Braun Brew Sense Drip Coffee Maker, 12 cup, Black
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About Braun Brew Sense Drip Coffee Maker, 12 cup, Black
Overall Feedback:
85% positive
85% found the brewing speed satisfactory, but 15% faced issues
The coffee maker brews quickly, less than five minutes for the 'short pot' which is the size I usually make.
The coffee maker has a quick brewing speed with water flowing in less than a minute.
Using regular cool tap water, I found that the brewing cycle took about 7 minutes to complete 8 cups.
The coffee-maker brews quickly even on the "bold" setting, but this can lead to a weak brew due to reduced residence time between the grounds and water.
92% appreciated the consistent brew quality, but 8% encountered issues
I found an interesting tidbit in the manual that stirring the coffee after it has finished the brew cycle will result in better flavor balance.
I can select the brew strength and temperature on the coffee maker to ensure a consistent and good cup of coffee to my taste.
Brewing too fast reduces residence time between the grounds and water, leading to a weak brew product.
72% appreciated the size and fit, but 28% weren't satisfied
The coffee maker is bigger than I intended and I cannot see inside to measure water without a flashlight or the carafe.
I am concerned about the size of the grounds basket. It is much shorter than the one in my failed Waring Pro. I used the same amount of coffee as I always did in my failed machine, but the used grounds formed up to the top of the basket, nearly overflowing. Adjusting to a coarser grind did not solve this issue.
82% liked the quiet operation, but 18% encountered noise issues
When brewing a pot of coffee, it started making a loud noise that woke the whole house.
Near the end of the brew cycle, the coffee maker makes loud popping and hissing noises.
I have noticed that the coffee-maker produces very little noise due to a low brew temperature.
85% were satisfied with the control options, but 15% encountered issues
I will provide steps to use the auto-on feature in combination with the warming plate timer (auto-off).
The coffee maker has small green LED lights or back-lit words above the control panel to indicate when certain modes are selected. It is very sleek and appeals to my geek sense.
There are control options for brewing a small pot and setting the coffee strength between regular and bold.
The Auto Off timer can be set to keep the warmer hot after brewing, but it does not function automatically by default.
80% found cleaning and maintenance easy
The machine and carafe are easy to clean and the removable parts are dishwasher friendly.
91% was satisfied with the temperature maintenance, but 9% experienced inconsistency
I compared the brewing temperature of Braun and Technivorm coffee makers side by side. Braun brewed at 179 degrees F and Technivorm brewed at 200 degrees F.
I have personally experienced that my previous coffee maker never reached the sweet spot temperature of 195-205 degrees, which is crucial for extracting maximum flavor from the coffee. After testing multiple plain water brewings with an instant thermometer, I consistently recorded a range between 178-183 degrees. This negative feedback is based on my experience and highlights the issue with the brewing temperature of coffee makers.
I have measured the brewing temperature on several runs and found it to be much lower than the optimal range of 195 F to 205 F, resulting in a weak brew product.
