Hario Researched
V60 Size 02
The iconic pour-over cone — a clean, bright, articulate cup if you bring a gooseneck and a little technique.
Pour-overBright, clean cups
AeroPress Researched
AeroPress Original
The most forgiving, most fun way to make a great single cup — and it's nearly indestructible.
BeginnersTravelOne cup
8.9
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$40
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if
- Beginners
- Travel
- One cup
- Forgiving & fast
Skip it if
- One cup at a time
- Paper filters to restock
- Not 'true' espresso
Not for you? Consider the Hario V60 Size 02 — or see all manual brewers .
The verdict
Immersion brewing plus gentle pressure produces a smooth, low-acidity cup in about a minute, with almost no way to mess it up. Endless recipes, a worldwide championship, travel-proof durability, and a $40 price make it the single best value in coffee.
BrewSift Score breakdown
Scored across the dimensions that matter for manual. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.
Cup quality8.6
Ease of use9.0
Consistency8.8
Durability8.8
Value9.6
Pros & cons
What we like
- Forgiving & fast
- Travel-proof, nearly unbreakable
- Huge recipe community
Watch-outs
- One cup at a time
- Paper filters to restock
- Not 'true' espresso
Specifications
- Method
- Immersion + press
- Brew time
- ~1 min
- Output
- ~1 cup
Complete your setup
The gear that pairs with the AeroPress Original to make a complete, working setup.
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