I have had the Melitta Aromaboy for 20 days as I write this review... In short, for anyone who wants an affordable single cup coffee maker that brings out all the aromas of coffee excellently and has the right temperatures, it is one of the most value for money options... Even though it is not on the list of SCA certified coffee makers, I can say that even so, I found it an excellent choice for this price and I did not expect it to reach the taste levels you get from pour over, something that to achieve a perfect cup of coffee with the V60 you need a barista kettle with temperature control and it takes some technique to achieve the perfect coffee... Here we have a mini machine that saves space and is easy to clean...!! Below I will mention some of the positives and some negatives... and I will also give you some tips to achieve a delicious cup of coffee with excellent aromas..!!

Positives:
* Makes excellent coffee

* Has good extraction temperatures at 95-96C

* The base keeps the coffee warm for 40 minutes

* Easy to clean

Negatives?

* The build quality is not the best, it needs a bit of care and the glass carafe handle is not so stable and it does not seem like it will last (maybe I am wrong) but with a little care I think it will be ok... The only good thing is that you can find a small carafe or a cup that fits exactly under the plastic dripper. Generally, apart from this, there is nothing else negative...

Here are some tips for maintenance and for a perfect cup of coffee.

*1) Have a precision scale so you can know the grams of coffee and water, it is very important

*2) Use good quality freshly ground coffee and always store it in an airtight container like a tightvac. Ideally, buy coffee beans and a manual grinder; I use the Timemore C2

*3) Use filtered or bottled water, it is very important not to fill the machine with limescale...

*4) Make sure to descale every 2-3 months with Melitta bio liquid to always keep the machine in perfect condition. Do not skip this step because the machine will not work properly afterwards...

*To achieve the most enjoyable filter coffee, use Melitta Natura filters and cut them to the shape of Melitta 100 filters. Do not use white filters, they ruin the taste of the coffee... After many tests, Melitta Natura are among the best. They bring out all the aromas of the coffee correctly...

*When making coffee, leave the machine lid open and about 45 seconds into the water extraction, gently stir with a spoon 5 times so you get a cup with all the coffee aromas!!

And for those who enjoy filter coffee and want more intensity, add 15g of coffee and water to 1.5, that is, in the middle before 2, there you will have an intense, full-aroma coffee with strength, you can also enjoy it iced!!!

For the price this machine costs, it is truly excellent... You will not find a cheaper single cup machine that makes such good coffee...!! Because the most important thing in coffee is the extraction temperature... something that Melitta has made sure to do right...

I recommend it only to those who want coffee for one cup or 2 cups respectively..

The rating I give for the Melitta Aromaboy is 9/10

Update 1/10/25

This little gem is still working, I didn't expect it!! I use it daily and I can confidently tell you that I drink the best coffee from this particular machine. The water temperature remains stable and this is hugely important. I had also mentioned that with a spoon you should gently stir lightly at 45 seconds, but in the end, it's not necessary—the dripper is designed in such a way that the water goes everywhere... so just let the coffee brew on its own with the lid closed.

I would like to say that I have tried specialty coffee in this machine, 8-10g of coffee and water up to line 1, and honestly, it was top-notch... it's like making it in a V60 but the aromas and notes of the coffee are even more intense... the result is simply impressive... I also love making Irish coffee, and seriously now, the convenience has saved me—I don't even use the V60 anymore.

I'll say one thing!! At first, I thought about getting the Moccamaster Cup One but it was too expensive... and honestly, I don't see the reason for someone to spend 300 euros when you can get a good result with the Melitta Aromaboy... the build quality is okay, it's not perfect, but you get what you pay for—it's all relative... for me, it continues to be VFM (value for money) Melitta Aromaboy

Looking for a good filter coffee machine for personal use, I initially considered the classic 10-12 cup coffee maker because I was unaware of the alternative option of a single-serving mini coffee maker. I love good filter coffee and I admit it is difficult to find, even in stores (where they usually serve you heavy/bitter/reheated coffee). Moreover, you can understand and enjoy the good and aromatic filter coffee without milk, because that's how you taste its true flavor. If you have to add milk to make it drinkable, they have served you garbage.

I used to make my coffee at home with a filter and the pour over V60 method. But it's a bit cumbersome to have to stand carefully over the cup every morning, paying attention to all the details to make a successful coffee (water temperature, dosage, water extraction method, etc.) - which, by the way, is not easy to achieve. So recently, I decided to upgrade the process with a machine.

To go back to the Aromaboy. After extensive research, I discovered Melitta, a German company that specializes purely in coffee products and machines and has been around since 1908. So I thought they must know more than the other mainstream companies that make five thousand other household appliances. I learned that the Aromaboy is a classic bestseller in Germany since its release in 1979 and is the standard choice for single-person households. I have read countless reviews about how good the coffee tastes with this little thing. Because it is designed to make perfect coffee for a large cup (around 300ml) and it does it much better than the classic 10-cup coffee maker, which is designed to make good coffee for several cups, not just one. And think about it. If you drink one cup of coffee at home in the morning, why would you have a regular coffee maker taking up space in the kitchen and have to wash a large glass carafe every day just for one cup of coffee?

As soon as you hold the box in your hands, you will say, "Are you kidding me?" It is really tiny (height 20cm, width 15cm, depth 13cm) with a small glass carafe of 300ml, you will think it's a fake toy for kids.

And now let's talk about the advantages and disadvantages of using it.

+ It makes very good coffee.
+ It makes your everyday coffee carefree. Really. The coffee is ready in two minutes, you can easily rinse the carafe after each use, and the whole process is a breeze.
+ It is inexpensive compared to the money you would spend on a larger coffee maker from a well-known brand.
+ Great choice for vacation homes, households that don't drink filter coffee frequently, and even as a gift to give.
+ It takes up minimal space compared to a classic coffee maker.
+ If the carafe ever breaks, you can find a replacement.

On the downside:
- It doesn't have extra features like aroma intensity selection and programming, but in my opinion, it doesn't need them.
- It uses size 1 filters, which are smaller than the size 4 and 2 filters you find in supermarkets. But no problem because no matter what size you have, you can cut it with scissors and everything will be fine.
- It is made of plastic and its size resembles a toy, so it makes you think it is expensive for what you see in front of you.
- It says it makes 2 cups of coffee, but the 300ml is actually 2 small tea cups or one large coffee cup. So if you want to drink a second cup of coffee, you have to make it again.
- It keeps the coffee warm for only 40 minutes, then it turns off so that the taste of the coffee does not alter. But this is not an issue if you only make one cup of coffee, it means you want to drink it at that moment.

Overall, I think it is the perfect solution for singles.