OXO Brew Carafe

Despite the name, this model features a double-walled, vacuum-insulated stainless steel thermal carafe. It is designed to keep your coffee hot for hours without the need for a warming plate, which helps prevent the coffee from developing a burnt taste.

Yes, the machine is designed to brew by the cup or a full 8-cup carafe. It includes specific settings to ensure that even smaller batches receive the same precision water temperature and saturation as a full pot.

SCA certification means this coffee maker meets the Specialty Coffee Association's rigorous standards for brewing time, water temperature, and extraction. Essentially, it guarantees that the machine is capable of brewing coffee at the same quality level you would expect from a high-end cafe.

No, this model does not use a warming plate. Because it uses a high-quality thermal carafe to insulate the coffee, it maintains temperature naturally without the risk of over-cooking or scorching the brew.

The coffee maker features a dedicated cleaning mode that simplifies maintenance. For the carafe and removable parts, they are dishwasher safe, though hand-washing the carafe is recommended to preserve the vacuum seal over time.

Yes, the machine uses a brew-through, pour-through lid. This allows you to pour coffee directly from the carafe without having to remove or unscrew the lid, which helps retain heat during the serving process.