The Best Home Coffee Brewing Machine

UPDATE/CORRECTION: The Sage/Breville tank issue might be my fault. A wise person in the comments suggested it was because I wasn't using the water filter that sits in the tank (because I don't need it). This would explain the missing volume, I think. I'll try and test it again soon. I regret the error. ADDITIONAL: Mark from Ratio comments: "James! Thank you for this detailed overview. The Ratio Six lid you have is defective, as you so gloriously captured on film. We’re contacting you to arrange a replacement, and anyone who is experiencing this issue can get a free replacement here: ratiocoffee.com/six-lid Very sorry for the trouble! With continuous improvement in mind, we're working on the next generation of the Ratio Six thermal carafe and heat shield, with a planned released in 2022. Timelines for making physical objects are much longer than we’d like these days... We just got word that the Ratio Six will soon have official SCA Gold Cup certification, and we do believe that our showerhead + heat shield combined with the built in “Bloom” phase work together to make the Six a very capable and consistent brewer, with very high extractions possible. We look forward to continuing to learn from the coffee community. ❤️"

Is there a more James Hoffman comment than, “I have opinions about carafes”? I’d buy that t-shirt or coffee mug!

"You get one slurp". James, you know what the people want, and you know how to make us work for it.

American here. OXO generally makes plain, simple, no-nonsense but well thought out pieces of kitchenware at affordable prices, from is cheap, detergent holding scrub brush to gooseneck kettles to coffee-makers like this. They put in everything you need, nothing you don't, don't charge a fortune and make things relatively durable, so their stuff is absolutely everywhere and generally gets high marks in the reviews, both among normal customers and among the experts.

Great review, thank you! I own a 1980s Moccamaster - and there is a great advantage to this machine you did not mention: You can completely repair it - Technivorm provides spare parts for everything, so you do not have to throw the whole thing away once it gets broke. This makes it expensive in the short term, but a really sustainable choice that you can keep running forever

I think the reason why James is the first reviewer complaining about the Ratio 6 is because he is the first one to pay for the Ratio 6...

James, if you are looking for video ideas, it would be very interesting to see a remake of this video in 2023. Even if the content and machines compared were largely the same. I am in the market for one of these, and always find your reviews particularly helpful!

Our MoccaMaster(KBT) stopped working after 30 months. I checked the ops manual and learned they have a 5 yr full warranty. Called the US office and they paid shipping both ways and voila, the unit came back working just great. They never did tell me what they fixed, but this level of customer service is virtually unheard of these days. I was already a very loyal Technivorm fan but this experience was just so impressive.

"I have opinions about giraffes." -James Hoffman (Though I could be slightly hard of hearing)

James what really sold me on my moccamaster is that it is highly replaceable. All of the parts are sold by moccamaster, it's simplicity really is a feature. I expect this brewer to last me many years and would outlast any other brewer in this video.

I have a Moccamaster built in the 1970s and it still works perfectly, looks great and all the parts are still readily available. I love it and recommend it highly to everyone...

90% of the products we EU citizens see on YouTube aren't available in the EU, so I think it's appropriate that the Americas get to try that feeling every once in a while ;)

When it comes to built quality and longevity, which to me is a significant part of value for money, I’ve had a Moccamaster for 20 years with no breakdowns or noticeable performance differences.

One thing that I wish you covered more here is how easy they are to maintain and clean. I appreciate that some of these brewers can be easily disassembled and cleaned whereas others look like can be a nightmare. I tend to prefer wider carafes for the same reason as they are easier/quicker to clean.

i know this video is a year old and probably wont b seen but I've been watching your videos for the past two weeks or so and I love these videos I love your voice and how you talk about everything. your videos are just so nice to watch.

I'd love to see an updated review of new Brewers that you'd recommend. This is the best review and comparison I've ever seen.

Love the bripe chilling in the back of the set. Long live the bripe.

me making coffee this morning: "i haven't seen a james hoffmann video in a while. i wonder if he's gonna upload soon" congrats, you've hardwired yourself into my brain

Love my Moccamaster! I went from a coffee maker with a thermal carafe, and a slew of "features" to the simplistic design of the Moccamaster with a glass carafe (personal choice). The most classic version of the Moccamaster (KB 59691) has a flow restricter that I use to increase my extraction when making 16oz or less. It also has a switch allowing you to turn down the hotplate, but claims neither setting will burn the coffee. I also love the simplicity of the device. Turn it on, have gold cup standard coffee, everytime. Aside from great coffee, It comes with a 5 year warranty, all parts are replaceable and can be ordered online, and a super long power cord so you can really place it anywhere.

Love these videos so much! Recently moved country and couldn't bring anything with us but turning it into a dream experience where we get to start from scratch and make the right choices in our setup. The level of detail in your reviews is second to none!