Breville Precision Brewer

The Gold Cup certification means this machine meets the Specialty Coffee Association's rigorous standards for water temperature, brewing time, and extraction consistency. Essentially, it ensures your brewer is capable of producing a cafe-quality cup that highlights the nuanced flavors of your beans.

This machine is designed for customization. You can manually adjust the bloom time, water temperature, and flow rate to suit your specific roast or brewing preference, giving you much more control than a standard one-touch drip brewer.

The two baskets allow you to experiment with different extraction styles. The flat-bottom basket is ideal for a more balanced, full-bodied cup, while the cone basket typically highlights brighter, more acidic notes in your coffee.

Yes, it is. The machine features dedicated modes for both iced coffee and cold brew, allowing you to prepare these styles without needing a separate manual setup.

The glass carafe has a 12-cup capacity, which is plenty for larger households or hosting. Because it is glass, it is designed to maintain heat effectively during the brewing process, though it is best enjoyed shortly after brewing for the freshest flavor.

With a 60-ounce water tank and a 12-cup capacity, this is a full-sized machine. You should plan for a footprint similar to other high-end drip coffee makers, so it is best suited for kitchens with standard-depth countertops.