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

Жыл бұрын

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

@danielgoldberg2129

Жыл бұрын

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

@bobbif100

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@adambooth4011

Жыл бұрын

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 🙂

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

@Acidlib

4 жыл бұрын

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

@thealignedlover

4 жыл бұрын

gastronomic nerds are the absolute most charming souls

@karzem1

4 жыл бұрын

Richard Keister why are you gay

@Lorenzo-zg3ct

4 жыл бұрын

Blue Finger why not

@jodolski

4 жыл бұрын

Oh God, yes.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@SamSeedy

2 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@marksieber4626

Жыл бұрын

A removable water tank is a necessity for me.

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.

@Showmetheevidence-

Жыл бұрын

Same here - & I like his straight forwardness :)

@Showmetheevidence-

Жыл бұрын

Same here - & I like his straight forwardness :)

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

@lugaretzia

3 жыл бұрын

Come 715 however...

@sirocco2810

2 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

@@sirocco2810 Facts

@Ginger30161

Жыл бұрын

The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup

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

@jameshoffmann

4 жыл бұрын

Ready the pitchforks...

@doryman3

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

Haha this actually made me laugh. Thanks!

@ScrappyCoco11111

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

@@doryman3 get the hell out Scot

James looks like a sage product 😂

@TheEtoileNoire

4 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

yo, but he does though.

@marssambo7759

3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite comment about the Hoff. 😂

@kivzzzz

3 жыл бұрын

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

@p0derick

3 жыл бұрын

This made me laugh far more than it should.

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

3 жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful review, thank you.

@smportis

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@livelongandprosper70

4 жыл бұрын

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

@GovindPisharodi

4 жыл бұрын

rob b such as?

@nydutch9021

2 жыл бұрын

@@livelongandprosper70 still waiting for your answer.

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

@dushk0

3 жыл бұрын

6:28 no panning, zooming

@TavisAllen

3 жыл бұрын

@@dushk0 Thank you for correcting me!

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

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

Жыл бұрын

Amazing point. Thank you

@990v6

8 ай бұрын

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

@nelsonglover3963

7 ай бұрын

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@krisdeaglephotography4539

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@GreenTeaViewer

2 жыл бұрын

"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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

*cannot _overstate_ the difference

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

Жыл бұрын

That was a zoom made in post production

@fashnek

Жыл бұрын

Just a zoom in post.

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

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.

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

3 жыл бұрын

That's just amazing

@doreendaykin6693

2 жыл бұрын

Oh…that is great info!! Gratitude!

@kerrye83

Жыл бұрын

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

@Khalil-Ibrahim21

Жыл бұрын

That's great 👍🏽 thanks

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

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

@gearardlefore

4 жыл бұрын

Hey I like that idea thanks for the tip

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

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!

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.

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

@thalesnemo2841

4 жыл бұрын

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

@Chaos1187me

3 жыл бұрын

😆

@jayhom5385

3 жыл бұрын

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

@thalesnemo2841

3 жыл бұрын

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

@dushk0

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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-

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@-STONECYPHER-

2 жыл бұрын

@@jordanbell6238 yes

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@Emily-hd9sm

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@laranini9660

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@hannahmoyse1690

4 жыл бұрын

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

@willd2609

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

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!

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.

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!

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!

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 👍

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

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

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

@IMelkor42

3 жыл бұрын

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

@BJMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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.

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!

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

10 ай бұрын

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

@nelsonglover3963

9 ай бұрын

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

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.

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

Жыл бұрын

Underrated comment

@oli_kester

Жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

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

@KostasSiderisBarista

3 жыл бұрын

He's a pro. Don't compare yourself with a pro.

@controlerg

3 жыл бұрын

The realest comment ever!

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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 ;-)

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

4 жыл бұрын

Almighty Ohm grey coffee maker.

@rachellamb2564

4 жыл бұрын

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

@alexvpaq

4 жыл бұрын

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

@stevecarter8810

4 жыл бұрын

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

@jpht1964

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll bet he has a severe hangover as well

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

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

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.

Clear, consise, and something for my Christmas list

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!

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

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

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

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

@austincox1709

2 жыл бұрын

thanks elizabeth

I can make a carafe at 6am and it will just be turning ambient temp 24 hours later. This is what I love. Hate me for leaving coffee out but I’m not gonna brew every morning. I’ll have hot coffee when it brews and make iced coffee next day.

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.

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.

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

@jackywchen

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

Love your honesty and straight forward approach

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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.

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.

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!

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

That slow zoom-in for your preground confession 👌🏻

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

3 жыл бұрын

You what???

@malena7362

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

It's massive! Would love a mini version.

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.

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

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

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@Robert.Dickson

4 жыл бұрын

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!!🤣

This is the best review I've ever seen on something like this. My wife and I are finally willing to have pre-ground coffee some mornings in order to have the convenience of ready-made coffee (only on occasion of course) and the way you described this was comical and so true. People who don't understand coffee don't see the problem and coffee maniacs think it's insane, but there are few of us who love a good cup of coffee and are ok with slight compromises for extreme conveniences at times. I'm happy to meet another like myself.

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

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.

I love my Breville Precision Brewer. I have used it every day now for almost two years. I hate that I forget that it is capable of doing so many things (pour over, cold brew, etc.,.). I think my complaints with it are: (1) As you stated, the water tank is not removable. If they can make they water tank removable on the Breville Barista Express espresso machine, they can make it removable on this product as well. (2) I am not a fan of the lid to the carafe. There are times where it seems to have become super glued to the carafe. Perhaps it's just pressure in the carafe? I don't know. Edit: I'm also the same way about grinding coffee the night before. I know I'm missing out, but, if I'm honest with myself I know I really wouldn't notice the difference.

@59fiftycap

2 жыл бұрын

grinding fresh beans before brewing will always result in a tastier cup of coffee. let’s say it takes 2 minutes to weigh out and freshly grind your coffee beans in the morning the biggest argument is convenience - “you say it only takes an extra 2 minutes right? then instead of turning on the tv with your remote, why not get up and turn the tv on manually if it’s only two minutes?” that argument is flawed because: • the extra 2 minutes you spend grinding your beans in the morning, while less convenient, provides you with a much tastier cup of coffee (convenient BUT decline in coffee quality) • turning on the tv with a remote control instead of spending the extra two minutes to get up and turn on the tv manually (convenient PLUS no change in the tv quality) at the end of the day, it’s widely understood that instant coffee is more often than not inferior in taste compared to freshly ground coffee, but hey, like you said, it’s up for each person to decide.

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.

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

Outstanding review!! We have had one for 2 years (to replace an OXO, which was ok too and less $$). Hesitated to spend so much, but so happy we did!! Really agree with all the pluses and criticisms. We've run it like crazy at home all this year through the pandemic. Still fantastic. Can you share your preferred settings for "My Brew" function??

Crafting a good cup coffee before having coffee has always haunted me, making my coffee brewing experience so much less enjoyable... UNTIL NOW! THANK YOU!

@ximono

4 жыл бұрын

I'm horrible at making coffee in the morning. It's the catch-22 of coffee: being unable to make a good cup of coffee without having a cup of coffee first. The only solution to that is to have a machine brew the first cup for you. Genious!

@sylvialeonardo9539

4 жыл бұрын

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

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.

Loved the slow zoom during the confession of your shameful secret

That whisper confession was amazing

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.

Okay. I purchsed one of these about two weeks ago - partially based on seeing this video along with other research. I have been more than satisfied. I have yet to use it with the flat bottomed filter but have used most the other features. It is wonderful. Don't know what to say that wasn't said in the video or the other comments but I've enjoyed it. To spend this amount of money on any brewer, you have to really love and appreciate coffee and how it's brewed.

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

Thanks a lot for all your time and effort in making these videos - informative and fun to watch. This machine looks and sounds great, but it is big (there are only two us in the house) and expensive, so is there a smaller, cheaper machine you could recommend?

Thank you for the videos, I only came across your channel a couple of months ago. Your detailed explanations and the fact you will point out the pros and cons are a pleasant surprise compared to some channels where they have clearly been supplied the product or are getting paid. My 20-year-old Saeco Royal Professional let out the magic smoke a few months ago, so in urgent need of coffee, I rushed and bought a Breville Barista Express $400 below list because I assume they were discontinuing. It really falls into the kitchen appliance category, 10% of the time I manage to or it manages to over or under extract and it is only a single boiler. The biggest annoyance is the portafilter is not a standard size - 54 mm making it difficult to access other portafilters and high-quality bottomless baskets. Please keep up the good work as I am gaining useful knowledge from your presentations.

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

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

I like the fact that you shared your use of grinding the night before and using the automatic timer function. I live alone and only brew for myself so I don't mind pour-over or aeropress every time. BUT I fantasize about waking to coffee. However, I did not have any idea how much flavor/aroma would be lost by grinding the night before. I did not want to spend the money on a brewer to run that experiment. As always--10/10 content. thanks !

@cameronknowles6267

4 жыл бұрын

If you don’t wanna buy a brewer I think you could experiment by leaving ground coffee out overnight and making an aero press and then grinding and make a cup the same way with freshly ground coffe

This is the video i have been waiting for. i have a cheap brewer at home, and i am not interested in the hobbyist side of coffee, i just want a good brewer that isn't too expensive and this strikes me as the perfect solution to my specific problem. I normally get turned off by guys who come are so embroiled in the minutia and details of something like coffee because as much as love coffee, i'm just not that passionate about it as James is, however I can listen to him talk about coffee and coffee makers for hours on end because he is so earnest and transparent. I used to be a barista and i knew baristas who were extra when it came to coffee, but he doesn't remind me of those people.

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 ...