Pour Over Coffee: An Overview

[@holdshiftt2run308]

You are supposed to pour water over the filter before using it.

[@holdshiftt2run308]

@@MattPotter1 Maybe I am just weak. lol

[@denniscaldwell7351]

We have also used the ceramic Cilio for years, but we used the #2 size (with #4 filter). The handle broke recently, so we ordered the #4 replacement, but it's too heavy for my wife's arthritis (we are 70+). We returned it for the #2 size. We also have the plastic Melitta single cup brewer that is designed for the #2 filter, but also can use the #4 size. I bought it at our local grocery store for $3.95. (shoponline.melitta.com/products/1-cup-pour-over-coffee-brew-cone-red) It comes in black or red. It doesn't suffer from the tilt and drip problem.

[@Jerry-sr9kq]

I agree, I have the black plastic Melitta cone (with #4 filter) and have used it for many years without having the leaking or drip issues. I haven't tried the others.

[@MichaelDavid7777]

I have the metal cone, Big fan of this one. I use regular V60 filters for the metal cone and the Kalita filters for my flat bottom cones.

[@itellsri]

Cilio is a German company ...it’s American counterpart is Frieling..,, They make really good products...

[@Ekirea]

Great review,thank you!

[@midnightrider379]

You should wet the filter first so you don’t get any paper flavor in your coffee

[@itellsri]

Nice video ...is that a #2 or #4 Cilio dripper and which is a better choice ?

[@itellsri]

rangebound Thanks for confirming ....I just got the new ceramic “signature dripper “ from Melitta ....it’s exactly the same style like yours but in ceramic....It’s very well made and looks really stylish , but the coffee it makes is not hot enough ....For some reason the quality of ceramic used just sucks all the heat and also the “ window “ design to look level of coffee in the cup lets out of lot of heat. Do you have this issue in your Cilio .? Do you preheat your ceramic dripper and is it made in a Germany or China ?

[@itellsri]

rangebound thanks for responding ...I just placed an order for the cilio based on your suggestion. Will let you know soon on how it turns out. Btw all these ceramic drippers are not made equal ...The ribs , the size, quality of ceramic , number of holes used all decide the quality of the brew...I feel metal is best both in thermal edge and not as fragile as porcelain, but they are not inert as ceramic or glass and can impart some subtle taste to sensitive taste buds. I have multiple stainless brewers and I love them.

[@itellsri]

rangebound I always pre-measure my water in advance ....so that’s never an issue 😊