52 Things We 💙:OXO Brew coffee maker

Wirecutter picks that have withstood the test of time Illustration: Sarah MacReading The [OXO Brew coffee maker]( delivers coffee that tastes like it was fussily made, yet it requires only the push of a button. by Nick Guy I used to spend 10 minutes every morning making coffee in my Chemex. I’d grind the beans, boil the water, slowly wet the grounds, and, well, wait. Then I got realistic about just how much energy I was willing to put in each morning, and I bought the [OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker](. As someone who’s relatively picky about my coffee, I’ve never looked back. There are many elements to brewing a great cup of coffee, but outside of the beans, the major ones you can control are the temperature of the water and how it’s distributed. The OXO coffee maker spreads the water out over the grind basket, rather than concentrating it in the middle, and wets the grounds in timed intervals. As someone who’s relatively picky about my coffee, I’ve never looked back. “Our machine replicates what a barista can do when they pour water on the coffee grounds, letting the coffee bloom, then dispersing the water in a uniformed way,” said Claire Ashley, category director, Coffee & Tea, at OXO. We’ve tested the OXO brewer against other machines with a number of different coffee professionals over the years, and they’ve all ranked it among their favorites. Wirecutter is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Learn more](. The backstory OXO is known more for its tools and gadgets than for its appliances. In fact, this coffee maker, introduced in 2015 after a three-year development period, was its first electronic device. It was also one of the first home coffee makers certified by the Specialty Coffee Association to meet its brewing requirements. “Once we decided we wanted to be part of this routine in people’s kitchen and daily life, we started learning a ton about coffee,” Ashley said. If the 9-Cup model is too big for your household, OXO will be releasing an 8-Cup Coffee Maker this summer, with the same exacting brew techniques and SCA-certification, but a smaller footprint. When to buy The best deals we’ve seen have been around Prime Day and Black Friday, but any time you see the OXO 9-Cup under $160, it’s a worthwhile deal. It's currently on [sale for $150]( directly from OXO. The numbers $200 Average street price $140 Best price we’ve ever seen Make it last No matter the brewing method, your cup of coffee is only going to be as good as the beans you use and how you grind them. Opt for recently roasted whole-bean coffee (consider some of our [favorite mail-order services]( and [grind beans fresh]( whenever you’re making a new pot. [Descale the coffee maker]( every 90 days to remove built-up minerals; a red light on the display will remind you when it’s time. Copyright © 2020 Wirecutter, Inc., all rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for our newsletters. You are free to unsubscribe at any time.‌ Our mailing address is: Wirecutter, Inc. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018‌ [View this email in your browser]( [Unsubscribe from this list]( | [Update subscription preferences‌](