OXOBrew Rapid Brewer - Portable Coffee Maker, Fast Manual Hot & Cold Brew, Small Handheld Brewer, Compact Travel Coffee Maker

As a self-proclaimed coffee snob who also values efficiency, I've been on a long quest for the perfect home brewing system. I've tried pour-overs, French presses, and various automatic drip machines, but none have quite hit the sweet spot of convenience, quality, and speed until the OXO Brew Rapid Brewer entered my kitchen. This machine is a game-changer and has unequivocally earned its 5-star rating.The "Rapid Brewer" in its name is no exaggeration. This machine lives up to its promise, delivering a perfectly brewed pot of coffee in an incredibly short amount of time. Mornings are often a rush, and the ability to have a delicious, hot cup ready almost instantly is a huge win. There's no long wait, just quick, efficient brewing that doesn't compromise on flavor.And speaking of flavor, this is where the OXO truly shines. The taste of the coffee is consistently exceptional. It achieves that elusive balance of rich extraction without bitterness. I believe this is due to its precise temperature control and the rainmaker shower head, which evenly saturates the coffee grounds. Every cup tastes clean, vibrant, and full-bodied, rivaling coffee from much more expensive machines or even my favorite local coffee shop.The simplicity of operation is another major selling point. It's incredibly intuitive – fill the water reservoir, add your grounds, and press a button. There are no complicated settings or programming to fuss with, making it perfect for those groggy early mornings. Yet, it still offers the option for single-serve or full carafe brewing, adding to its versatility.Finally, the design is sleek and practical. It has a compact footprint that doesn't dominate my countertop, and the stainless steel accents give it a premium feel. Cleaning is also straightforward, which is always a bonus.In conclusion, the OXO Brew Rapid Brewer has completely elevated my morning routine. It delivers consistently excellent coffee with remarkable speed and effortless operation. If you're looking for a coffee maker that combines convenience with genuinely superior brew quality, look no further. This is an investment you won't regret – a resounding 5-star product!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Fits in a backpack, brews coffee perfectly when combined with a fine ground coffee, easy to use and clean, and is inexpensive. I use this at the office every single day to get a wonderful semi-espresso to make my morning americano, latte, or occasionall shakerato. Paired with a decent hand grinder you can get some really good coffee out of this. Cold brew is pretty decent as well. I add an aeropress paper filter under the grounds to get a smoother brew. A few tips that work for me:1. After adding the water, give the pump a half-press to better pre-infuse the grounds 2. Only pre-infuse for 1-1.5 minutes for fine ground med/dark roast3. Wet the filter with hot water after putting into the basket, then pump the excess water out before adding the grounds.4. Use near espresso fine grind so the water doesn't drain through before you start pumping.5. Tamp the grounds well with a decent amount of pressure.That's it. Enjoy a great cup of coffee.

I have had an AeroPress for years and stopped using it because it was frustrating and dissatisfying. I always felt like the planets had to align to get the temperature right, or the grounds perfect. The OXO is better than the AeroPress hands down AND it makes both hot and cold coffee that is strong and delicious! Wow! I waited a few months to review so I could brew many cups and they are always perfect. To be able to get an iced coffee (really cold brew strength) on the fly in four minutes is beyond amazing. I use a larger grind for the iced, and you have to use 40g instead of the 20g for hot but it is well worth it. I just made hot coffee and realized it was time to review because it was so delicious! I usually grind my own but it works just as well with my canned Kirkland coffee grounds in a pinch. I do use an aero press filter in it, not sure it’s necessary but I haven’t tried it without. A couple of notes, always make sure you tamp the coffee with the tamper because once I forgot and the water just pours through. Also, make sure your silver pump is screwed down before you screw it on the water chamber because that’s what creates the vacuum. Economical and delicious with hot and iced! Cannot be beat!

The media could not be loaded. Still figuring out the settings for the right brew as I am not happy with the directions listed. I found out a pleasant surprise, Aeropress filters will fit into the brew chamber so you can make sure no coffee grounds get through( a bit of problem with finer grinds and less worry for cleanup). You can take this a step further by wetting the paper with boiling water (not for taste but better adherence to the brew chamber and adding heat to the chamber before brewing). Not surprisingly water will take time to go through the paper and metal filter, to get over this issue use the pump and screw it onto the brew chamber and give a few presses. Now the paper is form fitted and all excess water has been removed ready for coffee. Overall I want to like this thing more than an aeropress due to price but time and experimenting will tell if it can do better hot coffee. Have not tried the cold brew method with this I got another method for that in the kitchen.

This is almost like a hand operated espresso machine. You put your coffee in and pack it down, pour some hot water in, wait a couple minutes, then use the pump to pressurize it and push the water through the grounds. I like to give it a couple extra pumps to extract some crema too. It's super easy to use and has upped my coffee game. I used a french press for a long time but I always hated how much sludge there was in the bottom of my coffee. With this there are nearly no solids passing through. You can also make iced coffee by using cold water and just letting it sit longer. It tastes good that way too. If you like making strong coffee, or americanos, or cappuccinos, and don't want to pay lot's of money for an espresso machine, this is the next best thing. Works better than those cheap espresso machines.