{
  "id": 257850,
  "title": "Ratio vs. Simply Good: Which Plastic-Free Coffee Maker Is Best?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/ratio-vs-simply-good-which-plastic-free-coffee-maker-is-best",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-07T09:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Wired",
    "slug": "wired",
    "url": "https://www.wired.com/story/plastic-free-coffee-makers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The rise of plastic in drip coffee makers is a growing concern due to microplastics leaching into coffee or water. Two new machines aim to remove plastic from the brewing process: Ratio Eight Series 2 ($799) and Simply Good Coffee Plastic-Free Coffee Brewer ($480). Both promise high-end coffee without plastic, but each has its quirks and trade-offs. The Ratio Eight delivers drip coffee that rivals pour-over, while the Simply Good Coffee is a more affordable option, removing plastic from the cold water tank. Simply Good Coffee is a newer brand founded in 2022, specializing in affordable precision coffee makers. The plastic-free machine features a stainless steel frame, borosilicate glass reservoir, and carafe, with medical-grade silicone fittings. It has a bloom cycle, coffee warmer, and manual drip stop, but some parts aren't as precise as desired. Its coffee is light-bodied, brewed in six minutes, and maintains precise brewing temperatures. The Ratio Eight Series 2 boasts a sleek walnut-trimmed design and artful coffee, extracted over nine minutes for a full-bodied, round flavor. It's capable of maintaining temperature precision, and the machine is backed by a five-year warranty. For those prioritizing the avoidance of plastic, Simply Good Coffee is the recommended choice, while Ratio Eight Series 2 is the top pick for flavor enthusiasts.",
  "summary": "Microplastics are in everything, especially your coffee. A new generation of plastic-free drip coffee brewers is trying to change this.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ratio Eight Series 2 delivers full-bodied coffee with nine-minute extraction",
    "Simply Good Coffee is affordable plastic-free option with stainless steel construction",
    "Ratio Eight offers five-year warranty, Simply Good is newer brand"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}