Ratio Eight Series 2 Coffee Maker
#1 in Coffee Maker · Rated 4.6
Premium pour-over style coffee maker with automated controls.
Ratio Eight Series 2 is Ratio’s luxury, single-press coffee brewer built to emulate a pour-over workflow with the convenience of automation. It uses an all-metal, hand-assembled chassis with a borosilicate glass water path and wood trim options, aiming to minimize plastic contact during brewing. The machine delivers half- or full-batch options with a precise bloom and brew cycle, controlled by firmware, a stainless-steel showerhead, and a consistent water path designed for uniform saturation. It brews with a 40 oz/8-cup capacity and a hot-water path for versatility. Marketed toward serious home enthusiasts and those who want café-like pour-over flavor without the manual grind-and-pour ritual, Eight Series 2 differentiates itself with premium materials, a tactile design language, and a one-button user experience. Availability spans Ratio’s own site and select retailers, reinforcing its global, design-forward positioning. In the broader market, it competes with other high-end drip makers and luxury pour-over-inspired machines, offering a unique blend of aesthetics, build quality, and consistent extraction.
Features
- Automated bloom and precise water delivery
- Half/batch and full-batch recipe modes
- Stainless steel and glass brew path
- Hand-finished materials and wood trim options
- 5-year warranty (with selected retailers)
Pros
- Premium build quality and design
- Very consistent extraction with pour-over motion
- Low plastic exposure in the brew path
Cons
- High price
- Large footprint for some kitchens