Been doing pour-over on and off for a lifetime. This makes the best cup of coffee...to my tastes. Previously bought a Chemex. The wooden ring around the throat looks cool, and stays cool in your hand. I wear a mens large glove, and it was still too fat and awkward and hard to maintain control. In just several weeks, it squirted out of my hand and shattered.
Found the Asobu as a replacement. Throat is notably narrower, easy to handle, much harder to lose control of. Filter is awesome. Unlike so many other filters, the water flows thru slower, for a richer brew. For those reviewers commenting about weak brews - not my experience. Suggest you add a bit more grounds or a little less water. Or make sure you are using hot enough water. Or be consistent on qty of grounds and water. Some of the pots being sold for heating water for pour-over have a built-in thermometer, so you can be sure you have the right temp range. (The one I use is Barista Warrior Stainless Steel Pour Over Coffee & Tea Kettle with Thermometer for Exact Temperature - Gooseneck Spout Pots - Kitchen Appliances & Dorm Essentials (1.2 Liter, 40 fl oz). There are others.
Other reviewers found issues with the lid. My conclusion is they worked so hard to make a great seal, that if you tighten it too much, it really is hard to unscrew, and is probably doing damage to the seal which is causing fails. So find your sweet spot on tighening. I choose not to remove lid and reattach filter holder - too much handling of a thin piece of glass, and I don't want to break it...again. They did sell me a replacement. I just pour direct from the pot, with lid off. Awkward the first couple times, till I got the right feel ... and you will need to use 2 hands!
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This Item  asobu Insulated Pour Over Coffee Maker (32 oz.) Double-Wall Vacuum, Stainless-Steel Filter and Take on the Go Carafe (Silver) |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | $42.44 | $19.99 | -7% $55.99 Typical: $59.99 | $25.99 | $29.50 |
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| Sold By | — | BEYOND YOUR HOME | Amazon.com | Maestri House | guangyuandapu | Big Joe Coffee |
| capacity | 1 liters | 42 fluid ounces | 34 ounces | 20.3 ounces | 27 fluid ounces | 75 fluid ounces |
| material | Metal | Stainless Steel | Borosilicate Glass | Stainless Steel, High-Borosilicate Glass | Borosilicate Glass, Stainless Steel | — |
| input interface | buttons | touch screen | touch screen | — | buttons | buttons |
| wattage | 1000 watts | 1000 watts | — | 900 watts | 1000 watts | — |
| model name | Asobu Silver Insulated Pour Over Coffee Maker | 64108 | Pour Over | ODM-KFZB002 | 418 | — |
| weight | 907 grams | 2.24 pounds | 1.21 pounds | — | — | 0.5 pounds |
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Sexy, fun but delicate
Love this carafe. Beautiful. I would call it "eggplant" and not red.Fun to use.The steel filter is too quick and thus, I find it needs a paper filter.Keeps my coffee hot. However, I purchased it to keep my home coffee hot. I have plenty of to go coffee containers. Besides, it is too beautiful to be banging around (scratching) in my basket or backpack.Problem is, it cools fast if you do not plan to remove the glass funnel and close it with the lid. Consequently, I leave the used filter in place. I have also tried the lid as a plug. I have gently, loosely, popped it into the glass funnel after my pour, for some heat retention. But either way, you have to be really careful when you go back for your second pour and with that...still, heat escapes rather quickly.Why isn't there a plastic free, stainless steel, insulated carafe for home use? This could be it, if modified.Cons: The glass is very fragile. Handle with care. I say the less you have to remove the glass funnel, the better.It would be far improved if the glass funnel was also insulated.This is a high-end, delicate item. Treat with care and respect. Rinse CAREFULLY, after each use. This will prevent the coffee from sitting on the painted enamel and discoloring exterior. I place mine back onto it's wooden tray once drip dry to keep it out of harm's way. It has become a new daily ritual for me and I just love using it. Thanks for reading this.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2020
Color: SilverStyle: Pour Over Coffee MakerVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2019
Color: BlackStyle: Pour Over Coffee MakerVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2022
- One of the other reviews/answers mentioned re-tightening the grip after brewing. This is a good step. I didn't notice any leakage but it definitely was more loose than before brewing.
- The grip gets warm but not uncomfortable.
- This comes with a screw-on cap. You need to remove the grip/glass to screw it on. That said, I just placed the cap in the glass and this worked to keep my coffee warm. The cap never got hot.
- It comes with instructions for how to pour. If you're new, I'd imagine they are very helpful. It's a mild brew (50/50 water/grounds).
- FILTERS: You can probably use this without filters. I use my Hario size 2 filters. The attached image is 66g of ground coffee with a full out-in-out pour draining but I suspect you could probably use the size 3. The only size 4 filters I've ever found are not truly conical. Instead of a point at the end the size 4 filters have a flat bottom that's significantly wider than the metal one and thus would be annoying to use.
Color: CopperStyle: ModernVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2022
This is a very good quality item. The carafe keeps my coffee warm (I'm guessing that's the double wall). It's easy to clean manually with a baby bottle brush, no dishwasher needed. I can't think of any real cons. Some tips and answers to questions that others might find helpful:Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2022
- One of the other reviews/answers mentioned re-tightening the grip after brewing. This is a good step. I didn't notice any leakage but it definitely was more loose than before brewing.
- The grip gets warm but not uncomfortable.
- This comes with a screw-on cap. You need to remove the grip/glass to screw it on. That said, I just placed the cap in the glass and this worked to keep my coffee warm. The cap never got hot.
- It comes with instructions for how to pour. If you're new, I'd imagine they are very helpful. It's a mild brew (50/50 water/grounds).
- FILTERS: You can probably use this without filters. I use my Hario size 2 filters. The attached image is 66g of ground coffee with a full out-in-out pour draining but I suspect you could probably use the size 3. The only size 4 filters I've ever found are not truly conical. Instead of a point at the end the size 4 filters have a flat bottom that's significantly wider than the metal one and thus would be annoying to use.
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Excellent
Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2021Color: BurgundyStyle: Pour Over Coffee MakerVerified Purchase
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Nice but started to leak
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Klasse
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Al S
Gran cafetera artesanal estilo Quemex y moderna
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