In addition to speed, the SCA also tested the brewing temperature on this machine before awarding it the coveted title of Certified Home Brewer. The company is going to try and make new social accounts and find new brand ambassadors to rep the line.

Shower head design: When the hot water is poured over the ground coffee, it doesn't come from a single small hole in the middle but from multiple holes distributed like a shower head over the coffee. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The company is also planning a marketing bonanza, tied with key coffee professional events and trade shows in March and April. Last but not least, the hanging filter and showerhead combo makes for better flavor extraction, according to Bonavita. After it sits for just a bit to allow the aroma of the coffee to develop, the brewing process continues.

Bonavita's THE ENTHUSIAST is highly accurate in hitting the optimal temperature and manages to maintain the water at the right temperature of 91°-96°C throughout the brewing process. Let the art of brewing meet the science of perfection, and savour the rich, aromatic cuppas that await you. It was the only machine we tested that had a removable water tank, which allows for easy filling and cleaning.

Crafted with brilliance, the stainless steel carafe boasts remarkable heat retention, ensuring that every cup stays warm and inviting.

Spoiler alert: The Bonavita Connoisseur 8 Cup Coffee Maker is Golden Cup certified by the Specialty Coffee Association, so get your good coffee beans ready! I'm not sure if this is the problem or if it's something else but I can't really access the heating element to investigate further and Bonavita refuses help. I would recommend this coffee pot and is the 2nd one I purchased but the prior model did not have these issues. Clive Coffee’s Hellweg recently went to Milan to attend a big coffee festival there and noticed the changing buzz.