The Daily Pour

Ceramic cone dripper

Water being poured over a pour-over cone set on a brown mug

Pour-over

Ceramic cone dripper

A spiral-ribbed ceramic cone that brews one excellent cup with nothing but a filter and hot water. Ceramic holds heat better than plastic; the trade is that one sink fumble can end it.

Best for: Single-cup brewingBest for: Minimal setupsBest for: Gifting

Worth knowing: It's ceramic, so it breaks

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Strengths

  • Clean, bright cup
  • Keeps its heat through the brew
  • Goes in the dishwasher

Limitations

  • It's ceramic, so it breaks
  • It cares how you pour, and pacing takes practice
At a glance
capacity1–2 cups
materialCeramic
powerNone
cleaningLow
counterSpaceNone
experienceBeginner to intermediate