OXO Brew Single Serve Pour-Over Coffee Maker, 12 ounces, White

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.

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!

This handy device makes pourovers a breeze. Adding the cistern on top was a stroke of genius. Why didn't anyone think of this sooner?! Anyway, build quality is fantastic. Sturdy plastic, with a glossy coating on the inside of the ridged funneling area. Super easy to use and clean. Water drips from the cistern at a slow but constant rate, meaning that you no longer have to babysit your pourover. Sweet freedom!!!My only complaint, and it is a minor one, is that it always holds a few extra drops of liquid after the brew is complete. No matter what, it always drips when removing the used filter.The #2 (no. 2) cone filters fit perfectly once you fold the bottom flap down. I prefer the Melitta brand, as they carry no flavor, are unbleached, and are biodegradable. You can also use a metal filter, as long as it's not too bulky.Steps to a great pour-over:=====================1) Acquire filtered water. This is the main ingredient of your coffee, please don't use plain tap water, if possible.2) Heat filtered water to 205 degrees3) Open and pre-wet #2 filter, fold bottom flap against body of filter. Place wet filter inside funnel unit.4) Add 3-4 tablespoons ground coffee, to taste. Regular drip grind is good, but slightly rougher is better.5) Pour just enough heated water evenly over your ground coffee, making a bloom of saturated coffee.6) Place cistern atop funnel7) Fill water to desired amount, according to how strong you prefer your coffee.8) Wait two minutes9) Enjoy!

It’s durable, attractive, very well designed and most definitely makes a flavorful cup of coffee. Drip rate seems perfect out of the single opening on the bottom of the pour over funnel letting the coffee grounds steep properly. The reservoir water tank is optional but I tried it and liked it. It worked perfectly for me. It saves time. You don’t have to stand there with your hot water kettle slowly wetting the grinds. After setting up your paper filter and filling it with fresh coffee, set the tank on top of the brewer and fill to the amount of water you need and walk away. Super easy. There is no viewing window to see how much coffee is going into you cup so make sure you add the correct amount of water needed. I would imagine it’s easy to overflow your coffee mug if you over do it with water. Common sense stuff. I have only used it with my own set of #2 brown filters from Melitta. Great combination in my opinion. Zero regrets with this purchase!

Makes a great cuppa joe! Drip seems to be a good pace for a quick yet decently strong coffee. Love the convenience (so does my hubby - not a big fan of making a pot of perked coffee!)My only complaint would be to offer a slightly larger pour-over? Like many others, I drink from a 16 oz "cup" every morning.I'd say this is comparable to our French press (my fave way to make coffee until now) Good flavor, quick, convenient (would be great for travel!), easy clean up, doesn't take up much space. I'd definitely recommend!