- Is it SCA certified?
- Yes. Café states the brewer is SCA certified, meaning it meets the Specialty Coffee Association's home brewer criteria for temperature and extraction.
- Does it work with Alexa and Google Home?
- Yes. It connects through the SmartHQ app and supports voice-to-brew with Alexa and Google Home, so you can start a brew by voice.
- Can I adjust brew strength and temperature?
- Yes. It has precision temperature controls and select brew settings, letting you change temperature and strength instead of using one fixed profile.
- What is in the box?
- The brewer with its 10-cup glass carafe. Check the listing for any included scoop or filter, since bundles vary.
- How does it compare with a basic SCA dripper?
- It brews to SCA standards like simpler certified drippers but adds WiFi, voice control and adjustable settings. Those extras are the main reason to choose it, and they are also where most owner complaints concentrate.
- Is the carafe thermal?
- No. It is a 10-cup glass carafe, so coffee cools faster than in a thermal carafe; a hot plate keeps it warm.
- Where is the Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker | 10-Cup Glass Carafe | WiFi Enabled Voice-to-Brew Technology | Smart Home Kitchen Essientials | SCA Certified, Barista-Quality Brew | Matte Black cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $148.98, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker | 10-Cup Glass Carafe | WiFi Enabled Voice-to-Brew Technology | Smart Home Kitchen Essientials | SCA Certified, Barista-Quality Brew | Matte Black?
- Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 407 ratings.