Pour-Over Coffee Makers Compared: Chemex, Hario V60, Kalita Wave, Bodum
The filter shapes the cup more than the brewer does. Chemex's thick bonded paper makes the cleanest, lightest cup; the V60's cone and the Kalita's flat bed use thinner paper and brew one to four cups at a time; Bodum's stainless mesh lets the coffee's oils through for a fuller body. Paper also traps cafestol, the compound in unfiltered coffee that raises LDL cholesterol, as Harvard Health points out, so the mesh filter is the one to skip if that matters to you.
| Product | Price today | Material | Makes | Filter | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemex Classic Pour-Over Coffeemaker, 6-Cup | $47.03checked 15h ago | Borosilicate glass | Up to 30 oz (6 x 5 oz cups) | Chemex bonded paper | Brewer and carafe in one piece; filters not included |
| Chemex Classic Pour-Over Coffeemaker, 8-Cup | $48.95checked 15h ago | Borosilicate glass | Up to 40 oz (8 x 5 oz cups) | Chemex bonded paper | The same shape, taller |
| Hario V60 Ceramic Dripper, Size 02, White | $23.90checked 15h ago | Ceramic | 1 to 4 cups (about 600 ml) | V60 02 cone paper | Sits on a mug or server; warm the ceramic first |
| Kalita Wave 185 Stainless Steel Dripper | $38.90checked 15h ago | Stainless steel, made in Japan | 2 to 4 cups | Kalita Wave 185 flat-bottom paper | Flat bed forgives an uneven pour; sits on cups 2 to 4 inches across |
| Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker with Cork Grip, 34 oz | $19.99checked 16h ago | Borosilicate glass, cork band | Up to 34 oz (8 x 4 oz cups) | Built-in stainless mesh, no paper | Dishwasher safe; oils and fine grounds pass through |
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