“I bought the Ratio 6 knowing it was a bit of a compromise: I am a singleton, and I really need a 4-cup coffee maker for daily use. However, I really wanted a machine with the glass supply lines, and those are not available in the Ratio 4. So, I use this machine every day to make a half batch or less, which isn’t ideal. It works pretty well, but I can tell that the showerhead distributes the water a bit more evenly those few times I make a larger batch. It’s not optimal for the smaller batch (and to be clear, I bought it knowing that), but it is still the best automatic coffee maker I’ve ever owned. Using the glass carafe and Chemex filter, this comes closer than any other machine ever has, to the quality of a pour over that I make myself. My ideal coffee maker would be a 4-cup version that somehow had glass supply lines, a removable glass water tank, and a timer I can set the night before, but no one makes that machine! And until they do, this is the closest!”
“My first impressions are positive. Took a few batches but it wasn't hard to dial in the best grind and coffee to water ratio for the blend I'm using (Ruby's Creamery). Flavor is better and more consistent than what I was getting from my more than 10-year old Moccamaster.
This machine has been extensively reviewed, and I want to comment on two frequently discussed issues. First, the machine is very use. The target for pouring in the water is way smaller than the moccamaster, but not a big issue. Assembling the three levels is simple and, contrary to Hoffman's experience, the unit is not at all awkward to slide in and out. Second, the (second generation) carafe pours smooth and doesn't drip at all. The coffee stays hot enough for an hour or two.
The only issue I've experienced thusfar is that the unit stopped in the middle of a brew cycle once. I'm not sure what caused this, but I'm pretty sure the carafe was properly seated. If it happens again, I will need to test Ratio's warranty and customer service. Hopefully, it won't come to that, but if it does I will update my review.”
“This machine is easy to use and makes a great cup of coffee. We were die hard French press users but needed to simplify our routine. We worried about compromising taste., butI think the Ratio six makes a better cup! No regrets, we love it!”
“For the past nearly 10 years have religiously been brewing, daily poor overs from my morning, coffee and still very much love to do so. I honestly doubted the idea that a batch brewer could really ever close to hand brewing. Then I started medical residency and my available time in the morning and required quantity of coffee precluded doing one or 2 cup. Pour overs for all of my coffee needs. Despite skepticism, I decided to go with the ratio six and have been very impressed with the cup quality. I’m able to get out of it. First of all is beautiful and well designed, looks great on the coffee bar. Then it does one thing simply and very well evenly distributes water at a consistent temperature over your bed of coffee. Have you put in good water and good beans that are grind on a decent grinder you’re gonna get an excellent result. I honestly didn’t think batch machines could produce the sort of acidity presentation, juiciness, and flavor separation that I’ve seen on for some of my brews. Are there times that I could get more out of the beans with a V60? Probably. Does it get me more than 90% of the way there with a push of a button? Yes. Dispatch could be suited my needs. I thought about the offering from fellow, but what I really wanted was something that Brooke batch of Coffee assembly as possible consistently in the morning, and leave the tinkering to my hand Roos when I have the time. I’d highly recommend the ratio six”
“Coffee from the Ratio Six is excellent - the machine is a bit fussy with all parts required for the brewer. It takes a while to figure out to manage the machine efficiently. Really like the results.”
“We have been trying to find a replacement for a discontinued Krups pour over coffee maker. We tried & returned a Fellows that was to mimic a pour over. We now opted for the Ratio Six. After a week it has met expectations.”
“Bought the Six with the thermal carafe and stainless reusable filter via the bundle. I felt it was a great value overall. Investing in a great and consistent cup of coffee (along with it being healthier) was a no-brainer for this coffee lover. I use filtered water and grind the beans fresh (Stumptown Roasters) each day. Should have done this sooner! Will likely also by a kettle and pour over option in the future for additional small batches.”
