The Brew Blog

Hybrid brewers — immersion then filter release — are the most underrated category of coffee gear. The Switch and the Clever Dripper both work on the same principle but feel very different in the hand. This is the side-by-side that helps you pick one.

The Clever Dripper might be the most underrated brewer in specialty coffee. It costs about $30, requires no pouring technique, and makes a cup roughly 90% as good as a well-executed pour-over with about 30% of the effort. Here's why, and how to brew with one.