The OXO Brew rapid brewer offers a simple solution for coffee lovers seeking to save money and counter space. This no-electricity, under-$50 device makes what reviewers call “the best tasting cup of coffee in my life” in minutes and is compact enough to take anywhere.
Design and Operation
About the size of a large travel mug, the OXO brewer features a built-in stainless steel filter and a rainmaker showerhead that evenly distributes water across coffee grounds for a strong, flavorful cup. Operation is straightforward: add coffee grounds, tamp them down, screw on a basket of hot or cold water, and let it steep. Once ready, pump the coffee into the included carafe, which can be flipped over and stored on top of the pump as a lid for compact storage.
Cold brew takes five minutes; hot coffee takes just two. The result is a concentrated coffee that can be diluted with water or milk for drinks like Americanos and cappuccinos. All parts except the pump are dishwasher-safe, simplifying cleanup.
Flavor and Performance
Reviewers praise the consistent taste. One wrote: “The taste of the coffee is consistently exceptional. It achieves that elusive balance of rich extraction without bitterness. I believe this is due to its precise temperature control and the rainmaker shower head, which evenly saturates the coffee grounds. Every cup tastes clean, vibrant, and full-bodied, rivaling coffee from much more expensive machines or even my favorite local coffee shop.”
Shoppers across platforms agree, calling it a “major upgrade” to their morning routine. A Target reviewer said: “I am even tempted to pitch the big machine in favor of this device.”
Portability and Travel Benefits
The cordless, portable design has gained fans who take it camping or to hotels. One reviewer noted: “This press is enough of a fixture in my travel kit now that I’ve also invested in a small dual voltage kettle — and now I have GOOD coffee on demand, day or night. Worth the price for a quality coffee maker!” Another highlighted its advantage over hotel coffee makers: “A real improvement over those hotel coffee makers, when you can’t be sure WHAT’s been run through them or if they’ve ever been fully cleaned!”
Comparison with Aeropress
The OXO brewer has drawn favorable comparisons to the Aeropress, a similar portable brewer. Both cost around the same, but OXO reviewers who have tried both say it’s easier to use and doesn’t require buying filters. One user wrote: “I’ve used [an] Aeropress for years, and feel like I am making better coffee with this one.” Another said they wanted to buy OXO brewers as gifts for their Aeropress-owning friends.
Customer Reviews
Leigh, an Amazon reviewer, shared: “I wanted an alternative that was easy to clean, small enough for my tiny kitchen, and not fussy. ...I’m so glad I found this brewer - I was skeptical after trying and failing at the French press. But this is so much easier and cleaner. ...It’s totally silent, it’s lightweight, no plugs/batteries, and it’s SO easy to clean because the water chamber never touches the coffee grounds. I love that I’m not buying plastic pods anymore.”
Carolyn George wrote: “We are big coffee snobs and LOVE this thing! A good mix between an aero press, French press, and shot of espresso. So easy to clean and you can’t mess it up.” Another reviewer, Strick, said: “This makes delicious coffee concentrate for using with foamed milk to make a latte, or with water to make an americano, that is honestly better than what you can get in coffee shops. I think the Oxo design is that much better to produce a consistently perfect cup every time.”
J Madison Torrence added: “This is a shockingly good brewer especially for the price! If you enjoy ultralight roasts, this is the maker for you, as it can make coffee without high pressures used in regular espresso machines....leading to smoother, brighter coffees!” HRD summed it up: “Skip the coffee shop and get this! Once again, OXO’s smart engineering and thoughtful design has elevated an old product into something brilliant. This is a French press for the modern day.”
Additional Highly-Rated Coffee Makers
For those seeking other options, the HuffPost Shopping team recommends the Mueller Living French press (4.7 stars, over 35,000 ratings), the Aeropress coffee and espresso maker (4.6 stars, over 25,000 ratings), and the Bialetti Moka Express (4.6 stars, over 33,000 ratings).
