SCAA Certified Coffee Makers

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The SCAA certification is a legit certification for coffee machines. The SCAA stands for Specialty Coffee Association of America. The mission of SCAA, in short, is to certify certain home brewers.  However, only the best home brewers that can meet the highest technical requirements of the Coffee Brewing Center will get the prominent SCAA approved coffee makers certification.

In a Hurry? Here are the Best SCAA Coffee Makers

The SCAA has a partnership with the European Coffee Brewing Center (ECBE).

Currently, at the time of writing this article, there are 12 SCAA Certified Home Brewers. This article will review some of the best SCAA Certified Coffee Makers.

What are the technical requirements of the SCAA certified home brewer program?

The SCAA has 9 technical requirements in total, and coffee machines need to pass all of the requirements in order to get the certification.

The technical requirements are:

  • Coffee volume
  • Brewing time
  • Brewing temperature
  • Beverage preparation
  • Uniformity of performance
  • Uniformity of extraction
  • Beverage clarity
  • Holding receptacle and temperature
  • Operating manuals and other instructional materials

Once coffee makers pass all the requirements they get SCAA Certified for three years. After three years the coffee machines need to be retested in order to maintain the SCAA certification, or if before those three years are up, the design of the production model changes, then it needs retesting as well.

The 4 Best SCAA Certified Coffee Makers

In conclusion, you will get a high-quality product if you decide to buy a SCAA Certified coffee maker. Let’s take a look at the four best SCAA certified coffee makers around.

KitchenAid Coffee Maker KCM0802

KitchenAid KCM1208DG Spiral Showerhead 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker, Matte Charcoal Grey
KitchenAid KCM1208DG Spiral Showerhead 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker, Matte Charcoal Grey
  • Unique 29-hole spiral showerhead evenly saturates Coffee grounds for optimal extraction
  • Dosage ladder on the gold Tone filter and dosage chart on the water tank
  • Clear, easy to fill removable water tank with large opening to minimize spills
  • Convenient warming plate to keep Coffee at the perfect temperature up to 2 hours
  • 2 brew buttons (side, front) to place the brewer anyway you like on the countertop
  • Unique spout design on the glass carafe helps prevent drips and messes
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The first hint on our list is the KitchenAid Coffee Maker KCM0802. The KitchenAid machine is available in four different colors and in two different styles. It comes with 4 paper filters, 8-cup glass carafe, and a coffee scoop.

The KitchenAid Coffee Maker KCM0802 has a nice and easy visual display. It will show you each step of the brewing process as well as the cup selector. The cup selector lets you choose anywhere from 2 to 8 cups of coffee. Another neat future is that during the brewing process the heat loss is minimal. In conclusion, the KitchenAid is a good and cheap coffee maker.

Moccamaster KBT 10-Cup Coffee Brewer

Technivorm Moccamaster 79112 KBT Coffee Brewer, 40 oz, Polished Silver
Technivorm Moccamaster 79112 KBT Coffee Brewer, 40 oz, Polished Silver
  • The top coffee maker choice of coffee brewing experts
  • Easy use, one button Operation and 4-6 minute brew time for 40 oz. of Coffee
  • Manual adjust brew basket allows you to customize your Coffee
  • This Coffee maker features a stainless steel thermal carafe to keep Coffee hot longer
  • Backed by a 5-year Warra
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The second hint on our list of the best SCAA certified coffee makers is the Moccamaster KBT 10-Cup Coffee Brewer. The Moccamaster KBT 10-Cup Coffee Brewer is available in the colors black and polished silver. Along with being SCAA approved, the Moccamaster KBT is also ECBC and SCAE certified.

In addition, this coffee brewer has removable parts, which therefore makes cleaning easy. The coffee is brewed in a thermal carafe and has a manually adjusted drip stop. The thermal carafe will hold your cup of coffee hot for a long time, so you do not need to remake a fresh pot of coffee every time you want a drink.

OXO On 12-Cup Coffee Maker

OXO Brew 9 Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker
OXO Brew 9 Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker
  • BetterBrew Precision Brewing controls water temperature and optimizes brew cycles for rich, flavorful coffee – whether you’re making two cups or a full pot
  • Fully programmable and easy to use, a single dial lets you choose cups, program the time and set the automatic wake-up timer
  • Temperature-controlled brewing keeps the water between 197.6–204.8°F /92-96°C – the ideal range for drip coffee
  • Rainmaker shower head evenly disperses water over coffee grounds for better flavor extraction
  • Internal mixing tube ensures your last sip is as delicious as your first
  • Voltage is 120V/60Hz
  • Pause and pour feature lets you grab a quick cup before brewing is complete
  • Double-wall stainless steel thermal carafe keeps coffee piping hot; freshness timer shows freshness at a glance
  • Certified by the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) for gold-standard home brew
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The third hint on our list of coffee machines is the OXO On 12-Cup Coffee Maker. The OXO On 12-Cup Coffee Maker has a removable kettle. The Barista brewer operating system within the machine provides an automated temperature control and disperses water evenly to brew the perfect cup of coffee.

The programming function gives you the option to start brewing a fresh pot of coffee whenever you want. Even better is that the OXO coffee maker is not just for coffee! You can also make tea with the OXO machine.

Moccamaster KBG 10-Cup Coffee Brewer

Technivorm Moccamaster 59656 KBG, 10-Cup Coffee Maker, 40 oz, Matte Black
Technivorm Moccamaster 59656 KBG, 10-Cup Coffee Maker, 40 oz, Matte Black
  • Perfect Coffee Every Time: This pump-free coffee maker heats water to the correct temperature for coffee extraction
  • Easy to Use: The Moccamaster brews a full 40 oz pot of coffee in 4-6 minutes using one switch
  • Quiet and Safe: The Moccamaster KBG quietly brews your coffee and automatically turns off after 100 minutes
  • Quality Materials: Moccamasters last a lifetime. We use BPA/BPS/BPF and Phthalate free plastics and durable stainless steel and aluminum
  • Delicious Coffee and Peace of Mind: Moccamaster coffee brewers have a 5-year warra
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The fourth and final hint on our list of the best SCAA certified coffee makers is the Moccamaster KBG 10-Cup Coffee Brewer. The Moccamaster KBG 10-Cup Coffee Brewer is SCAA, SCAE and ECBC certified. The machine has fourteen different colors available! Pick out your favorite color to give some extra life to your kitchen, or to match the colors of your kitchen.

The Moccamaster KGB is different from the KBT version because it has an auto drip stop and comes with a glass carafe. It also has an auto power switch off at 100 minutes of not using the machine. If you prefer coffee from a glass carafe instead of a thermal carafe and if you want many color styling options to choose from then you should buy the Moccamaster KGB over the KBT version.

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Hi! I'm Lindsay, and I'm a big-time DIY'er. I love doing projects around the house. I live in a super old house that was built in the 1800's, so I'm always busy with home and garden tasks. When I come across something that I think others would benefit from, I write it down, here on Seven Hints.