Bunn BT Velocity Brew 10-Cup Thermal Carafe Coffee Brewer Review

In this article, you will learn more about:

• The features of the Bunn machine
• How it works
• The advantages and disadvantages of choosing this machine
• Who it’s perfect for and who it isn’t so well suited for
• Some top tips for getting the most out of the machine

The Features of the Bunn BT Velocity Brew

“Using coffee brewing technology perfected in forty years of service to the restaurant industry, Bunn has built the perfect home brewing system.”

This coffee machine has the following features:

• Really fast brewing time: This machine brews four to ten cups in around three minutes.
• Unique spray head: The spray head on this machine is specially designed to ensure that the extraction is even for the best flavour.
• Stainless steel water tank and 800W heater: The combination of the 800W heater and the stainless steel water tank work together to keep the water at a consistent 200 degrees. This means that even after your coffee is brewed, you can get scalding hot water from the machine if you want to top up your coffee pot or use the machine to make tea or hot chocolate.
• Thermal, insulated carafe: The carafe keeps the coffee hot for up to two hours. It is also dishwasher safe

The following is included with this machine:

How this Machine Works

The Bunn BT Velocity works well once you get the hang of it.

It isn’t the easiest machine in the world.

You will find that sometimes, the machine does leak a little, but this combatted by using a twelve cup filter paper rather than a ten cup filter paper.

The brewing process itself is simple.

Add your water – measure it out to the exact amount you want as whatever goes in will come out.

Add your coffee. As it is recommended that this machine is left switched on all the time, there’s no start button as such and no timer features.

Simply close the lid when you want the brewing process to begin.

The machine, on first using it, produces a strong, plastic smell when brewing. Bunn advises that this is normal and should dissipate after around six weeks of use.

This machine produces a good, even flavour of coffee and the coffee does stay warm for the stated time.

Pro Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Machine

Here are some top tips to ensure the Bunn BT Velocity gives you the best coffee:

• Use only as directed by the manufacturer
• Make sure the machine is cleaned regularly and thoroughly
• Make sure the machine is descaled regularly
• Use only good quality coffee
• Use freshly brewed coffee
• Make sure when brewing a full pot, you use the twelve cup filters not the recommended ten cup filters to avoid leakage
• Use a coarse grind coffee as the finer grinds tend to cause leakage too

Who Is This Machine Best Suited to?

This Bunn machine is best suited to people who have had coffee machines before and understand the quirks that can come with them.

This isn’t a simple machine to use, so it’s definitely advised that you are either already familiar with the process or are willing to learn.

The machine is ideal for anyone who wants a full pot of coffee fast. The brewing time on this machine is really impressive and the coffee tastes good even after the two hours standing time.

Who Isn’t This Machine Suited to?

The Bunn BT Velocity isn’t a good starter machine.

It is best suited to anyone who knows the ins and outs of coffee making.

It isn’t a good fit for anyone who like to be able to set a timer for their machine to start brewing for them to wake up to as the machine had no programmable timer.