Ratio Coffee Reviews

"\r\nReview: The Ratio 8 Coffee Maker \u2014 Where Biohacking Meets High Design\r\nFor years, I was fiercely loyal to my stainless-steel French press. It was simple, ritualistic, and produced delicious coffee. That is, until I listened to Dr. Rhonda Patrick explain how unfiltered coffee, French press, boiled, and espresso, contain diterpenes, oily compounds that can raise LDL cholesterol and other lipids, potentially increasing cardiovascular risk. Her fix was refreshingly simple: use a paper filter. An unbleached, non-toxic one, of course.\r\nAnd so began my search for a healthier coffee maker.\r\nEasier said than done. I hadn\u2019t realized how challenging it would be to find one that didn\u2019t quietly leach microplastics. Weeks later, after endless fine print and near misses, I landed on the Ratio 8 S2: arguably the most expensive non-espresso coffee maker ever made, but also the most exquisite.\r\nIt\u2019s gorgeous, all sculptural lines and hand-blown glass. But beyond beauty lies brilliance: a precision-engineered pour-over system. The result? Cleaner coffee, still rich in polyphenols, without the diterpene drama.\r\nYes, the Ratio 8 is indulgent (I waited for a sale). Each morning now begins with a moment of beauty, and truly delicious coffee, design meets intention, with a healthier heart in mind.\r\n"

"I love my Ratio. I feel spoiled. It's the quietest and most delicious brew I've homemade in some time. Thanks!"

"I love my Ratio. I feel spoiled. It's the quietest and most delicious brew I've homemade in some time. Thanks!"

"The best coffee maker I have ever used. I got the ratio, and a moccamaster at the same .the moccamaster got sent back it was nowhere in the ratio 4s league."

"The best coffee maker I have ever used. I got the ratio, and a moccamaster at the same .the moccamaster got sent back it was nowhere in the ratio 4s league."

"SO in love with this machine, brews wonderfully!! I will say the one thing to get used to is proper use of the bare \"button\". It is very easy to mistakenly activate a brew cycle while removing the basket. The button is in the exact location that your thumb would naturally be for leverage of the basket removal. It's a small thing but hopefully a consideration for the next version. The form factor and overall size is wonderful and pairs very well next to my fellow grinder. I particularly enjoy that I can place the water reservoir right on top!"

"The wait is finally over and well worth it! I saw the demo at the SCA in Portland and was chopping at the bit to get one. The size is perfect. My first cup was outstanding, very smooth and balanced. I used a bright Kenya, and I was able to taste some fruit notes and plenty of clarity. I did a side-by-side comparison with the Fellow Aiden, and I found the Ratio 4 to be the better-tasting cup. I prefer not to deal with settings. I highly recommend this brewer. You get the benefit of a pour-over without the hassle of timing, and it has the built-in bloom feature. It does it all for you. I can now retire my Ratio 6 since it is larger than my needs. I have tried it with Kalita Wave, Hario Mugan, Hario V60, and Hario Switch. They all work!"