OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker - Single-Serve & Carafe, Thermal Stainless Steel, SCA Certified

(Purchased with my own cash! - no promos!) Got it about a week ago. Prior to this, all we've had were Bunn units. We're no coffee snobs, but we know a "great" cup of coffee. It seemed like all we were getting was couple of years use out of the prior brand's units - and we're looking to get more towards five+ years use - hence, the change. It should be noted that when we had concern with the previous brand, we LOVED their customer service! I'm hoping that I never have to contact OXO. I just want the unit to function daily, and make a couple of pots. Thus far - this unit has done just that, and has been a simple joy to use. Put in the filtered water (from our fridge's water dispenser), scoop in coffee for your desired strength (we still use our Bunn filters), and hit the buttons. The unit then takes over. Quiet little gurgles tell you the unit is pre-infusing for blooming, then quick brewing ensues, dropping the HOT results into the thermal carafe. I look for the SCA approval, which should get you a good cup of coffee, and a unit build quality above standard consumer grade. The thermal carafe holds temp for a good long while between brews (usually 2 per morning or early afternoon). Note: I actually liked their design of their previous 9 cup model, but saw some operational complaints, thus opted for this cleanly designed model. Since being retired, we arise at different times. We like being able to load the unit the nite before (we had a Bunn "timer unit" just prior [when I arose at a consistent time]). Upon arising, hit the buttons, and go let our dogs out. Very soon there after - a GREAT pot of coffee awaits! I looked at and researched many models prior to choosing. If any manufacturers are reading this - and as I'm sure others also feel - all I'm after, is a simple to operate, LONG LASTING unit that consistent ly delivers a great cup of HOT coffee - which this model does! We've had the Bunn Speed Brews, Thermals, and their Timed units - and LOVED their coffee results. We now detract from the Speed Brew & Thermal, as they keep water hot at all times, and consume lots more AC. Note: I put a meter on this OXO unit - it pulls around 1200 watts during the brew cycle - and that's it. The thermal carafe keeps it hot therafter. Four simple parts - main heating unit, basket, carafe and lid - will produce a great pot of coffee. While I initially feel this unit is slightly overpriced - if it lasts a decent duration - it'll be WELL WORTH the money! Should anything change from my initial favorable observations - I'll update... UPDATE: It's been a couple of months (4) now - and we still love it! I read in other reviews about leaking on their counters - it can be avoided by making sure the brew basket is placed properly in its snapped position prior to your brew cycle. And another things we have noticed is that we use LESS coffee per cycle than our old unit (saving us money!). All in all - a great purchase...

This machine makes coffee taste like it came from a coffee shop - complex, dimensional flavor with lots of aromatics. It brews in about 5 minutes or less, which makes it fine that it's not programmable. The carafe keeps it nice and hot. I don't know for how long - I've always finished it within an hour and it's always piping hot during that time. Two important features: 1. it brews coffee at the exact right temperature and 2. it uses a "bloom" feature where it wets the grounds and waits for a moment then continues brewing. These are the two biggest factors that upgrade the taste from good to great. I also got it because it has a special basket for brewing single servings, which also turn out great. I have had no problems at all with the spilling that other reviewers mentioned. Maybe that's because I put the lid on correctly when I use it? Not that hard.

Reinforcing the opinions shared in other reviews, this machine makes a GREAT cup of coffee. The water distribution really brings out the flavor of my beans in a way that previous drip coffee makers (black and decker, Mr coffee) have not. Additionally, the user interface is so incredibly simple that it’s practically “boomer-proof.” With just a few straightforward buttons and settings, even my older, technologically challenged parents figured out how to use it without my assistance. A huge plus if you’re having frequent guests making coffee! After a month of use, I have decided to keep my machine but a couple small things still bother me. First, because of the way the carafe is made, not ALL of the coffee you make comes out when you pour it into a cup. Every morning, I pour my coffee with the carafe lid on, then take the lid off to pour out the last inch in the bottom of the pot. Really bizarre! Additionally, this coffee machine unfortunately doesn’t keep your coffee warm in the pot for very long. My partner wakes up at 4am and makes coffee, and by the time I’m awake at 6am, the coffee is lukewarm-cool. Finally, the inside of the stainless steel carafe stains very easily. I wash it out with soap and water each time I use it, and I’ve only had it for a month, but regardless, the inside of my carafe is already showing signs of discoloration. Overall, these are small things that OXO will hopefully address with their next model. I find this appliance to be a slightly elevated take on your average drip coffee maker- probably makes an equally good or better brew than $300-400 machines- but not so incredibly distinct from cheaper coffee makers that it justifies the price tag.

I have had this coffee machine for two years now and it has made two pots of delicious coffee per day since I bought it. It has not leaked, dripped, failed to brew, or had any issues. This is the perfect machine for brewing full pots of coffee. We were not interested in using the smaller 2-4 cup filter basket so my review cannot speak to using this machine for smaller amounts. Keep in mind when it says 8 cups it means tiny 5oz cups - the pot actually holds 4 -10oz cups, which is sufficient for our needs. We use our grinder to decide grind and coffee amount and this machine does the brewing, which is consistent and delicious every time. The carafe keeps the coffee very hot for at least 1 hour, and hot for two. Some tips for new users: -Use the "12 cup" Bunn or commercial filters - they are taller and help prevent grind spill-over when brewing. Dollar-store filters are particularly short and can cause this issue, particularly if not placed in completely level. -Fill the water to the very top of the clear part of the reservoir - ignore the 8 cup water mark - as some water stays in the grounds, this will give you a full pot every time. -Experiment with grind and coffee amount at first to figure out your favorite strength of brew. -Ensure carafe lid is on tight and threaded on properly all the way before brewing or pouring. -Clean the machine whenever the cleaning light comes on - I just use vinegar water but any coffee machine de-scaler can be used. -Run the brew-head (it's twist-off-see arrows on brew-head), filter basket, carafe & lid through the dishwasher as needed. Carafe lid has an internal valve that rattles when lid is shaken - this is by design and not a flaw. Hand-wipe other areas of machine as needed. I hope you enjoy your machine and that my review may be helpful to you. For my use case, it's 5 stars all the way!

El café sabe espectacular. Yo lleno casi toda la cuchara por cada taza. Pero eso depende de como le guste a cada uno. La jarra completa tarda 5 minutos en hacerse.

So after my beloved National brand coffee maker (which I bought off a guy leaving Japan three decades ago) finally died at age 30, I went through the hell of trying to find a simple coffee maker to do the same great job. Yup, it took another five years to find one after failing with several costly others. This one by OXO was rated by several people on the web so of course it's easy to be skeptical, but one review convinced me to try it. Lo and behold...delicious coffee SO simple to make is BACK! Keeps the coffee HOT without burning it like my beloved National used to do, so it one upped it lol. Yeah it's great, Alice. Worth every penny. Get one.

OXO 8 Cup Coffee Maker Review update We have now had the unit for about two weeks and as a result I can give a more complete review. The unit is a smaller coffee maker, unlike many other more conventional home brewers. It is able to brew anywhere from two to eight coffee industry standard 5 ounce cups, or 40 fluid ounces in total. I point this out as the Amazon description still lists it as making 64 fluid ounces. I sent in a note to Amazon about correcting that mistake but nothing has changed yet. Interface: - The interface is uncluttered and intuitive, with none of the stuff I don’t want. - It has only 4 buttons: Power, 2-4 cups, 5-8 cups, Clean. - No unnecessary clock or timer functions. - Two brew baskets: the standard “main” basket and an insert for making lesser amounts - The base has a recessed pedestal which can be flipped over to lift a mug up when brewing directly into the mug Usage: - I have now used all options for making a brew: - 2-4 cups setting into both a pot and a mug, 5-8 cups into a pot. - Water comes in hot and FAST. Initial bloom phase (flow then pause) lasts about 30 seconds to a minute. - Coffee is ready in 7 minutes or less, depending on amount being made. - No spills or leaks seen at any time. - A few small drips and spatters when making the brew into a mug. Use a tall mug. Note: the included pedestal is your friend here. Make use of it. - Coffee is hot. The pot keeps it between low 170s and mid 180s (°F) for at least an hour. Quality of brew: - Flavourful, especially at the larger volumes (5-8 cups). - Flavour intensifies as it cools. This was expected. A note on the coffee grind & amount: - Grind: - Medium, i.e. use as directed by the manual to start. - Too coarse or not enough coffee and the flavour will be thin. - Too fine or too much coffee and the resulting brew might be over extracted. It might even clog. See note on water flow above. I never saw this happen but I suppose it is possible. - Amount: - Use as directed (~ 8 gm / 5 oz cup) for larger amounts to start. - Use slightly more for lesser amounts (2-4 cups), especially when brewing into a mug (~ 2 cups). Once you’ve played with it for a while, I have no doubt the sweet spot will be found for your favourite coffee beans and the amount of coffee you like to make. The one feature I have yet to use is the “Clean” function. That won’t be for another two months or so, given our use of the brewer. All in all, a great coffee maker, well worth the price of admission.

Prepara rapidísimo el café. (menos de 4 minutos para 6 tazas) Además, ahorra energía con su jarra, pues conserva el calor por más de dos horas...