Review on ☕ Bonavita 5-Cup Stainless Steel Thermal Carafe Coffee Brewer with One-Touch Function by John Wood

I moved into my apartment and bought this brand because a roommate in my last house had a very similar one that I really liked. It was a large unit (8 cups I think?) and way better than this item. I wish I had spent and paid a little more money. The list of things (big and small) wrong with this little device goes on and on. The jug lid cannot be screwed all the way down, so you have to awkwardly reach for a lever with your thumb to let the coffee run out. If you pour from this pot, it will not be a smooth pour and the water will flow all over the pot. There may be something wrong with the lid. Then, when you actually go to make coffee, the device's plastic filter block will not fit properly under the water tips. You almost have to push it in and then your paper filter will go bad. And if that filter doesn't fit just right, as the coffee is brewed, the water will seep down the side of the pot and the water will bypass the paper filter (which holds the coffee) and go straight into the pot, diluting your coffee. Do not do that. buy this particular model. I wish I still had the box to return this item for a full refund. What a waste of money.