I'm a certified barista, and my favorite Breville coffee maker is down to a record-low price at Amazon for Presidents' Day

I've tested dozens of coffee makers here at TechRadar, so I was delighted to see one of my all-time favorites down to a record-low price in Amazon's Presidents' Day sale. Right now, you can get the Breville Luxe Drip Coffee Machine at Amazon for $279.95 (was $349.95) with an insulated thermal carafe, or snag the same machine with glass carafe for $255.95 (was $319.95).

I tested the version with an insulated pitcher (known as the Sage Luxe Brewer Thermal in the UK), and I can honestly say that it's the best drip coffee maker I've ever used. It's a cinch to use, with a sensible range customizable options (including bloom time, brew temperature, and flow time). It has the all-important delayed start option so you can wake to a big pot of freshly-brewed coffee, and during my tests ...