★ Best Pick
$280
Best Overall: The Breville Precision Brewer BDC450 hits the SCAA-specified 92-96°C brew window throughout the cycle, runs a 30-45 second bloom pre-infusion to wet the grounds before the main pour, and pushes water through at the flow rate the SCAA's 6-minute target is calibrated for. The 12-cup (1.4 L) vacuum-sealed thermal carafe holds coffee at drinking temperature for two-plus hours without a hot plate, and the included Gold Tone permanent filter means you can skip paper if you prefer.
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