If the brew baskets on the Grand brewers are not flexible in brewing volume, can I make a smaller quantity by using a different brew basket?

Technically yes: the CD Grand glass carafe model is easily altered by changing out the brew basket. Use the 1.25L manual-adjust drip-stop brew basket (round base) and the correct water/formula ratio noted above. You’ll need the following parts to accomplish this flexible option, which are available on our website:

• Brew basket: #13192
• Brew basket lid: #13114
• 9-hole outlet arm: #53054
• #4 filters: #85022

You could accomplish the same satisfactory results with the CDT Grand thermal carafe brewer if you pre-heat the cool stainless steel thermal carafe. When brewing partial quantities into a stainless steel thermal carafe you must pre-heat the carafe so as not to lose coffee heat while warming the carafe.