Review: Sage (Breville) Precision Brewer

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  • Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
  • This is the same as the Breville Precision Brewer, that's available in other countries - it just has a different name in the UK/Europe. More info is here:
    Sage Brewer: www.sageappliances.com/uk/en/...
    Breville Brewer: www.breville.com/us/en/produc...
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    "What a Morning" by Czar Dominic (edit)
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  • @danielgoldberg2129
    @danielgoldberg2129 2 роки тому +1317

    My father had a coffee machine that he loaded with beans and water the night before, and then at a set time it ground the coffee and brewed it. He liked it so much he owned spares in case they stopped making them. When it started up in the morning it sounded like an air raid siren if you were in the kitchen. 😆 I am sure coffee aficionados would poo-poo the grinder that was in it, but it made an 80 year old man happy and it was an upgrade from Folgers. I would happily sit with him today, if I could, and have a cup of his coffee.

    • @admiralrng6506
      @admiralrng6506 Рік тому +11

      what machine was it, if you don't mind answering

    • @danielgoldberg2129
      @danielgoldberg2129 Рік тому +48

      He passed away years ago, but I THINK it was a Cuisinart. There was always a spare in the pantry.

    • @bobbif100
      @bobbif100 Рік тому +52

      Wow, that hit home. Sounds a bit like my mom who passed away a few years back. I'd give anything to sit and have another cup of coffee with her.

    • @foxxyboxxy9348
      @foxxyboxxy9348 Рік тому +32

      Dude... that hit me right in the feels.

    • @adambooth4011
      @adambooth4011 Рік тому +31

      Enjoyed this and thanks for reminding it's not just about spending thousands on kit but about what you like and who you share it with 🙂

  • @JJones-gw9vy
    @JJones-gw9vy 4 роки тому +2859

    I want someone to look at me the same way this man looks at coffee makers. With beautiful articulation and great concern.

    • @Acidlib
      @Acidlib 4 роки тому +151

      Richard Keister I’m already halfway there, considering when most people look at me they tend to be greatly concerned

    • @thealignedlover
      @thealignedlover 4 роки тому +32

      gastronomic nerds are the absolute most charming souls

    • @karzem1
      @karzem1 4 роки тому +3

      Richard Keister why are you gay

    • @Lorenzo-zg3ct
      @Lorenzo-zg3ct 4 роки тому +6

      Blue Finger why not

    • @jodolski
      @jodolski 4 роки тому +5

      Oh God, yes.

  • @J_Morgan_Blockwell
    @J_Morgan_Blockwell 3 роки тому +270

    One of the great things about this channel is watching these videos as a novice, understanding nothing, then coming back after discovering (and buying) specialty coffee equipment off the back of these videos and it all making sense. You’ve been a great guide James.

  • @Professor-Scientist
    @Professor-Scientist 4 роки тому +2106

    James looks like a sage product 😂

    • @TheEtoileNoire
      @TheEtoileNoire 4 роки тому +56

      He should design something similar and make it the same colors except for one pop color stripe design with the red and Call it the Hoffman.

    • @chadfraser9274
      @chadfraser9274 3 роки тому +15

      yo, but he does though.

    • @marssambo7759
      @marssambo7759 3 роки тому +30

      This is my favorite comment about the Hoff. 😂

    • @kivzzzz
      @kivzzzz 3 роки тому +1

      I read this exactly when he said "I looks like a Save product". Perfect timing. 😆

    • @p0derick
      @p0derick 3 роки тому +10

      This made me laugh far more than it should.

  • @ManuelDornbusch
    @ManuelDornbusch 4 роки тому +1353

    "I'm not the most perceptive coffee taster at 6 in the morning" AMEN.

    • @lugaretzia
      @lugaretzia 3 роки тому +17

      Come 715 however...

    • @sirocco2810
      @sirocco2810 2 роки тому +6

      I'm at my most perceptive at 4 in the morning, the hour at which I fully accept that my insomnia's gonna last.

    • @thejohnleos
      @thejohnleos Рік тому

      @@sirocco2810 Facts

    • @Ginger30161
      @Ginger30161 Рік тому

      The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup

  • @joegoodsell
    @joegoodsell 4 роки тому +3777

    I can imagine the headlines now: "Former World Barista Champion Uses Ground Coffee Which is More Than 18 Seconds Old!"

    • @jameshoffmann
      @jameshoffmann  4 роки тому +1185

      Ready the pitchforks...

    • @doryman3
      @doryman3 4 роки тому +903

      I like to grind as close to brewing as possible. In fact, sometimes I pour over whole beans and grind them afterwards. Doesn’t get fresher than that!

    • @deluxgaming6742
      @deluxgaming6742 4 роки тому +45

      Haha this actually made me laugh. Thanks!

    • @ScrappyCoco11111
      @ScrappyCoco11111 4 роки тому +540

      At the exact moment he admitted to using 8 hour old coffee, somewhere in the world, a hipster shaved his mustache and got a corporate job.

    • @abduhmaulana5607
      @abduhmaulana5607 4 роки тому +9

      @@doryman3 get the hell out Scot

  • @andrewenea
    @andrewenea 2 роки тому +407

    One note about the carafe: unlike any other SS carafe I’ve used on other home brewers, when you take the lid off this one you can actually fit your hand inside to scrub it properly. Makes it really nice to do a deep clean with confidence that I’ve gotten everything

    • @viperjock42
      @viperjock42 2 роки тому +16

      Thanks for this note. This fact pushed me over the edge to purchase this brewer.

    • @SamSeedy
      @SamSeedy Рік тому +18

      Note: I wouldn't actually scrub it. A gentle brush with a plastic brush is all that's needed. It has a coating on the steel you don't really want to rub off.
      To get off coffee stains, fill with boiling water and a little dishwasher powder (or espresso machine cleaner, same thing really), leave for an hour, then the stains fall off easily.

    • @juliemiller93
      @juliemiller93 Рік тому +6

      do you find that the coffee has a metallic-type taste with ss carafe similar to steel mugs? I don’t like stainless steel mugs for that reason and think i’d prefer the glass version if that’s the case

    • @marksieber4626
      @marksieber4626 10 місяців тому +1

      Drop a dishwasher pod into the pot. Add boiling water put on the lid. Wait an hour. Pot will be spotless.

    • @marksieber4626
      @marksieber4626 10 місяців тому +1

      A removable water tank is a necessity for me.

  • @rhettherring4846
    @rhettherring4846 3 роки тому +28

    I've gone down the UA-cam rabbit hole... I've been watching James for hours now. Learned a lot. Probably should have been doing something else but here I am.

  • @rickpopowitz9018
    @rickpopowitz9018 4 роки тому +951

    I really like the way James Hoffman explains his opinions about a product and his integrity in presenting these opinions.

    • @livelongandprosper70
      @livelongandprosper70 3 роки тому +2

      So do I, especially the way he gets a kick back on the ones he " likes" 🤷‍♂️

    • @GovindPisharodi
      @GovindPisharodi 3 роки тому +10

      rob b such as?

    • @nydutch9021
      @nydutch9021 2 роки тому +2

      @@livelongandprosper70 still waiting for your answer.

  • @TavisAllen
    @TavisAllen 4 роки тому +333

    The camera panning in on James during his "confession" was hilarious.

    • @dushk0
      @dushk0 3 роки тому +8

      6:28 no panning, zooming

    • @TavisAllen
      @TavisAllen 3 роки тому +1

      @@dushk0 Thank you for correcting me!

  • @robhh218
    @robhh218 3 роки тому +226

    I bought one of these on the strength of James’s review and - crucially - the timer facility. I typically brew 500ml to 30g of light roasted washed Sidamo and was initially a bit disappointed with a succession of very insipid brews, despite grinding on the finer side of medium-fine. I was using the Gold setting and the problem, I think, was this setting seems to be optimised for a full batch of fuller roasted coffee and the flow rate was just too high for a relatively small batch of lighter grind. I switched to My Brew and slowed the flow rate down to the medium setting. Later I also extended the bloom time to 45 secs and whacked the brew temperature up a couple of degrees. These tweaks have transformed the output beyond all comparison and I’m really pleased with the brews now. That controllability is the USP here, as James makes clear in the video. Cracking machine that allows you to think through and solve any problems.

    • @mdc47
      @mdc47 Рік тому

      Amazing point. Thank you

    • @990v6
      @990v6 7 місяців тому

      Should the grind be espresso level fine for this type of machine? Many thanks

    • @nelsonglover3963
      @nelsonglover3963 6 місяців тому

      ​@@990v6no, it should be ground as you would for filter coffee, commonly described as medium fine.

  • @robertbelknap
    @robertbelknap 3 роки тому +102

    I don't know who was responsible for the camera work during the auto start confession, but they should get some sort of an Award. that whole scene had me rolling. This guy is amazing at anything coffee.

    • @gortanek
      @gortanek Рік тому +12

      That was a zoom made in post production

    • @fashnek
      @fashnek Рік тому +3

      Just a zoom in post.

  • @blzt3206
    @blzt3206 4 роки тому +1034

    I'm kinda relieved you admitted to using the autobrew feature because every time I grind my coffee the night before I feel the coffee community judging me haha

    • @deluxgaming6742
      @deluxgaming6742 4 роки тому +169

      It's this weird feeling that somebody was passing your window seeing you grind those beans and thinking 'this stupid piece of shit betrayed us once again.'

    • @kimberly1567
      @kimberly1567 4 роки тому +25

      The same here. I'm afraid to admit to p.m. grinding for autobrew convenience in fear of friends berating me in group chat

    • @sylvaindupuis5595
      @sylvaindupuis5595 3 роки тому +37

      Having the smell of fresh brewed coffee to wake you up in the morning is worth ten times the taste difference!

    • @krisdeaglephotography4539
      @krisdeaglephotography4539 3 роки тому +17

      The main thing is do whatever works for you. It’s your home. The coffee community cannot tell you what to do in your personal space. In a professional setting, however, you are open to criticism.

    • @bjorlam8201
      @bjorlam8201 3 роки тому +21

      I sometimes keep my coffee on auto brew but instead of coffee it's black tea and instead of auto brew it's a mug of boiling water and instead of me it's a random guy in england

  • @Pentross
    @Pentross 4 роки тому +373

    Don’t ask me to make coffee until I’ve had my coffee

    • @thalesnemo2841
      @thalesnemo2841 3 роки тому +4

      Coffee is the solution! No , it really is A SOLUTION!😃😁

    • @Chaos1187me
      @Chaos1187me 3 роки тому

      😆

    • @jayhom5385
      @jayhom5385 3 роки тому +4

      @@thalesnemo2841 Is it a solution? I always thought it was a suspension. I'm not sure, I studied physics not chemistry.

    • @thalesnemo2841
      @thalesnemo2841 3 роки тому +1

      @@jayhom5385
      It’s a solution. A suspension can be filtered out .

    • @dushk0
      @dushk0 3 роки тому

      @@thalesnemo2841 how fine of a filter have you tried, though...?

  • @natus49
    @natus49 Рік тому +32

    I love James' fear of a coffeeforums invasion at admitting he sometimes grinds beans the night before

  • @zawvneey
    @zawvneey 2 роки тому +81

    Just grabbed one a few days ago along with the Breville Smart Grinder Pro thanks to this video. Even on my first try with budget friendly beans (Starbucks Espresso Roast), just using the labeled drip setting on the grinder, and "gold" on the brewer... Quite possibly one of the best cups of coffee i've had thus far, without any doubt the best made in a house. My girlfriend said it was the first time she's ever enjoyed black coffee in her life. She brought me a cup this morning and I swore there was sweetener added but she ensured me it was only black. If you were anything like me and grew up with only Walmart's mid-tier drip or Keurigs around... I cannot understate the difference in upgrading to something like this will make. I can't wait to actually dial in the settings with a bag of quality beans to see what this thing can actually do. Worth every penny, thanks James!

    • @paulmason6860
      @paulmason6860 2 роки тому +2

      We're had ours for a couple of years and love it. Psired with a Niche Zero, amazing! We use hario v60 filters.would be interested to hear what other filters people use.

    • @DarkFire515
      @DarkFire515 2 роки тому +1

      @@paulmason6860 I'm using Filtropa No.4 paper filters with mine and the results are excellent. Smooth, clear coffee. Delicious! I also agree with everything that Reilly said. I'm in love with my Sage smart grinder and precision brewer combination.

    • @mousermind
      @mousermind Рік тому +5

      *cannot _overstate_ the difference

  • @Oscar-if6lq
    @Oscar-if6lq 4 роки тому +181

    I'm impressed they spent 2 years getting it right since they originally sent a unit for you to evaluate. It's nice to see them spending so much time to release a well finished product.

    • @MAGAMAN
      @MAGAMAN 2 роки тому

      But they still have problems with it dumping coffee all over the counter according to the reviews. For a $300+ coffee pot, that should never happen.

    • @VisiblyJacked
      @VisiblyJacked 2 роки тому +14

      "they had problems with the hard water in London and spent time tweaking it". I'm genuinely surprised that a mainstream/mass company put so much care into their product.

  • @willd2609
    @willd2609 4 роки тому +714

    Gosh that makes me feel much better than I should to know your dirty, dirty, pre-ground secrets. Thank you!

    • @hannahmoyse1690
      @hannahmoyse1690 4 роки тому +4

      Nothing wrong with pre ground coffee, if you get to know which day a roaster grinds their coffee...

    • @willd2609
      @willd2609 4 роки тому +32

      @@hannahmoyse1690 true! But really, what we are all after is an ASMR video of James huskily admitting to all his coffee hipster faux pas.

  • @autophile525i
    @autophile525i 4 роки тому +564

    I THOUGHT I was a coffee snob. I’m just a guy who likes coffee, as it turns out.

  • @nealdollin1109
    @nealdollin1109 3 роки тому +114

    Love this brewer. Have had it for 2 years now and it is the best. I think my favorite setting that you didn’t talk about us the fact that you can do “single serving” brews directly into a cup. I use a travel mug for work every day and it’s great to not have to wash the carafe in the morning and my mug in the evening. Great review!

    • @yeid44
      @yeid44 3 роки тому +5

      That's just amazing

    • @doreendaykin6693
      @doreendaykin6693 2 роки тому +7

      Oh…that is great info!! Gratitude!

    • @kerrye83
      @kerrye83 Рік тому +2

      This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

    • @Khalil-Ibrahim21
      @Khalil-Ibrahim21 Рік тому +1

      That's great 👍🏽 thanks

  • @hyubsu
    @hyubsu 4 роки тому +68

    Separating morning coffee and coffee for appreciation was one of my learnings this year. Makes your mornings efficient and lighter on the wallet.

    • @gearardlefore
      @gearardlefore 4 роки тому +4

      Hey I like that idea thanks for the tip

  • @willismason6447
    @willismason6447 3 роки тому +28

    I live in Dallas Texas and own a Breville Precision Coffee Machine. I’ve been using it for about a year. I have the carafe version. I also have the Breville Smart Coffee Grinder Pro for grinding beans. I live with my son who is remotely attending Mechanical Engineering at University of Texas Austin so we only need a couple of cups in the morning. We seldom use the carafe. We use the cone with paper filters and brew directly into a cup. We do use the custom brew setting as we prefer a slightly lower brew temperature than the gold setting.
    My water for brewing comes from a Berkey Canister water purifier.
    The Breville coffee grinder and maker make really great coffee. Both are working reliably.
    The water tank develops condensation on the inside of the tank after brewing so I usually take the lid off to let the condensation vent off before replacing the lid.
    I am very fond of the automatic descaling notification which helps me insure I don’t forget the rescaling.
    Enjoy your shows.

    • @phillipallen6355
      @phillipallen6355 3 роки тому +3

      This was a very helpful review, thank you.

    • @smportis
      @smportis 3 роки тому +1

      Berkey for the win! My family drinks so much water now.

  • @MrChomcky
    @MrChomcky 2 роки тому +10

    “Thinks this is the machine for me. Sees price. I’m okay with bad coffee.” Great breakdown and review.

  • @SuicidalLemonade
    @SuicidalLemonade 4 роки тому +201

    the fact that they delayed production due to hard water is a good sign.

    • @IMelkor42
      @IMelkor42 3 роки тому +2

      The fact that they tuned it to London's water is typical... Nowhere else on this Island drinking coffee...

    • @BJMonkey
      @BJMonkey 3 роки тому +8

      @@IMelkor42 you misunderstood. They made it work well ALL THE WAY up until London's hard water. You can tell it how hard your water is so it will work just as well with water all over the UK.

    • @IMelkor42
      @IMelkor42 3 роки тому +4

      @@BJMonkey I was being a bit sarcastic. Cool that they did that, though! Cheers

  • @TheHslade3
    @TheHslade3 4 роки тому +30

    Thanks for your candor on the morning’s first coffee, James. Real talk.

  • @845H1R
    @845H1R 4 роки тому +81

    I'm a simple guy. I like coffee therefore I like James Hoffmann.

  • @danielkbishop
    @danielkbishop Рік тому +79

    If you use this Brewer for an extended period of time, you'll run into issues with mold in the thermal carafe cap. The cap is hollow and cannot be properly accessed to clean. If you search, you'll find long time users discussing this issue. Consider pinning a comment or updating your review because it's a serious issue with another wise great brewer.

    • @Tintenklexs
      @Tintenklexs Рік тому +2

      That sounds… disgusting. has there been a reaction by sage? Do they do refunds for it?

    • @Emily-hd9sm
      @Emily-hd9sm Рік тому +3

      Oof, sending a new carafe is nice and all, but it's terrible design when the only solution to a problem is to scrap it and get a new one. Not at all sustainable or cost efficient at all.

    • @sting1111
      @sting1111 Рік тому +1

      They are all that way. Drives me crazy. I have a Hario that is the same way. I might try boiling the lid but eventually I will have to replace it.

    • @doctormoobbc
      @doctormoobbc Рік тому +8

      After reading many reddit comments apparently soaking it in espresso machine cleaner for 30 mins or so clears the issue up instantly.

    • @laranini9660
      @laranini9660 Рік тому

      @@doctormoobbc thank you! I just purchased this and screenshot this in case I run into this issue.

  • @EJRiberdy
    @EJRiberdy 4 роки тому +1

    I love this machine! I have the Breville version in Canada and have been using it for nearly two years. I have all the same (not so concerning) concerns! And now, I have been tuned in to this wonderful channel.

  • @Xzanthos
    @Xzanthos 4 роки тому +67

    I don't know how I stumbled upon your channel (new aeropress just popped up in my feed) but your reviews are fantastic! Thanks for doing these.

  • @igottmituns
    @igottmituns 4 роки тому +20

    Great review. Been using this myself for just over a year now on the other side of the pond. Consistently great brews with my V60 attachment. I too have enjoyed the "waking up to coffee" timer...to hear that you're doing it too simply makes me feel better about it. Thank you for sharing, James. -Jeff

  • @alohm
    @alohm 4 роки тому +220

    Could not be more British: Grey shirt, grey watch, grey hair, grey machine, grey walls, grey table.... but hey I have funky glasses ;) Enjoying the content tyvm.

    • @WoodshavenPatriot
      @WoodshavenPatriot 4 роки тому +4

      Almighty Ohm grey coffee maker.

    • @rachellamb2564
      @rachellamb2564 4 роки тому +5

      Peek generally it's grEy in England and grAy in America (US, I'm not sure about Canada)

    • @alexvpaq
      @alexvpaq 4 роки тому +9

      @@rachellamb2564 oh it's grey as well in Canada, we're definitely part of the Commonwealth.

    • @stevecarter8810
      @stevecarter8810 4 роки тому +5

      Don't forget the self loathing, regarding pre ground coffee

    • @jpht1964
      @jpht1964 3 роки тому

      I’ll bet he has a severe hangover as well

  • @-STONECYPHER-
    @-STONECYPHER- 2 роки тому +35

    I bought one after seeing this, along with the Smart Grinder Pro. It makes fantastic coffee and the auto start has made my 4:30 and 5am starts to the day so much nicer.

    • @jordanbell6238
      @jordanbell6238 2 роки тому

      Would you mind sharing what settings you use on both grinder and brewer? I have had it for about a week and haven’t been able to make even one palatable batch. HELP A FELLOW COFFEE NERD

    • @-STONECYPHER-
      @-STONECYPHER- 2 роки тому

      @@jordanbell6238
      Cone filter
      Gold setting
      Fill it to '4 cups'
      Assuming you have the same grinder, set on 50 with a grind time of 12 seconds.
      Makes exactly 2 full mugs.
      Tweek from there.

    • @jordanbell6238
      @jordanbell6238 2 роки тому

      @@-STONECYPHER- is your internal burr set at 6 (standard) ?

    • @-STONECYPHER-
      @-STONECYPHER- 2 роки тому

      @@jordanbell6238 yes

  • @zacharyhersey5144
    @zacharyhersey5144 4 роки тому +17

    Dearest James,
    The way you edit your videos matched with your personality is quite possibly the funniest thing I’ve ever experienced.
    P.S. I also really enjoy what you have to say about coffee
    Sincerely,
    Zachary Hersey

  • @timmuza
    @timmuza 3 роки тому +19

    Yes, I bought one a month ago. It has been fantastic thus far. Cleaning the conical basket IS a good idea, thank you for that advice. I agree that you should use paper filters (Avoid the metal basket filter) I found that it not only affects the taste of the coffee but it leaves a noticeable amount of grounds through into the carafe (despite the grind level). Thanks for the honest review James!

  • @halfhappy117
    @halfhappy117 4 місяці тому +1

    just got one of these for christmas, finding out that it made our coffee that much better I have since dove head first into the rabbit hole that is better tasting coffee. oh boy im in love

  • @cathrinrobitaille7719
    @cathrinrobitaille7719 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the review, your eloquence is refreshing in the reviewers sea. Your videos are efficient, useful and highly satisfying to watch.

  • @graemewightman8616
    @graemewightman8616 4 роки тому +260

    There is no shame here james! When I wake up I would like my coffee ready to go

    • @jackywchen
      @jackywchen 4 роки тому +10

      Want to add that Medically speaking it takes hours for different parts of human sensory organs to fully "wake up" (the smell is the exception since our brain doesn't dial it down when we go into sleep mode). So people kinda need to do blind taste themselves to determine if they can taste a large difference between pregrind or a la minute since our brain aren't that fussy when we just wake up.

    • @Morthy125
      @Morthy125 4 роки тому +4

      @@jackywchen
      my brain is as fussy as it gets when I wake up haha

  • @PetrosArgy
    @PetrosArgy 4 роки тому +56

    That's actually a very impressive home grade machine. I'm not a filter coffee fan, but I wouldn't hesitate to get one of these for my home if family members preferred that style of coffee. I also really appreciate that you're able to get past the whole coffee snob culture and talk about how useful a timer function can be. In our house the correlation would be my wife frothing her milk in the cup for her caffe latte instead of in a pitcher (oh, horror of horrors!). I find so much of the coffee culture snobbery here in the US to be very frustrating, especially with its love of single origin over blends (which to me is like trying to convince people that just eating the meat out of a cheeseburger is better than enjoying what a good cook has done in putting a tasty sandwich together). Coffee is a part of daily life, it doesn't always have to served in a golden cup by virgin unicorns, and mediocre coffee is always better than no coffee :)

    • @BigTrees4ever
      @BigTrees4ever 9 місяців тому

      How do you make filter less coffee? Like Turkish style?

    • @nelsonglover3963
      @nelsonglover3963 8 місяців тому

      ​@mordecaibilshan6534 presumably they mean paper filterless, e.g., espresso, especially as they talked about a cafe latte

  • @jamzam3794
    @jamzam3794 3 роки тому +1

    I am a V60 pour over guy. After watching your review I purchased the Breville Precision brewer. So far I love it. I make both servings at one time now using the cone shaped filter and the carafe. I also purchased the pour over attachment but I’ve only used that a few times. So, Virtuoso+ grinder and Breville Precision Brewer. Thanks James!

  • @jong2359
    @jong2359 4 роки тому +43

    Use a dedicated water bottle, preferably the specific volume of coffee you typically brew, to fill the tank. That way you never have to think about measurements on the tank, and it virtually eliminates spillage during filling.

    • @Abbicis
      @Abbicis Рік тому +2

      Underrated comment

    • @oli_kester
      @oli_kester Рік тому +1

      Or - even better - use a marker pen to denote each mug's worth of water

  • @meddlesomemusic
    @meddlesomemusic 2 роки тому +7

    I found a breville convection toaster oven at a thrift store, and I love it. I use it to treat small metal pieces in my shop.
    This brewing machine I would use for its intended purpose
    Love your channel!

  • @epicvohl
    @epicvohl 4 роки тому +3

    Just wanted to say I've just bought one of these on the merit of this video alone and I'm extremely happy with it! Thank you!

  • @rudiwiedemann8173
    @rudiwiedemann8173 Рік тому

    James: BRILLIANT! Just enough tech to be credible and useful, yet practical and honest in human terms. BRAVO!

  • @danmoss3834
    @danmoss3834 3 роки тому

    Just found your videos today, never knew how much there was to coffee making. Your way of explaining things is great and very trustworthy, thank you and I will continue enjoying your videos about coffee products 👍

  • @TheNotoriousWSG
    @TheNotoriousWSG 3 роки тому +3

    This review sold me on the brewer. I've been using a secondhand Cuisinart drip brewer that was made in the mid 90s since I started toying with coffee and have been looking to upgrade for quite some time. It won't be here until the new year but that just makes me all the more excited to start the year off right.

  • @liamvictor
    @liamvictor 4 роки тому +10

    Clear, consise, and something for my Christmas list

  • @watchfan6180
    @watchfan6180 3 роки тому +1

    Love your honesty and straight forward approach

  • @davegetssocial
    @davegetssocial 3 роки тому +2

    I did buy this based on this review and the fact that you were using it for 2 years and had very little complaints about it. After 2 failed cheaper brewers, an espresso/brewer machine and a cheap as chips own-brand failed on me, I got fed up and just went for this one despite the expense.
    This may seem a little cliche but after 7 mornings of failed auto-coffee making, and a very angry partner, I am extremely happy with the machine. Interestingly, when I ordered the machine I obviously didnt remember all the details of this review, namely the brew basket customization and anything after that point, I just remembered you'd been using it for 2 years and had very little complaints.
    Happy with the purchase. great review, good machine.

  • @asimplefarmer
    @asimplefarmer 4 роки тому +13

    I would have never even considered this vs the moccamaster. Thanks for the detailed and thoughtful review.

  • @RyanTanganco
    @RyanTanganco 4 роки тому +12

    Grinding the night before is much much more acceptable than buying pre-ground coffee haha. I have been eyeing this machine for a while now., maybe it's time to finally get one.

  • @muemue888
    @muemue888 Рік тому

    This is why i love James's content. Its because his a practical realist which makes him less/not a snob.

  • @sennakurosaki
    @sennakurosaki 4 роки тому +1

    Sage/Breville should be very thankful to you. Your positive review as a universally acknowledged coffee expert is kind of a huge endorsement for this product.

  • @Beati3
    @Beati3 4 роки тому +54

    I put this on my Amazon wish list several weeks ago, and it's totally the timer function I'm interested in. I love my Barista Express, but those gym mornings, when I want to roll out of bed and caffeinate at 4:45am ... yeah, I could live with a little oxidation.

  • @PhilLucasVLOGs
    @PhilLucasVLOGs 8 місяців тому +4

    A new video explaining how to use My Brew settings with different roasts would be great!

  • @BulletSponge20
    @BulletSponge20 Рік тому

    Just love listening to your reviews… so candid and so down to earth. Thank you!

  • @erikcf5206
    @erikcf5206 4 роки тому

    Im not even a coffee drinker, but ive been binging your videos for a couple days and Ive gotta say im loving them.

  • @AtazuM
    @AtazuM 4 роки тому +19

    Love the lighting, wow'ed me as soon as the video started.
    That "naughty confession" was a gem

  • @jcgaudet
    @jcgaudet 4 роки тому +3

    I have one of these for the office. The removable water tank would be an absolute game changer for me since we're brewing 50oz each time. We also noticed a difference between the cone shaped basket and the flat bottom. We're using the gold filter basket to old a smaller paper filter inside. It gives us an in-between solution for brewing quality.
    All in all, it is so much better than the Bonavita... The extra money is absolutely worth it.

  • @elizabethbooth8794
    @elizabethbooth8794 2 роки тому +2

    The smell. Of fresh brewed coffee, awakens ones 😊 smile. Elizabeth

  • @wesd3370
    @wesd3370 3 роки тому

    I much appreciate the honest description of your relationship with the company.

  • @TheOriginal_BigMac
    @TheOriginal_BigMac 4 роки тому +3

    That slow zoom-in for your preground confession 👌🏻

  • @glenneveringham
    @glenneveringham 3 роки тому +4

    James you are way too honest, refreshing reviews that I always appreciate 👍 I pre-grind my filter coffee at home and take it to work to brew as my Niche is better than the work grinder ... you’re not walking alone ☕️

    • @anotherguycalledsmith
      @anotherguycalledsmith Рік тому

      Well done, my friend! Normally, it is the other way around, people are used to steal coffee from work and are brewing it at home, I am afraid ;-)

  • @jimwall2291
    @jimwall2291 Рік тому

    THIS is what I love about youtube! I'm learning things about making coffee I had no idea existed. I never really liked coffee when I was young but it's grown on me.

  • @ShannonAhern
    @ShannonAhern 6 місяців тому

    We bought one of these about a year ago, and love it so much! I was looking at the amazon page, seeking the best paper filters, and one of the reviews there mentioned this review, so I came to see what you had to say. You have confirmed my happiness with this coffee maker!! I initially bought this because we love all of our Breville products so much, and this did not disappoint. Your review is fantastic, although perhaps I love it so because of my own confirmation bias being fed here. :-) Thank you!

  • @FoleyJon
    @FoleyJon 4 роки тому +5

    I've owned the Breville Precision Brewer for almost a year. I love it just as much today as I did the first day I owned it.

    • @FoleyJon
      @FoleyJon 4 роки тому

      To answer your question, I am not a fan of the coffee carafe lid. I feel like old coffee gets stuck in the lid and I'm not convinced a simple rinse get's it all out. I agree, a removable water reservoir would be fantastic. I would have prefered an all stainless steel brew basket, but that's me being picky.
      Coming from a daily V60 or Aeropress user, I'm used to just rinsing or throwing the item in the dishwasher. With this machine, you really need to regularly use Urnex (or something similar) to deep clean it.

  • @DasGrinch
    @DasGrinch 4 роки тому +137

    I don't even drink coffee, why am I watching these? lol

    • @cynthiasymons
      @cynthiasymons 4 роки тому +10

      Because James is fascinating....

    • @davidoickle1778
      @davidoickle1778 4 роки тому +2

      Because you're wise beyond your years.

    • @ldegraaf
      @ldegraaf 4 роки тому +6

      The UA-cam algarithum has assured me that I will like this. So I watched like a good lemming and now I can't stop watching! Well done James! I can see why you won the world barista championship in 2007. However, I will never join the dark side and actually drink coffee, sorry that is a bridge too far.

    • @Micaelangel07
      @Micaelangel07 4 роки тому

      I'm looking for a gift to my coffee drinking parents.

    • @fortheloveofchocolat
      @fortheloveofchocolat 3 роки тому +2

      his voice is quite soothing

  • @MarcoRamirez12
    @MarcoRamirez12 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you. After watching your review, I bought one and it’s made life at home under COVID easier.

  • @rurounilucy
    @rurounilucy 4 роки тому +3

    That whisper confession was amazing

  • @MrJackBroady
    @MrJackBroady 4 роки тому +763

    Imagine sending an influencer a product for review and not getting it for 2 years...

    • @jameshoffmann
      @jameshoffmann  4 роки тому +395

      Ha! It would have been frustrating for me to review a brewer no one in the UK could buy!

    • @A_A828
      @A_A828 4 роки тому +46

      Oh god is James an 'influencer' now as well? :(

    • @stevenpetrillo9527
      @stevenpetrillo9527 4 роки тому +108

      There are people who have influence, and then there are "influencers"
      James' opinion influenced me to put the thermal caraffe on my wedding registry as opposed to the glass.

    • @dwikafebrianto3016
      @dwikafebrianto3016 4 роки тому +14

      @@A_A828 James' influence in coffee world is so big

    • @foretell6819
      @foretell6819 4 роки тому +1

      Steven Petrillo is thermal better?

  • @thebirofunk
    @thebirofunk 4 роки тому +5

    It's massive! Would love a mini version.

  • @skywalkerFPL
    @skywalkerFPL 3 роки тому

    Really enjoying my sage brewer, thank you for Reccomendation James!

  • @tristanmccoppin5761
    @tristanmccoppin5761 2 роки тому

    I am obsessed with this video - in my mind, this 6am coffee he describes is just so impossibly and perfectly pure and satisfying. I must taste it.

  • @pertrick
    @pertrick 3 роки тому +120

    James, it's been about 10 months since this review. Do you still use the Precision Brewer as your go-to morning brewer? I'd love a automatic brewer comparison between this and say a Moccamaster KB?

    • @wiskeeamazingdancer4964
      @wiskeeamazingdancer4964 3 роки тому +10

      I second this.

    • @CactusCat123
      @CactusCat123 3 роки тому +6

      I totally agree!

    • @smportis
      @smportis 3 роки тому +4

      @James Hoffman ^^^

    • @TheStablehorse
      @TheStablehorse 3 роки тому +1

      Yes, please. Pretty please?

    • @TimBlackwell
      @TimBlackwell 3 роки тому +2

      I’ve heard great things about the ratio six brewer. Would be very interested in your take on that one.

  • @marcuskallison
    @marcuskallison 4 роки тому +4

    That was one of my favourite reviews so far. Thanks. I think the amount of time you've had it has fed into how good the review was.
    With regards to another comparable brewer, the Behmor Brazen would be worth checking out. It has a different and, as far as I'm aware of, unique approach to water heating and water dispersion. It's essentially a temperature controlled kettle on top of a solenoid connected to a shower screen. But I don't think I could bear to watch you discuss the aesthetics...
    Regarding the pre-ground: lol. That's the personal value of convenience!

  • @andrewyuzwa5840
    @andrewyuzwa5840 4 роки тому

    I love that you appreciate a fair cup of coffee first thing. Love your work mate.

  • @Defiantclient
    @Defiantclient 4 роки тому

    Thank you James! About to buy my very first coffee-maker at home and with this video I have locked down my selection.

  • @williampichardo1485
    @williampichardo1485 4 роки тому +4

    I love how not snobbish you are.

  • @ilqrd.6608
    @ilqrd.6608 3 роки тому +5

    here’s one of the most sophisticated coffee experts I’ve seen on the web and turns out he’s okay with drinking just like the rest of us. Screw the flavor, have it readying in the morning and that does it

  • @CocoaBeachLiving
    @CocoaBeachLiving 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice looking brewer. I have been using the Breville (Sage) dosing burr grinder since 2012, wonderful machine. Great brand Australia 👍👍

  • @Darkhalfcustoms
    @Darkhalfcustoms 4 роки тому +1

    I really loved this video. I was even drinking my coffee as I watched. Thank you.

  • @Arnogorter
    @Arnogorter 4 роки тому +6

    Loved the slow zoom during the confession of your shameful secret

  • @TheJC9653
    @TheJC9653 4 роки тому +12

    Just got my own one of these brewers. I'm a little in love. Actually im very in love. It makes my heart flutter. Actually that may be caffeine overdose ...

  • @KrzysioMisio84
    @KrzysioMisio84 Рік тому

    I have had it for several months and in terms of quality it is very good, the only difference is that I have a glass coffee pot. As for the cons, I feel the same as you. And one more little thing about this equipment and your channel ... I got this coffee brewer as a gift and it is thanks to you and your channel that the final decision was made to get this model.

  • @johnpryder9103
    @johnpryder9103 3 роки тому +2

    Mine came yesterday! Based on your recommendation and I love it after three pots so far.
    Annapolis MD USA

  • @tkdhanani
    @tkdhanani 4 роки тому +18

    I use an Alexa enabled smart plug with my technivorm. Not quite the same level of programmability and options like basket v cone v pour over, but it solves the main use case which is timer programmability. And the beauty is... if I hit snooze or get up early... then I don’t have to rely on a timer. It goes when I want it go!

    • @malena7362
      @malena7362 3 роки тому

      You what???

    • @malena7362
      @malena7362 3 роки тому

      Don’t you have to use a switch in the technivorm

  • @zakariyyagardee8934
    @zakariyyagardee8934 4 роки тому +289

    I cannot believe what I've just heard. Everyone knows that grinding coffee less than 10 seconds before you start brewing is sacrilegious!

    • @jameshoffmann
      @jameshoffmann  4 роки тому +42

      Haha!

    • @davidwallace3595
      @davidwallace3595 4 роки тому

      @@jameshoffmann Hence the shame.

    • @21bruce12
      @21bruce12 4 роки тому +7

      I think you mean "more than 10 seconds..".

    • @CarBoreBoy
      @CarBoreBoy 4 роки тому

      @@21bruce12 I think theyre joking mate

    • @user-xx7pg3vw9k
      @user-xx7pg3vw9k 3 роки тому

      You should just try it. I don't even have a fancy programmable coffee machine but if I know I am going to have to up at an unholy hour, I will pre-grind, fill my water tank, add my ground to the basket and in the morning I hit the 'on' button. Really can be a life saver.

  • @MickKerr
    @MickKerr 3 роки тому +1

    Just took delivery of one of these to upgrade our morning coffee routine (christmas present). The purchase was heavily influenced by this video! Looking forward to cracking it open and enjoying freshly brewed delicious coffee!

  • @donnybeilner7585
    @donnybeilner7585 3 роки тому

    Enjoy all your videos and love this brewer. I don't have one, but all the features and your stamp of approval make it a no brainer. Setting a timer on a coffee maker is definitely OK. Just spoiling our ourselves in a different way.

  • @Robert.Dickson
    @Robert.Dickson 4 роки тому +10

    I’m just ‘getting into’ coffee and I have been enjoying your videos, just bought an AeroPress last week and have been blown away by it. Your video comparing against the delter press made my mind up. Thanks again and keep up the great work. Best wishes from Glasgow.

    • @jameshoffmann
      @jameshoffmann  4 роки тому +10

      Thanks Robert! I hope to drag you further down the rabbit hole of great coffee!

    • @Robert.Dickson
      @Robert.Dickson 4 роки тому +8

      James Hoffmann I don’t want to be a coffee snob, I just don’t believe coffee being sold in the major coffee shops offers good value in comparison to what I’ve been able to make over the last couple of days, whether it be a latte or an Americano. I just want a decent cup of coffee and can’t believe a £30 industrial syringe has delivered that.
      Down the rabbit hole we go!!🤣

  • @1luvoneworld
    @1luvoneworld 4 роки тому +9

    Huh.. it’s okay to use a programmable coffee maker.. okay let me set my timer. Thanks for another great video James! Cheers!

  • @elizabethG633
    @elizabethG633 4 роки тому +2

    I have watched so many of your videos, and quite frankly, I will stick with my normal pour over manually. You have great videos and I have learned a lot, but I am retired now so having a coffee ready when I open my eyes is not an issue any longer.

  • @UncleTerry
    @UncleTerry 4 роки тому

    Nice and informational review with out being boring. thank you.

  • @anggasatya69
    @anggasatya69 4 роки тому +30

    Oh James, you sounds like a kid that confess his shameful sins to a group of friend. But that humbleness of yours is why I love your channel so much.
    I just know recently that there are tons of coffee dripper variant on the market, started from V60, the most popular one, to kalita wave, origami, blue bottle, and coffee dripper that you can grab at Japanese dollar store. I wonder if you can make a video to break down how those drippers different from each other and find the best way to use them, or maybe the better one among others.
    Thank you before, and otsukare

  • @Guerdo42
    @Guerdo42 4 роки тому +9

    FINALLY a thermos can that you can actually properly clean on the inside with adult sizes hands. I didn't know this was 2019 tech, but here we are.
    Very smart machine, with the option to go very simple. I totally agree on the ML notches and the mounted water reservoir. It seems like the perfect bridge between specialty folks and people that just want a good coffee. A bit expensive, but the 1,8L makes a great argument. I've been looking for a brewer that makes single cups and does family gatherings.

  • @luvpatel4732
    @luvpatel4732 3 роки тому +1

    i never had other than instant coffee
    but your channel had change how i look at coffee

  • @akinsoyleyen
    @akinsoyleyen 4 роки тому

    Dude even if i hated coffee ; i would still tune in here....your reviews and the tone of voice is just addictive!

  • @christopherdeming7929
    @christopherdeming7929 4 роки тому +30

    I have the US version here. One annoying thing I’ve come across is while making a single cup. Occasionally, the automatic drip stop will either fail to return to the position to stop or start. In single cup, this means sometimes you just can’t stop it from dripping. We made the mistake of once using the carafe with the smaller volume. The drip stop wouldn’t move from the down position, effectively locking the carafe in place. Typically unplugging, waiting a while, and plugging back in cycles it, but it’s still annoying. But in a year of ownership and daily use, it’s only happened three times.

    • @GustavoSanchez64
      @GustavoSanchez64 4 роки тому

      Have you tried using the Hario adapter for single cup? I like that much better for making coffee just for myself.

  • @ianhenrysmith
    @ianhenrysmith 4 роки тому +3

    I’ve had one for about a month now and am very happy with it. The coffee is makes is significantly better than any other brewer I’ve owned or used. Your comments about the non-removable water reservoir and imperial volume labeling ring true, though. I feel like a caveman when I try (I have the US version) to measure water in ounces using the tank, so I weigh my water separately and pour it in. Could definitely be improved in that regard.

  • @stevendewberry3458
    @stevendewberry3458 Рік тому

    I had that Cuisinart bean grinding machine for years, replaced it too. Loved it. Now I use a Nespresso, which I know Mr. Hoffman trashed, but the family loves.

  • @jonctgalvez
    @jonctgalvez 2 роки тому

    Bought one this week and love it 😍