What is the Pre-Infusion Mode feature?

Pre-Infusion Mode wets the coffee grounds before the main brew cycle begins so they have time to bloom. Mimics the manual artisan pour-over process Helps prepare the grounds before full brewing starts Contributes to a robust brew with a smooth texture It is a useful feature if you want more control over flavor development in an automatic brewer.

How does the thermal carafe work?

The stainless-steel thermal carafe holds brewed coffee and helps keep it hot for up to 4 hours. Its 40-oz. capacity is sized for a full batch of coffee.

What benefits does the large showerhead provide?

The large showerhead helps distribute water more evenly over the grounds for more consistent brewing. Uniform saturation: reaches more of the coffee bed as water flows through Even extraction: works with the flat-bottomed brew basket to promote uniform flavor Balanced brewing: supports the brewer’s controlled water flow over the grounds That combination helps the brewer produce a more even cup from start to finish.

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Bonavita Enthusiast Coffee Brewer with Thermal Carafe, 8-cup

$249.95

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pre-Infusion Mode wets the coffee grounds before the main brew cycle begins so they have time to bloom.
- Mimics the manual artisan pour-over process
- Helps prepare the grounds before full brewing starts
- Contributes to a robust brew with a smooth texture
It is a useful feature if you want more control over flavor development in an automatic brewer.
The stainless-steel thermal carafe holds brewed coffee and helps keep it hot for up to 4 hours.
Its 40-oz. capacity is sized for a full batch of coffee.
The large showerhead helps distribute water more evenly over the grounds for more consistent brewing.
- Uniform saturation: reaches more of the coffee bed as water flows through
- Even extraction: works with the flat-bottomed brew basket to promote uniform flavor
- Balanced brewing: supports the brewer’s controlled water flow over the grounds
That combination helps the brewer produce a more even cup from start to finish.