Coffee makers; there are so many options! In this post, we'll provide our expertise on this way to brew.

How Do You Brew?

You have your fresh whole bean coffee. You have your quality burr coffee grinder. Now it's time to take a closer look at the device that will bring those aromatic beans to life!  

Manual brewing methods like French press or pour over take some time, and many are too busy to do this on a daily basis. So you're likely using an automatic drip brewer.

The Good News and the Bad News

The Bad News: Initially developed with convenience and economy in mind, most drip coffee makers fail in the key area of heating brew water to a minimum of 195º Fahrenheit. Though a huge improvement over the percolator brewers they replaced, the result of under-heated water is a pot of lackluster coffee missing the flavor dynamics only extracted at the proper temperatures.

The Good News: The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) developed a program to review coffee brewers for their ability to meet the standards of quality brewed coffee. Developed by coffee science experts and professional coffee tasters, these requirements rely on decades of industry knowledge and research by the Coffee Brewing Center.

Is It Time to Upgrade?

If you've tried cleaning and descaling your coffee maker and still find something is missing in your cup then it may be time to consider leveling up to a new appliance.  Each year the SCA publishes a list of brewers that have met their quality standards.  You can find the current list here: SCA Certified Home Brewers.