5 Best Bonavita Coffee Makers for Innovative and Simple Home Brewing

This device is one of the most impressive offerings by the manufacturer and by extension, one of the better coffee brewers in the market. There are three finishes to choose from. The first, as pictured above, is the stainless steel carafe with a silver base. This option comes in at slightly less than 100 dollars. There is also the option with a glass carafe. While it may come in at a lower price, you have to note that the carafe is more fragile than the other options provided. The third and final option offers a black base alongside the steel carafe.

Capacity- wise, the device is impressive to the point where you only need a single brew to make coffee for the whole family. This is made possible by the water tank as well as carafe capacity. Another distinctive aspect of the tool is the heater’s power. The 1500W heater makes it possible to maintain temperatures between 195° and 205°F which is just the right temperature for coffee extraction. You will, of course, have to plug the device to a socket in your kitchen before you press the brew button. Once you do that, it will take approximately six minutes for your coffee to be ready for drinking, at which point the device will shut down automatically.

Also, there is the inclusion of a flat-bottomed filter basket that allows you to spread your grounds evenly. This works in conjunction with the showerhead design that ensures even and uniform flavor in the final result. You may as well make full use of the device by incorporating pre-fusion where a bit of moisture is allowed to saturate the grounds. This allows for the degassing of the coffee before the actual process of brewing begins. The result of this exercise is better-tasting coffee.

As well you will note that some of the most critical aspects of the device, including the showerhead, carafe lid, and filter basket, are dishwasher safe.

What makes it stand out?

• Optional pre-infusion
• The device is easy to control
• Durable construction
• Fast brew time
• Most removable components of the invention are dishwasher safe
• Powerful heater
• Two-year warranty

Which disadvantages must you keep in mind?

• If you choose to go with the glass carafe, you have to be careful as it is incredibly fragile and may break if you subject it to impact

If your coffee needs are not that huge, then you can go for the 5-cup coffee maker in the Bonavita BV1500TS model. As to the outlook, the machine is very similar to a lot of the other devices we feature on this list. However, almost all the components are smaller, therefore, making the whole machine more compact. An added benefit from this is the fact that the device takes up less kitchen space and is less cumbersome to carry.

Once you receive this device on your doorstep, all you need to do is plug it in, add your coffee to the basket, add water to the reservoir and press a button. This will, as a result, make your morning routine so much easier. It can even save you time since you no longer have to queue at a coffee shop. A bonus that accrues is that you can leave the device on as you go about your other duties since it doesn’t require your input to go off.

It should be noted that this tool incorporates v-shaped filters, and  the heater’s power is much less maxing out at only 1100W. However, if you consider the fact that the device brews less coffee, then you understand this reduction in power.

If you are worried about breakages to the tool, you needn’t be. The carafe is made of double-walled stainless steel; hence, even if your kids subject it to a few drops, bumps, and bruises, it should still be okay. However, you have to make it a point to descale the machine every 100 brewing cycles if you intend to use it for a long time. On the other hand, if you often use hard water to make your coffee, you need to descale the device at shorter intervals. Also, if you incorporate the pre-infusion mode, your coffee experience may improve.

What are our favorite features?

• Durable body
• Fast heat-up time
• Dishwasher safe components
• Auto-off when your coffee is ready
• Compact
• Two-year warranty

What could be better?

• The capacity of the device may not be enough for a large family
• The specialty coffee association does not approve the coffee maker

If spending money on more quality is not a problem for you, then you can pick the Bonavita BV1900TD model. The heater is powerful enough to not only heat but also maintain optimum temperatures while extraction is taking place. This happens as the heated water is released through the showerhead onto the evenly spread coffee grounds on the filter basket. The result is a smooth flavor that you will thus enjoy as a coffee enthusiast.

A single brew can result in 8 cups of coffee or less depending on the amount of water you use. Perhaps what set sets this tool apart from all the others is the auto-on feature. You can program it beforehand so that when the time comes, the device turns itself on brews coffee then turns off. This is a routine you can set up at night, so you always wake up to freshly brewed coffee. However, do not forget that filling up the water reservoir and adding coffee to the filter basket are manual tasks and that you need to do them yourself. Also, this is a BPA free coffee maker; hence making the plastic components used in the device safer.

What makes it stand out?

• BPA free
• Two-year warranty
• Programmable
• Large coffee output
• Durable
• Some of its components are dishwasher safe

Which disadvantages must you keep in mind?

• The fact that it is programmable tends to raise the price of this device above that of other counterparts
• Pouring coffee without the lid on may lead to spills
• Buttons are rather small making the tool difficult to operate

The Bonavita BV1800SS is another eight-cup coffee maker on offer by the company. It may rank lower in terms of heater power, but it does get the job of brewing your coffee done in the same amount of time. Also, noteworthy is the v-shaped filter basket. While your coffee may end up tasting a bit different than that produced by a flat filter basket, the difference here is negligible and not enough to make you choose one option or the other.

All this device requires you to do after the initial setup of adding grounds, and water is push a button. The carafe boasts of being durable and in addition to that helps maintain the heat of the brew. A common theme that you have come to expect from this manufacturer is the auto-off where the device only runs for as long as it needs to brew coffee.

Also, while it may prove a bit of a challenge to clean the carafe, some of the devices are removable, and you can as well throw them into the dishwasher. You can also expect at least two years of warranty coverage with this purchase.

What makes it special?

• Durable components
• Two-year warranty
• BPA-free plastic components
• Auto-off
• Certified by the SCAA
• Easy to use

What cons did we find?

• Device is pricey
• Does not come with optional pre-fusion
• Pouring water into the reservoir may also need a bit of know-how if you intend to get by without spilling

Budget constraints may lead you to choose this model. However, this should not make you feel like you are settling for less since the tool does its job well. You even find more than a few similarities between this model and some of the higher-priced options. Among them is the power of the heater and the brew temperatures it provides.

If you prefer your grounds pre-infused with moisture before the actual brewing process starts, then you are in luck as this device also provides that. Once the water has reached optimum temperatures, it is then discharged via the showerhead design dispenser and as a result, will pass evenly through the grounds as it reaches the glass carafe. Unfortunately, there is no option for a stainless steel carafe with this model, so you will have to suffer less durability.

The device also doesn’t offer auto-off. As such, once you hear the alerts, you will need to shut it down manually.

Why is it special?

• Short brew time
• Offers pre-infusion of your coffee
• Easy to use
• Audible alerts for when your coffee is ready
• Inexpensive
• Up to the golden cup standard

What are the flaws?

• The tool is not as durable as some counterparts, and this is made worse by the shorter warranty
• Requires you to turn the device off manually