OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker
The OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker is engineered to bring barista-quality brewing into any kitchen, certified by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) for its ability to meet exacting industry standards. Whether you’re brewing a single mug for a quiet morning or a full carafe for a group, this machine adapts with precision and ease. Featuring a sleek, space-conscious design, intuitive controls, and a thermal stainless-steel carafe, it consistently delivers rich, flavorful coffee at the ideal temperature.
Designed for coffee drinkers who prioritize taste and simplicity, the OXO Brew combines professional-level performance with everyday convenience.
Product Highlights & Features
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✅ SCA Certified – Meets the rigorous standards of the Specialty Coffee Association for golden cup brewing.
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☕ Brews 2 to 8 Cups – Ideal for both single-serve and full carafe needs without compromising taste.
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🔥 Thermal Stainless Steel Carafe – Keeps coffee hot without a heating plate, preventing over-extraction and bitterness.
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🌡️ Precise Temperature Control – Brews water at the optimal temperature range (197.6°F – 204.8°F).
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🌀 Better Bloom – Includes a pre-infusion cycle that allows coffee grounds to bloom for improved flavor extraction.
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🧼 Easy to Clean – Includes a dedicated cleaning mode and dishwasher-safe parts.
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🖐️ Simple Interface – Just four buttons: Power, 2-4 Cup, 5-8 Cup, and Clean – no unnecessary programming.
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☕ Single-Serve Attachment Included – Allows direct brewing into a mug with Kalita-style cone filters (no pods needed).
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🧩 Compact Footprint – Minimal counter space required without sacrificing capacity or performance.
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💧 Precision Showerhead – Evenly distributes water over coffee grounds for balanced saturation.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Model | OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker |
| Capacity | Up to 8 cups (5 oz. each) / ~40 oz total |
| Carafe Type | Double-walled stainless steel thermal carafe |
| Brewing Temperature | 197.6°F to 204.8°F |
| Single-Serve Option | Yes – with included Kalita-style cone accessory |
| Brewing Time | ~6-7 minutes for full carafe |
| Dimensions | Approx. 13.5” H x 10.5” D x 7” W |
| Power Consumption | ~1200W during brewing cycle |
| Materials | Stainless steel, BPA-free plastic |
| Certifications | Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Certified |
| Filter Compatibility | #4 cone filters for carafe, Kalita 185 for mug |
| Auto-Off Feature | Yes – light remains on for 1 hour, no hot plate |
| Warranty | Manufacturer limited warranty (1 year typical) |
Final Verdict
The OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker stands out as a dependable, high-performance machine that consistently delivers excellent coffee without the fuss. Whether you’re upgrading from a basic drip machine or want a more compact alternative to a large-scale brewer, this model delivers the quality and control serious coffee drinkers appreciate.
Its combination of ease of use, thoughtful design, and impressive brewing quality makes it a smart investment for daily coffee enjoyment. If you’re looking for rich flavor, smart features, and a reliable brewer that respects your coffee beans, the OXO Brew 8-Cup is a clear winner.
R. Jones –
Finally found the one
We were daily french press brewers for years. We wanted to shorten the prep/clean up time and also move away from the sludge filled last cup offered by the french press. First we tried a new Keurig, with the multiple water jets. While that method was certainly first place as far as convenience goes, it was dead last in any other metric one would use to judge a coffee experience. We really enjoyed the Nespresso machine. That said, we are more coffee drinkers than espresso sippers. The monthly cost of the Alto XL pods in the Vertuo line was going to increase our monthly coffee budget four fold. That wasn’t going to fly. For purely cost reasons we returned the Vertuo.We had not wanted to go down the road of drip coffee maker because we felt that the clean up and prep was not that far off from the french press. In addition, it had been over a decade since we last owned a great Cuisinart drip maker. We had forgotten that good coffee could come from a drip machine. So our research started… Of course, the <$50 coffee maker wasn’t going to cut it. We weren’t going to shell out the money for a Mochamaster. The middle market of drip coffee makers is where we found ourselves. After reading (too) many reviews, it was clear there were some solid options to choose from: OXO, Bonovita, Bunn, Ninja and Cuisinart to name a few.A sealed stainless carafe that keeps coffee warm for an extended period of time was the second most important factor after quality taste. After consideration, it came down to this OXO or the comparable Bonovita. The closed lid brewing design on the OXO is what tipped the scale. The Bonovita requires you to brew with the lid off, screwing it in place after brewing is complete. We could just envision a hectic morning with the kids where we forget to put the lid on. Hello cold/not as hot coffee.We really wanted a programable start feature, but neither this nor the Bonovita had the capability. Not having the feature has been inconsequential. The brew time from start to finish on a full 8 cup pot takes less than 4 minutes. That is not too long to wait.Somethings we really like:- The coffee really does taste good. We are using the same coffee we’ve always used with the french press, but it tastes like a totally different bean, in a good way. Can’t say enough about quality.- The single serve filter basket is great.- Most people should be able to get there hand inside of the carafe for cleaning. I recall my old Cuisinart where you could only get a cleaning brush in the carafe. This is a much better design.- Coffee stays hot for a solid 4+ hours. If you’re putting refrigerator cold creamer in your coffee, the window to have hot coffee post cold-creamer addition is about 2 hours.- Like that the shower head is removeable and can be cleaned. Great feature.I’ve noticed some comments talk about overflowing grounds based on the amount of coffee used. Like others, we enjoy a strong cup and use more than the recommended amount of coffee. When we received the OXO we had a pound or so of coffee previously ground for the french press (coarse ground). We measured 75 grams of that coffee for a full 8 cop pot and did not experience any grounds overflowing the top of the filter and into the carafe. Though the shower head did have some coffee residue. Any finer of a grind and I’m sure you’d have some coffee grounds overflow.At 75 grams of coffee grounds, we experienced about a 4 ounce loss of water. When brewing a full pot, we now fill the water to just above the black rim inside the water reservoir, well above the 8 cup mark. This ends up brewing a perfectly full carafe of coffee.For two people this fits the bill. We are able to enjoy our individual Yeti mugs and partial refills on both with one pot. The single brew option lets you easily whip up something fresh should afternoon coffee call your name. We’ve been really pleased with the unit.
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FREDDIE –
GLASS CARAFE MODEL IS FAR SUPERIOR
I replaced the Oxo 8 cup thermal stainless carafe with the glass carafe model. Everything about the glass carafe model is better than the thermal stainless carafe. It looks better, poors smoothly, keeps coffee hot, and is EASY TO CLEAN. The stainless carafe was difficult to clean and required scrubbing with a brillo pad (good luck not using an abrasive cleaner) to get the coffee stains embedded inside the carafe. Furthermore the new lid has no cavity that the coffee runs through like the older model which made it impossible to clean. When the room temperature is cooler, the stainless carafe prevents the coffee from being as hot as it should be immediately after brewing. There will be no more accidentally starting a new pot with coffee in the carafe causing coffee and grounds to spill all over the kitchen counter. Oxo looked at all of the negatives attributes of the stainless carafe model and created a superior coffee maker with a glass carafe. This coffee maker now fits the bill for brewing freshly roasted specialty coffee and is reasonably priced relative to its peers.
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Hemi –
Coffee in a Snap!
(Purchased with my own cash! – no promos!) Got it about a week ago.Prior to this, all we’ve had were Bunn units. We’re no coffee snobs, but we know a “great” cup of coffee. It seemed like all we were getting was couple of years use out of the prior brand’s units – and we’re looking to get more towards five+ years use – hence, the change. It should be noted that when we had concern with the previous brand, we LOVED their customer service! I’m hoping that I never have to contact OXO. I just want the unit to function daily, and make a couple of pots.Thus far – this unit has done just that, and has been a simple joy to use. Put in the filtered water (from our fridge’s water dispenser), scoop in coffee for your desired strength (we still use our Bunn filters), and hit the buttons.The unit then takes over. Quiet little gurgles tell you the unit is pre-infusing for blooming, then quick brewing ensues, dropping the HOT results into the thermal carafe.I look for the SCA approval, which should get you a good cup of coffee, and a unit build quality above standard consumer grade.The thermal carafe holds temp for a good long while between brews (usually 2 per morning or early afternoon). Note: I actually liked their design of their previous 9 cup model, but saw some operational complaints, thus opted for this cleanly designed model.Since being retired, we arise at different times. We like being able to load the unit the nite before (we had a Bunn “timer unit” just prior [when I arose at a consistent time]). Upon arising, hit the buttons, and go let our dogs out. Very soon there after – a GREAT pot of coffee awaits!I looked at and researched many models prior to choosing. If any manufacturers are reading this – and as I’m sure others also feel – all I’m after, is a simple to operate, LONG LASTING unit that consistent ly delivers a great cup of HOT coffee – which this model does!We’ve had the Bunn Speed Brews, Thermals, and their Timed units – and LOVED their coffee results. We now detract from the Speed Brew & Thermal, as they keep water hot at all times, and consume lots more AC. Note: I put a meter on this OXO unit – it pulls around 1200 watts during the brew cycle – and that’s it. The thermal carafe keeps it hot therafter.Four simple parts – main heating unit, basket, carafe and lid – will produce a great pot of coffee. While I initially feel this unit is slightly overpriced – if it lasts a decent duration – it’ll be WELL WORTH the money!Should anything change from my initial favorable observations – I’ll update…UPDATE: It’s been a couple of months (4) now – and we still love it! I read in other reviews about leaking on their counters – it can be avoided by making sure the brew basket is placed properly in its snapped position prior to your brew cycle. And another things we have noticed is that we use LESS coffee per cycle than our old unit (saving us money!). All in all – a great purchase…
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Florida Gal –
Love this 2 to 8 cup OXO maker.
Thank you OXO. If anyone is on a search for a 2 to 8 cup coffee maker, w/ little plastic as possible… THIS IS THE ONE. This also worked great for my afternoon Tea. Thank you Amazon for the quick delivery, all went well.As the saying goes, “You Pay For What You Get”
anonymouse –
Great coffee maker, but pricey.
Warning, this is a critical review. I give this a 5 star because overall product merits an excellent rating. However, if I was to rate this based on value, I rate it a 3 star.I’m not a coffee snob. I like my cheap coffee. I’ve watched several coffee snob reviews on this product prior to purchase, and this is my take. What the heck is the difference between a $30 drip coffee maker and a $300 drip coffee maker? Well, it’s the same difference between a 900watt microwave and a 1400watt microwave. This $300 coffee maker has a higher wattage heating element. Which means it’ll heat the water of faster and hotter. Does it make that big of a difference? That’s something only a coffee snob can tell you. I’ll say this: I can tell the difference. It’s not earth shattering, but it does make a difference. Does it make a $200+ difference? Most will say ‘no’.So now I move onto rating the coffee maker on overall quality. This is where I get a little more critical. Why? Because it’s OXO. I own lots of OXO products and I love them all. I’ll be honest and say, this feels more like an OXO product in the making. It’s not the user experience I’d expect from OXO. Translation, this misses the mark on being sensational. The insulated carafe is nice, but OXO could have done better. It’s a quality carafe, but like some reviewers point out, it leaves about a table spoon or more of liquid when done pouring. It’s a minor inconvenience. But ever day use will add up that frustration. Means when you clean the carafe, you’ll have that fair amount of water left inside as well. I admit, it is annoying. Very surprised OXO couldn’t have designed that better…for $300.The other complain perceived by many is the filter basket. This is my biggest complaint. For $300 and being OXO, this is really were they missed the mark. The basket is flimsy. Not the $300 quality I’d expect. The snap into place operation is clunky. It doesn’t just easily slide into place. Little details you’d expect from a brand like OXO are completely missing here. I personally find the selection of 2-4 cup vs 4-8 cup a garbage design. I’ve used both modes. Makes little to no difference. I recommend using the carafe at all times. The 2-4 cup operation is a waste. And because of that waste, it adds to the frustration of the lacking filter basket design. The sliding lever you use to select 2-4 vs 4-8 doesn’t lock into place. That will annoy you. The big difference between 2-4 vs 4-8 is having a choice of which type of filter you want to use. THAT is where OXO could have made a killing on their design. For whatever reason, most expensive coffee makers opt for basket style filters. I personally hate them. They’re a pain to use and tedious to fiddle with in the morning. Conical filters are superior in my opinion. It’s great that OXO created an option to use conical filters. However, as pointed out their filter basket design is garbage. Not worth using conical filters in the 2-4 cup mode. My advise to OXO, fix this aspect of your coffee maker! The filter basket design will make you crave your Mr. Coffee simplicity. This filter basket will make your $300 coffee maker feel cheaper than a $30 coffee maker. The coffee snob channels will detail how wonderful the filter basket design disperses the water and so on. Garbage observations. Even a $30 coffee maker does the same job.The last complain is so trivial, and yet surprised OXO could have designed this better. Why the two power buttons? You turn on power, then you actually need to select 2-4 vs 4-8 for brewing? Why? Maybe it needs to sense you’re boiling less water vs more water. It couldn’t have been designed to sense that? The fact that the coffee maker will auto shut off really hammers home the uselessness of having two buttons.Why am I complaining so much right? It’s because it’s OXO! You expect something different with OXO. You expect great quality and super simple operation. And I admit you don’t feel that with this coffee maker. It should have been a one button design from the start. You expect OXO to be innovative. There’s nothing innovating in this design. Nothing at all. It’s just a quality coffee maker with seemly more complexity in it’s cheap filter basket design than what’s needed. OXO had a great idea in allowing both conical filters and basket style filters. It’s a shame they couldn’t have executed on that design better. I personally would prefer conical filters. Especially for an OXO product. Why? Because conical filters are always easer to work with. People buy OXO because they like simple quality and easy. Saying that, they may want to cater their next design to those that prefer conical style filters.I definitely have some criticism for this product. Keep in mind the harsh criticism is do to the $300 price tag and it having the OXO brand. You expect something different from both. Do I recommend buying the product? Oddly yes. I admit in the world of automatic drip coffee makers, no one really rises to the challenge of nailing the perfect design when it comes to quality and simplicity. That surprises me to this day. It’s just a coffee maker! I commend OXO for it’s styling. To be honest, that’s why I bought it. I would have bought the Brawn if it had the better heating element. Overall it’s a 5 star compared to competition. A solid 3 star in falling short of OXO expectations.
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Rhaspun –
It makes good coffee
I got this for replacing a 16 year old Cuisinart coffee maker. So far this Oxo coffee maker has been doing a good job. The coffee does have slightly better flavor than my old coffee maker. It’s easy to use. Of course I had to fiddle with it at the beginning but it is easy to use.After trying out the carafe for my first batch of coffee just to check how everything works. I’ve been using it primarily with the single cup filling feature. This lets me fill my coffee cup directly. I really like this feature since I use an insulated coffee mug so the temperature is well maintained so I can enjoy the coffee. This coffee maker as many others uses 5 oz as a standard for a cup of coffee. I’ve been filling up my water tank for three cups and used three scoops of coffee ground. I pour in water to bring the water level right to the 3 cup level line. So I’m starting with 15 oz of water and I end up with 13 oz of coffee in my cup. The final 2 oz of water won’t drip out. There’s a sliding switch to use when I’m making a single serving of coffee to a cup. The position is pushed to the left so that it will hold open the valve on the coffee ground basket. I also push the switch to the right to close the valve to make sure no coffee leaks out after I take my cup away to close the valve. One thing I don’t like about the carafe is that coffee can drip from the pouring sprout and it drips coffee onto the body of the carafe and the table. I took off one star for that.There’s a power button and two buttons to chose if you’re making 1-4 cups of coffee and the other button is for 8-12 cups of coffee. I tried 8-12 for my single serving of coffee and it doesn’t seem to make time difference.Over all I like this coffee maker. It looks simple and modern and is easy to clean. If fits easily under my cabinet. I was able to buy this at under $150 as there was some deal going on so I bought it. I’ll have to see how long this one will last.June 13: I noticed after making a cup of coffee that at the hole where the water drains in to fill the holding tank. There was a slight bit of water backing up. I was curious so I used some descaling solution and did a cleaning cycle. This happened before the cleaning light turned on. After the cleaning cycle the water wasn’t visible anymore at the end of a brew. So now when ever I see water backing up a bit I do a cleaning cycle. It may be too early but I guess it depends on how hard the local water is. I’ll do it this way instead of the letting machine time it and give a signal to run a cleaning cycle.
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Jane Eberhart –
Love everything about this OXO Coffee Maker.
The perfect coffee maker for us. Bought this to replace the OXO we purchased 6 years ago. We make a pot every day….sometimes 2. Definitely a work horse. So simple to use, like all OXO products. . Best part…makes excellent hot coffee in minutes. We are very fussy about our brew. Highly recommend this coffee maker!
jhawk booklover –
Great coffeemaker!!!
Great coffee maker and very easy to use. Two button operation makes operating a no brainer. Self cleaning mode works well and it will still brew coffee with the cleaning light on if it takes you a while to get around to doing it. The carafe pours easily. No drips or spills. I’ve owned this for 2 years and had no issues with its operation.
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Amazon Customer –
Great coffee maker
I’m thrilled with the coffee maker. It makes excellent tasting coffee. The SCA certification and bloom function really enhances the quality of the brew. I like that it can handle smaller brews for 1 or 2 mugs just by adding the single serve insert along with the185 wave filters. Not as convenient as pods but better tasting with freshly ground coffee (at your preferred water to coffee ratio) Also way more economical using whole bean, freshly ground coffee instead of the pods. I like the design of the insulated carafe and lid compared to a previously owned one that always held coffee/water in the lid and was impossible to clean. If you are looking for a simple to operate coffee maker that focuses on quality of the brew for 1-8 cups (1 to 4 mugs) , this one is for you.
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Hungry House –
Great pot of coffee in 6.5 minutes
For 9 years I have used a brewer made in Japan I bought off Amazon. I have always enjoyed a good cup of of coffee every morning from it. It gets many reveiws about the good taste. Well 9 yrs. later I want a brewer that will make more than 5 cups but I want a great taste too, that is most important. Read an article that was pretty accurate about what goes into a good tasting cup of coffee and they this was their number 2 choice. I could not afford the number 1 choice so gave it a try. This is how my trasition progressed.1. Wasn’t crazy happy with the karfe but decided it was not a deal breaker.2. Loved the esthetics and profile of the unit.3. First pot of coffee was unbearably hot, I am use to lower temp. Taste was not bad but it didn’t give what I had hopes for.4. Made another pot using the smaller filter, article said it works better with breskfast blend. They were right it was excellent. I’ve learned to add a couple of slices of ice, much better too IMO.5. Changed my burr grinder to a more coarse setting and tried that in the larger filter. Bingo! Had a great cup of coffee again.Bottom line, I love this coffee maker, it makes a pot in 6.5 minutes, taste great, simple to operate and keep clean and looks attractive. Why even the karfe is growing on me.
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