Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Pros
Coffee brewed at optimal time/temperature; SCAA certified; excellent warranty; brew-through lid and internal mixing tube
SCAA certified; includes pre-infusion step; brews at optimal temperature
Cons
Very expensive; not programmable; no auto-off
Water tank is hard to fill; long brew time; warming plate turns off after 1 hour
Construction and Design Quality (20%)
Ease of Setup/Cleanup (15%)
Bonus Points - Extra Features (+10)
Type
Automatic Drip
Automatic Drip/Pour Over
Warranty
5-year Limited
1-year Full
Tested Brew Time Until Empty Water Tank
5 minutes 30 seconds
11 minutes
Carafe Temperature After Brewing
Carafe Temperature After 1 Hour
Filter Design
Recommends using a #4 disposable, cone-shaped filter
Can accommodate a reusable Gold Tone cone filter or a #4 disposable filter
Automatic Brew Strength Settings