Bunn

CSB3T Platinum Thermal Coffee Maker

Bunn CSB3T Platinum Thermal Coffee Maker

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Sentiment score83% positive
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Last updated: May 31, 2026

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Reddit Iconmr_balls_69
8 months ago

I have a similar model that has a stainless steel carafe and thus no heating pad. The carafe keeps the coffee hot for at least an hour. Heating pads damage the taste of coffee IMO.  https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-3514337/bunn-csb3t-speed-brew-platinum-thermal-10-cup-coffee-maker.jsp These machines are super efficient. They keep a hot water tank so there is no need to heat up water. Just pour in the amount you need for your grounds and it will displace the appropriate amount of hot water to pour over the grounds. 

8 months ago

Its up to 10 cups. There's only two of us in my house. I usually make about 600 to 700 ml. I use the same ratios and grind size as my pour over and it comes out fantastic

Reddit IconSquidflex
8 months ago

I've been using a Bunn Speed Brew for about 7yrs. It's really simple and brews great coffee. I think I bought mine for about $100. You have to use the Bunn filters, though. https://retail.bunn.com/38200.0002

8 months ago

Gotta love the stainless steel reservoir. If you only use filtered water, it rarely needs to be descaled. I bought a stainless steel spray head when the original one wore out and it has been great, too.

Reddit IconWeak-Specific-6599
10 months ago

https://retail.bunn.com/38200.0002 Speed Brew Classic Thermal - Coffee Makers - BUNN Retail Site I’ve been using one of these pretty much daily for the past 10? years in my office at work. I got mine for like $20 off Craigslist.  67g coffee, 1L (1 Nalgene bottle) water, perfect amount for my use throughout the day. I wouldn’t brew less than that though. 

8 months ago

Yup. Pourovers are done at home, but I have a Bunn BTX at the office. I still need a scale to weigh my beans and grinder to grind fresh though

Reddit IconDudeitsJonas
4 months ago

I’ve had my speed brew platinum for years and it’s been great. I’ve had to descale it a few times due to my hard water but outside of that it’s been amazing.

Reddit IconSnooDonuts2341
8 months ago

We have had numerous coffee makers that have been mentioned…finally gave up on cool esthetic machines and bought a BUNN BT Speed Brew 10-Cup with the thermal carafe. Makes an excellent, hot cup. Bunn offers an excellent warranty as well if you register the product.

Reddit Iconabah3765
10 months ago

I had a Bunn Speed Brew, and it was finicky and incredibly hard to keep clean. Sure, it made a fast pot, but the coffee was mediocre, in my opinion.

Reddit IconGraspDiver
22 days ago

Bunn Rapid Brew, most reliable, consistent and brews a 2 to 10 cups quickly.

Reddit IconMarketingPretty9274
4 months ago

I started with an inexpensive Mr Coffee machine, just in case I wasn't going to be a coffee-lovin' exmo. 😆 I graduated to a Bunn Speed Brew coffeemaker with an internal reservoir and love it! I also have a subscription to Lifeboost coffee. It is low acid and easier on my digestive system.

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