Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker | 10-Cup Insulated Thermal Carafe | WiFi Enabled Voice-to-Brew Technology | Smart Home Kitchen Essentials | SCA Certified, Barista-Quality Brew | Matte Black

So after reading some reviews here I was hesitant to buy this machine due to some reviews saying how messy it was. We'll let's just get this out of the way. I have yet to see a mess from this machine and have posted photos showing how good the coffee bed actually looks. In the photo, that is 69g of fresh roasted beans ground right before brewing using a Fellow Ode grinder. Not even close to a mess!Now getting into the actual review. My have to haves for this machine were a timer for auto brewing for the weekdays, SCA approved and a thermal carafe. I have owned other SCA approved machines in the past like the Breville Precision Brewer, the Bonivita 8 cup and the latest was an SCA approved Ninja Machine. If the Ratio 6 had a timer that would have been in the running this time around. Unfortunately it does not and this machine checked all my boxes so I decided to give a it a try and so glad I did!Without touching on all it's options yet, the one thing the machine needed to do in order to make it a keeper was make a great cup of coffee! If it couldn't do that, then it wouldn't matter how high tech this thing was and all the fancy stuff it could do, it was going back. Well I am happy to say, this machine makes one delicious cup of coffee! My first reaction to my first brewed sip was WOW, this cup is smooth! It was super smooth, sweet and delicious! An 8 cup pot finished brewing in just about 5 minutes which is pretty fast.The thermal carafe definitely kept the coffee hot for an hour after brewing and was even drinkable 2 hours later. Some reviews mentioned they were upset there was no hot plate. No thermal carafe machine comes with a hot plate! That is the reason for going with the thermal carafe. So your coffee doesn't cook and continue to change in flavor. If you want a hot plate, you need to buy the glass carafe. That goes for any coffee machine. If you want your coffee to stay the hottest in the thermal carafe, run hot water in the carafe so when you brew your coffee, you won't be brewing into a cold carafe which will cool the coffee down quicker. Also, the more coffee left in the carafe the longer it will stay hotter for. If you only have one cup left in the carafe, it will cool down quicker then if you have say 4 cups sitting in there.The machine allows you to choose the gold standard setting which sets everything to the SCA approved cup of coffee and no settings can be changed when set to this but for those who like to tinker, the machine also allows you to set the exact temperature of the water from 185° to 205°. You can also change the brew strength between 3 settings, light, medium and bold. I am not sure what this setting actually adjusts as it's separate from the temperature setting. I haven't brewed on anything besides the gold setting so far but I am definitely going to test the other stuff out but the Gold Setting brews a great cup.The wifi option is such a bonus on this thing! It makes setting everything up super easy. Being able to set a schedule for weekdays means I don't need to program the machine every night. If something changes, can just go into the app and change what I need. Have grinds and water in the machine but don't want to brew yet, can just start the brew from my phone when I am ready. It's great. Also hooked up to Google Home with no problem. Like I said though, if the machine didn't brew a great cup of coffee none of this other stuff would have mattered!Bottom line, yes the machine is expensive but if you are reading this review around the time it's posted, it's $100 off right now putting it much closer in price and even better then some of it's competitors! And it make a great cup of Joe!*8 Month Update - Machine is still working great! Have not had any issues and still producing a great cup of coffee. I basically have kept it on the Gold setting and found there is really no need to play with the temp and strength as the Gold Cup produces a great cup. I have been using an 18:1 coffee to water ratio based on the ounces listed on the water reservoir. Fresh roasted whole beans and weighed out. During the week I prep the night before and have a schedule setup in the app for weekdays. In the morning the coffee still comes out great even with grinding the night before. I have yet to experience any mess with grinds overflowing as others talk about and have made pots using up to 74 grams of coffe. Still recommend this machine.

This comes up in your search results from the UK but it is not clear it’s a US product with a US electrical setup. Maybe I should have guessed from the 110v but to be honest I didn’t actually remember what UK voltage was, I had to look it up.Anyway, after blowing up two adapters, I finally found out I need a £99 step down transformer, which is huge and expensive, in order to power the thing.It makes great coffee, it does. However you have to prop the water and coffee areas open every day to dry them out, otherwise it’s going to make dank coffee really soon.I had raised my coffee-making ability to an 8/10 using thermal carafes, descaling, using filtered water and really good, fresh beans. This machine takes it to 10/10. Is it worth the hassle to get the upgrade? With a UK plug yes, but for me I wish I hadn’t bothered.

I recently acquired this programmable coffee machine, and it has significantly elevated my morning coffee routine. From its sleek design to its impressive functionality, this machine has quickly become an indispensable part of my kitchen.The programmable feature is a game-changer. Being able to set it the night before and wake up to the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee is a delightful experience. The intuitive interface makes it easy to customize brew strength, temperature, and even the brewing time, catering to individual preferences with precision.The coffee quality is outstanding. The machine ensures a consistent brew every time, extracting the full flavor profile of the beans. Whether I'm in the mood for a bold espresso shot or a milder cup, this coffee maker delivers with perfection. The built-in grinder adds an extra layer of convenience, allowing me to enjoy the freshness of ground beans with each brew.Cleaning is a breeze, thanks to the removable components and user-friendly design. The durable construction and high-quality materials inspire confidence in the longevity of this machine.What truly sets this coffee maker apart is its versatility. It accommodates various coffee styles, from single-serve options to a full carafe for entertaining guests. The programmable settings ensure that every cup is tailored to individual preferences, providing a personalized coffee experience.In summary, if you're a coffee enthusiast seeking a programmable coffee machine that combines convenience, customization, and exceptional brew quality, this is the one to invest in. It has undoubtedly transformed my mornings into a ritual of indulgence, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone passionate about their coffee.

La cafetera llegó en perfectas condiciones, el embalaje es perfecto, se nota la calidad desde que ves la caja, al abrirla todo se encuentra perfectamente bien empacado. Debo decir que se nota la calidad de los materiales, tuve que pensar mucho y mucho para decidirme por este modelo, ya que estaba entre la Breville y la Oxo que también son certificadas, leí muchas reseñas de las tres, y este modelo no cuenta con mucha publicidad como los otros 2, todas con buenas y malas referencias, pero no hay como vivir la experiencia propia. Definitivamente es un gran salto de una cafetera de 300 pesos que compré hace ya un par de años a este modelo que no es precisamente barato y aun mucho mas para mi país México. Instalé la app en mi celular que fue relativamente sencilla probé con agua solamente mientras tanto, no la he probado como para dar algún otro comentario por lo que por ahora puedo decir que las primeras impresiones cumplieron mis expectativas. Estaré actualizando este comentario conforme la vaya probando

I love the sleek look of the coffee maker (I got the black matte) and it does make really good coffee. It fits nicely on the space occupied by my previous coffee maker. It is also easy to program, which is the main reason why I got this model. As well, it does keep the coffee warm for two hours after brewing. I have a high-end Breville in my weekend home that purports to keep the coffee warm for two hours, but it is just barely warm....I have to put the mug in the microwave to get it to an enjoyable drinking temperature. This coffee maker does MUCH better in that regard. The coffee is not kept so hot that one can't sip it right away, but it is just at about a perfect drinking temperature.HOWEVER, I could NOT get the pairing with my phone/Wi-Fi after NUMEROUS tries through the app. This is not supremely important for me, so I let it go and didn't bother to call for help. Had it been very important, I may have given it a lower score.Lastly, and this is minor, the carafe has a hard time pouring out all of the coffee. The last little bit just can't seem to get over the inside lip. It amounts to maybe a tenth of a regular sized coffee mug. The more cups one makes at a time, the less significant this issue is, but it is a little annoying.