Bonavita Metropolitan 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Maker

Outstanding Value

For those seeking a cost-effective alternative to the $200+ range of automatic coffee makers, the Bonavita Metropolitan offers exceptional value. Stripped of frills and fabricated in a predominantly plastic housing, this one-touch brewer stands out as a paragon of simplicity. Despite its unassuming appearance, the Metropolitan excels at delivering consistently even, high-temperature brews, rivaling the performance of the most expensive coffee makers in our collection. The Metropolitan leaves no room for compromise when it comes to coffee quality, instead offering a user-friendly, minimalist design perfectly tailored for those who relish the elegance of essential functionality, free from the encumbrance of unnecessary features.

Quality Extractions

One of the reasons we hold Bonavita coffee makers in high regard is their meticulous approach to saturating the coffee grounds from edge to edge. Unlike many coffee brewers that release a concentrated stream of water from the showerhead, resulting in localized over-extraction, water bypass, and uneven extractions, Bonavita has gone to great lengths to design a showerhead that gently agitates the entire coffee bed. This thoughtful design leads to a cup quality that rivals that of commercial coffee makers.

Furthermore, Bonavita has introduced an optional pre-infusion mode in the Metropolitan model. This feature allows the coffee grounds to be gently pre-saturated with a measured amount of water before the full infusion, aiding in the release of CO2 and ensuring that the grounds are fully hydrated prior to brewing. This meticulous approach enhances the flavor of the extractions, resulting in a superior tasting cup of coffee.