5 Best Pour Over Coffee Makers

No other coffee maker can beat the design of the Chemex: the hourglass-shaped carafe doubles as both the brewer and the carafe, and it looks absolutely gorgeous sitting on your counter. However, fair warning: glass heats up quickly but loses its heat just as quickly. If you want coffee that will stay hot for more than a few minutes, this isn’t your top choice. However, on looks alone, there’s nothing as stylish as the Chemex.

The brewing process is simple: insert a Chemex-brand filter (ONLY!) into the top portion of the carafe, add your coffee ground, and pour water over it. The extra-thick filters will keep any coffee ground from seeping into your brew, and you’ll get a light, flavorful cup of coffee every time. Once the coffee’s brewed, all you need to do is remove the filter and use the carafe to pour the coffee into your cup. You’ll find it brews coffee quickly with as little mess as possible.

The glass may get hot as you brew, but you’ll love the elegant wooden grip that wraps the middle of the hourglass-shaped carafe—it will protect your hand from the heat and look absolutely stylish at the same time. The glass is borosilicate that is non-porous, won’t affect the flavor of the coffee, won’t hold residue, and is highly durable (unless dropped).

At $45, this is the priciest pour over coffee maker on our list, but it’s worth it for the sleek design, large capacity, and user-friendly brewing process.

This coffee maker is designed to be all you’ll ever need—it comes with its own built-in ultra-fine steel mesh strainer that will eliminate the need for paper filters. It’s cone-shaped like most of the other filters on our list, so it’ll be a brewing process you’re familiar with. The base of the stainless steel coffee maker fits on most mugs, and you’ll find it makes churning out a great cup of coffee just that much cheaper and easier.

 Thanks to the built-in filter, you’ll find that it takes a matter of seconds to fill the coffee maker with your ground and pour in the water. The micro-mesh funnel strainer will keep your coffee free of grounds while still allowing all those delicious coffee oils to pass through into the brew. The quality of the brew is on par with every other coffee maker on our list.  

Fair warning: if you like a VERY fine grind on your coffee (espresso), you’ll find that some of the powder will seep through the strainer.

 The coffee maker comes with a silicone rubber handle that is heat-resistant, making it safe for you to grab the steel coffee maker without burning your hands (steel heats up quickly). The ultra-fine micro-mesh filter is easy to clean, and you can throw it in the dishwasher if you really want to get out the coffee residue. It also comes with a cleaning brush capable of scrubbing coffee out of the filter.

At $16, this is a very well-priced coffee maker, one that delivers high quality at a cost you can love. It also comes with a 90-day money-back guarantee and a lifetime warranty so you can always get a replacement if your coffee maker is damaged or dented.

The design of this coffee maker is unique: it’s made using stainless steel (though you can choose ceramic or glass options), which makes it the most durable coffee maker on our list. It also uses specially ridged filters that will ensure maximum flavor extraction. With its flat bottom and three-hole dripping system, you will find that it makes your brewing process as effective and fuss-free as possible.

The flat-bottomed bed of the coffee maker helps to enhance extraction from the coffee ground, and you’ll find a more even brewing process no matter how you pour the water. For those who just want a no-fuss cup of coffee, this is your best choice. Don’t worry if you’re not a barista or coffee snob—just pop the coffee ground in, add water, and enjoy your delicious brew.

The stainless steel coffee maker is highly durable, and it will be your best choice if you want to take a coffee maker with you on the go. Though it’s only sized for one cup at a time, it’s easy to make multiple cups of great coffee fairly quickly thanks to the three-hole drip system. It’s compact, lightweight, and highly reliable.

 At $25, this is one of the pricier models on our list—plus the filters are expensive and hard to find. However, it’s 100% worth it if you’re looking for a user-friendly coffee machine that will never break or crack.

This plastic coffee maker is designed to do exactly what you want: brew a killer cup of coffee. It lacks the bells and whistles of fancier coffee makers, so all you have to do is insert the filter, load up the coffee, and add hot water. It’s designed to sit atop any coffee mug or cup (all but the super wide-mouthed ones), so you can use it to brew coffee anywhere you go.

The brewing process is simple: slide in a Melita filter (or other compatible filters), top up the coffee ground, and pour in your hot water. There’s no fancy tricks with this coffee maker, just reliable, user-friendly operation that makes it easy to produce a great cup of coffee every time you brew. It will provide just one cup of coffee at a time—perfect for use for you only, but not great if you want to make for multiple drinkers.

The coffee maker is made of plastic, meaning it won’t retain heat well. However, it will hold the heat long enough to brew your coffee, and you’ll find it’s wonderfully easy to clean. It’s dishwasher safe and lightweight enough that you can take it with you wherever you go. If you want that killer cup of coffee while traveling, this is a great option!

At just $6, this is the best-priced coffee maker on our list—and the market! You won’t find cheaper than this, and yet it still brews a great cup of coffee every time.