OXO Brew Single Serve Pour-Over Coffee Maker

The media could not be loaded. This thing was well thought out. I was using a different brand with a more traditional style till the plastic cracked. This OXO is a time & effort saver. No more standing there for several minutes while pouring slowly, since the clear water tank allows me to walk away & do other things while it does the pour over for me. As the water tank just holds up to 12 ounces (plus maybe another ounce or so of space to the top rim), I do wait a few seconds till some water has drained through the grounds and add a little more. Then cover with the lid & leave till it’s done. My coffee cup holds at least 16 ounces, & I drink every bit of that.This is a time saver for rinsing too, compared to the old metal mesh style filter I had. I always needed to check that one for a few coffee grains that got stuck in the sides & make sure the faucet was somewhat forcefully hitting it. The new water tank doesn’t need rinsing at all after this process, (unless you have enough grounds that they touch the bottom of the tank during the brew), & the white cup that holds the paper filter is a really fast rinse, since it has solid, streamlined sides with no mesh-holes. The only, only minor improvement I could imagine would be to allow the water tank to hold a few more ounces, but doesn’t bother me since I found my little work-around. The plastic is thick & solid, & I don’t expect cracks to shorten it’s lifespan. Love it.Edited to add: If you’re not crazy about adding paper filters to landfills, I found compostable #2 cone filters on this site made by “If You Care”, I think was the name of the brand. Some reviews say they’re weak & let coffee grounds through, but apparently not if you fold the two seamed edges real quick as the instructions say. I just ordered some, & the wait is like a month, so will have to use regular ones from the grocery store till then.Update, 12/‘22: It’s still great. Use it daily.I realized later that this setup may not seem any better than just a fully automated bean-grinding drip coffee-maker to some, but it actually is, because 1) there’s never any descaling to worry about or parts to seriously clean, 2) the footprint is very small & takes up minimal space on your countertop, 3) no need for electrical power, & 4) you get total control taste-wise over your joe. And it’s completely quiet. : ) Still ordering & using the If You Care brand compostable paper filters in it, and they haven’t ever leaked grounds for me. I don’t even need to fold the seems as instructions suggested.Overall a good morning routine.2nd update, 8/‘23:Still using it daily; still no cracks or problems; using the same compostable filters; still love.: )Final update, 4/‘25:Still no cracks or problems, & using frequently when I’m not brewing coffee other ways, i.e. with a french press or moka pot.I did just buy a pricey Japanese ceramic dripper with no holes— (the coffee just goes right through the solid ceramic bottom— they made it look like a colorful snow-capped Mt. Fuji, lol), because some days I’m in the mood to use something that feels more classic/timeless than an everyday plastic OXO—even tho that dripper certainly still works perfectly. It seriously has held up!

I ordered this coffee brewer because of currently having limited kitchen space. And, of all the versions of this cup-top manual brewer, I liked the idea of the lid and water-measuring guide-cup (though they are totally unnecessary). This manual brewer is easy to use and to clean up after.I have been using the water-guide most of the time, as it directs the water causing the grinds to stay in a smaller area of the filter, slowing down the waterflow and making a stronger brew.This style of brewing may require use of more grinds per cup, or switching to a stronger coffee, to get the perfect coffee strength to your taste - because it brews so quickly. Also, if you can brew your coffee into an insulated mug, it'll keep your coffee hot, longer.FYI - the lid does not fit snuggly onto the brewer; it nestles onto the water-measuring cup perfectly but only sits atop the brewer cup.

This is a great pour over! The material feels very sturdy and cleans easily. It's great to have a piece that holds and measures the water before contacting the coffee. It gives a bit more time to brew for the best coffee. The lid keeps the heat in and can be flipped over to set the pour over onto so there are no drips on the counter. It's very well thought out. I've had others and this is by far the best! Single serving size without plastic to throw away each time :)

I am a newby to pour-over coffee. A friend recommended this in lieu of buying another drip coffee maker. So, I added this to the new coffee maker order. I rationalize that if I ever have a group for breakfast, that I will still need a larger amount of coffee. But.....I haven't even opened the coffee maker box in 6 days cuz using this is so cool. I'm totally impressed. Beautiful OXO design. The lid that doubles as a coaster to set the device after your coffee is made without dripping on the counter is so nice. And the water reservoir is better than most other designs that require pouring a bit of hot water, waiting, then standing there and pouring water over the grinds. This allows you to simply fill the reservoir with water, walk away, and return a couple minutes later to claim your coffee. Simple, beautiful design. This is ideal for me on a daily basis. I usually just have one cup, but when I want a 2nd, it's simple and just takes a couple minutes to have another fresh amazing cup of coffee. My automatic, glass tea pot boils this small amount of water in <90 seconds. The whole process to a d'lish cup of coffee literally takes less than 4 minutes. Quicker than my coffee maker. I think that it's going to save $$ cuz it uses less coffee than trying to make 1-2 cups using a coffee maker.I like that it uses a paper filter. I've never liked coffee that has fines in it. I do run a bit of water through the filter before adding coffee to wash away any potential paper whatever. Plus, the clean-up seems way easier than the type that have metal screen mesh for making coffee without a paper filter. I've only used it about 6 times so far, so no input on durability at this point.. But cleaning is so simple by rinsing the cone part that holds the grounds immediately after making each cup. I use a spritz of alcohol in an atomizer and very hot water to remove any coffee oils using a brush. That prevents any chance of residual soap that destroys coffee. I've done that for years with any coffee making devices.I have a B & B, and I'm considering purchasing 2 more of these to give guests the option of pour-over vs coffee maker. No regrets to this purchase. I recommend you give it a try.