The Drew Barrymore “Beautiful” coffee maker isn’t just pretty to look at—it’s super practical too. Whether you’ve just unboxed yours or you’re scratching your head trying to figure out what button does what, don’t worry. Here’s a super friendly guide to help you brew that first delicious cup with zero stress.
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Set it Up Right
First things first, make sure you plug it in and set it on a flat, clean surface. The display will light up once it’s plugged in. Now go ahead and fill the water reservoir. It’s located on the back or side depending on the model—just pop the lid open and pour in fresh cold water.
If you’re making a full pot, you can go all the way up to 14 cups. For a smaller batch, just add less water. Simple!
Add Your Favorite Coffee Grounds
Lift the top lid and pull out the brew basket. You can use a paper filter or the gold-tone reusable one that comes with it (yay for options). Then, scoop in your favorite ground coffee. A good rule of thumb is 1 tablespoon per cup. So if you’re making 4 cups, that’s 4 tablespoons. But feel free to tweak that depending on how strong you like it.
Pop the filter basket back in and close the lid. You’re almost there!
Pick a Brew Style
Touch the screen to wake it up. Now you can pick your brew strength—regular, bold, or the 1-4 cup mode. If you’re only brewing a few cups, the 1-4 mode will slow things down just a bit to make sure it extracts the best flavor.
Once you’ve selected what you want, just hit the brew button. Boom. Coffee is on the way.
Want to Schedule Your Coffee Ahead of Time?
This coffee maker is super handy for early mornings. You can program it the night before so it brews automatically when you wake up.
To do that, press the menu button until you see “Auto Brew.” Use the arrow buttons to set the time you want it to start. Make sure you’ve already added your water and coffee grounds. Press menu again to save it, and confirm that the Auto Brew icon shows up. That means it’s good to go.
Now when your alarm goes off, so will the coffee smell. Perfect.
Let’s Talk Cleaning (It’s Not Bad, Promise)
After each brew, just toss the used grounds and rinse the basket and carafe. If you use the gold filter, give that a quick rinse too. Every couple of weeks, especially if you use the machine daily, you should run a cleaning cycle.
Fill the water tank halfway with equal parts water and white vinegar. Run a full brew cycle (without coffee). Then run two more cycles with just fresh water to rinse everything out. That’s it. Your machine stays happy and healthy.
Troubleshooting Tips
If your coffee is tasting weird, check that the basket is in place correctly and that you’re not overfilling the grounds. Also make sure to clean the machine regularly to avoid any weird build-up.
And if the display ever acts glitchy, just unplug it for a few minutes and plug it back in. Sometimes that’s all it takes to reset.
Final Thoughts
The Drew Barrymore coffee maker is really user-friendly once you get the hang of it. Plus, it just looks amazing on your countertop. Whether you’re brewing a quick single cup or making a full pot for guests, it’s got you covered. Add your favorite creamer, sweetener, or just go black—either way, you’re starting the day right.
So go ahead, press that brew button, and sip away. You got this!