Pour-over is a great way to brew coffee. It's simple, straightforward and relatively inexpensive! With freshly ground coffee and good quality water, you can make a world-class cup. The challenge of pour-over brewing is in the technique, although some types of drippers are easier than others.
How do you choose which dripper to use? Some brew slightly more than others, such as the Clever, but most have a wide 1-4 cup range. There are Melitta type drippers, like the Bonmac, that have small holes and use the Melitta type cone filter. That's a different filter than the V-shaped Hario type, that comes to a point. Hario V60 brewers and the type (like Origami) have a single, larger hole in the bottom, and we think they require a more controlled pouring technique. A "gooseneck" pour kettle is best. Chemex brewing is similar, but with the unique folded filter, and the fact it's a combined filter-holder and carafe.
Kalita Wave flat-bottom dripper are unique, and the folds in the paper introduce increased air flow and surface area for brewing. We love the Kalita brewers!
The easiest to use, we think, is the Clever Coffee Brewer, because you can steep the coffee for a longer duration and then start the dripper action when you want, opening up the valve by placing it on your cup or carafe. You don't need a "gooseneck" kettle or special pouring technique with the Clever!
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