BUNN BXB Velocity Brew 10-Cup Home Coffee Brewer

Hi Guys, today I’m reviewing the Bunn Velocity Brew Coffee Maker. This unit brews 4 to 10 cups or 20 to 50 ounces in 3 to 4 minutes.
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At 14.3 inches tall, 7.1 inches wide and 13.8 inches deep, it is large and will take up some counter space. Any restaurant you visit, will have a Bunn Industrial coffee maker and that’s what Bunn is known for. This coffee maker is designed and assembled in the USA. Of course some of the parts are from other countries like most “designed and assembled in the USA” products. The look of this coffee maker is very industrial, it’s not compact and pretty like a lot of home coffee makers. This unit stands out from most other coffee makers because of it’s stainless steel hot water tank. Just about every other coffee maker available today has a plastic tank. The carafe is glass and has this weird looking spout with a plastic piece but that prevents dripping and actually works well. The warming plate is porcelain coated. The unit comes with an instruction manual, this descaling tool. Paper filters are included - looks like 30 or 40 maybe. With most coffee makers, you only get a few filters if any at all.
With standard coffee makers, you pour in water, put the coffee grounds in, turn the unit to on and it brews. The Bunn is a little different. If you want six cups of coffee, you can’t just pour 6 cups of water in the tank and it will brew. The tank needs to have about a carafe of water in it. That water stays hot as long as the machine is left on. When you want to brew, put the coffee in, pour in the 6 cups of cold water and 6 cups of hot water from the tank will pour over the coffee and into the carafe. When the lid is closed, this little piece acts as a mechanical valve plunger. The machine keeps the water in the tank hot so it’s ready to brew at any time.
To make coffee, put the coffee in the basket first. I’m using one of the included filters. Then pour in 6 cups of cold water. I’m using filtered water because my tap water is awful. Don’t close the lid. Put the carafe on the warming plate making sure it’s centered. Turn the warmer switch on. Now close the lid. Water comes out almost instantly. If you close the lid before putting the carafe on the plate, you could have a mess. So the 6 cups of coffee brewed in 2 1/2 minutes. The coffee is extremely hot. There’s no dripping while pouring so the carafe is designed well. Tastes very good.
You have to remember to shut off the coffee maker, it doesn’t shut itself off after a while like some other machines. There’s no programming at all - you can’t set it ahead of time to make coffee in the morning. There is no way to tell how much water is in the tank. Some of the water left in the tank could evaporate. If you’re traveling or not going to be using the unit for a long time, drain the water in the tank by turning the unit upside down.
The glass carafe and brew funnel should be cleaned after each use. It is dishwasher safe top shelf only, I prefer to hand wash it. Wipe down the unit with a damp cloth when you need to. Every 3 months, clean the sprayhead tube. A deep cleaning should be done every 3 months and there are detailed instructions in the manual.
This is an extremely basic machine that is simple to operate with just one button. I like that there is no smell of plastic that you get from many other coffee makers. Since there is hot water in the tank at all times, you could use it for hot tea or making oatmeal in the morning, it’s like instant hot water. If you drink a cup of coffee in the morning and that’s it, then this unit wouldn’t make sense for you. I would recommend this for people who drink a lot of coffee or those with a family of coffee drinkers. The coffee brews quickly, is very hot and tastes good.
If you want to try this Bunn, I’ve put a link in the description below. Subscribe for more reviews and I’ll see you next time. Thanks for watching :)
120V AC. 7.5 Amps, single phase, 60 Hz., 900-watts total

[@mahadragon]

Thank you for this video. I had a hard time setting up. This is my first coffee maker and the instructions don’t tell you what or why you do any of the steps. You helped explain that the water going into the tank makes and audible sound which is not mentioned in the instructions. This made all the difference and now I understand why I have to do what I have to do.

[@evaarquette199]

We just bought the same one and thank you for showing we did exactly how you showed and it keeps your coffee hot all day

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Great! 👍😀

[@wesseneff3028]

Thank you, ma'am! I got a bx speed brew at auction for 2.00. I was bummed after spending an hour cleaning it, thinking it was malfunctioning. Your video was very informative.

[@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190]

Never had a better coffee maker, it simply working perfectly, year after year.

[@acortez3195]

Does the hot water reserve have to be on all the time?

[@LeoRousseau]

@Alex. That was my question as well.

[@mikeyc3521]

@@acortez3195 yes

[@mikeyc3521]

@@LeoRousseau it's has a hot water tank. Most coffee makers heat their water as they brew. The Bunn has hot water ready, as long as you keep the switch on.

[@tayshtuazon2799]

Very nice reviewing!😃😍❤️😀

[@oldfarmshow]

Thank you for the Video and review

[@BillW50]

You mentioned about the energy used. Nobody answered, so here it is. 800 watts (most coffee makers use much more) heating up the cold water (lasts about 10 minutes). Then it sits 24/7 keeping the tank warm at 30 watts. The warming plate is a separate circuit and uses between 30 to 60 watts when on. The beauty of keeping the tank hot besides fast coffee, is bacteria doesn't grow inside the machine like other coffee makers. They are so unsanitary compared to the Bunn.

[@edwebb1193]

i am on my 3 rd bunn bxb coffee maker in the last 25 yrs they are the best ones i have owned and very good HOT coffee

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Thanks for sharing 😀

[@bluepen61]

I have brewed coffee with Bunns for years, both the restaurant and home makers. With the home makers, if you prefer decafe, they make a spray nozzle that slows the flow of water into the basket allowing a longer brew time required for many decafe coffee grinds. Also, Bunn claim to fame is they created paper coffee filters. World headquarters is in Springfield, Illinois. If you don't make coffee nearly every day, this is probably not the coffee maker to purchase. Why? Small amounts of water will continuously evaporate. This isn't noticeable when brewing every day. But if you skip a few days, pour in a pot of water, then your carafe fills short. Also, I use purified drinking water when brewing. It doesn't have the minerals and contaminants that tap water has, resulting in a more consistent brew and in less tank cleaning. It is simply the best coffeemaker for most coffees.

[@IntubateU]

The only coffee maker I've ever owned, and I love it. The only time I turn the unit off is if I'm going to be gone for more than a few days. I previously had this model with the glass carafe and warmer but upgraded to the Bunn Thermofresh several years ago. I like it a lot better. On the thermofresh model, there is no warmer as the carafe is an insulated stainless steel thermos type carafe that easily keeps the coffee hot for several hours. Either way, I highly recommend a Bunn! After all, there's a reason why Bunn is the gold standard that dominates the restaurant/commercial use space.

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Thanks for sharing 😁

[@jrcimini]

I owned the predecessor to this machine for 15 years, 1990 to 2005. I thought they stopped making them. I'll be buying one of these in the near future.

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Hi John, thanks for sharing your experience with us :)

[@glutenfreefitness6902]

Hello! I have a question for you if you have the time. I am really the only coffee drinker in my house. I'm looking for a strong cup of coffee and maybe enough room to make enough coffee for two if my wife catches the coffee bug. I was disappointed to hear about the Mr. Coffee 12 cup weak cup of coffee you reviewed. What would you recommend without having to spend 80 dollars?

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Hi, sorry for the late reply - didn't see it in my new comments for some reason. I've reviewed the Cuisinart 12 cup which makes good coffee - you can buy it here: amzn.to/2cHLB9B I will be reviewing a 5 cup Zojirushi soon so subscribe to stay tuned for that. It's of course much smaller and may meet your needs if it makes a good cup of coffee. A budget option is the Black and Decker 5 cup - you can watch that review it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqi4qq1jg9ilr5I Hope that helps!

[@jrcimini]

The "near future" turned out to be 3 years later. I purchased a Bunn BTX-B around a month ago.

[@A10TOES]

My son just gave me the speed brew with carafe, it is heating the water now & I can’t wait to try a cup, it’s been 6 years since I’ve had a Bunn.

[@bluepen61]

Great video!! Just a side note, it is my understanding that Bunn developed the coffee filter.

[@bethraymond777]

Very good video thank you!

[@douglashandy908]

You did an excellent job...helped me figure out the dang heater coil in the tank dosnt work.this was a gift and sadly junk.but without your video I'd still be scratching my head lol

[@bestkitchenreviews]

😆

[@paulborneo7535]

The Bunn-made coffee is not as hot as that from a standard drip coffee maker. The Bunn keeps the water at 200 degrees F. Standard drip coffee makers have to heat the water to 212 in order to boil it and create the pressure to push the water up into the basket. Brewing with boiling water is inferior - so is brewing for a long time. That's why the Bunn is so great. You get a fast brew with the correct temperature. Hurray!

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Thanks for sharing, Paul 😀

[@tomdaniels3392]

If it works, mine never worked POS ALERT POS ALERT this machine stinks so bad out of the box, smelled like chemicals badly. Then I followed the instructions on filling and I knew this was not the machine for Me. the machine is real simple but the use is not, fill the carafe 2 or 3 times the machine will drip when its full, now that you have filled it, you can PLUG IT IN, now turn it on, wait 15 minutes for water to warm up then it brews, well this part never happened for me so I am speculating here. I waited and waited, I went to Ralphs and bought a $25 Mr Coffee while I was waiting got home brewed a pot with Mr Coffee in 7 minutes and still nothing from the BUNN, I tried 3 times and the BUNN failed all three times, it made coffee on my second attempt but it was not even hot and tasted like crap

[@dank9288639]

@@tomdaniels3392 every brand has lemons....

[@greghagos]

Thank you,very helpful...a little complicated but if its similar to their restaurant machines they make a great cup o'joe...that 200° degrees of temp is what pros say is optimal...well let's see!

[@macshall5741]

Excellent review!

[@bestkitchenreviews]

😀

[@FloridaDad]

Thanks for the review! The only thing that I experienced differently was the plastic smell. We just bought today, and I've gone through 5 pots of RO water so far trying to see if the plastic smell goes away, but so far no luck. It's bad enough that we'll return and try to find something 100% stainless. It's too bad they don't sell a stainless funnel and/or sprayhead, or this would be an excellent coffee maker. It makes no sense that Bunn would design a stainless tank without offering stainless for everything.

[@BillW50]

It is all metal for the hot water part except for the basket, shower head, and lid of the carafe. And that disappears quickly after a good washing of those parts.

[@FloridaDad]

@@BillW50 We washed it over and over and still couldn't get rid of the smell, so we returned it. I bought the commercial Bunn VP-17 and upgraded to the stainless funnel. It's the best coffee maker even after 4 years of daily use.

[@somethingsomeone5440]

Just a small heads up. While first heating the unit, you don't want the craft warmer on. It over heats the craft. On the craft it warns to discard and replace if it's been headed empty. Having said that our larger unit at work has had the craft left on overnight evaporating off the water and burned the leftover coffee but we've not replaced it.

[@julesjaay822]

carafe

[@112nickytaylor]

Do you find 6 TBSP’s is enough for a good tasting coffee?

[@Watcher3223]

The Bunn-O-Matic is a good coffee maker. One of the few that can best it is the Techivorm Moccamaster, as it does a better job at keeping the water heated at a proper temperature consistently while arguably being better built. But, you also have to spend a bit more money to get one compared to the Bunn.

[@BillW50]

The Techivorm Moccamaster is fine. But the Bunn water temperature is also very consistent. And as a bonus, if the power goes out... you'll probably want a cup of coffee. You can do that with a Bunn. Don't wait too long, as the tank will start cooling.

[@Watcher3223]

@@BillW50 True, that if the power goes out, you can still brew up a good batch so long as the water is hot enough.

[@gstep51]

I have owned Bunn for many years but purchase a Bonavita this last go around. I am very disappointed in the thermal carafe's ability to keep coffee hot. I will be going back to Bunn next time.

[@theoriginalonion7545]

Thanks

[@pacitamendoza2120]

Very nice like it

[@gamerkay5791]

i have the literal full stainless steel coffee maker

[@boomerdog5261]

Bunn is the best, I have owned one since 1995, and for vacation mode you just turn the rear switch off. there is no reason to try and turn the whole machine over. That might be why they call it the Vacation switch!!!

[@djjoeykmusic]

Great Video! Thank you and have a nice day

[@bestkitchenreviews]

😁

[@tomrodger7795]

Very good video covering all points of this machine A+

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Thanks, Tom 😀

[@professorshermanpeabody1237]

It appears to be a solid machine and simple but the manual could add a bit more toward clueing us into the principle of operation in terms of the tank water heating. I think the manual should have something like: with tank water full the unit may be left on for extended period of time. This video clarifies the questions I have about leaving the tank heater switch on for an extended period. I won't do that if I leave the house, but now I feel comfortable turning it on before bedtime so I have instant brew in the morning. On day one I waited the 15 minutes in the winter darkness at 5am for the tank to heat up first before I got my lifesaving brew :) Over cautious me! One more thing: not the best coffee machine unless you drink more than small amounts of coffee. I do miss my manual Mr. Coffee machine for its simplicity.

[@bluepen61]

Oh, I forgot to add: I use an old Thermos brand stainless steel vacuum bottle that you can find at garage sales to keep my coffee after brewing. Fill the Thermos up with hot water and let it set for a minute or two. Drain, and then fill the Thermos with the hot coffee. The Thermos will keep it hot all morning and warm through the afternoon. After a couple of months of use, coffee will buildup within the Thermos vacuum bottle. BrewRite Coffeemaker Cleaner or similar product to clean it. It will return back to its sparkling stainless steel shine. Never use soapy water in the Bunn or in the Thermos ever.

[@jdogkurupt6911]

Great Video !

[@bestkitchenreviews]

😀👍

[@jimmycole855]

I would love to be a Bunn sales person because anybody I let try coffee from it buys one before there coffee is finished lol it’s that good

[@lonesomedovepk]

Very gorgeous looking reviewer and nice reviews always

[@SouthernMaster]

A very annoying the way her voice fluctuates up & down.

[@mukundsetlur3141]

Good job & thank You.👌👍

[@bestkitchenreviews]

You’re welcome 😁

[@mukundsetlur3141]

@@bestkitchenreviews Exactly as you said I set it up today. No confusion or fuss simple and easy.

[@markford2227]

When the tank is empty from using all the hot water in the tank do you just refill the tank and keep it on all night long so when you wake up the next day you have hot water constantly? It seems like you never turn the tank off so it stays hot all the time except when you are cleaning it so is that the case?

[@sarq6693]

Yeah pretty much

[@sidbrun_]

Yeah fat waste of electricity, pretty stupid

[@BillW50]

Yes it is always ready which is nice and stays bacteria free (uses only 30 watts to keep the tank hot 24/7). Some don't like this, so just use the vacation switch on the side and it totally shuts off everything.

[@DRAGONSWORDXXX]

How the coffee taste with no cream I only drink black coffee

[@BillW50]

Great tasting coffee. Been using Bunn coffee makers since the 80's. I tried others and always come back to the Bunn.

[@giagiunto763]

When do you have to add water to the take that keeps hot? Or is the cold water you're looking to brew constantly replacing that water in the tank?

[@giagiunto763]

*take=tank

[@BillW50]

@@giagiunto763 The tank works like your house hot water tank. But instead of water pressure, it uses gravity. So the tank is always full. And any cold water you pour into the top, will expel the same amount of hot water from the tank.

[@lindawolffkashmir2768]

You can get a hot pot of coffee in about three minutes. Can’t beat that when you want a quick pot in the morning for your family.

[@PennState2009]

Can you buy a stainless basket piece for this? Trying to find a no post if drip coffee maker.

[@scotteric8711]

Yes. Search their site. I believe the LV model parts cross over with the same design. Honestly, I'd like to have the metal carafe.

[@totti79]

So... if I fillup with preheated water, will that help the coffee maker to get ready for the next brew faster?

[@bestkitchenreviews]

+totti79 Hi, please use only cold water in the unit, not heated water 😀

[@susiehardin4635]

totti79 is going to call me r

[@majcric]

Which is better this or the Bonavita 1900TS?

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Hi Rodney, the Bonavita is rated very well. I have not reviewed it yet so I can't compare them :(

[@rodneyroof7626]

bestkitchenreviews Thanks for the quick response. I plan on purchasing the Bonavita as Christmas gift for someone. If sometime in the future you pick the Bonavita I wouldn't mind hearing your thoughts.

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Sure, will do :)

[@MrJOHN082850]

i use it to make one cup at a time

[@doe9de995]

Your best buying an older bunn with a plastic tank. I owned the model shown here with the stainless steel tank and a hole rotted threw it. Because the stainless steel isn't actually the tank. It's underneath the stainless steel. The water got in-between and rotted it out. The older models with the plastic tanks are much more reliable built to last.

[@BillW50]

I disagree! Bunn always used stainless steel hot water tanks. The tray on top is usually plastic for home users. And the older plastic trays use to disintegrate from the heat of the stainless steel tank (80's and 90's). I dunno, like in 5 to 7 years and it would leak water as fast as you can pour it in. But in the last 20 some years, different plastic and it doesn't happen anymore. This one I am using now is over 20 years old and the ones today are identical. I only had to replace the thermal fuse once and that was it. This one will probably outlive me.

[@doe9de995]

@BillW50 IDK we all have our own experiences, what I experience will be totally different than yours. I haven't had any issues with the older vintage model I own. The newer model I had before it, a hole rusted through the outer tank, reveling wires, which is obviously dangerous. I can't speak for others but I haven't had any problems with the plastic.

[@Handofseeds]

wow thanks for the video. The fact that this unit burns electricity non stop is decently a no no. I do not need another mini water heater in my home when I only need it to be hot for one pot of coffee. Thanks for the heads up.

[@BillW50]

There is a switch on the side (vacation switch) if you don't want fast coffee or don't use it everyday. But it only uses 30 watts to keep the tank hot so it is ready whenever you are. Plus if you keep it on, no bacteria growth like other coffee makers.

[@violetsareblue49]

I used this for the first time. Pretty good coffee. Two negatives: I don't know how much water is in the tank and the tank is hot to the touch. Not very safe.

[@philsanalogbasement]

It doesn't matter that you can't see how much water is in the tank. It will always remain full unless you tip it over or something.

[@daisyrodriguez8337]

hey i love your videos if u can please answer me back it would be a dream come true

[@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190]

Unfortunately the only thing you can buy as a replacement is the Decanter, everything else is a NO! The Bun warranty is good for three years, but with mine, it died after 4 years and there was nothing they would do except to say, "Buy a New One!!" I should also mention, they were rather snotty in the worst way!! My Mr. Coffee lasted 5 years and a quarter of the price, you decide if paying nearly $200 is worth it...?

[@marywilliams9511]

When I called to ask about my 3rd Bunn, the gentleman was great as was the lady I spoke to another time! I will not use any other coffee maker, when my husband found the Bunn and we began using it so many years ago, we havent ever been disappointed in our coffee! I am in the process of ordering my 4th one, all 3 before have lasted much longer than 6 or 7 years. best coffee maker ever!!!

[@BillW50]

If it was completely dead, the thermal fuse most likely blew. The fuse is only a few bucks. Once you replace it, it would likely last decades. The one I am using now, blew the thermal fuse like 15 years ago. Today it is 20 years old and I still use it everyday and the replacement fuse still hasn't blown.

[@coffeecupblue]

I wish you had inspected all the parts up front, in the first minute. I wanted to know how it's made, not how to use it. Specifically, does hot water contact plastic? The filter basket looks plastic. So why am I spending so much more for a Bunn? That's the selling point, at least on higher end models. I can choose from two dozen coffee makers with plastic filter baskets for a lot less. After the amount of research I've done, I don't think an affordable, non-plastic, drip coffee maker exists. You do mention whether it has the smell of plastic or not. I have no idea whether I can smell levels of plastic that are toxic if ingested.

[@sidbrun_]

Wait, so let me get this straight, the water stays hot all the time? Like, day and night? As in, you only want coffee in the morning before leaving for work, but the heater stays on after you've left the house, when you get home, and when you go to bed? So when you don't want coffee, it's still hot? What an absolute waste of electricity 😂 I've never heard of a domestic drip machine that doesn't just heat the water when you actually need it.

[@DebbieDooo]

Yes. That is how Bunn coffee makers work.

[@sidbrun_]

@@DebbieDooo I don't really see the benefit, I wouldn't want this thing sucking energy non-stop and drying up overnight just to save about 30 seconds that a standard coffee maker takes to warm up. Also surely if you wanted to make 2 jugs or more, you couldn't just straight away refill with water for a second batch, because it would come out cold? With a normal drip brewer, if you wanted to make a second jug straight away, you'd just need to refill with water and coffee and press the on button again. I've heard it takes 15 minutes for the water to get back up to temperature.

[@bigshoe84]

@@sidbrun_ These leave a water reserve in the tank after brewing that is still hot so it can make multiple pots back to back

[@sidbrun_]

@@peacenliberty what a loud of bullshit

[@BillW50]

30 watts if left on and no bacteria growth like other coffee makers. And as a bonus, a pot full of coffee in less than 4 minutes whenever you want.

[@cliveital833]

Brews too fast and makes coffee weak. You have to use more coffee to get the taste you may be use to with a regular drip maker.

[@julesjaay822]

I’ve had a Bunn for years and it’s not weak. The reason it brews fast is because the water is already hot/takes no time to heat. Have you ever even owned one of these?

[@sorkindeath159]

Thanks