Updated March 2025
Hario V60, Chemex, Fellow Stagg — the best pour over coffee equipment for a ritual-worthy morning brew, tested and ranked.
Pour over coffee rewards patience and precision with an exceptionally clean, nuanced cup. The Hario V60 remains the gold standard — used in specialty cafes worldwide. For beginners who want more forgiving results, the Kalita Wave's flat bottom is more consistent.
To complete a pour over setup, you'll also need a gooseneck kettle (the Fellow Stagg EKG is the best in class), a burr grinder, and quality filters.
| Product | Price | Rating | Best For | Our Take | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hario V60 Ceramic Dripper (Size 02) | £18–£26 | 4.7/5 | Editor's Pick | The industry standard. Japanese ceramic construction, spiral ribs… | Buy → |
| Chemex Classic 6-Cup Coffeemaker | £35–£48 | 4.6/5 | Best Value | An icon of American industrial design. The thick Chemex filters p… | Buy → |
| Fellow Stagg [X] Dripper | £58–£75 | 4.5/5 | Premium | Fellow's engineering approach to pour over. Precision flow rate, … | Buy → |
| Kalita Wave 185 Dripper | £22–£30 | 4.5/5 | Pour over | Flat-bottom dripper for more forgiving, even extraction. Better t… | Buy → |
Hario
The industry standard. Japanese ceramic construction, spiral ribs for even extraction, and unmatched clarity in the cup.
Chemex
An icon of American industrial design. The thick Chemex filters produce an incredibly clean, clear cup — less body, more clarity.
![Fellow Stagg [X] Dripper](/images/fellow-stagg-x-dripper.webp)
Fellow
Fellow's engineering approach to pour over. Precision flow rate, steep angle for full immersion, and a beautiful minimalist aesthetic.
Kalita
Flat-bottom dripper for more forgiving, even extraction. Better than a V60 for beginners — less technique required.
Choose V60 if you want the most nuanced cup and are willing to spend time learning pour technique. It's unforgiving but rewards the effort.
Choose Chemex if you value design as much as coffee, or if you're making coffee for multiple people (up to 6 cups). The thick filters produce an exceptionally clean cup — less body, more clarity.
Choose Kalita Wave if you're new to pour over. The flat bottom is genuinely more consistent — you'll get good results even if your pour isn't perfect.