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SCA Certified

Enthusiast 8-Cup Drip Coffee Brewer with 1.3L Thermal or Glass Carafe

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    Description

    Brew Better Coffee, Every Day

    The Bonavita Enthusiast is designed for coffee lovers who want exceptional coffee without complicated equipment. Built around the core principles of specialty coffee brewing—precise temperature control, even extraction, and reliable consistency—it delivers a clean, balanced cup that brings out the best in your coffee beans.

    SCA Certified and Golden Cup approved, the Enthusiast meets the same brewing standards trusted by specialty cafés. By maintaining the ideal brewing temperature and timing, it ensures optimal extraction and flavor clarity with every brew.

    For those who want to take their coffee even further, the optional Bloom function pre-infuses freshly ground coffee before brewing. This step allows gases to release and water to saturate the grounds evenly, improving extraction and enhancing the depth and balance of flavor.

    Thoughtfully designed for everyday use, the Bonavita Enthusiast combines simple operation, dependable performance, and long-term durability. The result is a coffee maker that fits naturally into your routine while consistently delivering café-quality coffee at home.

     

    Features

    • Fast, Efficient Brewing
      Brew a full 8-cup carafe in about 6 minutes, delivering café-quality coffee quickly without sacrificing flavor or extraction.

    • Optimal Brewing Temperature
      A powerful 1200-watt heater maintains the ideal 195°–205°F brewing range, the temperature recommended for specialty coffee to ensure balanced extraction and full flavor.

    • Optional Bloom Function
      The Bloom Mode pre-infuses freshly ground coffee before brewing, allowing gases to release and helping water saturate the grounds evenly for improved extraction and richer flavor.

    • Even Water Distribution
      A precision-engineered showerhead evenly saturates coffee grounds, promoting consistent extraction and a clean, balanced cup every time.

    • Thermal or Glass Carafe Options
      Choose a double-walled stainless steel thermal carafe to keep coffee hot without a warming plate, or a glass carafe with warming plate for traditional brewing and easy monitoring.

    • Easy to Clean & BPA-Free
      Key components are BPA-free and dishwasher safe, making everyday cleaning simple while maintaining safe, reliable performance.

    • Built for Daily Reliability
      Designed for consistent performance and long-term durability, the Bonavita Enthusiast is made to deliver excellent coffee day after day.

    SCA Certified

    The Bonavita Enthusiast is officially certified by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), meeting the industry’s rigorous standards for brewed coffee quality.

    Developed by leading coffee science experts, the SCA Golden Cup standard evaluates key brewing factors such as precise water temperature, optimal brewing time, and consistent extraction. These benchmarks ensure coffee is brewed within the parameters required to achieve balanced flavor and clarity in every cup.

    Based on decades of research from the Coffee Brewing Center, SCA certification confirms that the Bonavita Enthusiast delivers the level of performance trusted by coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike.

    The result is a brewing experience designed to consistently produce clean, balanced, specialty-quality coffee at home.

    DESCALING

    In areas with hard water, minerals can gradually build up inside your coffee maker. Regular descaling helps maintain optimal brewing performance and ensures great-tasting coffee day after day.

    Follow these steps to descale your machine:

    1. Follow the instructions provided with your coffee machine descaling product.
    2. Fill the water reservoir to the top hash mark.
    3. Turn the brewer on and press DESCALE. The indicator will flash as the cleaning cycle begins.
    4. Once complete, rinse the brewer and carafe twice with fresh water.

    For best performance, we recommend descaling your brewer after approximately every 100 uses, or more frequently in areas with very hard water.

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    4-8 Cups

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    Stainless Steel

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    6 Minute Brew

    Consistently great coffee, every morning

    TASTE THE DIFFERENCE

    The Enthusiast is built around the SCA-Certified fundamentals that make coffee taste right through proper brewing temperature, even extraction, and reliable timing. By focusing on what actually matters, it delivers a clean, balanced cup every time, without extra steps or constant adjustment.

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    Clean Brewing

    Small details, thoughtfully handled. The filter basket features a drip-stop design that prevents dripping when removed, helping keep your counter clean during and after brewing.

    Even extraction, cup after cup

    consistency comes from coverage. A precision showerhead evenly saturates coffee grounds during brewing, promoting uniform extraction and a clean, well-balanced cup.

    Optional bloom function

    Better extraction, when you want it. Freshly ground coffee benefits from a short pre-infusion before brewing. The optional Bloom function allows coffee to degas first, helping improve the flavor.

    Designed to stay out of the way

    Nothing unnecessary. Everything intentional. From its compact footprint to its cord placement, the Enthusiast is designed to fit cleanly into your kitchen and your routine, without visual or functional clutter.

    Good coffee starts at home

    Real mornings. Real routines