“I’ve had two different lids for my original carafe. The second was slightly better but not great. Still very leaky. I just purchased this new carafe and was less than impressed. The lid should lock in place to close. But it only locks in place for a (heavy) pour. I think I’m about ready to retire the whole coffee maker after giving it a very fair go.”
“Better than series 1 in several areas
- easier to get on and off
- water does not get trapped in the hollow plastic shell
- pours better
The pouring is still not perfect though. The last few ounces do not pour out very easily or neatly”
“I purchased the Ratio Six Thermal Carafe (Series 2) to replace my Series 1 carafe. The Series 2 carafe is far superior to the Series 1 carafe. On the Series 1 carafe, I had issues with it leaking, dripping/pouring down the outside of the carafe, the lid filling with coffee, and it was challenging to clean. The Series 2 version has mostly solved these issues. The only problem I have with the Series 2 carafe is when there is little coffee left and the lid is on, the coffee sometimes "jumps" out missing the cup or mug that I am pouring into, however removing the lid for the last amount prevents this issue.”
“Thermal qualities are good and the carafe looks great. Lid is easy to use and pours well. However, with smaller amounts of coffee in the carafe there’s a section of the lid at the opening of the pour spout that will create a split pour of coffee. This is because the lid has a piece of plastic/gasket that sits in the flow of coffee out of the carafe. The spilt pour can be messy if you’re not careful. If you can ensure the lid does not obstruct flow of coffee, this carafe will be really great and worthy of more stars. I still prefer this lid to the original design. Clean up is much easier. Thanks”
“It's far better than the last model. But, it's pricey for a carafe that still can't pour cleanly. Unlike the last version, it doesn't drip down the sides and make a giant mess; it's just a splashy pour. You can remedy this by taking off the lid for your pour. I probably would have given this three stars if the price point was lower.”
