TL;DR
Breville’s Luxe Brewer pairs advanced temperature and flow control with one-button operation to produce high-quality hot drip coffee and an uncommon built-in cold-brew function. It’s fast, highly programmable, and convenient, though default speeds and a few idiosyncrasies (leftover water, filter-dependent markings) may require minor adjustments.
What happened
Breville’s new Luxe Brewer brings precision hardware—PID temperature control, tightly regulated flow, thermocoil heating and an espresso-grade pump—into a largely single-button experience. The machine reliably makes smooth, aromatic hot drip coffee across small and large batches, with options to tweak brew temperature by a single degree, bloom time, and flow rate for custom recipes. It also introduces a true cold-brew mode that keeps room-temperature water and grounds in suspension for as long as 24 hours before slowly releasing concentrate into the carafe, eliminating manual timing headaches. Practical upgrades over the previous Precision Brewer include a removable water reservoir, a redesigned thermal carafe Breville says keeps coffee warm for about two hours, and a simplified interface that centers the SCA-recommended “gold” preset while leaving deeper tweaks to a custom menu. Quirks include a faster-than-average default brew for small batches, reservoir markings calibrated for the included carbon filter, and roughly 40–50 ml of water that remains in the tank after a brew.
Why it matters
- Brings advanced temperature and flow control to a user-friendly drip brewer, narrowing the gap between home drip and specialty extraction.
- Built-in, authentic cold-brew scheduling is rare in consumer coffee makers and removes the need for manual timing and low-tech workarounds.
- Removable reservoir and thermal carafe improve daily convenience over the previous Precision Brewer.
- Programmability allows coffee enthusiasts to dial in extraction for different roast profiles and batch sizes.
Key facts
- Brews both hot drip coffee and a dedicated, timed cold-brew concentrate.
- Uses PID temperature controllers, controlled flow rates, thermocoil heating, and an espresso-style pump.
- Reviewer observed default small-batch brews finish in under three minutes; may require finer grind for fuller body on light roasts.
- Cold-brew mode can hold grounds and room-temperature water in suspension for up to 24 hours before dispensing concentrate.
- Reservoir is removable and has measurement markings that assume the included carbon filter is installed; filter should be replaced every six months.
- The Luxe leaves about 40–50 milliliters of water in the tank after brewing to protect the pump from running dry.
- Conical basket and paper filters are recommended for batches under 20 ounces; flat-bottom basket and filters for larger batches.
- Thermal carafe is redesigned to reduce leaks and is said by Breville to keep coffee warm for roughly two hours.
- Reviewer gave the Luxe a 7/10 overall rating.
What to watch next
- Whether Breville will pursue formal Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) certification for the Luxe (not confirmed in the source).
- Long-term reliability and service experience as more users run extended tests (not confirmed in the source).
- Any firmware or software updates that adjust default brew speed or flow profiles for small-batch extraction (not confirmed in the source).
Quick glossary
- PID controller: A feedback loop mechanism used to maintain a precise temperature by adjusting heating output in response to temperature changes.
- Thermocoil: A metal heating element shaped as a coil that quickly heats water while minimizing scale buildup and heat loss.
- Cold brew: Coffee made by steeping grounds in cold or room-temperature water for an extended period to produce a smooth, low-acidity concentrate.
- Bloom: An early wetting phase in brewing where trapped gases escape from fresh coffee grounds, often aided by a short pause before full pouring.
- Flow rate: The speed at which water passes through coffee grounds during brewing, a factor that affects extraction and flavor.
Reader FAQ
Does the Luxe Brewer make real cold brew?
Yes. The Luxe can hold room-temperature water and grounds in suspension for up to 24 hours and then slowly dispense a cold-brew concentrate.
Is the Luxe Brewer SCA certified?
Not yet—according to the review the Luxe was not SCA-certified at the time but brews to the same exacting temperature and extraction criteria used by that standard.
How often should I replace the reservoir carbon filter?
The review notes the included carbon filter should be replaced every six months.
Does the machine leave water in the tank after brewing?
Yes. The Luxe leaves about 40–50 milliliters of water in the tank after a brew to protect the pump.
MATTHEW KORFHAGE GEAR JAN 7, 2026 10:48 AM Review: Breville Luxe Brewer Breville's new top-line coffee maker brews subtle, excellent hot drip java and a true unicorn: real cold brew….
Sources
- Breville Luxe Brewer Review (2025): Good Drip, Real Cold Brew
- Breville Luxe Brewer Review 2026: An Upgrade or Just …
- Breville Luxe Brewer Review 2025 (US) – Vs Precision …
- Review: Breville Luxe Precision Brewer Coffee Maker
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