Bruvelo Smart Coffee Maker: Auto Grind & Brew Review

If you’ve ever wanted a coffee machine that just knows how to do everything—grind fresh beans, measure your water, heat to the right temperature, and let you start brewing from bed—then you’ve probably wondered: is there really a home coffee machine that can handle all that without compromising on quality? The answer used to be ‘not quite,’ until Bruvelo came along.

Bruvelo’s updated mini smart coffee maker is an all-in-one device with a built-in grinder, app control, auto water-level sensing, and precise 195°F brewing. It lets you make a single cup of coffee using fresh beans, and you can schedule or start brewing remotely—all for a simplified setup compared to last year’s model.

What Is Bruvelo, and Why Did It Return to Kickstarter?

Last year, Bruvelo launched on Kickstarter with plans for a fully connected, single-cup coffee machine. Despite raising nearly $15,000—close to its goal—the creator, Dustin Sell, canceled the campaign. He realized the final product would cost significantly more than the funds raised. A year later, Dustin returned with a streamlined version of Bruvelo, now more affordable and still packed with smart features.

How Does Bruvelo Brew Coffee?

Bruvelo is designed for coffee enthusiasts who prefer brewing at home over picking up coffee on the go. Inside the machine is a built-in grinder, which means it uses freshly ground beans for every brew. The bean hopper dispenses the exact amount needed for one cup. The machine detects how much water you’ve added and gives you a warning if it’s too much or too little. Water is heated to 195°F, which falls within the National Coffee Association’s ideal brewing range of 195–205°F. The entire process is managed through a companion iOS and Android app, allowing you to start brewing remotely—even from your bed.

What Are the Key Features of Bruvelo?

Bruvelo includes several user-friendly features:

• Built-in grinder for using fresh coffee beans
• Automated measurement of coffee grounds per cup
• Water level detection with user alerts
• Precise water heating to 195°F
• Compatible with standard paper filters (metal mesh and filter paper included)
• Remote control via Bruvelo’s iOS and Android app
• Scheduled or on-demand brewing through the app

The design has been simplified from the original Kickstarter concept, but all the core smart brewing functions remain intact. The metal mesh filter and paper filter setup help ensure a clean and consistent extraction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature does Bruvelo heat water to?

Bruvelo heats water to 195°F, which is within the National Coffee Association’s recommended brewing range of 195–205°F for optimal extraction.

Does Bruvelo have a built-in grinder?

Yes, Bruvelo includes a built-in grinder so you can use freshly ground coffee beans for each brew, improving flavor and freshness.

Can I control Bruvelo with my phone?

Yes, Bruvelo connects to a mobile app for both iOS and Android, allowing you to start, schedule, or monitor your brew remotely.

Does Bruvelo measure the water I add?

Yes, the machine senses the amount of water you add and will notify you if you’ve added too much or too little.

What kind of filters does Bruvelo use?

Bruvelo works with standard paper filters and includes a metal mesh filter along with filter paper for brewing.

Is Bruvelo available for purchase now?

Bruvelo is currently back on Kickstarter with the simplified version, offering all the main smart features at a lower production cost than the original model.

Recommended FrontStreet Coffee Beans for Home Brewing

For use with Bruvelo’s smart home coffee maker, try FrontStreet Coffee’s PWN Golden Mandheling for deep, low-acid richness with herbal and dark chocolate notes—or Brazil Queen Manor for balanced nut and caramel flavors that shine in pour-over or machine brewing. Both are 100% Arabica and ideal for extracting smooth, full-bodied cups with your fresh-ground setup. Freshly roasted within 5 days · Orders placed before 17:00 ship the same day · Next-day delivery across most of Guangdong Province.