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Café Specialty Grind and Brew

SCA-certified ten-cup brewer with an adjustable burr grinder, double-walled vacuum carafe, removable reservoir, and app or voice control.

By Dana WhitfieldUpdated September 2026
Café Specialty Grind and Brew
$328.00
7.8/ 10

Why we love it

This is the rare grind-and-brew that carries SCA certification, which means the brew temperature and contact time were measured rather than claimed. The grinder is stated as an adjustable burr with six settings, the carafe is double-walled vacuum rather than a hotplate, and the reservoir lifts out to fill at the sink. It also brews a single cup straight into a travel mug, so bean-to-cup doesn't have to mean a whole pot.

Pros

  • SCA certified — brew temperature and contact time verified, not claimed
  • Adjustable burr grinder, stated as such, with six settings
  • Double-walled vacuum carafe holds heat without cooking the coffee
  • Removable reservoir you can fill at the sink
  • Single-serve straight into a travel mug, no pods

Cons

  • Wi-Fi and app control are the headline feature and not everyone wants them
  • Six grind settings is fewer than a dedicated grinder gives you
  • Carbon water filter is a recurring replacement
  • Large footprint

Specs

Type
Drip coffee maker
Brews
Drip Coffee
Power
Electric
Counter space
Large
Suits
Beginner, Intermediate

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