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Add to SafariWhen comparing Cuisinart SS-700 Single Serve Brewing System vs Bunn MyCafe MCU, the Slant community recommends Cuisinart SS-700 Single Serve Brewing System for most people. In the question“What are the best pod coffee makers?” Cuisinart SS-700 Single Serve Brewing System is ranked 1st while Bunn MyCafe MCU is ranked 2nd. The most important reason people chose Cuisinart SS-700 Single Serve Brewing System is:
This unit is made out of metal - not plastic.
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Pros
Pro High quality construction
This unit is made out of metal - not plastic.
Pro Fully programmable
The backlit LCD screen can be used to choose a specific temperature, brew hot water, adjust auto on/off, and set the time.
Pro Adjustable temperature
The preset temperature is 192 F, but it can be set to brew at a higher or lower temperature.
Pro Pulse brew option
Instead of using a standard drip, this device can be programmed to pulse hot water "to extract maximum flavor".
Pro Many ways to brew
Users can brew K-cups, ground coffee, soft coffee and tea pods, tea bags, or loose tea. The brand of pod does not matter.
Pro Fast
This coffee maker will brew coffee or tea in under a minute.
Cons
Con Bad pump
The pump used in this coffee maker is not meant to be used with water, it's meant for air. In fact, it is sold in the automotive industry to inflate seat cushions. This is apparently why the unit breaks so quickly.
Con Occasional air bubble issues
Sometimes an air bubble can get stuck in the pump and bring brewing to a halt. This can be fixed easily by restarting the machine.
Con No on/off switch
The only two buttons on this machine are "brew" and "pulse".
