| Flavia J10NBK Fusion Drinks Station |  | Brand: Flavia Beverage Systems
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $189.99
Rating:  56 reviews
ASIN: B000BQ146C
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 Great coffee, great fun... September 18, 2008
Rogue Scrapbooker (Portland, OR USA)
I first used Flavia at my husband's workplace, the BIG leased version with auto water and self-disposal of the packets. I told him, "Wow! I want one of these for our house!!!" I didn't know he'd take me seriously!
He surprised me last week with the home version for our 15th anniversary, and I LOVE it! The House Blend and Breakfast Blend coffees are very tasty, especially when combined with a Decaf Hazelnut or French Vanilla. My 8yo son loves the Choco and Milky Way indulgences, and it's so easy, he can make it himself with limited supervision (me sitting at the table nearby).
The water reservoir is easy to prep for use and has a lid on top so you can refill it without removing it from the machine. The machine fits nicely under my counters... I don't have to remove it to refill with water (I use a regular drinking glass to refill it).
The height adjustable brewhead adjusts to 5.5" which will accommodate every coffee cup I own. If I want to use a travel mug, I use a regular coffee cup and pour it into my travel cup. It's less mess than my regular BUNN coffee maker, no drips or spills at all. Occasionally, when doing Choco, Creamy Topping, or Milky Way, a few drops will splash up onto the coffee maker back, but a quick swipe with a damp paper towel and it's clean. I just make sure the next time, the brewhead is positioned on top of the cup and there are rarely spashes.
Yes, the machine is not quiet. I wouldn't say it's the loudest thing in my kitchen, by a long shot. It's not as noisy as my dishwasher, mixer, food processor, or blender. It does make noise as it heats the water (a "splooshy" sound) and it makes a whoosy sound as it brews the coffee. But remember, it's pushing water through the packet very quickly, pushing open the bottom of the packet. This cannot be done whisper quiet. It's no more loud than an espresso machine. I can live with this for the nifty coffee drinks I can make.
I knew going into ownership that I can only get the coffee drinks from Flavia and I'm okay with that. I do most of my shopping online anyway (except groceries) so it's all good. As I type this, they are having a 20% off at least 3 cases sale, which really helps with the cost and stocks me up for several months.
Bottom line for me: This doesn't replace my regular coffeemaker for weekend pots or big groups at my house. It does help me get through a busy morning making school lunches, doing dishes, packing backpacks and getting out the door. It does give me the ability to make one hot cup of decaf to have with a cookie in the evening. And it does give me the ability to invite my best friend over for a latte without paying $3.95 a cup... while we're hanging out in our slippers, giggling like schoolgirls playing hookey.
And for that, the machine is priceless. (Well, not quite... but it will pay for itself quickly if I can invite my friend over more often than before... not to mention the gas we save not having to drive over to the coffee shop!)
Watch for sales on the coffee packets and wait for the day they release them for sale to outside vendors.
 Hack your Flavia Machine June 11, 2008
Freesia Pearson (Alameda, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought one of these on sale at Macy's about a month ago, and I LOVE it. Yes it is a little annoying that you have to buy the coffee, tea and cocoa packets online... BUT...
If you save one of the empty powder packets (such as Creamy topping or cocoa) you can put it back in the machine and run clean hot water through it. After you have done this one time you have an empty sterile packet with a small hole in the bottom that allows you to use the machine for a variety of other uses.
We put a traditional tea bag in a mug and press the coffee button. It will shoot a pre set amount of hot water into the mug, with no mess, and make instant hot tea.
You can also use this method and replace the tea bag with a tablespoon or two of your own powdered cocoa mix. Spoon it in the mug and the water will shoot down and stir it up. It also froths it a little because, unlike microwave hot water, it is shot into the cup- mixing it up.
Cup of Soup? Instant Oatmeal? now a breeze.
The only thing running through the foil packet is hot water so there is no fear of germs or contamination.
*Note* Due to the filter process of making coffee, I would highly reccomend you continue to purchase the pre-filled Flavia fusion coffee pods. They are actually really tasty.*
Best of luck!
Fantastic Machine !!! May 21, 2008
NEIL HINES
I bought this machine to put in my office. I am a detective for a large police agency and we need our coffee.
The machine arrived and was packaged well. It was easy to learn how to operate with the quick tip instructions. I have the Deluxe with the adjustable head which is a life saver. I have used others without the adjustment and splashed coffee all over.
I love this machine. I hate the fact that all of the other detectives love it to. At about .50 cents a cup I am going broke. They love the coffee, hate paying for it.
Amazon.com needs to sell the coffee and then the price would go down. It gets pricey when you do the two step exotic coffee drinks.
Highly recommend this machine and the coffee. It tastes great and is super easy... even a cop can use it. Now we need a doughnut machine that dispenses doughnuts as easily.
Lots of fun March 24, 2008
FlightReader (Florida)
Flavia J10NBK Fusion Drinks Station, Black
Quite an efficient and fun way to brew a single serving (although I easily get two servings per packet) for self or friends. Many flavors.
 Flavia Fusion Drink Sattion March 2, 2008
A. Siaotong (USA)
Good product for a one cup coffee maker or dispenser. One only bad thing, is that you can only buy the coffee and tea from Flavia. It's either pay what they price or don't use the maker. It would be nice to have a price range from $10.00 to $50.00 but a case is around $45.00. The Flavia only has one type of design drink cartridge you can use on it.
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