Kitchen

Breville Precision Brewer Glass Carafe BDC400

The Precision Brewer is the drip machine for people who think of coffee as a craft. It lets you tweak nearly everything, but it's happy to run on presets too.

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Key features

• Six modes including Gold, Fast, Strong, Iced and Cold Brew
• PID temperature control and adjustable flow rate
• Gold Cup mode targets specialty brewing standards
• Brews up to a 60 oz carafe

Best for

Coffee enthusiasts who want café-style drip at home and like to tinker.

Things to consider

• Reviewers commonly note it's noisy while brewing
• There's a learning curve if you use the custom settings
• Small batches need a cone filter that isn't included

Verdict

Excellent for drip lovers who'll use its flexibility. Casual drinkers can get good coffee for less.

Consider instead

Chemex Classic 8-Cup Pour-Over Coffeemaker — Chemex for a simple, manual pour-over.