Whether you're brewing a single mug or a full pot the OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker ensures a better-tasting cup—every time. Engineered with BetterBrew™ precision brewing to control water temperature water volume and brewing time the 8-Cup Coffee Maker is certified by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) for meeting its rigorous home brewing standards. The Rainmaker™ showerhead distributes water evenly over coffee grounds while the integrated bloom cycle allows for optimal flavor extraction.The double-wall vacuum-insulated thermal carafe keeps your coffee hot and the brew-through pour-through lid means you don't have to fuss with opening the carafe lid before pouring.The Coffee Maker can also brew a single cup of coffee right into your favorite travel mug. Just flip the well cover to elevate shorter mugs or remove it altogether to make space for tall travel mugs. The Coffee Maker comes with an optional single-serve accessory to enhance the flavor of one-mug brewing: Add a filter to the accessory and then place it in the large basket to brew.This space-efficient Coffee Maker fits neatly on countertops and the sleek stainless steel design is perfect for any décor. Convenient cleaning mode keeps the machine in tip-top shape.Clean exterior regularly with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Hand wash carafe and lid with mild detergent after use. Rinse clean. Removable parts are all top-rack dishwasher safe (brew basket single serve brew basket coffee scoop well cover and Rainmaker). If you prefer your coffee hotter we recommend using a double-walled insulated mug and preheating any milk or creamer you add to your coffee. Our team has done extensive testing and found that the greatest heat loss happens when coffee is poured from the carafe to the mug. While many coffee makers have a heating element under the carafe this can sometimes result in a bitter burned or condensed brew. To maintain the quality of the coffee the Better Brew precision of our 8-cup Coffee Maker relies instead on a thermal carafe which prevents heat loss rather than reheating.FeaturesGold-standard coffee certified by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). Brew by the cup or the carafe.Single-serve capability with optional brew basket accessory optimizes flavorBetterBrew™ precision controls water temperature and brew cycles; meeting the Specialty Coffee Association's Golden Cup standardRainmaker™ shower head evenly distributes water over groundsDouble-wall vacuum-insulated thermal carafe with brew-through pour-through carafe lidRemovable well cover elevates short mugs or makes room for tall mugsFeatures convenient cleaning modeSized to fit under cabinets