Slow Bar Brewing

Sometimes you want a change of pace from espresso. Manual brewing methods (like pour over and French press) offer a completely different expression of the same bean.

Paper Filter
Metal Mesh

Method Comparison

Key Specs
Top Pick

AeroPress

4.8
$

Hario V60

4.6
$

French Press

4.5
$
Brew Method
Immersion
Percolation
Immersion
Ease of Use
Easy
Hard
Easy
Body / Texture
Medium-Heavy
Light
Heavy
Flavor Clarity
Medium
High
Low
Portability
Excellent
Risky (Ceramic)
Poor (Glass)

Essential Brewers

Every home barista should own at least one of these manual brewers.

Best for Travel
AeroPress AeroPress Original espresso machine
AeroPress
4.8

AeroPress Original

Budget

The most versatile coffee maker ever invented. Brew espresso-style strong coffee or delicate filter coffee. Indestructible and portable.

Type
Hybrid
Material
Plastic
Filter
Paper/Metal
Time
2 mins
Best For
  • Immersion + Pressure
  • Unbreakable
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Pro Standard
Hario Hario V60 Ceramic espresso machine
Hario
4.6

Hario V60 Ceramic

Budget

The choice of specialty coffee shops worldwide. The V60 highlights acidity and floral notes like no other brewer, but requires technique.

Type
Pour Over
Material
Ceramic
Filter
Paper 02
Time
3 mins
Best For
  • High clarity
  • Clean cup
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Chemex Chemex 6-Cup espresso machine
Chemex
4.7

Chemex 6-Cup

Budget

A masterpiece of design that brews an incredibly clean cup thanks to its thick bonded filters. Great for sharing.

Type
Pour Over
Material
Glass
Filter
Bonded
Time
4-5 mins
Best For
  • Zero sediment
  • Beautiful design
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