<\/span><\/h2>\nA coffee maker with a grinder? Yes, please! And as its name implies, the Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker has a built-in burr grinder that\u2019s adjustable to produce finer or coarser grinds as desired. And if you don\u2019t feel like grinding coffee beans \u2013 no problem, the machine also accepts pre-ground coffee. In addition to brewing a carafe of up to 12 cups of coffee, there\u2019s also a single-serve mode for brewing right into a coffee cup or travel mug. Brew strengths are also adjustable. However, be prepared to do a little maintenance to keep this coffee maker in tip-top shape.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Brew into carafe, cup, or travel mug\n <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<\/span>Key Features<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<\/span>Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\nThe Breville Grind Control has earned a place as one of my favorite coffee makers. I will always use fresh coffee beans, if given a choice. However, not many coffee makers offer that option.\u00a0\u00a0While combination coffee maker\/espresso machines, like the\u00a0Terra Kaffe TK-02, and the\u00a0Ninja Luxe Caf\u00e9 Pro Series\u00a0have integrated grinders, it\u2019s still rarer in drip coffee makers. <\/strong><\/p>\nAdmittedly, the\u00a0Aarke Coffee System\u00a0has a stand-alone grinder, but the Breville Grind Control is one of the few drip coffee makers with a built-in grinder. And that\u2019s just one of the features that make it stand out. Keep reading to discover the other functions that set the Breville Grind Control apart from other drip coffee makers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
<\/span>Design and features<\/span><\/h2>\n\nPremium build<\/li>\n LCD Display<\/li>\n User-friendly\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n Advertisement <\/p>\n<\/section>\n
The Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker arrived in a brown cardboard box, and inside of that, a branded box. It was well-packaged to prevent damage during the shipping process.\u00a0<\/p>\nImage Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe contents include the coffee maker\u2019s body and thermal carafe, user manual, quick start guide.<\/p>\nImage Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe 0.5-pound bean hopper is on the top back of the coffee maker. It has a locking system that seals the base, making it easy to remove. The bean hopper also has a lid to keep the coffee beans fresh.<\/p>\n
The water tank is also on the top, near the front, which makes it convenient to pour water into the machine. On some coffee makers, the water tank is in the back, and if that part of the coffee maker is under my countertop, I have to pull the machine out or turn it sideways to fill with water. So, I appreciated not having to do that. The Breville Grind Control\u2019s water tank holds 60 ounces of water (which makes 12 cups of coffee).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Advertisement <\/p>\n<\/section>\nImage Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThere\u2019s a steam vent on the rear of the coffee maker. Steam comes out when grinding coffee beans and brewing coffee.<\/p>\nImage Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe coffee basket is on the front side, under the control panel. There\u2019s a swing-out door that opens when the Open button is depressed. Behind it is the coffee basket, which is removable. Breville includes a gold tone filter, but you can also use flat bottom paper filters (for 8-12 cup coffee makers) instead.<\/p>\nImage Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe 12-cup double-walled stainless-steel carafe eliminates the need for a hot plate and it keeps coffee hot for hours (when you keep the lid on it), while being cool to the touch. However, for several minutes after the brew cycle has ended, the bottom is still hot, and I had to remember to put it on a silicone trivet mat so it wouldn\u2019t ruin my countertops.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Advertisement <\/p>\n<\/section>\nImage Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe controls are on the top front of the coffee maker. The top row includes the Open button, which releases the swing-out door to access the coffee basket.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe LCD display shows how much water is in the tank, as well as the selected number of cups, brew strength, and time. Next to the display panel is the Start\/Cancel button.<\/p>\n
The lower level of the control panel includes the Menu\/Exit button, Cup\/Carafe selection, Strength selection, and Auto Start. The coffee maker is programmable, so if you fill it with water and coffee beans\/grounds, you can schedule it to start brewing at a specific time. The Menu\/Exit button is where the clock is set, alert volumes are adjusted, the machine is reset, and more.<\/p>\n
The display panel also provides alerts, such as reminders to empty the coffee filter.<\/p>\n\n\n Advertisement <\/p>\n<\/section>\nImage Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe coffee maker only has six grind settings, which honestly, is not a problem for me. However, some coffee makers provide over a dozen (or dozens) of settings, and if you prefer a more precise grind, it\u2019s definitely something to consider.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Breville provides a cleaning brush to help clean the burrs and the coffee grinds chute.<\/p>\n