Ratio vs. Simply Good: Which Plastic-Free Coffee Maker Is Best?
The article compares two plastic‑free drip coffee makers, the higher‑priced Ratio Eight Series 2 and the more affordable Simply Good Coffee brewer. It explains that plastic components in traditional coffee makers can release microplastics into brewed coffee, though health impacts remain uncertain. The author notes that the Simply Good model eliminates plastic entirely, while the Ratio Eight delivers superior flavor but at a premium price.
- ▪The Ratio Eight Series 2 costs $799 and aims to match pour‑over coffee quality while avoiding hot‑water contact with plastic.
- ▪The Simply Good Coffee brewer is priced at $480, uses stainless steel and borosilicate glass, and contains no plastic parts.
- ▪Both machines are more expensive than conventional plastic‑based drip coffee makers, reflecting the cost of plastic‑free construction.
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Matthew KorfhageGearAug 7, 2026 5:32 AMPlastic-Free Drip Coffee Is a Holy Grail. These Machines Deliver ItMicroplastics are in everything, especially your coffee. A new generation of plastic-free coffee brewers is trying to change this.Courtesy of Ratio; SimplyGoodCoffeeCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyThe era of plastic-free drip coffee has finally arrived. It couldn't come soon enough.Drip coffee is my first true love when it comes to caffeine. But sadly, my first love is hopelessly addicted to plastic. From the very first Mr.
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