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Breville Precision Brewer: When Style Meets Function

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Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

I’m like the prodigal son who found his way home.

Yes, I’ve been dabbling in one-cup coffee makers and machines that use pods. And I know, I’ve touted the convenience, range of flavours and “it factor” that surrounds many of the trendy brewers on the market. But the truth is, although I felt very millennial in my choices, there was one thing that was missing:

A great cup of coffee.

After testing out the Breville Precision Brewer drip coffee maker, I shall never lose my way again. Forgive me, coffee gods, for I have seen the light – and that light is displayed in “My Brew Setting”, which allows me to customize any of the parameters like bloom time, brew temperature and flow rate to suit the particular coffee I’m using.
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have caught my stories a few weeks ago when we tested out the “Gold Standard” setting, used to brew a perfectly robust yet balanced cup of coffee. Now there are a lot of technical features of the Breville Precision Brewer, but I’m going to break it down in the most simplest of terms – my only goal being for you to realize just how amazing this small appliance is. 

1. Temperature. To make good coffee great, a brewer must exercise precise control over temperature, flow rate and contact time. Breville’s Precision Brewer features a stainless steel lined thermo-coil, which delivers water that is more pure than typical brewing systems that use aluminium.

Translation: when coffee is brewed at the perfect temperature for the perfect amount of time, the final product is aromatic, balanced and piping hot.

2. Flavour and intensity. Breville’s patent pending Steep & Release valve holds the water in contact with the coffee when small cup volumes are being brewed without the carafe in place, automatically.

Translation: whether you’re brewing one cup or six, the optimal amount of rich flavour is extracted from the freshly ground coffee beans.

3. An authentically custom experience. With six unique brewing modes you can enjoy the perfect, balanced coffee exactly the way you like it. Brew a variety of craft coffee at home through customizable flavor and taste settings using a variety of filters to deliver the type of brew desired.

Translation: fall in love with drip coffee again.

A few months ago I was discussing fancy single-cup brewers with friends. And make no mistake; I still love my cappuccinos, and bonus marks if I can enjoy a cup in 60 seconds. However, the Breville Precision Brewer has completely changed the way I appreciate coffee. Now, I savour each sip, taking time to notice things I previously didn’t, like how a cup of black coffee, brewed precisely, is smooth and mellow. I may actually weep thinking about it.

Have I peaked your curiosity?

Breville will have baristas at locations across the country to share barista tips and café drinks in person, using Breville’s star espresso makers. If you’re out and about holiday shopping this season, please do pop by and refuel with a sample café drink and to learn from a coffee expert. The barista is there to answer any questions and share their tips and tricks!
For my readers in the Greater Toronto Area, you may visit Hudson’s Bay at Yorkdale any time between 11:00am and 3:00pm on the following dates:

Sunday, December 3rd
Saturday, December 9th
Saturday, December 16th

You can also check out Breville Canada’s exciting new coffee series, Discovering Third Wave Coffee. The 2-3 minute videos celebrate a few of Canada’s independent micro-roasters, offering expert insights into what’s been coined the Third Wave Coffee movement. The 3-part series is filled with fascinating barista knowledge and other insights for those interested to learn more about what makes coffee “café quality”, and how the industry is evolving in Canada.

The Breville Precision Brewer retails for $349.99 and can be found where Breville small appliances are sold. And thanks to my friends at Breville Canada, you can also win one here!

Simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck!

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This post is sponsored by Breville Canada. The opinions on this blog, as always, are my own.

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  3. Shauna

    The customizable flavour/brew and filter settings are intruiging! We just purchased a Breville Kettle and Microwave, and the quality are above and beyond any of our prior appliances.

  4. kristen visser

    ooo I love the sounds of Breville’s patent pending Steep & Release valve ! It sounds like it would taste just like I got it from a fancy cafe :) I always buy my coffee instead of making it at home because my Keurig makes my coffee taste watered down and my coffee is cold within 10 mins

  15. stephanie copplestone

    love to make coffee at home whole getting ready instead of grabbing it on the go saving time and money

  19. Hailey kurzawski

    This would just look good sitting on the counter! I love the smell of coffee in the morning it helps me look forward to something in the morning!

  24. NormaJane (NJ) Nowoselski

    I like the option with the 6 brewing modes!
    We have given up our Keruig due to we are always running out of pods. The cost of pods. And waking up to the brewed coffee smell in the kitchen. Yes, the smell makes us feel better. Who new heh? :) Currently we brought into the house the $10 coffee maker from the camper :( Gross! haha but it is Just until we find the right coffee maker. This Breville Precision Brewer is exactly what we want because of all its features. Hubby must play with it :) I like the look. The stainless steel carafe = perfect!! I am so excited I discovered your giveaway.

  33. Cathy Oppedisano

    Breville’s Precision Brewer features a stainless steel lined thermo-coil, which delivers water that is more pure than typical brewing systems that use aluminium. I’d say this feature excites me the most.

  40. Dana Miller

    I watched the 3rd wave coffee video and will definitely start looking for the roasting dates on coffee. We need to slow down and really savour our coffee to take pleasure in the taste. I will appreciate my coffee more using the Breville Precision Brewer! I am excited about the Steep & Release feature. Ahhhh…perfection!

  42. Jocelyn Paprocki

    The temperature of my coffee is super important, I always order my Starbucks coffee extra hot!

  52. Holly M

    The Steep and Release Valve sounds like a unique feature. It’s pretty neat that you can choose between 6 brew modes, too!

  53. Patricia Mann

    Do I have to choose? My coffee maker just broke so I think my favourite feature is that it brews coffee ;)

  55. Serena Debolt

    The timer LOL – my coffee maker is manual and I have to get UP to make the coffee in the morning. I would love to be able to set everything up and its ready when I wake up :)

  56. Rachel

    Breville’s Steep & Release valve holds the water in contact with the coffee. This makes for better tasting coffee

  59. Wanda Tracey

    I love the six different brewing modes and that I can control the water temperature and brewing time. This Breville precision brewer is so perfect for my coffee addictions. I love everything about it! #BrevilleCanada

  67. Cheryl H

    i love that you can customize the brew control! So i can enjoy my coffee my way and hubby can do his, his way!

  68. Catherine Robichaud

    I love that it has different brewing modes so that you can find the one that makes it just how you like it.

  71. Annick

    Not even joking I was shopping around for a new coffee maker this weekend but couldn’t settle on any. Mine is so old it needs to be replaced because coffee ain’t tasting the same anymore!

  74. Judy Cowan

    Love the different brewing modes, would definitely come in handy since we are a family that all like our coffee a little different.

  75. Christine Holliday

    Bloom time, brew temperature and flow rate to suit the particular coffee!!! Are you kidding me? This machine seems to be a dream come true…I consider myself to be a coffee freakorola…I have to have one of these!! Thanks….

  79. Erin McSweeney

    i love that it has so many different brewing types, great for the family who loves their coffee different ways

  80. Rose Hately

    I like that this coffee brewer has the ability to extract the richest flavour whether making a single cup or six cups. I also like the temperature precision. There are so many great features that contribute to making excellent coffee.

  81. Donna Wilson

    The Steep& Release valve excites me the most! I make a lot of small cup volumes throughout the day.

  86. Rachael

    Since I drink mine black I’m excited to see if it actually does taste better. I’m curious if I notice all the things you did. If it’s amazing as it seems I’m excited to convert everyone else haha

  89. lori galbraith

    The feature that excites me is the stainless steel lined thermo-coil, which delivers water that is more pure than typical brewing systems that use aluminium.

  92. Chris C

    Six unique brewing modes and the promise of a great cup of coffee! My hubby drinks a ton of coffee and spends a ton at Starbucks and on pods. This would save a lot of money!

  93. Jonnie

    I love that this brewer adjusts the amount of flavour to the amount of coffee you are brewing but my favorite feature is actually the brand. Breville just can’t be beat for innovation and quality!

  96. Krista M

    The six unique brewing modes to experiment with to find that perfect blend of coffee is a feature that no other coffee maker has for that precision!

  99. Deanna Bolton

    I love Breville’s patent pending steep & release valve holds the water in contact with the coffee when small cup volumes are being brewed without the carafe in place, automatically.

  100. Tara

    Six unique brewing modes sounds interesting. Especially since my husband likes his coffee so much different than i do.

  106. Shelley N

    I love the fact that the grinder is part of it . coffee is so much better if the beans are freshly ground.

  107. Brenda Penton

    I love that it has different brew settings. I love a really dark, bold cup of coffee and it is hard to get that from a standard coffee maker.

  109. Farah

    I like the insulated carafe! If I had one great cup, I’ll likely want another in an hour without having to microwave it!

  110. Tara Betterley

    I really like that there are 6 brewing settings and that it will automatically adjust the water temperature and brew times.

  111. joy

    it looks really neat, and would look fabulous on our counter! I love that you can control the intensity of the flavour !

  112. @sweetkeet

    The fact that it’s customizable really interests me. I like coffee my way, not everyone else’s way. I’m also a huge fan of Breville, and now own both a Cafe Roma Espresso/Cappuccino maker, and a juicer.

  114. Florence Cocrhane

    I love the six brewing modes so both my husband and I can get the right cup of coffee for each of us.

  123. Rebecca Roberts

    I love that the Breville Precision Brewer delivers water that is more pure than typical brewing systems!

  128. tamara m

    So many great features! My favourite though has to be the ability to make my own perfect, custom cup of coffee – love that it has six unique brewing modes! This sounds like a fantastic brewer, thank you so very much for this chance! :)

  132. Alisa Petrisch

    Love the temperature and the intensity of the flavour that you mention comes out to the cup of coffee.
    Sounds very steamy, there is nothing like a good cup of hot coffee any time of the day!

  138. Eva Mitton-Urban

    Hey if it gets my coffee brewing before I leave for work – that is the feature that I am most excited about.

  140. LUZVIMINDA Gunter-Smith

    Love the 6 brewing modes and this will be a great holiday present for a family who loves coffee and that’s us.thsnk you for.the chance

  142. Stephanie

    I’m excited that there’s 6 different brewing modes so I can find the one that I would enjoy the most!

  145. Joan Brown

    I love the precise control over temperature feature, it makes such a difference to have my coffee at the right temperature

  146. Maritess S

    I love that I can control the temperature because I enjoy my coffee that is not too hot but not warm either.

  152. michelle matta

    If I’m understanding correctly.. this is a versatile machine. We have had a single cup brewer for years now… been back and forth between the big names. Recently my husband in particular has said he wants to go back to more classic, quality coffee making. The steep and release feature seems like it provides some of the single cup benefits with the drip coffee quality. I like the sound of it.

  155. Nicole Jubleew

    I love that it has six unique brewing modes. This means we can customize our drinks to suit our preferred taste.

  158. Clair Palmer

    love An authentically custom experience six unique brewing modes as we have different coffee drinkers here or when I have friends over love it

  160. Jill K

    I love the temperature technology (no idea how that works !) making amazing coffee that is super hot. Love it !

  169. Linda Leroux

    I love that the temperature is brewed just right. I have found with other machines it does not even brew hot!

  171. Alison Braidwood

    I like that you can choose how strong your brew is. I like my coffee on the milder side, so this is important to me.

  175. Cathy C

    I like that no matter if brewing a cup or carafe it knows the right amount of time to steep the coffee to get a consistent and perfect taste every time. The six settings further helps to customize my coffee experience. I say experience because a really good cup of coffee is just that … an experience. I am worthy of a great coffee experience every time.

  176. Lynnie

    6 brewing modes means there’s something for everyone. Our coffee maker just broke down, so we are using an old one we had for camping until we find the perfect coffee maker! Looks like Breville is a great option!

  177. Alex and Conde

    I’m excited about how much is done automatically. I’m bad at making coffee, but I do like when it tastes good.

  180. Maria McLachlan

    I make myself a cup daily so the Flavour and intensity feature that holds and works with making small amount is awesome as well as thermos to keep hot but not burn.