and it does the job well. It fairly easy to clean. Heat up fast. Does not take much counter top space. Do...

I've read a lot of people complaining about how small the capacity of this coffee maker is, 125 ml. But that fact is mentioned in the product details so I don't see why anyone has to crib about it later on.

For the function it claims to perform it does an admirable job. I use it in my OPD chambers and in between hectic patient visits, 125 ml of strong black coffee is just what the (ahem) doctor ordered! It works like a charm, is easy to fill, use and clean and is a heaven send for any busy ...

Good one for Gift purpose

Good product, delivers what it promises. Let me clarify a few things on how to use and what it delivers.

1. Get your coffee grind right- It should be a medium grind (ask your coffee vendor to use 11 setting on a 13 setting grinder).
and no instant coffee please.

2. fill water upto 80% of the max level bar.

3. Use 2 teaspoons of coffee and push it gently from the top and flatten the surface.

4. Though the manual says it takes 8-9 mins but my coffee takes about 4-5 mins (even while using an...

+Easy to use
+Fast
+Safer
-Very small
-Not for people who are looking for Filter Coffee
-Not for a family

This is a nice product for the cost to make filter coffee. You should buy coffee powder online from CCD website or their stores to use it correctly. It can also double up as a water heater to heat up one cup of water after removing the filter. Also useful too make cup noodles. A boon for students.

Excellent for a single cup of black coffee