Hamilton Beach The Scoop Single Serve Coffee Maker & Fast Grounds Brewer for 8-14oz. Cups
- Coffee Machine
- More reviewed than 63%
A straightforward single-serve brewer for ground coffee drinkers who want to skip pods and cut down on frequent water refills during a busy morning.
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How it ranks among the 87 coffee machines we track
4.0★ across 1,100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,100 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A single-serve coffee maker that brews directly from ground coffee using a mesh basket that doubles as a scoop, with a 40 ounce removable reservoir sized for multiple cups without refilling.
Rather than requiring pods, the brew basket scoops and holds the grounds directly, which cuts a measuring step out of the process. The reservoir capacity is the main convenience feature here, letting several cups brew back to back before it needs a refill.
- Brews 8 to 14 ounce cups
- 40 ounce removable reservoir
- Scoop-and-brew mesh basket
- Uses ground coffee, no pods
Who it's for
Fits anyone who wants a fast single cup of coffee from their own ground coffee without buying pods, and who would rather refill a larger reservoir occasionally than top off water every brew. Less suited to anyone who prefers pod-based convenience or wants a machine with programmable brew strength settings.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Brews directly from ground coffee, no pods needed
- 40 ounce reservoir covers multiple cups before refilling
- Scoop-style basket skips a separate measuring step
- Adjustable stand fits cups or travel mugs
- No programmable brew strength options
- Basket needs grounds measured freshly for each cup
Performance notes
The brew basket handles the measuring step by doubling as the scoop, so grounds go straight from the bag to the basket without a separate measuring cup. The 40 ounce reservoir holds enough water for multiple cups in a row, and the adjustable stand flips to fit either a standard 8 ounce cup or up to a 14 ounce travel mug underneath.
Specifications
| Brand | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|
| Model | 49987 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in coffee machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Beach The Scoop Single Serve Coffee Maker & Fast Grounds Brewer for 8-14oz. CupsThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 1,100 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Keurig K-Cafe Special Edition Single Serve K-Cup Pod CoffeeKeurig | 4.7 / 5 | 8,700 | 4.7 / 5 |
| BUNN 52700 CSB2G Speed Brew Elite Coffee Maker GrayBunn | 4.6 / 5 | 4,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EHC-5055 Automatic 5-Cup Brew & Drip Coffee Maker with Pause N Serve…Elite Gourmet | 4.3 / 5 | 8,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Kalita Wave 185 DrippersKalita | 4.7 / 5 | 3,100 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Hamilton Beach 49987
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Hamilton Beach 49987 use pods?
No, it brews directly from ground coffee using a mesh basket that also works as the scoop.
How much water does the reservoir hold?
The removable reservoir holds 40 ounces, enough for multiple cups before it needs a refill.
Can it brew into a travel mug?
Yes, the flip up or down stand adjusts to fit cups up to 14 ounces, including a travel mug.