Oxo

Listen up: this isn’t your average coffee machine. The Oxo’s design lets you dial in variables without sacrificing speed, and after a few days of testing, I’m convinced it’s redefining what’s possible in a home brew. I’ve settled on a 16g grind to 50g water ratio, a balance that delivers clarity without over-extraction. Tamping the grounds evenly is non-negotiable—any uneven surface and the shot turns sour. At 93C, the water hits the grinds just right, neither too hot to scorch the coffee nor too cool to extract properly. The key? Let the water do the work. I let the machine’s…