Are you find it difficult to use oxo cold brew coffee maker? don’t you know how to make cold brew coffee in oxo coffee maker?
Love cold brew coffee, but not crazy about the mess? Cold Brew Coffee Maker simplifies the cold-brew process to deliver smooth, low-acid coffee concentrate. Just add grounds and water to the Coffee Maker, then steep overnight. The result? Coffee concentrate at the flip of a switch.
The Rainmaker evenly distributes water over the grounds, the borosilicate glass carafe has measurement markings for portioning and can be easily stored in your fridge, and the ultra-fine stainless steel mesh filter is reusable and easy to clean.
The Coffee Maker comes apart for cleaning and nests nicely when not in use.
In this article we’ll show you how to use oxo cold brew coffee maker, In addition to that we’ll show how to use different models of oxo coffee maker and more… so please follow the steps and instructions till the end.
How to use oxo cold brew coffee maker step-by-step
Step1.
- Flip Brewing Container upside down.
- Set Mesh Filter in either direction so that it sits flat in the base.
Step2. Screw-on Filter Cap until secure.
Step3.
- Place Brewing Container on Stand.
- Brew-Release Switch on Stand should be in the up (off) position.
Step4.
- Add 10 oz/284 g* coarsely ground coffee to Brewing Container.
- Place Rainmaker™ on top.
We recommend weighing your coffee, but 10 oz is roughly 3.5 cups.
Step5.
- Pour 40 oz/1200 ml (5 cups) of water over Rainmaker in a circular motion, to ensure even distribution.
- If coffee is freshly ground, allow coffee to finish “blooming” Remove Rainmaker and gently stir grounds.
- Brew 12-24 hours.
Step6.
Once brewing is finished:
- slide Glass Carafe underneath Stand.
- Press Brew-Release Switch down to drain.
- Draining will take approximately 20 minutes, but could vary based on ground size.
Step7.
To enjoy concentrate before draining is complete:
- pull out Glass Carafe or flip-up Brew-Release Switch to stop the drip.
To restart draining:
- reposition Glass Carafe and press down Switch.
Step8.
To serve:
- measure out 2 oz/60 ml (¼ cup) of concentrate using the line on the Stopper.
- Dilute with water, milk or ice (refer to chart).
- Use Stopper to seal Glass Carafe, and store in the refrigerator, for up to two weeks.
How to brew coffee in oxo coffee maker?
Step1.
- Add coarsely ground coffee to the brewing container.
- Add 10 oz of coffee, then place rainmaker on brewing container.
Step2.
- Pour 40 oz of cold or room temperature water around the rainmaker.
- The carafe features convenient measurement markings.
Step3.
- Brew on counter.
- Leave to brew for 12–24 hours.
Step4.
After brewing:
- Place glass carafe under the container.
- Flip brew-release switch down to drain.
Step5.
- Use carafe to serve, or store with stopper.
- Stopper also measures 2 oz of concentrate.
How much coffee and yield do you put in oxo cold brew coffee maker?
| GROUND COFFEE | TOTAL WATER | YIELD |
| 10 oz 284 g max (Approx 3.5 cups | 40 oz 1200 ml (5 cups) | 24-28 oz 700-800 ml (3-3.5 cups) of coffee concentrate, or 12-14 beverages |
YIELD: Using 10 oz/284 g of coffee and 40 oz/1200 ml (5 cups) of water, one carafe of concentrate produces roughly 12-14 beverages.
Note:
- To produce less coffee, we still recommend using a 1:4 coffee to water ratio.
Adding water to freshly ground coffee causes grounds to expand and bubble, known as “blooming.” This is due to the rapid release of carbon dioxide.
Blooming must finish before grounds can fully saturate with water and begin to brew. Very freshly roasted and ground coffee may bloom for up to 10 minutes.
How much do you dilute cold brew?
For One Serving:
- Pour 2 oz/60 ml (¼ cup) concentrate.
Iced Coffee:
- Add 4-6 oz/120-180 ml (½ – ¾ cup) cold water or milk, plus ice.
Hot Coffee:
- Add 4-6 oz/120-180 ml (½ – ¾ cup) hot water or milk.
How to use oxo compact cold brew coffee maker?
The brewing container and base feature convenient markings to ensure a proper seal. Always align these markings to prevent leaking.
Step1.
- Add coarsely ground coffee to the container.
- Fill to the coffee bean line, when finished, place Rainmaker on container.
Step2.
- Pour 24 oz of water around Rainmaker
- The dot on the glass carafe indicates 12 oz.
- do not stir coffee grounds.
Step3.
- Brew on the counter or in the fridge.
- Place lid on brewing container and brew on the counter (12-24 hours) or in the fridge (20-24 hours).
Step4.
- After brewing, place the container on top of the glass carafe.
- Coffee will start to drain automatically.
Step5.
- Use carafe to serve or store in fridge with cork lid
How much coffee do you put in oxo compact clod brew coffee maker?
- Coffee: 6 oz/175 g.
- Water: 24 oz/700 mL.
- Yield: 16 oz (5-7 drinks)
We recommend a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio of coffee concentrate to water or milk.
For example: if you measure out 2 oz/60 mL of concentrate, you would dilute it with 4-6 oz/120-180 mL of water or mil.
All coffee is different! This ratio and the bean marking on the brewing container are great starting points, but depending on the roast you use, you might want to add more or less ground coffee the next time you brew.
How to use oxo 8-cup coffee maker?
Step1. Before You Begin
1. Remove all packaging.
2. Clean and wash all parts.
3. Plug in Coffee Maker.
4. Run Water-Only 5-8 Cup Brew Cycle.
- Fill water tank to MAX fill line.
Step2. Brewing into Carafe
1. Adjust Mug/Carafe Mode Switch
Carafe mode activates the drip-free valve.
- Ensure switch is pushed all the way to the right.
2. Snap-in Brew Basket
- Ensure the brew basket is securely in place and the handle is down, then add a large paper filter and ground coffee.
3. Add Filtered Water to Water Tank
- Fill into a number of cups desired. Your Coffee Maker will use all of the water you put in the tank for every brew cycle.
- Always fill between the MIN and MAX fill lines.
Note: Always align the opening and the spout to prevent leaking. The lid features a convenient marking to indicate the opening.
4. Press Power then Brew Button to Start
When brewing is complete, Coffee Maker will chime and the Brew button light will turn off. The power light will remain on for 15 minutes.
- Do not open the brew basket lid during the brew cycle.
Step3. Brewing into Mug
1. Adjust Mug/Carafe Mode Switch
- Mug Mode will open the valve to brew into any cup or mug.
- Ensure the switch is pushed all the way to the left.
Note: If the switch is not on Mug mode, the brew basket will not drain and could overflow.
2. Snap-in Brew Basket
- Ensure the brew basket is securely in place, then add a large paper filter and ground coffee.
3. Add Filtered Water to Water Tank
Mug mode only uses as much water as your cup or mug can hold. The Coffee Maker will use all water in the tank.
Tip: Use your mug to measure the perfect amount of water.
4. Place Mug Under Brew Basket
Turn over well cover to elevate mug with the platform, if needed. Well, cover can also be removed for taller mugs.
5. Press Power then 2-4 Cup Button to Start
When brewing is complete, Coffee Maker will chime and the Brew button light will turn off. The power light will remain on for 15 minutes.
How much coffee and yield do you put in oxo 8-cup coffee maker?
Your Coffee Maker uses all of the water you put in the tank every time you brew. Add only as much water as you need for your coffee.
For example: if you want to make 3 cups of coffee, only fill the water tank to the 3 cup fill line.
If you’re brewing a single mug, use your mug to measure the water and fill the water tank for a perfect cup.
Note: For best results, always use filtered water. Do not use distilled water.
| Yield | 2 Cups | 3 Cups | 4 Cups | 5 Cups | 6 Cups | 7 Cups | 8 Cups |
| Water | 10 oz / 296 mL | 15 oz / 444 mL | 20 oz / 591 mL | 25 oz / 739 mL | 30 oz / 887 mL | 35 oz / 1035 mL | 40 oz / 1183 mL |
| Coffee (Ground) | 16 g (2 scoops) | 24 g (3 scoops) | 32 g (4 scoops) | 40 g (5 scoops) | 48 g (6 scoops) | 56 g (7 scoops) | 64 g (8 scoops) |
OXO recommends using approximately 8 grams of medium-ground coffee per cup (5 fl oz). Coffee dosage recommendations are based on the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Golden Cup Standard designed for optimal extraction and strength.
- 1 OXO scoop = approximately 8 grams of medium-ground coffee.
How to use oxo 9-cup coffee maker?
Step1. Fill the water reservoir according to the number of cups you want to make.
Step2. Place paper filter in the brew basket, add ground coffee, then close lid.
Step3. Press the OXO button to enter the cup setting menu. Twist the dial to choose 2-4 or 5-9 cups setting and press the OXO button to start brewing. The (coffee drop icon) indicates coffee is brewing.
Step4. When the brew cycle is complete, the icon will appear. Remove the carafe and pour a delicious cup of coffee.
How to brew coffee in oxo 9-cup coffee maker?
Step1. Ensure the silicone water bridge, internal mixing tube, and RainmakerTM showerhead are properly installed.
Step2. Place Coffee Maker in a well-ventilated area.
- Do not operate the Coffee Maker under a cabinet.
NOTE: Although we recommend the use of the internal mixing tube, the Coffee maker will work without it.
Step3. Fill the water reservoir with the desired amount of clean, cold water. Always fill between the “2 Cup” and “MAX” markings.
Step4. Close the reservoir lid.
Step5. Open brew basket lid and line brew basket with a No.4 cone-shaped paper filter. We have provided 10 paper filters for your convenience.
Step6. Fill the filter with the desired amount of medium-ground coffee.
NOTE: OXO recommends using approximately 8 grams of ground coffee per cup (5 fl oz).
If using the OXO coffee scoop provided, a level scoop is about 8 grams, so you should use one level OXO scoop per cup of coffee.
Coffee dosage recommendations are based on the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) gold cup ratio, designed for optimal extraction and strength.
Step7. Close the brew basket lid.
Step8. Press the OXO button once or twist the dial to display the cup setting menu.
Step9. Choose the appropriate cup range (2–4 or 5–9) based on the number of cups to be brewed.
Step10. Twist the dial to the left for 2-4 cups and to the right for 5-9 cups.
NOTE:
• Selecting the correct cup range automatically adjusts brewing time for optimal extraction.
• 2 cups equals 1 mug of coffee.
Step11. Press the OXO button to start the brewing cycle. The white LED ring around the dial illuminates and the icon appears to indicate coffee is brewing.
Step12. To cancel the brewing process at any time, press the OXO button once.
• The(carafe icon) indicates incorrect carafe placement.
• If the (warning icon) appears and the LED ring turns red, this indicates the reservoir is empty.
• If the (warning icon) appears, but the reservoir is not empty and the LED ring is white, the Coffee Maker needs to be descaled.
The Coffee Maker will still brew coffee, but we strongly encourage descaling your Coffee Maker as soon as possible. See pg. 14 for instructions on how to descale.
Step13. Once the brew cycle finishes, the icon appears. The freshness timer will count up to 60 minutes to show how long it has been since the coffee finished brewing.
For the best taste, OXO recommends drinking coffee within one hour of brewing. To cancel the freshness timer, press the OXO button once.
Step14. Remove the carafe and pour a delicious cup of coffee. The carafe’s pour-through lid means you do not need to unscrew or remove the carafe lid to pour coffee.
How to change the set time in oxo coffee maker?
1. Hold down the OXO button until you see “12H” blinking on the display (you will pass the wake-up timer screen).
2. Twist dial to switch between 12- and 24-hour format.
3. Press the OXO button to select and save.
4. Set the current time by twisting the dial.
5. Twist dial to the right to increase and left to decrease time.
6. Press the OXO button to select and save.
How to set the wake-up timer in oxo coffee maker?
When the wake-up timer is activated, the Coffee Maker will automatically turn on and brew at the chosen time.
1. Fill Coffee Maker with the desired amount of water and ground coffee.
2. To access the wake-up timer, hold down the OXO button until you see flashing time and the (clock icon).
3. Change the desired wake-up time by twisting the dial. Set time by pressing the OXO button.
4. Twist dial to change the appropriate cup range (2-4 or 5-9) that corresponds with the number of cups you wish to brew.
5. Set the wake-up timer by pressing the OXO button. The display will show the current time along with the (clock icon) to remind you that the wake-up timer is set.
6. To check the set wake-up time, press the OXO button.
To cancel the wake-up timer:
- hold down the OXO button until the (clock icon) disappears.
How much coffee do you put in oxo 9-cup coffee maker?
| Cups of Coffee | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Recommended OXO Scoops of Coffee per Cup | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Recommended Grams of Coffee per Cup | 16 | 24 | 33 | 41 | 49 | 57 | 65 | 73 |
(Based on 8.13 g/cup, grams rounded to nearest whole number).
What is a cold brew coffee maker and how does it work?
Coffee is brewed by extracting various organic compounds – mostly aromatic oils and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the roasted bean.
Most brewing methods use some combination of heat, agitation (stirring), and pressure to speed up the extraction process.
Cold brewing… doesn’t. Well, technically, it can still be “cold” brewing even if it uses extraction and/or pressure, but I’ve never heard of any method that uses more than a bit of initial agitation, and none which use pressure. Those might be interesting avenues of exploration, actually.
Since it’s not using heat, pressure, or agitation, that really leaves only a couple more variables to play with: time, amount of soluble material (i.e., coffee), size of the soluble material (i.e., grind) and time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s a good, fast cold brew coffee maker?
In general cold brew cannot be made quickly, as it replaces heat with time to extract the flavours. I typically let mine stand for 6+ hrs on the countertop.
If you’re really in a hurry, I’d suggest fooling around with pods. They’re essentially coffee concentrate and should dissolve quickly into the water. You can even carbonate it if you own a soda siphon.
I’m old and cheap, and buying “cold brew coffee maker” strikes me as a waste of money. A jug, coffee and water are all you need.
What is your review of the OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker?
I bought one a couple of years ago and used it once. It makes good cold brew but I felt there were too many parts to the thing! Too complicated. Cold brew doesn’t have to be complicated.
I now use a cold brew device in the form of a two quart Mason jar with a stainless steel coffee filter and screw-on lid. Very simple. It makes equally good cold brew without being a pain.
Does Cold Brew Coffee get Stronger the longer you let it brew?
A cold brew does get bitter the longer you let it brew… up to a certain point.
Every solution reaches a saturation point beyond which no more solute can be dissolved in a liquid solvent. The same concept applies to coffee.
Can you cold brew coffee for 3 days?
If you make cold brew coffee long enough you’ll forget about a batch you’re brewing and find out for yourself why the generally accepted sweet spot for brewing time is 12–24 hours.
I’ve never let a batch go for 3 days, but around 30 hours and longer I hit overextraction for my tastebuds and a distinct sourness creeps into the final product that I find distasteful.
To answer your question, yes you can cold brew coffee for 3 days. You aren’t likely to like the taste of it, but it can be done.
What happens when you heat cold brew coffee?
Cold brew and hot coffee are brewed in entirely different ways. So, heating the cold brew will make massive changes.
When you heat cold brew coffee, the tastes and smells will be changed, and new flavors and smells will release. You may also need to add more hot water or milk to make the right strength.
Moreover, the texture of the coffee will become a bit thinner. The coffee may not be as gentle on your stomach as it was before. Also, when you heat it, the coffee will not stay fresh for as long.
However, these changes can differ depending on how you made the cold brew, what kind of coffee you used, and how long and hot you heated it.
At the Concluding Stage
To sum up, do a search for ‘making cold brew coffee’ on Google and you’ll see a million articles, each with a recipe. Take any of them and make that your starting point.
Then if it’s too strong, add more water next time. If it’s too weak, add more coffee. I think 18 hrs in the fridge is a good place to start.
Then try 24 hrs and see if it makes a difference (I couldn’t find any).
I did a quick search of my own to find the ‘correct’ recommended ratio of coffee to water. What I found was that some recipes for cold brew coffee include pouring hot water over the grounds and letting that steep for a few minutes before adding the cold water and putting it in the fridge.
That would make coffee with a little more ‘character’, i.e. more like iced coffee than cold brew.
