A little OXO trouble


 
LMichaels

LMichaels

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So, here is how my OXO 12 Cup coffee maker operates. Quite interesting. It has a glass water tank. 2 heating elements and a pump. The water in the tank gets pre-heated to about 145, then it kicks in the second heater and opens a valve to the pump. Where it then is boosted to the 200 or so, and pumped up and over the grounds.
Well, it began heating the water in the tank. Hits 145 and then bypasses second step, beeps and says "I'm done". Talked to OXO a few times. "Oh do a descale". Not sure how much scale it can build up in a couple weeks. Well, did a descale last night. This AM same thing.
Called OXO again, nice lady named Tammi, says "well we can't have that". Boom new machine on the way. So nice to get actual American English speakers and have a call answered quickly.
I do have to say, my experience with them has been top notch. Refreshing in these times
 
Funny thought, but I know how I get when I don't have my morning cup of Joe. Maybe she heard that tone in your voice... :ROFLMAO:

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LMichaels said:
What does a cold brew maker do? Does it actually "brew" or just steep grounds in cold water?
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I steeps the grounds (ground courser) in room temp water overnight which makes a concentrated coffee that you dilute before drinking. It must also be stored in the fridge. I like to use cold brew coffee when brewing a beer with coffee added, makes a "smoother" coffee beer. It is also refreshing in the summer (hot weather).
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So, why is a "machine" necessary? Can't you simply dump a bunch of grounds in a mason jar full of water, and pour it out? (though some type of filtration of course). But, I've seen these "cold brew coffee machines" and just wonder why it's necessary.
My Breville precision brew has a cold brew function. IIRC it can make up to 40oz of cold brew. Though the function really hasn't interested me
 
LMichaels said:
So, why is a "machine" necessary? Can't you simply dump a bunch of grounds in a mason jar full of water, and pour it out? (though some type of filtration of course). But, I've seen these "cold brew coffee machines" and just wonder why it's necessary.
My Breville precision brew has a cold brew function. IIRC it can make up to 40oz of cold brew. Though the function really hasn't interested me
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I guess that it is another item to clutter up my counter top/cabinet.
The OXO cold brew machine is similar to a drip coffee where as the water is poured over the coffee grounds in a controlled manner to get the grounds to bloom and when done it drains the cold brew in a controlled manner. I suppose you can eliminate the drip coffee machine and pour hot water in a mason jar filled with coffee grounds and pour it out through a filter.
I take it that you tried cold brew coffee and don't care for it?
 
Ray J. said:
I guess that it is another item to clutter up my counter top/cabinet.
The OXO cold brew machine is similar to a drip coffee where as the water is poured over the coffee grounds in a controlled manner to get the grounds to bloom and when done it drains the cold brew in a controlled manner. I suppose you can eliminate the drip coffee machine and pour hot water in a mason jar filled with coffee grounds and pour it out through a filter.
I take it that you tried cold brew coffee and don't care for it?
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If you use hot water, it is no longer cold brew! That’s the whole idea, the cold water does not burn, singe, toast or erstwhile adulterate the grounds with any form of heat. I’ve used the French press on the counter or in the fridge but only when I want iced coffee. I’m sure there are myriad ideas behind everyone’s methodology but, that’s just mine.
 
Well apparently it's not a "machine" per definition. Basically a nice convenient counter top vessel. Found this review.
But, in the AM I don't want "cold drinks". I like a nice hot cup o' joe. The video did not explain any other use for us hot drinkers. So, wondering to make "hot" coffee how is the equation? IOW, I assume you need to add X amount of hot water to the concentrate, then whatever you like with it (cream, milk, sweetener, etc)?
Apparently (I've never tried it) my Breville Precision Brewer can do cold brew automatically as well. Note at about 19 min in to vid. He messes it up a little but here it can be done with no other apparatus needed. Though again, being a hot coffee drinker not sure what I'd do with it.
 
Timothy F. Lewis said:
If you use hot water, it is no longer cold brew! That’s the whole idea, the cold water does not burn, singe, toast or erstwhile adulterate the grounds with any form of heat. I’ve used the French press on the counter or in the fridge but only when I want iced coffee. I’m sure there are myriad ideas behind everyone’s methodology but, that’s just mine.
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Agree that using hot water it is no longer cold brew. I was making a correlation using a mason jar with hot water to eliminate a drip coffee maker as it was mentioned using a mason jar with cold water to eliminate a cold brew coffee maker.
 
Yeah, I looked at that OXO Cold Brew. I get it now. Still unsure how I would use something like that since I'm not a cold coffee type of guy
 
Ray J. said:
Agree that using hot water it is no longer cold brew. I was making a correlation using a mason jar with hot water to eliminate a drip coffee maker as it was mentioned using a mason jar with cold water to eliminate a cold brew coffee maker.
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Fair enough, yes the effect would about the same, fill the jar, stick it in the refrigerator overnight, pour through a filter lined sieve next morning, same result.
 
Ray J. said:
My intent was not to convert anyone over to cold brew, I was expressing my experience with OXO being well designed and built cold brew maker.
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I must admit it does appear to be. OXO does seem to do a lot of research into the "interaction" of person with appliance factor. Breville as well. I think it's one of the things people appreciate in those brands.
 
Ray J. said:
My intent was not to convert anyone over to cold brew, I was expressing my experience with OXO being well designed and built cold brew maker.
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I don’t need conversion, I think it is truly the BEST way to have an iced coffee. If you want a dedicated unit for it, enjoy. I’m cheap and have limited space, I’ll stick with what I’ve got. Have a great day!
 
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