It makes very good immersion brew coffee, with a cleaner cup than a french press, and substantially easier to clean up after than a french press.I removed a star because of some design flaws. (1) the four plastic feet that it sits on are quite thin, and on my unit one of them broke off after I'd had it a few months. It won't work without something else doing the job of that missing foot, so this means I have to balance that side very carefully on some other object on the counter, which is a nuisance (though not quite worth the expense of replacing it with a new one). Also, almost always the drain mechanism works flawlessly, but every so often, it doesn't seat correctly, and you pour your hot water in just to have it run out all over the counter. I therefore recommend adding water first and then coffee grounds, opposite to the order suggested by the manufacturer, both for faster brew and drainage (as noted by James Hoffman), but also in case of accidental leaking through the gasket. This way, hot water leaks out, but you don't lose brewing coffee.

I would highly recommend this for the person who wants an easy way to make coffee that has a great taste. It's brewing method and easy dispense make it great for travel. Our green one has a slight bit of staining on the bottom but functions the same as when we bought it.

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Makes the best cup of coffee!

I never write reviews but this product is so good that it's a must. I prefer the "steeping" of coffee like in a french press but don't like the mess. I also have to use a filter in addition to the press. However, this clever dripper is the best of both worlds. Even better than my usual pour over. Get one!

Works very well and no leaks. Gave up on my coffee maker when I measured the water temp at around 160 degrees - should be over 190. The flavor was just not good with the old coffee maker. After a number of tests, I've finally settled on a three minute steep.

I’ve been enjoying every cup of coffee made with this dripper. It filters a lot faster, so I just give my grinds a few minutes to soak in the water and I get a smooth cup of coffee. Clean up is very easy. I’m very happy with it.

Simple and makes great coffee.

...ok, I'm going to say a bit more:Had one of these for a little over 2 years now and used it just about every day and usually more than once a day. It shows zero signs of wear and tear and makes consistently great coffee every time. My own method is simple:Boil 350ml of water.Put a size 4 filter paper in the dripper and use 50 ml of the water to moisten the paper.Drain this through into my cup, then stand the dripper on the worktop and pour the remaining 300ml of water into it. (Discard the 50ml from your cup).Add around 18gm of coffee of choice and lightly mix it so all of it is soaking in the flavour.Wait 3 mins and then put the dripper back onto the cup.Muse on life as the water filters through.Remove the dripper and enjoy.I understand that the reason for putting the water in first is that it speeds up the flow rate. If you put the coffee in first, it clogs up in the centre of the filter and slows it down.PROS: Cheap device producing clear, clean, non-bitter coffee from any bean, every time. Ritualistically therapeutic but simple method. Easy clean up: used filter in the food waste caddy; fill dripper with cold water and empty out, then repeat and let it empty through the valve over the sink. Ready for next use!CONS: Zero.The Clever dripper exceeds the capacity and simplicity of the Hario Switch and is a fraction of the cost.In other words there is no competition.All the benefits of a French press plus drip or pour over.Get one now....before they put the price up after realising what they have!

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Deze clever dripper is echt top. Ik gebruik hem al jaren op de camping kf in een hotel.

This is it folks. I think I've finally found the perfect 1 cup coffee maker in existence today. After many researching and product trials (not to mention the money spent), the Clever Coffee Dripper is hands down the best little coffee maker I've ever used and I believe I can say for certainty that my searching has finally concluded. The CCD combines the functions of a french press with a melitta drip filter. Basically what this means is that the CCD will give you french press quality coffee but with the ease and cleanup of a single melitta filter.Why this beats a french press:With a french press contraption, the quality of your coffee is way better than what you would get with a normal drip machine because you actually get to steep the coffee grounds rather than just run hot water over it. Think of this as "marinating" your coffee. The downside to using a french press is two fold. First is what people call the "sludge" you'd get when using a french press. When you get to the bottom of your coffee, there is this slimy texture that just makes you not want to actually finish your cup of coffee. There are definitely ways to combat this sludge effect but it didn't really work for me.The second reason why a CCD beats a french press is due to how easy it is to clean up. With a french press, dumping the grounds in your waste basket is definitely not hard to do. What is a pain is having to clean the plunger device. This plunger usually consists of three parts and you'd have to take them apart for cleaning after each and every time you use it. If not, coffee grinds will be stuck to it and stains will appear. The clean up process was one of the main reason why I had to switch to a single brew melitta filter.Why this beats a melitta filter:A single brew melitta filter is cheap, convenient and extremely easy to clean when done. If you are the only family member who drinks coffee, this little device is perfect for you. It's basically just a funnel if you think about it and that right there is why you won't get the best cup of coffee if you use this method. As soon as you pour hot water over the coffee grinds, the water drips into your cup. You actually don't get to steep your coffee. However, many users still prefer this method of brewing because it is so easy to use and clean up after.Why the CCD rules them all:The CCD allows you to steep your coffee because the water doesn't actually filter out until you place the CCD over your cup! This single feature is what makes this device so efficient. The "steep" you get equates to what you'd get when you use a french press. Because the coffee drips into your cup like a melitta filter, there is no extra piece to clean up. Once done, simply toss the #4 filter into your trash bin, rinse the CCD and you're done! For users who are afraid of their coffee losing temperature while steeping, the CCD comes with both a plastic base and lid. The base I find useless but the lid helps trap the heat while you are steeping the grinds. Unless you like to drink boiling water straight out of the kettle, I found that the temperature of my coffee is still hot enough for my preferences after extraction. It's much better than with a french press. The lid helps a whole lot. I usually steep for about 3 minutes.Some might think the price is a bit too much but I believe it's definitely worth it.My personal tips and advice:- Never use soap to wash the CCD as it can affect the taste of your coffee.- I normally do a "deep clean" of the CCD by just pouring in nothing but boiling water after every few days. I'd just let it sit inside and let the hot water remove some of the leftover coffee smell.- Try to clean the CCD with hot water as much as possible if you have to rinse it right after a brew. Rinsing it with cold water might wrap the plastic.- I never place the CCD upside down after cleaning or for any other purpose. Leave it upright as much as possible.