Brewer: Your Tool

Different tools, different coffee. Pick one.

TL;DR

  • Simply Good Coffee — Best beginner brewer. Glass or plastic-free.Learn more →
  • V60 or Kalita Wave — Also excellent. Iconic designs.Learn more →
  • Chemex — Beautiful ritual. Cleanest cup.Learn more →
  • Pick one. Master it. Then experiment.

Simply Good Coffee Pour Over

The brewer we recommend. Built for pour-over brewing. Available in multiple materials.

Why it's great

  • ✓ Designed specifically for pour-over
  • ✓ Consistent extraction every time
  • ✓ Beautiful design (no plastic waste)
  • ✓ Easy to clean and maintain
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Other Pour-Over Options

🔷 Hario V60

Sharp, bright cup. Spiral ridges direct water. Forgiving learning curve. Best for light roasts.

Why it's good:

  • ✓ Available in ceramic or plastic
  • ✓ Produces clean, bright coffee
  • ✓ Hard to mess up

Filters: Tabbed V60 filters

〰️ Kalita Wave

Flat-bottomed dripper. Flat filters. Most consistent extraction. Forgiving. Beginner-friendly.

Why it's good:

  • ✓ Most forgiving design
  • ✓ Flat filters = even extraction
  • ✓ Hard to under-extract

Filters: Kalita wave filters (metal or paper)

🏺 Chemex

Iconic design. Thick filters = cleanest cup. Beautiful ritual. Takes more time (4–5 min). Worth it.

Why it's special:

  • ✓ Produces the cleanest cup
  • ✓ Beautiful to look at
  • ✓ Ritualistic brewing (meditative)

Filters: Chemex bonded paper (required)

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Immersion Brewers

French Press

Full-bodied. Steep for 4 min. Metal filter lets oils through. Rich, bold. Easy.

Why it's good:

  • ✓ Simplest brewing method
  • ✓ Full-bodied, rich coffee
  • ✓ Hard to mess up (just time it)
  • ✓ Affordable & accessible

Brand: Bodum is the industry standard

🔍 Quick Comparison

BrewerFlavorEase
Simply GoodBalancedEasy
V60BrightEasy
KalitaBalancedEasiest
ChemexCleanestMedium
French PressFull-bodiedEasiest