Ninja Hot and Cold Brew System (CP307)

I am the type of person to over research everything and still be super indecisive about what I purchased, but let me tell you, this thing RULES. I could not be happier with this coffee maker. Between the regular, hot coffee, and the cold brew / iced coffee, you are getting a steal with this purchase. Listed out some of my favorite things about this coffee maker below. Overall though, you need not look further.. this is the GOAT. - The coffee is HOT. Like piping hot. My old keurig would get the coffee hot, but like... this thing keeps it at the best temperature. - I make usually 1-2 cups daily, and have no problem with the amount of grounds per cup of coffee. It's really really good coffee. I also love that it has a small "stand" for when you're making a single cup. It really is the little things haha. - If you like your coffee strong, this has a feature "Rich" that make it extra strong for you. --- It also has an espresso option "Speciality" great for use when you need a quick jolt of caffeine or a latte - The cold brew feature works great. I would make a full pot of it during the summer and keep it in the fridge for future use. - The frother works amazingly well too. It does not heat up the milk that you froth, but honestly, the coffee is so hot that I don't even need it. - Cleaning is a breeze. I use paper filters because it's easier clean up and the filter provided does unfortunately let some grounds come through. It's barely noticeable though Two cons: 1. The amount of space it takes up. I went into buying this knowing full well how big it was though, so it's more of something to just keep in mind 2. Occasionally when I grind my coffee too fine, the water has a hard time making it through the filter. This can lead to water build up in the filter, and if you leave it, water dripping down onto the base of the coffee maker. The clean up is very easy though and does not splash around the coffee maker. All in all though, I cannot be happier with this purchase. The value for your money is A+. I would buy this 100 times over if needed.

I have been researching Barista products for my BnB. I wanted to offer guests the convenience of single-serve options without compromising on quality or contributing to environmental waste. I also wanted to offer the carafe option for couples who want to enjoy more than just a quick cup on the run,....and a tea kettle because running water through a coffeemaker for tea will taste like stale coffee, which is just unacceptably gross. I have been using a French press, which is very good but our guest suite is like a hotel room, without a full kitchen, so I have also needed something that would not be messy, involving excessive dishwashing or wet coffee grounds. I have been researching products for months and as most people who are considering this Ninja have probably noticed, the consumer ratings on other coffee machines - from Mr. Cheapy to the most expensive cappuccino machines - are shockingly low!!! It has been interesting but frustrating to see that most coffee machine companies do not know how to make it possible for their customers to make a good cup of coffee!!! (And there are also health risks with most of the single serve coffees). As I planned my BnB, the coffee station kept getting more complicated, seeing the need for various machines but all of these issues were solved with this Ninja - the only piece of equipment needed! It offers a clean, rich, smooth, customized cups or carafes of your choice of beverages. One feature I really appreciate is the tea basket which brews tea without allowing the water to touch where the coffee has been, so there is no cross-flavoring! It works fast, easily and efficiently, without making a mess. It's much more economical than the individually packaged stale coffee grounds and tastes better than what is offered at the corner coffee shops. This model costs more for the stainless carafe, over the glass one, but I believe stainless is the gold standard so I won't ever have to replace it and it keeps the coffee hot much longer. ***Update: One thing to be aware of- when brewing, watch the lines that light up during brewing time. It is not finished until the lines get to the end. It will seem like the coffee maker stops before the cup is full- just wait about a minute, then it will finish! When complete, the lines will notify you and the basket will make a sound which you will soon get to know! There are a few 1-star reviews on this product which make me wonder if they just didn't notice this feature.

Like many others, I have limited counter space. There is 12 inches between the sink and the toaster oven which hangs low. There is no headroom for pouring water into the top. But, this maker has it all. The basket swings forward (not up). The water reservoir is on the right. I can pour water in the top or I can pop it off to fill it. Capuchino, espresso, latte, coffee, iced coffee, iced tea, all variations of hot tea, in a compact size affordable price. I am just blown away. The separate tea and coffee baskets pull completely out so there's no cross-contamination. And, it brews directly into my 16oz mug without having to deal the carafe unless I really want to. For those who complain that it froths milk, not steams milk - I'm happier with this design. Steamed milk has a wow factor but it requires me to have the correct timing as to not steal steam away from the brew cycle. Frothed milk just requires 30sec in the microwave to warm and I can do so on my own terms. For those who complain about not supporting k-cups - this machine is not for you. Who wants expensive stale coffee pods at home? I also find warming plates to be the most useless feature of a home coffee pot. All they do is cook the coffee until it's bitter. Skip the warming plate and microwave your cool coffee to make it hot. It will taste much better. Perfect? Nothing is perfect. Here are my minor gripes. The clock looses time when the power goes out. In today's day and age there's no reason for a clock to loose time for power outages of less than a day. The delay timer is awkward to use but since it brews so quickly I never bother with it. And, the power cord is too short. Come on. My vacuum cleaner draws more current and it has a 20 FOOT cord. You're just annoying people with a short cord. The taste of the coffee is smooth. and, it makes a HOT cup of STRONG tea with the press of a button. No more messing with tea pots and pods while the tea goes cold, followed by all that mess. It makes loose tea just as easily as bagged tea. And, it does something I've always been too lazy to do - it brews tea at the correct temperature. Now I'm no longer a tea heathen, nor do I need to pull out the infrared thermometer. I'm super happy with this.

This has been a solid coffee system with daily use for almost 5 years. It's nice to be able to brew whatever volume I want and not deal with buying filters. Pro tip: you can use a hydro flask food container like a lid to keep the carafe hot for an extended period (adding insulation to the lid. I took a star off for the current price. I paid 170 in 2021, and it was absolutely worth it. I'd balk at paying over $300.

When I started shopping for a new coffee maker, I'd originally been thinking of some kind of single-cup pod/disk system as I most often only drink one or two coffee/tea beverages per day, but I am relatively picky about flavor, need to limit my caffeine intake, and have some ingredient intolerances and health issues -- as a result, I liked the idea of having a greater measure of control and more options (it's also nice to have the option to brew a full or half carafe when I have company). So when I saw this machine, I got kind of excited! I liked the idea of having a variety of brew size options and an easy way to create specialty drinks -- all in a single machine. And the fact that this also provides tea brew options made trying this product too tempting to resist. Previous to this coffee/tea maker, I was using an old iced tea machine without adding ice to make tea concentrate for my favorite drink (iced decaf chocolate chai made with a high-protein alternative milk -- yum!), but this Ninja CP307 makes a tea brew of far superior flavor and makes just the right amount, so I can create a drink that tastes better than my local coffee and tea place at a cheaper price and with more nutritional value. This machine has dedicated baskets for coffee and tea, which are color-coded orange for coffee and green for tea, and I like that since it means those flavors and aromas don't mix (I confess that I wish I could buy an extra tea basket on Amazon, too, since I tend to make particularly fragrant teas -- chai and mint -- and would like a dedicated basket for each, but that has no bearing on the quality of the product, and replacement/extra baskets are available on the Ninja website). The baskets are very easy to remove and clean, as is the water reservoir. And I love the double-sided measuring spoon that nests in the side of the machine since it makes it so easy to get the right amount for each size of drink. I will say that the first few times I made coffee with this machine, I sometimes had a bit of leakage issue and not all the water had dripped from the basket upon the end of the brewing cycle, leaving a sort of "well" in the center of the grounds, but I discovered that the problem was the coffee itself, which came ground and was supposed to be the correct grind for the machine, but clearly wasn't quite right. When I switched to another brand after that previous bag was empty, I never had another problem. So the machine IS a wee bit persnickety about the coffee grind -- something that might be an annoyance to some consumers -- but I've found a brand that both I and the machine like, so it performs perfectly now, and I didn't find that early issue to be off-putting enough even at the time to ruin what was otherwise such a fantastic machine and which made such fine drinks. Of course, this machine is probably overkill if one is just a hot, black coffee drinker, but if you like a variety of coffees and teas and appreciate the ability to enjoy a good specialty drink at home, this might be a good option for you. I know it has been for me!

I got so tired of "just drinking coffee" every morning and not enjoying. I didn't enjoy the taste, didn't enjoy the cost and didn't like cleaning the pots. I went on a mission....trying various coffees and ways to brew. I am still on a mission trying lots of coffees BUT I found a brewing system that works! Only a few weeks with my Ninja and loving so far. Brewing is super easy. Doesn't take long. Cleaning is easy. Love the self coffee filter. I can dump grinds and rinse no problem. No additional paper filters needed! I have had NO coffee grinds in coffee! Love the carafe! Keeps hot and doesn't stain. I use the scoop on side. Nice it's right there and keeps out of way. I followed scoop suggestions but have been altering to fit my taste. Flavor is good. I think its a combination of good brewing, coffee selection and amount used. So its still a process but alot more fun! Easy! And of course making my own will save me money in long run. For first time in many years I am enjoying making coffee and drinking it! Recipes look yummy! Will try. Haven't tried the tea brewing option yet. I am an avid tea drinker and very comfortable with my tea pot (also bought on Amazon and love!) I like idea of brewing 1/2 carafe of tea when have company. This is a great purchase. Very pleased so far. Will update as time goes on. I highly recommend if you are looking for quality, ease, versatility and taste.

UPDATE: After 16 months of use, the coffee maker started leaking leaving a large puddle on our counter. At this point it is unusable. I love the flexibility and taste of its coffee and tea, but it is unusable and out of warranty. I now give it one star. This machine does it all, it is really a jack-of-all trades. I find that I am using it much more than my expresso machine because the Ninja is so versatile and easy to clean. I am concerned about the build quality but so far, after a few weeks of service, it is going strong. Pros: -Makes a great pot of coffee and can also brew tea -Has an innovative design to ensure your tea doesn't taste like coffee -I like the measuring scoop and quick-guide information on it -Brews directly into a carafe, mug, or travel mug which is totally cool -Makes hot and cold drinks that can be "classic" or "rich" -Does an ok job of simulating cold brew -Does a pretty decent job with "specialty" (4 oz. espresso-like) drinks without requiring a lot of time or effort -Has a milk frothing device (more like a whisker) that works great and is easier to use and clean than the steam wand on an espresso machine -Does not contain a heat-plate so your coffee (and house) won't burn -Brew Basket does not have a drip-stop device, so it won't get backed up and make a mess on your counter -I like that it has its own water reservoir. Adding water is a breeze -Is preset to brew/infuse at the proper temperatures and times for different teas and coffee drinks Cons: -It is pricey for a device that dumps water over coffee beans. -No water filter feature, so I wonder if hard-water deposits will quickly build up in there -I am concerned about longevity. The machine is more lightweight than any of my other coffee/espresso machines and has more embedded electronics that may burn out over time -The thermal properties of the carafe is a joke. Your pot of coffee will go from 187 degrees to microwaving-required in 2ish hours. The carafe is lighter and feels like it has thinner walls than cuisinart and kitchenaid carafes. Maybe part of the problem is the funnel-lid? It has a hole in the middle that does not close, allowing heat to escape. The competition can keep coffee hot for much, much longer. We fixed this problem by purchasing a decent serving carafe and we decant the freshly brewed pot into the serving carafe. -The (non-heating) plate that the carafe sits on feels lightweight... is it even metal? -Does not make true espresso, espresso should be brewed at higher pressure. However it does a surprisingly REALLY GOOD JOB at simulating espresso by utilizing more coffee beans and infusing the beans with water -Does not make true steamed milk, instead it agitates the milk to make it froth... therefore you need to heat the milk up first if you want hot frothy milk... but it does a surprisingly REALLY GOOD JOB at making frothy milk and can make cold frothy milk as well for iced drinks -Cold brew coffee is not as smooth as a true cold-brew, but it is pretty good for a quick 10-15 minute process So to summarize, I really like this coffee machine. The Ninja has pretty much replaced our espresso machine for the time being. I like the flexibility of being able to brew hot and cold coffee/tea directly into a mug and I really like how easy it is to make a very tasty cappuccino-like drink. I'd haven given this 5 stars if the thermal carafe would actually keep the brew hot for most of the day like their competition. I will update this review as we continue to use the product

Perfect coffee every time. Lots of different sizes and can use for coffee or tea. Easy to remove reservoir to clean and fill. auto brew and carafe options are big bonus for those weekends when you need more than 1 cup. Fits larger tumblers and a reasonable footprint for counter storage. Recommended purchase