September 2025

Eight Series 2 Gets Rave Reviews in Food & Wine

At Ratio, our mission has always been to combine beautiful design, premium materials, and exceptional craft in every cup—and that’s exactly what Food & Wine confirms in their latest review of the Ratio Eight Series 2. After putting the machine through its paces over a month, writer Priyanka Shahane says:
“I started with a healthy dose of skepticism … the quality of the coffee the Ratio 8 produces belies how easy it is to use… And this is what truly piqued my interest — it’s made almost entirely without plastic.”  

Here are some of the highlights from the review:
What People Loved

  • Design & Materials
    Food & Wine points out that the Ratio 8 looks like a piece of art—combining elements like hand-blown glass, stainless steel, die-cast aluminum, hardwood, and smoky finishes. The sleek materials aren’t just for show; they’re part of the machine’s effort to minimize plastic in every place the coffee or water touches.
  • Ease of Use + Brew Quality
    The machine intuitively handles the brewing process—blooming, heating between ~195-205°F, and delivering a smooth, “silky” cup of coffee in about five minutes. Even without obsessively dialing in every parameter, Food & Wine says the Ratio 8 impressed.  
  • Health & Environmental Considerations
    The review emphasizes the non-toxic build: minimal plastic, and components that avoid leaching or waste wherever possible. Also noted: the reusable stainless steel filter (in collaboration with Able) helps reduce waste compared to paper filters.  

Why It Matters
In a market where “plastic-free” often sounds more like marketing than material reality, the Ratio Eight Series 2 is earning praise for making smart trade-offs: using premium materials, emphasizing what touches the drink/water path, and still delivering a high-quality, luxury brewing experience without overcomplicating things.

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