In my opinion, beginners are better suited with cone-shaped brewers such as the Hario V60 since they are more likely to brew darker roasted coffee or coffee of lower quality. Jonathan agrees. He says: “Currently, my favourite dripper is the Fellow Stagg [X]. It has a vacuum-insulated double wall, which I find produces sweeter, juicier cups.

However pour over coffee refers to manual brew methods like V60 coffee drippers and Chemex where the brew water is poured over the coffee grounds in a steady and measured fashion. This model seamlessly pairs the functionality of a French Press with the convenience that comes with a coffee dripper for a full-bodied, smooth taste.Water temperature is recognised as an important factor that affects extraction. Different dripper materials retain less or more heat during brewing, and therefore will affect your cup. Plastic can be a great alternative to ceramic coffee funnels as it weighs less and is very durable. If you plan on bringing your pour over coffee maker on the road, plastic should be on your radar. Plastic used to be seen as inferior compared to some of the more premium materials, but in recent years more well-known coffee experts have started to recommend plastic drippers because they don’t steal any heat from the brew bed.

A ‘ Topper’ as I’m calling it here. Is basically a coffee dripper that hold a filter which you then have to place above either a cup or a server to catch the brewed coffee (the Hario V60 is a good example of this). The ceramic v60 dripper puts the brewer in control of the coffee taste and temperature. It works best with Buono kettle to deliver smooth pour-over and Hario v60 server enables the coffee to be brewed and served right away. Hario V60 Ceramic Dripper Design Jonathan Gagné is an astrophysics expert and coffee enthusiast from Montréal, Canada. He runs a blog called Coffee ad Astra and is launching a book on the physics of filter coffee later this year. Compared to its rival, the Wave is often praised for being more beginner friendly. The three small holes in the bottom make it more forgiving when it comes to technique – or at least that’s the idea. The Switch is compatible with 02 size V60 filters, which are widely available and easy to find. The V60 cone is made of Hario’s signature heatproof glass, ensuring durability and thermal stability.

Paper filters can only be used 1 time and are to be disposed of after each brew. Why is pour over coffee less bitter? The Clever Coffee Dripper technically isn’t a pour over coffee maker. Instead, it’s a mix of immersion brewing and filter coffee. However, for all intents and purposes, it is the same, so that’s why we have included it on the list. Plus, it’s a pretty great device.