Stagg [XF] Pour-Over Coffee Maker Set – Stainless Steel Dripper, 20 oz Double Wall Glass Carafe & 30 Paper Filters, Built-in Ratio Aid, No Plastic Brewing, Matte Black

Why I chose this coffee brewer? I've been trying to get away from my AeroPress which made pretty good coffee but is made of plastic. Plastic (even if it's non-BPA) leaches into the boiling hot water that is needed to make good coffee and it makes me feel unhealthy (though more research may be needed to support my "feeling"). I looked at various options but most of them either had some plastic contact (often with boiling hot water) or had other issues. Moka Express, for example, required heavy pre-cleaning to remove white residue that builds up either due to Aluminum construction or mold during storage. French press is great but it requires patience if you want to drink silt-free coffee. And, I like coffee that has been paper-filtered to remove the oils. So, I just about settled for pour over coffee and was about to buy a Chemex glass carafe until I discovered the Fellow Stagg pour-over brewer. I liked that Fellow Stagg XF claimed to be less tedious than a traditional, conical pour-over design. And, the Fellow Stagg dripper was metal instead of plastic. Brewing experience & cleanup I was pleasantly surprised that the construction quality was top notch. Everything from the ratio aid to the glass jug fits nicely with each other. The cleanup was fast too. The coffee filter stores all the wet, used coffee grinds so you can simply pick it up and throw it in the trash. The coffee filter paper is strong enough to support the wet coffee grinds without breaking and it usually doesn't drip when you're moving it from the dripper to the trash bin. The jug can handle hot coffee nicely. The outside of the jug does get warm but I was able to hold it without oven mitts and pour the brewed coffee into a cup. The glass jug cleans up nicely too even after you let it sit for a while. The metal components just need a rinse if you don't let them sit. The storage is nice and compact because the ratio aid and funnel attach into the dripper and you can put plastic wrapped paper filters into the dripper. Pro tip: buy a gooseneck, fast-boiling kettle that has a temperature gauge. Once you use it, you'll love the precision and it'll make for better coffee every time. Coffee quality The coffee I made was very good and nearly perfect. I like hot drip coffee and this made the best one I've made for myself beating my AeroPress. Some issues 1. The glass jug is deceptively huge! While the measurement says 20oz, the jug can actually hold much more than that. 20oz is near the middle of the jug. The measurements differ wildly for different coffee brewers. In comparison to some other coffee brewers (such as MokaExpress or French press), when Fellow says 20oz, it means way more than 20oz. In hindsight, I should've bought the smaller (10oz version) because I was looking to brew only one cup of coffee at a time. 2. The brewed coffee does not stay hot for long. Even though the glass jug comes with a Silicone gasket, it doesn't keep the coffee hot for more than 5 mins. I recommend brewing just enough so you don't have any left in the glass jug to get cold. 3. The outer surface of the dripper and ratio aid has an annoying texture. This is obviously a minor nitpicking point. The pictures and videos online appear to show a smooth shiny surface which would be pleasant to hold but not so. The outer surface is rough and weird as if someone designed it to be unpleasant, texturally speaking. 4. I expect that the double-wall glass jug, by the nature of it's construction, is going weak on the inside. This means exposing the insides to quick temperature differences or dropping a heavy ice cube would probably break it quick. This is something to be careful about. Overall, I think this is a decent investment in coffee if you like good drip/pour-over coffee that is not a hassle to make or clean up after. And, the best part is the lack of plastic touching boiling water.

I have a fancy super automatic espresso/coffee maker but after being gifted a fellow gooseneck kettle, I decided to give pour over Coffee another try. This pour over system makes delicious coffee. I like that there is no plastic in the coffee making process. I grind my beans fresh to a medium fine setting. I find the dots easy to see. Even decaf coffee taste delicious, and I feel like I’m getting the full aroma extracted from the beans. What initially seemed like a frivolous, it’s extra extraneous purchase has become my daily ritual. I only make coffee for myself though so the carafe is a perfect size for me in the XL size. I am pretty picky about my coffee - for instance I don’t like Starbucks, and will actually refuse to stay at a hotel if I know their coffee is bad. When I travel internationally, I actually bring my own coffee with a pourover. With this, I will actually take the steel pour over top plus a few filters for my international trips.

I have been doing my daily coffee with pour overs for 6+ years. Chemex , V60, meditation etc.... they all have their own taste and "quality". I saw this kit from Fellow (I use their kettle , and love it), so I had to try it. It is intriguing. While being visualize pleasing with the "cool factor" . More importantly, it is a new pour over method with a unique cup. I am using the xf, so it is a 2 cup pour. The shape, hole configuration and size, and filter create a pour over that is also and immersion brewer. Let me explain, the coffee fills the brewer high up. You do the bloom phase. Then we begin to turn a corner. After the bloom, we begin to pour water from the kettle in concentric circles, filling the cup, and continuing to pour as the level drops. Due to the deep and steep walls of the brewer, the coffee sits in the water for several minutes until it is done. Thus bringing elements of an immersion brewer to the cup. The coffee is sweet, smooth and delicious! Consistently! Admittedly, there is a learning curve, but once you get it, you'll enjoy the ride. Plus it's fun. Lastly, if you don't yet have a scale ( get one at some point) you can successfully use this brewer for a great cup of coffee. Included in the kit is a cup that marks with 1 dot and 2 dots ,where you fill the coffee to, this gives you your dose. And the carafe dies the same for your water pour. So you can effectively brew coffee without a scale... I recommend giving it a try, especially if you haven't any equipment yet. Enjoy!

We use this everyday. The filters are a bit expensive to buy directly from Fellow but we buy offbrand ones and still use the caraf each morning as it makes the perfect pour over for two people. The flavouring of the coffee really comes out with this style.

Muy buen producto, excelente calidad

Great coffee maker, especially when you grind your own beans. Takes a bit longer to brew but the results are outstanding. Perfect for the lazy Saturday mornings. Double walled glass carafe keeps the brew nice and hot. On top of that, it looks great.

Tiene un tamaño generoso el producto me parece caro para esta cafetera. Lo bueno es que se le puede quitar la parte de arriba y hacer de ella una cafetera portátil.

Beautiful design and simple to use . Quality product for quality coffee