If you’ve never heard of a “Pour Over Coffee Maker” then you haven’t delved into the coffee connoisseur life as much as you may have thought. This is a specialized method for coffee lovers to savor their coffee in a different, very meticulous way. The theory is that you can create a very different taste by altering the little details in the brewing process. The temperature of the coffee, the coffee-to-water ratio, how much you rinse your filter before use, the speed you pour – all of these things matter in this process.
For believers, or “cuppers,” a good pour over coffee maker is essential to making your coffee perfectly suited to your specific taste. And getting it just right is not an easy task! But never fear, there are plenty of ways to get started, and there are different tools for different levels of experience. If you’re interested in a bit more of the “how to” you can check out a beginner’s guide here.
We’ve identified 25 top-rated pour over coffee makers to narrow your options to the best and listed them in alphabetical order below. Ratings are based on Amazon and are current at the time of this publication.
1. Apace Living Pour Over Coffee Maker and Coffee Scoop
Current Rating: 4.7
First on our list is the Apace Living pour over coffee maker, which contains a glass carafe with a handle, permanent stainless steel filter, and a coffee scoop. This set is all you’ll need to get started and would be great for connoisseurs and beginners alike. And with a permanent filter, you’re going to save a fortune on disposables.
Key Features:
- 2-3 cup capacity
- Glass carafe and reusable stainless steel mesh filter
- 1-year warranty
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2. Bee House Ceramic Coffee Dripper – Small – Drip Cone Brewer
Current Rating: 4.2
If you’re the only one drinking coffee, then this may be the best bet for you. This ceramic dripper sits directly onto your mug, and you put your filter and grounds in it one cup at a time. With its classy and sturdy ceramic build, you can count on it not falling apart. The portability is perfect for you if you want to make sure you have this option even at work; pop it in your car or leave it at the office.
Key Features:
- 1-2 cup capacity
- Sits directly on mug
- 6 color options
Current Rating: 4.9
If you want the extra control of making sure the temperature of your coffee is just right, this pour over will please you because it includes a thermometer. You can use a carafe or pour directly into your coffee cup with this set. The goose neck-style spout allows you to pour your coffee in a consistent singular stream for a uniform brew you will really enjoy.
Key Features:
- Stainless steel kettle and filter cone
- Makes 1.2 liters
- Thermometer is built into lid
4. Bodum BISTRO Coffee Maker, Automatic Pour Over Coffee Machine with Thermal Carafe, Black, 40 Ounce
Current Rating: 4.0
This pour over coffee maker is a perfect way to break into the world of pour over coffee making, because it’s all automatic. That means you won’t have to worry about the finer points like temperature control or whether your hand is steady enough for a consistent pour. It does take away a lot of your control, though, so this may not be ideal for the aficionados. It makes 40 ounces of coffee, so it’s perfect for those 4-cups-per-day folks or a family of coffee drinkers.
Key Features:
- Stainless steel filter
- Consistent just under boiling temperature
- Vacuum sealed carafe
5. Bodum Coffee Maker, Pour Over Coffee Maker with Permanent Filter, Black Band, 34 Ounce
Current Rating: 4.3
With this pour over, you are given all kinds of options. First, if you’re interested in just the coffee maker, you have your choice of 7 colors. They all come with a permanent stainless steel filter. But the options don’t end there; there are also three different sizes, plus an entire set. So if you’re just starting out, you can get this 17 ounce coffee maker, an electric coffee grinder, 17 ounce electric water kettle, and a 15 ounce travel mug in a package.
Key Features:
- Choice of 7 colors
- Cork wrap or glass handle
- 3 size options or a complete set
- All include stainless steel filter
- All coffee makers are dishwasher-safe
6. Bolio – Double Wall Pour Over Coffee Maker
Current Rating: 4.5
The way a person likes their coffee is as individual as they are. This decanter is wonderful for fine-tuning your coffee by giving you the opportunity to choose to use a paper filter, hemp filters, or stainless steel. The stainless steel filter would fit directly on top of the carafe, or you can choose the reusable filter basket for your disposable filters.
Key Features:
- Includes cork lid
- Double-walled carafe; filter sold separately
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
7. Chemex 6-Cup Classic Series Glass Coffee Maker
Current Rating: 4.6
Chemex is a brand that has built its name on pour over coffee makers. That’s what they started doing in 1941, and they’ve gotten construction down to an art. The glass carafe comes with your choice of a glass handle or a wood collar and leather tie, and once you purchase your choice of filter, coffee personalized to your taste is yours for the making.
Key Features:
- 4 size options
- Handle or wood collar
- Filters sold separately
8. Coffee Gator – Pour Over Coffee Maker For Perfect Hand Drip Coffee
Current Rating: 4.8
This pour over coffee maker comes with a glass carafe and a stainless steel reusable filter. Its capacity is only 10 oz., so it’s perfect if you want to treat yourself to an especially customized brew. The tab on the filter is set to match the collar, and both will protect your hands from the near boiling temperatures of your freshly brewed coffee.
Key Features:
- 2 color options
- Stainless steel filter included
- 10-oz, 1-2 cup capacity
9. Coffee Gator Pour Over Coffee Maker
Current Rating: 4.8
This pour over coffee maker is rated #1 on Amazon in Tea Filters, but it’s made for, and shines when, making your coffee just how you like it. Paper filters can strip the grounds of their flavorful oils, and a reusable filter – like the one that comes with this pour over coffee maker – is perfect for retaining the most flavor.
Key Features:
- 3-cup or 15-oz capacity
- Reusable laser-cut steel filter included
- Free e-book with purchase
10. Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper
Current Rating: 4.6
This cone dripper makes your coffee through a filter of your choosing, and the “swirled” sides make for a more consistent brew as your water flows through your grounds. It comes in so many options you may struggle with the decision, but at under $20, we’re sure you’ll find one that fits you just right.
Key Features:
- Highly customized – plastic, ceramic, metal, or glass
- 3 sizes and 7 colors
- Fits on carafe or directly on cup
- Filters sold separately
Current Rating: 4.3
When you’re dealing with glass equipment, you’re going to have concerns about breaking your fragile coffee maker. This coffee maker makes efforts to minimize those concerns by making the collar shock resistant with its stainless steel collar, and its bamboo handle lends to a sturdy and comfortable hold. This is a complete set, so all you’ll need to purchase is the actual coffee.
Key Features:
- 4-cup capacity
- Includes glass carafe, stainless steel filter, and coffee measure
- Bamboo handle and stainless steel collar
12. Java Concepts – Reusable K-Cup – Pour Over Brewer for ALL Keurig K-cup Brewers
Current Rating: 4.3
It may seem like most everyone already has a Keurig, and if you’re one of those people but are curious about pour over coffee, this may be a great option for you. This dripper goes directly on your mug under your Keurig, and the machine pours a steady stream for you. You may want to swirl the cup around to evenly saturate the grounds, but at under $10, it may just be the best step to test your curiosity before investing bigger.
Key Features:
- Fits directly on your mug
- Includes reusable filter, coffee ring, and steeping cover
- Can use the same filter to customize for coffee or tea
Current Rating: 4.6
Due to this dripper being metal, some reviewers have commented that they notice less of a heat-sink effect, cooling their coffee prematurely as it’s brewed. The stainless steel is heavy-duty, and the flat-bed, three-holed bottom provides a more consistent shower head type of brew. The waved sides also add to the steady brew; most reviewers say that the sides make it a fool-proof pour over.
Key Features:
- Flat bed with 3 dripping holes
- Stainless steel dripper placed directly on your cup or carafe
- Filters sold separately
14. Kitchables Coffee Maker Pour Over Glass Carafe
Current Rating: 4.8
This coffee maker has a large capacity of 7 cups, one of the biggest on our list. The reusable filter prevents waste of paper filters, and the glass handle makes it a more ergonomically friendly pour into your cup. The glass is borosilicate and mouth-blown, making it scratch- and shatter-resistant, plus dishwasher-safe as well.
Key Features:
- 7-cup capacity
- Glass carafe with handle and metal cone filter included
- 100% lifetime warranty
15. LINKYO Pour Over Coffee Maker – Stainless Steel Drip Coffee Filter
Current Rating: 4.3
This basket dripper comes with its own, easily-washed stainless steel filter, so you won’t need to purchase paper filters. However, as one reviewer notes, the ease of paper in the matter of clean-up is undeniable, so bear in mind you can still use paper filters if you’re pressed for clean-up time.
Key Features:
- Placed directly on cup or carafe
- Stainless steel filter, basket, and scoop included
- 2-year warranty
16. Mecraft Black Ceramic Pour Over Coffee Dripper,Single-Serving Brewing,Giftbox
Current Rating: 4.8
This cone dripper provides one steady stream of brewed coffee directly into your mug, or into a carafe if you’re planning on making more (or weaker) coffee. The ribbed sides provide a consistent brew throughout; all you have to do is ensure the grounds are evenly saturated with a circular pour. Its durable ceramic design is not only sleek in style but also means it’s microwave- and dishwasher-safe, so clean up is a breeze.
Key Features:
- 2 color choices
- Single serving – place directly on mug or carafe for 2-4 servings
- Filter sold separately
17. Melitta Coffee Maker, 6 Cup Pour-Over Brewer with Glass Carafe
Current Rating: 4.4
This may be the most cost efficient way to start your pour over coffee venture. Both the dripper and the carafe are included in this Amazon add-on item for under $10. There are also several different options you can choose from if you’re not just starting out; just the dripper; dripper and travel mug; dripper and carafe – you have plenty of options to make sure you get exactly what you need and want.
Key Features:
- 1,2, 4, and 8-pack options
- Several different materials: metal or glass carafe; plastic, porcelain dripper; carafe, travel mug or just dripper
- Filter sold separately
18. Osaka Pour-Over Coffee Dripper with Wood Stand – Full Brewing Set for a Homemade Pourover
Current Rating: 4.4
Several reviewers on several different pour over coffee makers have suggested that rather than put the dripper directly onto the carafe or mug, you should utilize a stand that allows your coffee to breathe a bit before you drink it. If this turns out to be your preference, this coffee maker comes with such a stand, along with a borosilicate glass carafe with a wood handle and a stainless steel filter.
Key Features:
- Stainless steel cone filter, wood and metal stand, and glass carafe included
- 20-oz capacity
- 3 color options
Current Rating: 4.4
This 6-cup coffee maker is a complete set with its glass carafe and its laser-cut reusable stainless steel filter. The cloth collar is heat-resistant, durable, and while some reviewers have had the stomach to stretch it over the glass and wash it separately, it can simply be washed with the rest of the carafe in the sink or dishwasher.
Key Features:
- Hand-blown borosilicate glass
- 27-oz capacity (~6 cups)
- Stainless steel, reusable filter
Current Rating: 4.4
This pour over coffee maker is all about durability. The borosilicate glass carafe is resistant to shock, cracks, and shattering, and it won’t absorb odors or chemicals. The glass handle makes it an easy pour, and the stainless steel mesh filter is built to work with your coffee maker for the duration of its use. The cork lid is shaped to completely cover the opening of your carafe making sure when you get to your coffee, it’ll still be warm for you.
Key Features:
- Reusable stainless steel filter
- Choice of 20-oz or 30-oz carafe
- Cork lid for freshness
21. Osaka, Pour Over Coffee Dripper Starter Set
Current Rating: 4.6
This is a complete starter set to begin your pour over coffee addiction. It comes with all you’ll need and has the same quality you should expect from the Osaka brand: a stainless steel filter and a borosilicate glass carafe. Add in a drip tray and complimentary grounds spoon, and you’re all set to enjoy your specialized cup of joe.
Key Features:
- 4 color options
- 20-oz (~ 4 cup) capacity
- Glass carafe and lid, stainless steel filter, grounds spoon, and drip tray included
22. OXO Good Grips Pour Over Coffee Dripper with Auto-Drip Water Tank
Current Rating: 4.6
If you’re not confident in a steady hand to provide a consistent pour, this may just be the solution for you. You simply pour the water in the auto drip basin, and several holes along the bottom ensure the grounds are evenly coated for a steady brew. You can place this dripper directly on a carafe or your coffee mug and your worries are gone; it will brew just the right cup for you.
Key Features:
- 12-oz capacity
- Automatic shower-type dripper
- Filter sold separately
23. Pour Over Coffee Maker by Mixpresso – Large (20 Ounces)
Current Rating: 4.3
If this coffee maker looks familiar to you, that’s probably because its design is very similar to the Chemex listed above. But what may not look familiar to you is the price: Depending on the size you choose, it’s $15-$20. And while there may be some variances in reviews, this pour over is an absolute steal – especially since it was chosen one of the 100 Best Designed Products in Modern Times by the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Key Features:
- 3- or 5-cup capacity
- Heat-resistant wood collar and leather tie
- Filter sold separately
24. Pour Over Manual Hand Drip Coffee Maker
Current Rating: 4.7
This pour over coffee maker is impressive in its simplicity. The stainless steel permanent filter is easy to clean and dishwasher-safe, unlike a lot of other coffee makers who only claim the carafe is dishwasher-safe. The silicone collar is heat-resistant and ultra-comfortable, so you won’t slip during your pour, and the borosilicate glass is resistant to cracks and shattering.
Key Features:
- 10-oz (~2 cup) capacity
- Laser cut stainless steel filter
- Lifetime warranty
25. Tanors Ceramic Coffee Dripper
Current Rating: 4.2
This ceramic cone coffee dripper is incredibly portable, so if you have interest in bringing your personalized brew with you, this may be the pour over for you. The ceramic design will allow you to maintain the temperature you want, and the waved sides will ensure your grounds are thoroughly saturated and your brew is consistently poured.
Key Features:
- Durable and attractive ceramic build
- Filters sold separately
- Brew directly onto your carafe or cup
