The SCAA parameters require water temps at the coffee grounds to be 197F/92C to 205F/98C. This is where lesser brewers fail - they just are not hot enough at most altitudes.

The Brazen preheats the water in the top reservoir to the desired/set temp, opens the valve for 15 secs, closes for the set pre-soak time & then opens the valve again until it empties through the coffee & turns itself off. This morning, just for laughs, I cranked up my Brazen from 204F to 206F. No difference in taste but it was slightly hotter to the tongue (mouthfeel?)...

TAM

Last edited by exlabdriver; 02/13/14 06:38 PM.