# Braun's $199 machine does drip, cold brew and lattes

> Braun's new OptiBrew Pro tries to replace your coffee pot, your pod machine, your cold brew pitcher and your frother, all for under $200.
- Title: Braun's $199 machine does drip, cold brew and lattes
- Summary: Braun's new OptiBrew Pro tries to replace your coffee pot, your pod machine, your cold brew pitcher and your frother, all for under $200. For $199.95 you get…
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- Source: Mashable — https://mashable.com/life/braun-optibrew-pro-coffee-maker-launch
- Author: Soumya Kumar
- Published: 2026-09-11T12:51:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: coffee, kitchen gadgets, braun, cold brew, product launch, technology, culture
## Braun's $199 counter play
Braun Household launched the OptiBrew Pro in the U.S. for $199.95. It is a pod-free drip machine aimed at replacing both your morning pot and your single-serve pod system.
## Three gadgets, one slim body
Instead of a pod machine, a cold-brew pitcher and a stand-alone frother taking up counter space, the OptiBrew packs all of it into a body just 6.75 inches wide.
## No pods, no burnt taste
The whole line runs on regular ground coffee, so there is no plastic waste after every cup. Smart temperature control is meant to keep the brew from scorching.

> zero plastic pods to throw away
## Seven sizes on demand
You can dial in anything from a single 8-oz travel mug before you run out the door to a full 12-cup glass carafe, which brews in under eight minutes.
## Five ways to brew
Regular is the smooth daily drip and Bold is the stronger version. Over Ice brews concentrated hot coffee straight onto ice so the cup never turns watery.

> Brews concentrated hot coffee directly over ice without watering down your drink.
## Cold brew without the wait
Rapid Cold Brew uses pressure and flow extraction to skip the overnight steep. The Concentrated Coffee Shot mode makes an espresso-style base for lattes and cappuccinos.

> low-acid, refreshing cold brew in minutes instead of 24 hours
## The whisk on the side
A built-in whisk froths dairy or plant milk into hot foam or silky cold foam. Add a 24-hour timer and a warming plate that holds the carafe for four hours.
## Key takeaway

For $199.95 you get five brew modes and a built-in milk whisk in one 6.75-inch-wide machine, and it runs on regular ground coffee instead of pods.