Are Expensive Coffee Brewers Worth It?
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
- This is an extensive review of three of the most popular coffee brewers on the market, but how do the compare to an inexpensive machine? I put these through their paces so that you can decide whether to stick with your reliable Cuisinart or upgrade to The Moccamaster, Breville, or Zwilling SCA certified brewers.
Here is my custom brew settings on the Breville:
For City Roasts:
Bloom Time: 1 min
Water Temp: 196°F/91°C
Flow Rate: SLOW
Pour Over: OFF
For City + and Darker Roasts :
Bloom Time: 45 sec
Water Temp: 196°F/91°C
Flow Rate: Medium
Pour Over: OFF
Removing the carafe before the screen reads bloom and placing it back once bloom is over makes for a milder more flavorful cup of coffee. Just don't wait too long because the cone shaped filter can only handle 500ml of water or a little over three cups before spilling over.
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I’ve had my Technivorm for I don’t even know how many years. I got used to the workflow. About filling the basket with grounds: there’s a cut out in the reservoir lid that allows you to push the brew wand to the side, which makes pouring the grinds into the basket as a last step easy. Thankfully mine can sit in a space in my kitchen where I don’t have to pull it out to fill with water.
I've used my Technivorm for over 10 years. Daily. Home roasting for over 15 years. Leave the brew lid off the brew basket. My model allows me to bloom the roast. I turn it on, let it bloom, give it a stir, then let it drip. May or may not stir again. Usually not. I brew 8-10 cups daily. I love the simplicity of the Technivorm. An automated pour over.
Thank you for sharing your experience with it. I’m super in love with my Breville. it does all that also about the same price and very very well-made. All the best!
Nice! I never thought about stirring. My Moccamaster has been in service for over 15 years. They are definitely worth the money in terms of servicability and consistency. It sure makes a damn good cup of coffee!
@@Taylor-ys2vhdoes is make it hot enough I bought smeg nd the coffee is lukewarm and If I add milk it's cold I'm searching for one that make a hot cup of coffee
I do the same with a Mr. Coffee, then pour the coffee in a Thermal Carafe. Works for me.
Thank you!! I'v been considering the Breville for a while and your video is pushing me more in that direction
I love mine! Thanks for sharing!
Great Video! This came up on my feed just as I was looking for a new brewer. I've just gotten into coffee roasting and wanted to get something abit better than what I currently have. I love how you get into the details and its not just a superficial review. Thanks!!
Super thankful for your kindness! It was my pleasure. Let me know how I can be of further assistance. Cheers!
I’ve used a number of brewers but have settled on the TechniVorm Moccamaster for my morning cup and the Bonavita when needing more than 4 cups. I use the 8 “cup” version of the Moccamaster with the adjustable flow rate basket half open. This gives proper extraction time and the correct percentage of TDS for light to fully city roasts.
Taste wise, this has consistently brewed the best cup out of the 6-7 brewers I’ve tried. Key to a good cup is great water, correctly, freshly roasted beans, and often overlooked, correct grind size with little fines or boulders.
You’d be astounded how much simply changing burrs will effect the taste.
Believe me, I am not. I just changed my burrs and instantly noticed a difference. I want to swap out the motor on my grinder with a variable speed as I have heard that slower motors make sweeter brews. Thank you for sharing!
Appreciate your thorough yet concise dialogue. I will have to find your video about the bullet roaster.
Thank you for your kindness! Let me know how I can be of service. All the best!
This video was well done with great insight and knowledge. I appreciate your attention to detail and no bull approach.
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate it!
Wow, great video. I'm excited to up my coffee game now!
Yay! Thank you! Let me know how it all turns out!
Thank you for helping me decide which next coffee brewer to buy.
My pleasure. Glad to have helped. All the best!
Thank you for your detailed analysis.
My pleasure!
Very informative! Thank you!
My pleasure!
Great informative video. I'm considering the Breville based on your and other vloggers videos. Thanks
Let me know how yours works out or if you need a little guidance setting up a custom brew. Cheers!
Awesome review.
Thank you so much! All the best
Thank you for the help in choosing a coffee brewer.
My pleasure! Thanks for reaching out!
I immediately drink the coffee I brew and do not like metal carafes. So ease of use for the Moccamaster is just that, easy. I am not the type of person who drinks a couple of pots of coffee a day , I have one tall mug, ( line 4 on the Moccamaster carafe ) so I do not have a carafe sitting on a hot plate. Regarding cheaper coffee makers including Cuisinart, they genearlly last a couple of years for me, with a variety of problems. This includes the popular german coffee machines as well. Thanks for making the video, I really enjoyed it!
Thank you for sharing and for reaching out! All the best!
Thanks for putting this together. I am currently doing pourover, which seems hard to beat with basic machines.
Clever dripper is my favorite!
Thank you! I learned a lot about these makers and the benefit or roasting ones own beans.
My pleasure! Thanks
I really appreciate the thoroughness of this UA-cam review - very informative in scope, and by someone who loves their coffee. We use a chemex pour over, and are looking for something for when we have company and want to easily make 4 - 6 cups in the morning. Thanks again for this honest comparison!
Thank you! I appreciate your kindness and encouragement. All the best
Finally, a true working chef who makes great You Tube content! I came upon your videos by accident and consider myself fortunate finding your channel. I wish you much success in the future, and keep up the great work, Chef!
I am very thank for your kindness. I appreciate you very much ! All the best.
Wow! I am so glad that i happened on your channel. This is the best, most complete review on anything i have ever seen. Thank you.😊😊
My pleasure! Welcome and thank you for reaching out!
I really appreciate your thoughts and review. I took the leap and bought the Breville. I used your recipe for 10 cups and it is close to my Aeropress and pour over. I am very pleased with the ability to finally make 10 cups of GOOD coffee. Thank you for the time you put into the video.
I am very thankful that you reached out and for your encouragement! All the best!!
Another awesome video. I have the Breville brewer at my house and the Cuisinart at my office. The Breville is a fantastic brewer and has excellent features. Mine also has the Pour Over Adapter, a nice add-on, but it would have been nice if they also included a Pour Over Coffee Cone. Also, when cleaning the Breville, it is good to remove the silicone spray head and clean that too. I'm really looking forward to many more videos.
Thank you! I appreciate you reaching out!
I'm not sure I feel more decisive about my next coffee brewer purchase--maybe I now have more questions than answer, but I definitely feel more informed. Thanks for all of the info.
My pleasure. From personal experience, I have been using the Breville more than any of the other brewers. I really do feel that it’s the best of the lot. All the best!
How you put so much effort into this is beyond me. Amazing. My palate is nowhere near as discerning as yours but I am truly impressed by the depth of your research.
Thank you. I appreciate you reaching out. It is my pleasure! All the best!
Ditto what u said ❣️
Very detailed video
Thank you! All the best!
Appreciate your knowledge
Thank you. I truly appreciate your kindness. All the best!
Great video!
Thank you!
I have tried the cuisine-art, non-commercial (residential) Bunn and now have the Technivorm Mochamaster. Go for the mochamaster!
Great video, I have been using a Bunn A10 commercial brewer for 15 years. I also have an all-glass Silex Vacuum Siphon brewer that makes great coffee too.
Thanks for sharing and thanks for the kind compliment! All the best!
Thanks for the honest content and review, as always!! Currently using the trusty Aero press, and been looking for an actual entry-level brew coffee machine. Thinking the Zwilling is the one we are going to get. Still need a suggestion for a separate coffee bean grinder.
Always glad to hear from you. Aero press is a fine choice. I am going to do a video on the clever dripper. Hold out a little longer because I have a feeling that I will have more information soon. All the best
Great show as always. Thank you. Have you done a review on the the Brazen Plus 3.0?
I have never heard of it. I will take a look. Thank you for the kindness!!
Great Video! I've just ordered the Breville on your recommendation! :-)
I love mine! It makes coffee great. If you ever need any help making a custom setting don’t hesitate to reach out.
Wow! So much research and so much great information! Given our 18+ year friendship, it is only fair that I bow out of the "Win a Zwilling Brewer" contest to avoid any conflict of interest but I am definitely looking forward to trying out your perfected roast brewed in your favorite coffee brewing machine!
And you will my friend… you will
I have the moccamaster with the glass carafe and heat plate. It's so much more attractive, keeps the coffee piping hot. If you drink it within half an hour, it tastes great. My previous coffee maker had a thermos. I found it lost heat and it looked disgusting inside very quickly
Good to know!
Try using 5 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with a half cup of Hydrogen Peroxide in your carafe. Close the carafe with the screw on cap, then shake it vigorously for a minute or less and leave it overnight. Then open the lid, shake it for a momnet and then rinse with water. The Carafe should be shiny clean inside. This also works well with stainless steel Thermoses.
I have many ways to make coffee, and enjoy each one. Morning brew is a pour over, lafter lunch is a espresso, after dinner is a Greek coffee. Coffee is my one indulgence. Thank you for your hard work and experimenting. I enjoy your shows, they are educational.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you reaching out and the kindness. All the best! Feel free to leave a comment about what you would like me to review.
I got the moccammaster and really like it. I got the other one with the basket you can slow the drip or turn it off. As for taking the basket out it’s super easy as you just swing the water dripper to the right and basket comes out easy.
Only problem now is you got me looking into the fancy roaster you got.
My arm doesn’t swing out of the way unless it is stiff from being new. Ask questions about the roaster first, especially if you have never roasted before. All the best!
Great tutorial thank you
My pleasure!
You are a great teacher!!! I am trying to decide if I should go from an average coffee maker to a more expensive one. My son and daughter in law have a breville, and their coffee tastes great. I have also wondered a lot about why coffee tastes soo differently from place to place and I Love your methodical, scientific explanation. Thank you very much. I think I may have to re- watch to really absorb it all (no pun intended).
Thank you so much! I’ve been using the Breville now for over a year, and I am incredibly satisfied with it
I usually brew an Aeropress or V60 for a single cup of coffee. When I’m lazy or wanna brew more cups, I use my KBTS. It’s small enough to not be obnoxious on my counter while still brewing a large enough amount. I like the manual brew basket that eliminates some of the annoyances you had with the automatic brew basket.
I use a Wyze smart plug when I want to setup my brew at night and have fresh coffee in the morning. I just setup the brewer and turn the switch on. The Wyze plug will turn on after the timer finishes.
Smart! Thanks for sharing that. Cheers!
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So glad that you chose to subscribe! I really appreciate the support. Let me know how I could be of assistance. Always love video suggestions and recommendations. Welcome, and all the best!
I don't drink coffee, but I watched the whole video. Always enjoy all the little technical details you teach in your videos.
Hey! That really means a lot. Thank you very much. Believe me you’re the smartest out of all of us. I tried quitting coffee so many times over the past 30 years sometimes I didn’t even drink coffee for two years , was the worst two years of my life lol. If you don’t need it, you’re better off without it all of us!
@@AwareHouseChef Wow. I never knew quitting coffee could be difficult. but I guess I just never started.
I keep a small jar of instant coffee around to add to a few recipes like chili. But that's it.
Thanks for the wisdom! :) Have a good day!
Really appreciate your reviews and style. I have the Costco Cuisinart and like you said, it makes a good/decent cup. I have been researching to up my coffee game, but have not explored roasting my own beans yet. Researching grinders and coffee makers, so this was a big help. Many thanks.
Thank you for sharing. I appreciate your kindness. I just purchased the Fellow one for my son on his birthday and he is very happy with it. It seems reasonably priced. All the best
Thanks again, George! I had narrowed it down to the Fellow and the Wilfa Uniform, based on James Hoffman's reviews (and other research). Also, the Breville and Oxo brewers were on my short list. Based on your review and purchase, I will likely go with the Fellow and Breville. Also, I will try wetting the filter before adding coffee before the brew. I've seen that for pour overs, but had not thought to do that with a brewer. Keep up the great work! You are helping a lot of folks!
Hey, if you're trying to get into specialty coffee, roasting uour own beans is the last thing you should look into. Roasting is its own hobby as you'll never really roast better coffee than actual roasters, even with the most expensive home equipment.
I'd focus on getting a great grinder and on perfecting your brewing technique. You absolutely need a great grinder as coffee needs to be ground fresh and can't be gotten preground.
Thanks,@@gray_gogy . I ended up getting the Fellow grinder and the Breville coffee maker. Fairly happy with those. Agree, I looked into roasting and too much effort/time to do that. Not really a new hobby I wanted to start. Thanks for the confirmation.
Agree 💯 with a great grinder! With an Ailio Bullet roaster I have yet to taste a better cup of coffee anywhere. But , it took me well over 200 roasts to get it done
Thank you, I am going with the Breville.
I use it every morning and I am really happy with it. If you need any advice on what custom settings to use reach out! Thank you for sharing!
Awesome video. I have a ninja and like it but clean light keeps coming on every 2 weeks and we only brew 8 cups a day. I like the Breville for options but I change up coffee beans a lot so keeping track of custom settings would make my head spin. Zwilling seems like best option for me. Thanks for the great indepth info. I am now a subscriber.
My pleasure. Thank you for sharing and please let me know how you like your machine. All the best!
Thanks for the informative coffee video Chef! I never realized there were so many variables that go into making a great cup of coffee! One question related to water. Would using a brand like Poland Spring water ensure consistency in terms of hard water / soft water issues? From the information you provided, I like the Zwilling brewer and I am glad I am in the running to win one! Keep up the great work!
Thanks Mike! Tell you what, I’ll check the total dissolved solids or Poland Spring and let you know if it’s in acceptable level then I’ll give it a try. Thanks for reaching out! Good luck!
Great review, thank you as I have been looking for a new coffee maker. I currently have a very old, 10+ years, Cuisinart Grind & Brew that makes okay daily coffee. I have been hearing about the Technivorm and though I like it's look etc., it does seem a bit overpriced for what you get w/regards to flexibility. Now, thanks to your video I'm looking at the Zwilling and Breville makers.
Glad it was helpful! My pleasure. Let me know how you like it. Cheers!
For those with the Cuisinart, I turn the coffee maker on with the bold setting and leave the lid up and when the water is nice and hot, I'll lower it down to start my brew. Was looking of "upgrading" my cuisinart, but not sure if it's required now, may check again later if I need to get a replacement if my coffee maker dies on me.
I'm just getting back into coffee. Switched to tea for the past several years. I received a Bodum pour over today, so I'll test that tomorrow. I'm sure I'll buy another machine soon. Out of what you tested, the Zwilling seems the best for me. I will not go with another cheap machine but won't spend top dollar either. thanks for your input.
My pleasure. I’m a little biased using the breville daily. I really like the control it gives me. Thanks for sharing! All the best
Had my moccamaster awhile. Casual user. Want to try better results. Thanks for the hints and limitations on it.
My pleasure! Thanks for reaching out!
I love my moccomaster and would never give it up!!!! I don’t find it the least bit clumsy.
I couldn't agree more !!!
Great video. I also have a basic Cuisinart and would like to upgrade! I’m torn between the Breville and the Zwilling…
I am in love with my Breville for sure and would replace it in a heartbeat . Makes the best drip coffee. Cheers!
Thanks for the honest and great in-depth review. I'm about to switch back from my bean-to-cup to a regular drip coffee maker for my morning coffee (I just don't really like "regular" black coffee from a bean-to-cup machine, no matter the beans).
Seems like the Zwilling might be a good choice. Any chance you have tested it with smaller amounts than 4 cups (I only need 2 in the morning)?
My other alternative would be a wilfa machine that lets me manually adjust the flow rate in the brewing basket for smaller amounts of coffee, but I somehow like the Zwilling more.
Thank you! I have been using the breville daily now for almost a year. It brews a great cup of coffee. All the best!
There are many "Expired" SCA certified models. The manufacturers let their cert expire after 3 years, rather than paying SCA another $5000 per model to "stay on the list".
So there are LOTS of great coffee makers out there, other than "current SCA list". Like a Ninja or Bunn or Zojirushi for $70. Bonavita makes a great machine too.
Also, Zojirushi (Japanese) makes top notch gear and brewers for only $70 -150.
I was just thinking that my inexpensive Ninja makes great coffee. If you use good water and good coffee, there are no complaints.
Toughh choice for me between the Zwilling and the Breville. The Zwilling sounds easier to use but I like my coffee hot and the option to specify water temperature on the Breville is appealing. Thank you for a very informative video.
After using both, if money is not the issue, go with the Breville. I am very satisfied with it. I like the flexibility a lot
Thanks for the informative video. Have you tried a gold filter vs. paper? Sounds like may result in deeper richer flavor, maybe not good for city roast style though. A prior brewer we had would result in bitter brew, adding a small pinch of salt before brewing to the grounds or carafe helped reduce bitterness. Tried Bunn as well, one that kept the water hot all day so would brew really fast, machine didn't last and was an electricity hog. Currently have a Calphalon, the design makes it a little difficult to use but tastes decent.
So my biggest problem with the gold filter is that the sediments that are so fine are in the cup and it makes for a very concentrated cup. I find that to be the case for light and darker roasts. I prefer not to use those filters. Thank you for letting me know what you use. I appreciate you reaching out all the best!
Nice review. For those of us that like the simple approach my go to coffee is 1 teaspoon of instant and 1 teaspoon of Greek coffee with honey to taste. Just add hot water and cream. The times I want it a little stronger I add an additional 1/4 teaspoon of instant expresso. Basic I know but does the trick.
Sounds like you have a perfect cup. I appreciate the suggestion. I have a Greek restaurant and I enjoy a good cup of Greek coffee myself. I use a brand called Loomides - medium roast and it is delicious. All the best!
@@AwareHouseChef Yes I also use Loomides traditional.
REALLY well made video! Nice work. I’m commenting only 10 minutes in but it’s because I’ve been dialing in our Technivorm Moccamaster. I have been drinking Chemex and Hario V60 coffee for 20 years. My wife has always loved the Moccamaster her and her roommate from college had but I never got a good cup out of it. A couple things i’ve noticed about this particular brewer that are different from my brewing style are that it starts at 195°F, hangs around 200°F and then ends around 205°F. When I do a pour over, I brew exactly the opposite; hot bloom and let the kettle cool naturally. I’ve also found that medium roasts do much better in the Mochamaster. It doesn’t get hot enough for light roasts and is much too hot for dark roasts even when adjust grind size to account for excessive extraction. I’ve also found that grinding a little courser than what the manufacturer recommends does better in the final cup.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the reviews. My Cuisinart is starting to leak when i set it up to brew in the morning. Time to replace it. The Breville, Bonavita, and OXO are on my radar and around my price point. I think i will want a machine with a flat bottom basket option as i think that will better suit my taste. Thoughts on cone shaped versus flat baskets?
I definitely prefer cone shaped. I find that the flat basket makes a flatter cup of coffee. I’ve been using the Breville now for almost 4 months, and I really love it. If it were to die, I would replace it with another all the best!
Very thorough review that is much appreciated! Broke one of my bohemian makers, the Sowden Softbrew, which I personally liked a lot, but my bf wants a regular "push a button" plug in machine. So this video is super helpful. I really like the aesthetics of the zwilling. I also don't like anything that is not easy to clean or may trap mold somehow. Does the Breville my brew setting you mentioned stay locked, or do you need to set it every time?
Yes it does. I use it exclusively now. It is the best and makes awesome coffee. Thank you for your kindness. All the best
Thank you for a very informative video. I’m looking for a smaller machine since it’s just me now since my husband passed away, but the Breville looks very good to me. I am wondering if it would be too big for myself? Thank you again for educating us. Blessings from Massachusetts.
Thank you for your kindness. The breville is hard to beat. If you drink 4 cups of coffee a day or a 16oz mug, the breville will be fine. I love mine and use it every day. If you are just making two cups, it might be best to go with a clever dripper. A lot less money. I would also invest in a scale and a hot water kettle as well. I hope that helps. All the best!
Great video! I’m doing a deep dive into brewers, and I’m really on the fence. My Cuisinart just died after several years, and I’m doing pour-over for now. I’m not in a rush, and I know I won’t be happy until I find something that at least comes close, and my wife is more picky than me!
My pleasure! Thank you. Let me know if I can be of further assistance and what you end up with. Cheers!
Thanks for a great review as I am in the market for a new coffee maker my maker went to the coffee ☕️ gods Thanks again.
My pleasure! Let me know which one you and up with. Please accept my condolences for your loss. 😇
@@AwareHouseChef will do I am actually looking at the bonavita 8 cup are you familiar with this machine I seen on you tube it hits the temp mark ect... and is listed at 179.99 and up. Please let me know if you have any experience with this machine thanks again.
According to your tests, I should be a Zwilling. We too have the Cuisinart. My husband likes dark coffee from the local roastery, and to me, it doesn't do well there. I bought a one cup Melita drip funnel and that's what I use. I wish my coffee life was simpler, but better. Thanks for the reviews.
My pleasure. It depends on your budget. I prefer the breville because of its versatility
I have owned the glass-carafe version of Moccamaster for years and it has served me well. I'm sorry to hear you didn't have a great experience with the thermal carafe version. I will definitely look at the Breville as my next coffee brewer.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I absolutely love the Breville and use it multiple times a day. All the best!
I have always liked Zwilling products. Everyone here has told me that the Moccamaster was the way to go. I grew up with cheap coffee makers and that is probably why i never liked coffee. That all changed when a young lady at Costco introduced me to a new coffee. I purchased a cheap espresso machine, a coffee press, and a pour over. I would like a good coffee maker! I wish i knew of a place near me that i could do a taste test similar to what you have done.
I had no clue about the difference water temperature makes in brewing coffee. I guess, i could have guessed, as I don’t like cold Coffee..
I am going to read up on SCA standards and the European standards and see if i can learn more about making coffee that i can really enjoy!
Thanks for putting this video together, i learned that i have a lot more to learn about coffee.
You and me both. I spent more time learning about coffee than anything else. As a chef, there is nothing more challenging than to roast coffee properly. It is even harder to get a consistent brew. Thank you for sharing your experience with me. I wish you all the best!
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot I had no idea of the complexities of making coffee growing up my Parents used what looked like a sock on a stick and a couple of pots to make coffee then came Mr Coffee in the 80's and that's been it untill UA-cam, it brought into light my ignorance anyway thanks for the content and for the lessons very much appreciated.
My pleasure. There is no wrong way to brew a cup if you like it. It’s just great if it’s consistent. Cheers!
We have been using the Cuisinart 14 cup for as long as I can remember. We just have to replace it about as often as you do, once we notice leaking water from the bottom. That’s the ending issue every time!
It’s like a death sign! Cheers.
Great review. Can you do a coffee grinder showdown?
Thank you! Gosh, I feel like UA-cam is saturated with grinder reviews. I think it is pretty much determined that Niche is the best for espresso in that price range e range and Fellow is a great one for general use. I hope that helps!
@@AwareHouseChefI have this grinder KitchenAid® Burr Coffee Grinder. Would you say it’s a good grinder? Or could you look into it and give your honest opinion
I bought a Capresso CoffeeTEC Model #471 w Stainless Steel Carafe for $149 in 2003. Great coffeemaker! I cleaned and descaled regularly. I never got into the milk frother, just made good coffee. Yes, I am still using this today (20+ years). I just broke the drip stop (yep, dropped the drip basket on the floor), called the Jura 800 number and, to my chagrin, they have no more parts for this. I'm about ready for a new brewer with a stainless steel carafe. 😎
How awesome is that!
These are some fancy pants machines. I typically brew just one cup of coffee. For this reason, I have adopted a simple #2 Melitta pour over technique. I buy roasted beans at the grocery store and grind them at the store in batches. I boil the water in a pot on the stove, then let it cool for 30 seconds (for temperature control). KISS. Surprisingly, I have found that not all paper filters flow at the same rate. Melitta kraft paper filters flow far faster than other brands. I prefer them for this reason.
Thank you for sharing!
I think you made the Moccamaster more complicated than needed. You don’t need to swap the lids on the carafe unless you are traveling. When you want to put the basket in, you can swing the spray arm away; there’s a slot in the tank lid for this reason. As for the basket lid, I find it superfluous and just leave it off.
You don’t find the whole machine awfully flimsy for the price? I can’t slide it on my counter without losing the base and the top lid keeps popping off. I honestly don’t like the whole set up
Curious why you feel compelled to move your brewer around. Mine has a dedicated space on the counter. It only gets moved when I need to clean under it.
I can’t fill the brewer because it is under my cabinet.
Thank you
My pleasure
Mocha master… the glass carafe one. Grind my Duncan donut beans in a great burr grinder…the very best simple set up…
Got a great brewer and grinder, but going with super low quality beans? 😢
Could you please review coffee brewers with no BPAs. ie: With reservoirs that are either glass or stainless steel. I simply want to drink a hot healthy cup of coffee. Thanks
Hi Chef, question about cooking my split chicken breast with onions, mushrooms, and garlic with Celtic sea salt and chicken bone broth. It came out really nice, cooking in oven at 425 for 35 minutes. Problem is, pan is a mess to clean, and veggies get over cooked. I wanted to know if I line the pan with non stick foil, will onions, mushrooms and garlic cook well. Now this doctor on here says don’t use foil cause it leeches into food. He says use parchment paper. Which is best for cooking everything?
If you watch all of my videos you will find I agree entirely with parchment paper. Never foil. You can put parchment paper on foil as long as the juices from whatever you are cooking do not contact the foil. Cheers
@@AwareHouseChef Thanks, I’ll try it to cook chicken on jelly roll pan.
Best coffee (espresso) investment I've made is a Capresso Burr Grinder. I've had it for years now and gonna cry if it ever breaks. The 3speesso makers I've bought (all under $250) all break in less than three years. The other item I've been loyal to for over 10 years is Dancing Goats beans in Olympia WA. Fast shipping, always within a couple days of roast and a variety of sources beans. The best beans for my tastes, although rarely available, are the Sierra Mixteca beans out of Oaxaca Mexico. Heaven.
I will wait for a green batch to come in at Sweet Maria’s and try to roast some! Thanks for the input. Much appreciated! All the best.
Could you review the oxo coffee maker, please? It’s so sleek and pretty- I’d love to see what you think. The 12 cup? Thank you!
Thank you. I researched them. They are not terribly well made. Check out the results on Amazon.
I purchased a Breville Smart Grind Machine almost a year ago from Amazon. It has been inconsistent at its best. It produces a great cup of coffee but the problem is that 9 times out of 10 it fails to produce the correct amount of coffee (8oz, 10 oz or 12) unless the tank is full. I can use either whole bean or ground coffee with this machine but once again the machine fails to live up to its reputation. When switching brands of coffee I have noticed that for some reason or another this machine will go thru beans like a hot knife slicing thru butter and find myself going thru an entire bag of coffee beans in not time at all. Classic example of a machine being over engineered. I have sent one machine back for replacement and am on the verge of sending the second unit back.
Yeah. From my experience, the machine that does everything, does everything poorly. sorry had to experience that. Just as a coffee machine, it is awesome. All the best!
@@AwareHouseChef I'm not sure if you are aware of or have ever heard of this Roaster or not. If not I would like to recommend that you try Alma Coffee to you. They own their own farms and are based out of Canton Georgia on Holly Springs Road. I have never been a fan of a dark roast until I tried their coffee. My favorite thus far is their Enchanted brand with Ember (their darkest roast0 running a close second.
@jimmymiller4732 really appreciate the suggestion! Always looking for great beans. Cheers!
The way you handle the Technivorm Moccamaster reminds me of he way OJ Simpson puts on a leather glove caked with dried blood. I have had mine for 13 years. In fact, the first time I ever heard of it I went to Williams-Sonoma and paid retail for it without hesitation. It’s one of those things that every day I think what a great investment it was. For years, I have known that the minute it gives problems I will go buy another one as close to identical as possible. I have never even replaced any of the plastic parts. I just descale it with Descal when I notice the slightest slowdown in brew time. I long ago removed the plastic slider for the thermal carafe and taped the carafe sensor switch closed. I brew directly into a Yeti insulated stainless tumbler which accommodates the funnel perfectly. So I am really brewing the equivalent of 4.25 cups which I consume. Also, I bring water to a boil and preheat my thermal tumbler and let it stand while I set it up. Also, I use Chemex filters which I had to order online for years, but Whole Foods intermittently stocks them. Finally, I filter my Houston, TX tap water through a Pur pitcher filter which removes a lot of minerals and that “bottom of the lake decaying leaves” taste (because our water comes from Lake Houston which is a big reservoir which is supplied by the San Jacinto River. I’ve been doing it this way so long I would change anything. Knowing that things manufactured in the Netherlands are done by people being paid a living wage and favorable working conditions using quality materials (copper heat exchanger) gives me satisfaction. Plastic parts are light weight and when manipulated harshly by a grown man will rattle. Mine have been used daily and through aggressive dishwashing cycles most days also, so the plastic parts certainly contain good plastic. I doubt any of the parts of the other machines could endure so many uses without failure.
Thank you for sharing that. Unfortunately for me it makes a terrible cup of coffee. Just confirmed it by giving the machine to my sons last week. They agreed and gave it away as well. For me there is no comparison to the coffee that the Breville produces. Could it be that I received a bad machine? Maybe. I do know one thing: water temperature makes a difference. Even my Breville at 200 degrees makes a different cup than at 196. My technivor did not allow for water temperature adjustments. Everyone has different tastes. I am happy that you love yours.
Can you please review the De'Longhi TrueBrew? I would love to get your feedback. Much appreciated.
Will take a look! All the best
A better budget set up is a manual pour over system. This is what I use.
If you watch the coffee geek channels, you'll think pour overs are an arcane art, with weird precise pour amounts and timing. If you have a coffee expert's palate, you can get deep into the weeds, but you don't have to. A simple Melitta cone, a coffee scoop, and a more or less accurate water amount will produce good, if not amazing coffee. You can even get away with a cheap blade grinder, or fresh store-ground coffee.
This is how I made coffee for years, and it was good. I only got geeky in 2020 - and I'm still nowhere near the pros. I weigh my beans, use a modest burr grinder (Baratza Encore) a temperature controlled kettle, and weigh my water. I bloom for 30-60 seconds, then pour the rest of the water, no fuss. With this setup I make better coffee at home than most cafes, even the fancy ones.
I urge anyone looking for a better cup than their current machine makes to try pour over. A Melitta cone is not expensive; if it doesn't work for you you're not out much money. My entire setup, without the electric kettle and grinder, cost less than $30. [Aeropress is also good, but it's a different style of coffee.]
George, please *do not* enter me in the contest. I have no interest in any drip machines.
I have found the best results I have ever experienced are with the clever dripper. Have you ever tried it?
@@AwareHouseChef Not yet, a Clever dripper is on my shopping list.
So excellent
I have the clever dripper but prefer the aeropress (did) now I am only drinking espresso and lavazza super crema..
I had a Moccamaster but got rid of it due to its flimsy construction, lack of programmability, and awkwardness in brewing a smaller amount of coffee. I got the Breville and never looked back. It has all the features I need, with a bonus that it can brew a 20 oz. travel cup directly into the cup!
Yeah. Breville is a game changer. I love mine. Thanks for sharing
I have had a cuisinart model you show here and i came def to the same conclusion about the taste. The best flavour i get is from and single serve stainless steel basket brewer you use on top of a coffee mug. I think the company is named the morning dram that i got it from and its great! Would buy something like the breville but i just do not believe i can get the same results as i can from the single serve maybe i can. I just cant justify spending that much on it :/
It’s an honest problem. If you have a scale and a grinder, try the clever dripper. It makes an amazing cup and it’s inexpensive. All the best!
Great content review and info. My take away is that all of these coffee brewers basically suck.
No. After using the Breville since I released this video it is a fantastic brewer. The zwilling is also very good, not as good as the Breville. The mochamaster is total crap.
I use Chemex or my French press. I haven't used a drip coffee maker for years because I didn't want any platic touching my coffee. After brewing I pour a cup and fill my thermous with the rest. I'll have to get my Berkey out and give that a try, because I've been using distlled. I cannot drink tap water; I cannot get it past my taste buds even as coffe. Do you know of any coffee shops or tastings where a person could go to taste a truly amazing cup? My favorite for some time has been organic Guji.
I believe that sweet Maria’s online sells roasted beans as well. I love their green beans. Top notch quality.
@@AwareHouseChef I like Burman Coffee Roasters, been roasting my own for years. I meant like in Virginia Beach there is this great place where you can tastes numerous olive oils, I wondered if you knew of such a place for coffee. Thanks.
I have my bonavita and works magnifico
Couple of folks commented that they like it. Thanks!
Hi nice video but at nwging of the vid, you said you had to cook the beans hundreds of times in the machine then it started working right.
Was I hearing you wrong? 😊
Roast the beans in a coffee roaster. Cheers.
I thought I loved coffee before I found your video, and now I realize, I don’t even know anything about coffee.
I’ve been on Folgers instant coffee my whole life… and recently started looking into a coffee maker. I figured the more expensive, the better the coffee, but after your video, I’m not so sure. What would you recommend for a person who has zero knowledge of coffee, but definitely wants to step up their coffee experience?
Hi thank you for reaching out! So everybody has a personal preference. If I had to redo this video. I would only recommend the Breville. It’s just an excellent coffee maker. But, it is very important that you have a decent grinder and fresh beans. If you’re going to continue to use Foldgers, it doesn’t matter what coffee maker you’re gonna use. If you want try beans from different countries and get into it that you need a scale and a grinder as well.
Good video. You talked 4 and 8 cups coffee. How are 6 cups? I drink usually 6 cups, sometimes 4 with my Moccamaster H 846 AO. It was cheapest model available in Finland 2019. I dink coffee roast level 2/5. It is decent coffee maker. Most important is good water temperature. Machine maybe try use water too fast, but it do not make bitter coffee. It does not have a drip lock, so there is a lot water over coffee when water tank is empty. Moving machine parts was annoying. I stopped use the filter cover. If You have problems with Moccamaster, then do not use water tank cover when using it, use cover when not use it. Turn the "water pipe" aside, put the filter in place and coffee, turn the "water pipe" over the coffee. When the coffee is ready, use a spoon when you turn the "water pipe" because it's hot.
Thank you for all of the recommendations! 6 and 8 cups from my experience brew similarly in all of the brewers. All the best!
I'm the only person in my house who drinks coffee. So my favorite Brewer is just making a v60 pour over, or using the Clever Dripper if I'm traveling and don't know what kind of kettle I'll have. And I have to add, having a nice grinder could be as much of a game changer for most people as having a nice coffee machine.
Clever dripper so far makes the best coffee I have ever had
@@AwareHouseChef I'd be interested to know your recipe!
Love my Breville. Unfortunately it does take a bit of a learning curve to use it in the best way.
I’m really enjoying it myself. Cheers!
I don't know about America but here where I live in Algeria North Africa you can go to your convenient store and buy freshly roasted coffee and from there you go to the bakery and get you some fresh baked goods
Here, unfortunately it is difficult to get that level of freshness and if it is available in urban areas it is at a high cost. Thank you for sharing. All the best.
Have you used the Kichen Aid vacuum Coffee Brewer?
No I have not but I will look it up. Thank you!
Love this analysis, but as a Mocha Master user for over 12 years I think the awkwardness of it is a little over blown. I do agree though that it can be a PITA sometimes and I wouldn't put up with it if the coffee were not so awesome.
After using all the machines for half a year or so, the Breville is really a great machine and it’s my go to now exclusively. Glad you shared your experience with me. All the best!
This was really informative but I'm still not sure which brewer is right for me. The prices seem to be a bit much. I might have to resort to pour over. When my old Krups Moka Brew died in 2019 (loved that thing) I bought a Bonavita '5' cup but it holds only 29 ounces - so 6oz cups. It was $58 at the time and now is $150! Makes a tasty cup with Vienna-ish roasted beans but doesn't make enough coffee. The worst thermal carafe ever - the liquid doesn't all come out and it just doesn't keep the coffee hot. I boil water to heat it prior to brewing. The larger 8 cup model is $180, no thanks.
I loved Sweet Maria's for green beans. Sadly, I no longer have proper ventilation for regular roasting. This has me thinking of getting the roaster out for summer deck roasts. Thanks!
My pleasure. Before you buy a pour over please either wait because I have another video coming or check out the clever dripper. I think it makes the best coffee I have ever tasted. Thank you for sharing!
@@AwareHouseChef You sent me down a rabbit hole. I see there are a handful of the pour overs that hold the coffee to steep, so I look forward to your review. If you go deeper in coffee, I'd love your take on vacuum brewers.
I will look into them. Cheers
Is the Mocca give a hot cup? I love the hot coffee cup
It does. Not scorching hot but good.
@@AwareHouseChef here in France breville is not available did u try the smeg ? I like the coffee hot is breville give a hotter coffee?
@ivyjules no bit Smeg is available here. I felt it to be a little bit like a gimmick. I’ll take a look. The Breville doll has temperature control so you can get it hotter, but that may make the coffee taste worse depending on the bean
@@AwareHouseChef ok thank u
Can you tell any difference between water hardness??
Absolutely 💯. Really hard water makes the coffee taste terrible and no minerals kills it as well.
In Puerto Rico, we just pour hot water over a fabric sack full of great Puerto Rican coffee and, Bingo!!! In Dominican Republic, they do it in the same way.
Out of curiosity, whole beans out ground beans?
@AwareHouseChef no longer does Costco have that return policy
I guess it was just a matter of time before it got out of control.
I have the Breville. Love the coffee, but the one thing I HATE about the machine is the lid to the carafe. You can’t get inside to clean it and coffee passes into the lid. It is impossible to thoroughly clean inside the lid where the coffee goes in. You can only force water through it. It also retains water/coffee inside that lid. Also, I had to replace it after a year because the spring mechanism broke and it seems like after six months, my replacement is getting loser, so we’ll see if it lasts.
Yes. Add hot water and soap to the carafe and pass it through. Best I can do. I think they sell another different carafe.
@@AwareHouseChef I use the Dawn spray dish detergent and I spray the filter basket and fill it with hot water, then spray inside all the opening of the lid and drop it into the filter basket with water. I let it sit for 1-2 minutes then rinse it for about a minute. Not much else can be done. 🤷♀️