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Seconding the Ratio Four!

I have a ratio four that I love it’s one button simple easy to use makes great coffee. It’s one of the only ones that does like 2 or 3 cups. most are single cup or half pot so this one is nice to make yourself 2 cups of coffee. This one seems ideal for someone like yourself. Also the x bloom might be a good single serve option for you but I haven’t used one myself.

Not overkill all decent choices. You can also go with something like a ratio four to make smaller 2-4 cup batches instead of larger ones. I drink both drip and espresso but mainly drip in the mornings.

Depending on the size of batches you want to brew I would go mocha master for larger ones and I have a ratio four that works great for 1-4 cup brews. If you need larger than a couple cups go mocha master.

I really like my ratio four it’s just one button it’s very simple. I also use it for early mornings for work. It seems to be one of the few that makes like 2-4 cups it’s not a single cup like the MM and it’s not a whole pot. It does well with just a couple cups for yourself to take to work or whatever. You can also throw a v60 or whatever else under there if you are so inclined instead of using the included basket.

My ratio 4 is really good just on off and you can select big or small bloom if you want that’s literally it. No frills just good coffee. It’s 2-4 cups and you can even throw a v60 under there for an automated pour over. I have very much enjoyed mine

I had a Ratio 4 but wasn’t happy with temperature. It went back and I got a Moccamaster. Very happy. Easy, well built. I saved money by buying a refurbished direct from MM. As a side, prior to purchase, Ratio customer service was great, I usually had a response that day or the next. They weren’t so attentive once they realized I wanted to return.

Pour over is simple and you can brew multiple cups at a time. It's my personal preference but you need equipment (Kettle, V60, scale and grinder). I do keep a drip machine (ratio 4) if I'm feeling lazy.

I probably should have gone with one of those but got the Ratio 4. I think I’m going to have to send it back due to temperature. No, I don’t know the temp. I do use creamer but I have all my life. I’m coming from a Keurig. I preheat my Yeti coffee mug with hot water while the coffee brews. As soon as it goes from “brew” to “ready”, I pour it in my cup, add creamer & cover it……I do this like I’m in a race. My Keurig coffee would stay hot for well over an hour. With the Ratio, I’m lucky if I still have coffee left in half an hour & it’s definitely not hot as I finish it.

I guess I just expected coffee as hot as the Keurig.

Should you decide to not get the Cup One, look at the Ratio 4. It’s pretty darn small and makes up to 20oz. I‘m very happy with mine.

There is no hot plate so yes, you probably can. You’d need a tall mug though or you may end up with coffee splatter.