I’d like to experiment with a drip assist tool. Currently looking at Melodrip vs Hario v60 drip assist. The Hario is much cheaper, and I like the idea of not having to tie up both hands. Of note, I have been using less of my Chemex and more of the Orea big boy for multicup brews. It looks close, but I think the Hario drip assist might fit on big boy without falling in. Do you all think that these drip assists will have a bigger or smaller impact on these bigger multicup brews? Is channeling a real concern with the Hario and a bigger brew bed? What if I just rotate it between pours? How much are you adjusting grind size for these?
Someone at the office brought a Gabi Dripper (or whatever the proper name is). Basically a Kalita Wave compatible filter holder, with a shower thingy on top that you just dump water into.
I love that thing. It makes it stupid simple to brew good coffee, without faffing about, and if you want to take the time or experiment, you can still take the top off and do a manual pour.
The way I see it: it’s an addition. I’ve seen posts about “does this defeat the purpose”, and I consider that silly gate keeping. The purpose is good coffee, yeah?
Yes the Gabi B. Seems like the Hario is a bit more popular. I’m a self proclaimed faffer, so while I’d love to simplify, I’m sure I’ll use it as another way to help complicate my workflow. I’m already thinking about using it at end of brew to lower agitation but using open pour at the beginning to get some bed agitation and float up the fines. I think 75% of the time a good drip brewer makes a near perfect cup, but being able to have tools and adjustments in pour over technique is what allows you to hone in on the best cup as tailored to the specific beans and roasts you are working with.
I’m not sure how they compare between each other (Gabi and Hario), but I don’t really see much difference from manually pooring. Basically going the immersion route makes your water touch the coffee longer. That might extract more fats and make it less healthy, and in my opinion not a better taste (I don’t like other immersion products either). Taste is personal of course.
It might give you a slight improvement in comfort, but at what cost.