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The whole setup runs on regular ground coffee — meaning zero plastic pods to throw away — and uses smart temperature tech to make sure your coffee tastes good, not burnt. You can brew a single 8-oz cup before heading out the door, or brew a full 12-cup pot in under 8 minutes when people come over.
While the base OptiBrew handles standard drip and iced coffee, the U.S.-bound OptiBrew Pro goes a step further for latte lovers. It adds a "Coffee Shot" button that makes super-strong, espresso-style coffee, plus a built-in whisk on the side to froth hot or cold milk for fancy drinks.
You can dial in seven precise sizes, ranging from a single 8-oz travel mug to a full 12-cup glass carafe (which brews in under eight minutes flat). The OptiBrew Pro gives you five distinct brew styles to match whatever you're craving:
- Regular — Classic hot drip calibrated for smooth, balanced morning sipping.
- Bold — A stronger, richer hot brew for an extra punchy kick.
- Over Ice — Brews concentrated hot coffee directly over ice without watering down your drink.
- Rapid Cold Brew — Cuts out the traditional overnight wait, using specialized pressure and flow extraction to deliver low-acid, refreshing cold brew in minutes instead of 24 hours.
- Concentrated Coffee Shot — The Pro’s secret weapon — a fifth brew mode that creates a rich, intense coffee concentrate built specifically as a base for lattes and cappuccinos.
It’s also packed with thoughtful daily features, like an intuitive control panel, a 24-hour programmable timer so you can wake up to freshly brewed coffee, and an adjustable warming plate that keeps your carafe warm for up to four hours.
Score a full coffeehouse setup at home — grab the OptiBrew Pro for under $200 at Amazon.
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