Juan Valdez JVPM1W Pod Coffee Brewing System

I purchased my JV pod coffee maker about 6 months ago. I had read all the reviews but I decided to go with it despite the poor reviews. It was going to be our secondary pot for that cup I wanted when I didn't want to make a whole pot. It lived up to my expectations. We're using it but it's not the best one out there. My coffee mugs are MUCH larger than the mugs that JV measures for water size. You have to run a large mug and a cup size measurement (waiting for the water to heat up in between) or sometimes 2 small cups to fill one mug. Then if I happen to want to make 2 flavored coffees, the water reservoir barely holds enough for two mugs. I may have to refill it to finish the 2nd mug.I have found several flavored coffee pods that work but I've also purchased Senesco pods that don't fit because they have a hard, plastic base to make the cappuchino effect. It's trial and error.All in all, the JV coffee maker serves it's purpose. I went cheap when I purchased my pod coffee machine. I should have spent more money upfront on a better machine and I'd be happier now. :(

1. Makes a very good cup of coffee, much better than the Gevalia that I have had for 6 months.2. The rest of the review is some picky things that you should think about. The water reseivor needs to be removed to fill. You cant just flip the lid which is a bit of a pain. The pod sort of has to be stuffed in for the lid to close. Not a big deal just a bit odd. Other than those minor issues the remaining part of the process is common with all pod makers. Drip when cup is removed, pod disposal, etc.Bottom line is this makes a very good cup of coffee and uses a wide variety of pods from all the major brands. Makes sense to buy it if its on sale.

My husband and I aren't coffee drinkers and to be honest neither of us know how to make coffee! When we had company over they were often disappointed that coffee wasn't an option. This coffee maker has been a lifesaver (and money-saver) over this past Holiday season. The coffee is very easy to make, takes no time to brew, and when I asked about the flavor, reactions were quite positive. The Hazelnut was especially a hit. It's also light and fairly small so I can store it in a cupboard when it's not in use.I gave this 4 stars rather than 5 only because I'm not a coffee drinker and have nothing else to compare it to.

The unit is ideal for the "one cup" coffee drinker and it does fit most coffee pods however the unit leaks water. I must empty the water tank after each use or it will leak. However the instructions advises that if you leave the tank dry for several days you have to prime the unit again before use. I feel there is a flaw in the system.

You are promised 90 free coffee pods with this machine in this ad, and they ship the machine without any pods and refuse to send the product as advertised. Then they shift the blame to Amazon for running a faulty ad. I have the emails from their representatives stating such... BEWARE!! There are no free coffee pods. However the coffee machine works great. (you cannot return it if it has been used.)Juan Valdez JVPM1W Pod Coffee Brewing System with 90 Free Coffee Pods

I bought this because of the great bargain that Amazon offered. 90 free pods!!! Basically makes the coffeemaker "free." Easy to use. Quick to heat up. And, wanted to add that you CAN fill the reservoir without removing it. The lid actually has a small inverted "spout" that allows you to refill with the lid closed. Just wipe it off first so no dust that may have collected enters the reservoir.Good machine. Great price!! Happy camper here!

After reading other reviews on pod coffee makers, I was skeptical. To my surprise this product is great. It makes delicious strong coffee. The first day or so there was a little dripping. But I find that as long as the pod fits snuggly before you brew there will be no dripping. I love it.

Coffee pods do not come with the brewer. Huge lie. Amazon needs to clarify this immediately. Waste of time and money.