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Dolsey
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Jun 25, 2018
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I bought the upgraded model (Timer and corner orientation) from Willams Sonoma and returned it. No mater the grind, just couldn't brew anything with body to it. Everything was watery and we drink dark roasted coffee. I thought it was going to be a keeper and was really bummed out to return it. It's one of the few SCAA Certified Brewers with a timer. Apparently this is the same company as Bonavita.
SantiagoDraco
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Jun 26, 2018
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DolseyI'm confused... it says Bonavita.... so why would you say apparently it is the same company? Other than that what other brewers have you used/tested? I'm using a Moccamaster CDGT (purchased here) and I love it.
Dolsey
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Jun 26, 2018
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SantiagoDracoI'm pretty sure it only said Motif when I posted, but maybe I missed it. My current drip brewer is a Bunn Phase Brew HT. I would happily buy a Technivorm if they would offer a timer. I know letting my fresh ground coffee sit overnight defeats the purpose but I want my coffee when I get out of bed, I don't have time to wait 10-15 minutes for it to brew. I'll probably give the new Breville Precision Brewer a try, but some of the reviews regarding reliability are hit or miss. The Behmor Brazen Plus is another possibility.
SantiagoDraco
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Jun 27, 2018
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DolseyI've worked around the timer issue by using a Smartthings controlled AC smart plug that I can turn on via my Amazon Alexa when I am getting up. I don't always make coffee this way but it's good if I want to.
SantiagoDraco
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Jun 27, 2018
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DolseyJust to add to the Smartthings comment... you could even do things like setup a sensor that would trigger the coffee brewing when you get up (and it senses motion) and it's within a certain time window. I haven't done this myself but I do have motion sensors for lighting in the home and I could easily setup an action to do this.
Personally I think this might be better than a timer approach as the timer would go off if you were still in bed or would not go off (in time) if you were already up. Setting this kind of thing up isn't overly expensive as the hub is about $99 bucks and the plug maybe another 30-40. But you'd also then have the beginnings of a nice home automation setup :)
Personally I think this might be better than a timer approach as the timer would go off if you were still in bed or would not go off (in time) if you were already up. Setting this kind of thing up isn't overly expensive as the hub is about $99 bucks and the plug maybe another 30-40. But you'd also then have the beginnings of a nice home automation setup :)
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