A delicious cup of coffee is art and science combined; the art of extracting rich flavors and aromas from coffee beans and the science of time and temperature colliding in just the right way, at just the right moment. The OXO Barista Brain Coffee Maker heats water to the optimal temperature to help your favorite roast reach its full potential and precisely maintains the temperature throughout the entire brewing process. Water is pumped to the brew basket in perfectly timed cycles, starting with a short cycle that allows coffee to bloom for full flavor extraction. The intelligent microprocessor monitors time, temperature and volume from start to finish, ensuring the precision of hand-crafted coffee with the ease of ordering at your favorite local coffee shop. You choose the number of cups and we’ll do the rest, creating a pot of perfection every time. The experts agree: Our Barista Brain Coffee Maker consistently brews gold-standard coffee from the first cup to the last, as certified by the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA). NOTE: PRODUCT IS ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH 110V OUTLETS AND CANNOT BE USED WITH TRANSFORMERS. WARRANTY IS VOIDED OUTSIDE OF THE US. WARRANTY IS VOID OUTSIDE OF THE USA.
Product Features
- Microprocessor-controlled brew cycle replicates the pour-over method to produce 2-9 cups of SCAA-certified perfect coffee
- Water is heated and held at the perfect temperature for coffee (197.6-204.8 Degrees F)
- Rainmaker shower head evenly disperses water over coffee grounds for uniform saturation and full flavor extraction
- Intuitive LED interface features a backlit screen that displays the Coffee Maker status and freshness indicator
- A single dial allows you to program the number of cups and the 24-hour start timer
The OXO On 9 I’ve used this coffee maker for 3 weeks now, coming from a 10yr old Delonghi thermal carafe model that stopped working. I bought the OXO at a local store with one of their widely available 20% off coupons.
OXO got it right Update – I have now been using this coffee maker for over 18 months with no issues, and I’m still just as happy with the performance. I have made over 750 pots of coffee, and they are hot and tasty every time. I also have added some information in response to one of the comments left on this review, and a picture of the disassembled carafe lid which was cleaner than expected after 18 months of use.
OXO vs. Bonavita vs. Bodum LATEST UPDATE: I finally got a replacement and looked closer at the condensation in the tank. I discovered a lot about the design of this coffee maker that I think is relevant to the original mildew issue. One important thing I found is that it isn’t just steam that flows back into the water tank, it’s also hot water, and it seems to be intentional. During brewing, or after brewing when the brew basket lid is opened, a little hot water leaks out of the water bridge, and the large open…