Fellow Stagg Pour-Over Coffee Dripper 20 oz [XF], For Brewing a 20 oz cup of Coffee, Stainless Steel Double Wall Vacuum Insulated, Non-Clogging, Fast Drip, Portable Coffee Maker + 20 Filters

I purchased the Stagg [XF] dripper in September 2023 and have been brewing with it pretty regularly since then. This was my first flat bottom dripper. The more I use it, the more I like it. 5 stars for quality, functionality, ease of use and aesthetics. No first-world complaints from this reviewer. If you can pour hot water into an opening the size of a typical coffee mug, you will be able to brew ridiculously good coffee using the Stagg [XF]. Understandably, a smooth-walled carafe with no handle may be problematic for some hands. You can see from the image that I did not opt for the Fellow carafe as I already own several suitable vessels that fit the Stagg [XF]. With the Stagg [XF], there is no need to stir, swirl, tap, pour with magical technique and timing, pray, make religious gestures - none of those things you see on internet videos. You can do those things with the Stagg [XF] if you want to, but you don't need to do those things. That is why I keep reaching for this brewing method more often. Just follow the instructions, use all the components appropriately and you will brew 500-750 ml of ridiculously good coffee quite fast. The only cons that I can think of would be the initial cost of the device and the ongoing cost of the Stagg filters. I have gone off-label a number of times and used the Stagg [XF] to brew 1000 ml, with less-predictable results. That may be another con for some. But if you are looking to try a flat-bottom pour-over that is easy to use and brews quickly, and you can tolerate the cost, the Stagg [XF] will brew ridiculously good coffee for you. Go for it.

The whole description is false, it's not the fellow stagg XF model, but the fellow stagg X model. Which is a much cheaper model than 85 euros.

This dripper is next level. This thing provides the perfect level of saturation for the perfect cup of coffee. Yes, it's pricey, but well worth the money. This will leave your V60 in the dust.

The [XF] is my favorite pour over brewer, but I still have some mixed feelings about it. I've used the Chemex and two varieties of Kalita Wave, but I never had any luck with either. It turns out that I'm just too lazy and imprecise for "proper" pour over brewing. With the [XF], none of that really matters. Just fill it up and wait. Good coffee every time. It's also well made, durable, and easy to take with as an on-the-go brewer. With that said, here are some things that the marketing materials don't really talk about that might be good or bad depending on how you feel about them: -It looks like it's just a bigger version of the [X], but it really isn't. The [X], as I understand it, accommodates tweaking for those who like to fiddle with pouring technique and the like. The [XF] does not. All those articles about overcoming bypass and such really do not apply to the [XF]. It really only works one way, so if you love to fiddle, this brewer is not for you. -The no-clog drainage holes absolutely can clog. Some people suggest using a mesh filter, but if you give a little tug to the sides of the filter after rinsing it, that's enough to stop any clogging. Just enough of a tug to release it from the bottom. I do think they could have put another ridge on the bottom (or perhaps widened an existing one) to have really prevented clogging, but it's not really that much hassle to work around. -It brews very quickly, generally around 2:30 (using the recommended recipe with 600g of water). That's a minute quicker than most other brewers, so that might throw you off at first. I'm not really sure if you can even brew single-cup brews effectively with this brewer given how quickly it brews. -You do not need to get the Fellow carafe, though if you want to go the full lazy route, having that might be better since it has the markings on the side. I am using a Kalita carafe for now. -It is expensive. I am not that upset about the price of the brewer itself as that is a one-time purchase, but the filters are possibly the most expensive filters for any brewing system on the market. They are twice the price of Kalita filters and even a bit more expensive than Chemex filters. They are good filters, but that's really too much money for something disposable. -The black finish on the outside isn't perfect. As with other reviewers, mine came with a bit missing from the edge near the bottom. I don't really care, but with how much they charge for the brewer, it really seems like they ought to do better with that. In summary, if you are like me and just want two good cups of coffee every morning without needing a masters degree in coffee brewing, you will be very happy with the [XF]. If you're more of a one-cup-at-a-time person who likes to take exhaustive notes and fiddle with every little detail, get something else.

My sone got me using the Fellos poor coffee set but he uses a standard cone coffee filter. I tried these and found it made a better brew. I set the filter on top of the coffee dripper and let the dry coffee push the filter in place. This way when you poor coffee grounds from a grinder, it gives you a wider opening, so you won't get grounds all over.