Cuisinart
Cuisinart 12 cup Extreme Brew
Best programmable brewer for busy mornings needing fast, customizable coffee.
Experience faster, hotter coffee with this programmable coffeemaker. It brews up to 25% faster, allowing you to choose between regular or bold coffee strength. Customize your coffee's temperature and easily refill the water reservoir with its visible level indicator. The Brew Pause™ function lets you serve coffee mid-brew, and a 1 to 4 cup setting is ideal for smaller batches. A 60-second memory retains settings during power interruptions, ensuring your coffee is ready when you are. This coffeemaker offers 24-hour programmability and automatic shutoff for convenience.
$99.99
Owner Satisfaction
3.4
/ 5
Category Rank
954
/ 977
#954 in Coffee Machines
Price vs Category Average
-42%
Below average
Capacity
12
/ Cups
Who it's for
- Busy mornings needing a full pot in minutes
- Coffee drinkers who prefer their brew piping hot
- Early risers wanting coffee ready upon waking
Who should skip it
- Users who prioritize a mess-free pouring experience
- People with limited counter space or dexterity
- Shoppers seeking a machine built for long-term durability
Performance breakdown
Brew Speed
The rapid heating system significantly cuts down your morning wait time.
Customization Depth
Temperature and strength controls offer meaningful adjustments for your daily cup.
Ease of Maintenance
Permanent filters and accessible water reservoirs make daily cleanup straightforward.
Build Quality
Plastic housing is functional and lightweight but lacks premium material durability.
Convenience Features
Programmable settings and brew-pause functionality streamline the entire brewing workflow.
Small Batch Performance
Dedicated 1-4 cup setting ensures flavor consistency even when brewing less.
Key Specs
Capacity
12 Cups
Brew Method
Drip
Filter Type
Permanent Gold Tone Filter and Charcoal Water Filter
Programmability
24-hour
Settings
Brew Strength Control, Adjustable Temperature Control (High, Medium, Low)
Material
BPA Free Plastic
Dimensions
7.75"(L) x 9.0"(W) x 14.0"(H)
Weight
10.300 lbs
Know before you buy
Yes, the Extreme Brew technology is engineered to brew up to 25% faster than standard Cuisinart models without sacrificing the quality or temperature of the extraction.
Absolutely. The Brew Pause feature allows you to remove the carafe mid-brew to pour a cup, and the machine will stop dripping until you slide the carafe back into place.
Yes, you can customize your coffee's temperature with three settings: High, Medium, and Low. This allows you to keep your pot at the exact heat level you prefer.
The machine features a 60-second memory backup. If a power interruption lasts less than a minute, the coffeemaker will retain your programmed settings and resume where it left off.
No, it comes with a permanent gold-tone filter, so you don't need to buy paper filters. It also includes a charcoal water filter to help improve the taste of your water.
Yes, there is a dedicated 1 to 4 cup setting. This adjusts the brewing process to ensure that smaller batches are extracted properly and taste just as good as a full 12-cup pot.
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