Hario "Switch" Immersion Dripper, Size 02

I use it every day and it works great. Have used it for pourover once or twice, works fine too. Perfect size for if you want a large-size coffee or regular size, I would not get any smaller for sure. If two people wanted a coffee regularly I would probably scale up to the next biggest size. There's really no downside to getting a larger one since you can always just use less grounds and water. I guess the size of the unit itself would be the only consideration, but I just keep it sitting in a small mug on the kitchen counter when I'm not using it. The paper filters it comes with are amazing, like really high quality.In terms of brew speed, it kind of depends on how you brew (and your grind size). If you don't shake it before you press the button, the grinds stick to the wall; if you do shake it, they'll fall to the bottom which I think results in a longer brew time. But ultimately I don't care as I just hit the button and walk away, and it drains into my insulated mug, so I can come back anytime to piping hot coffee.The other thing that's amazing about this is how the bottom is flexible rubber (or silicone?) with a little cut-out piece, so it will conform to smaller-opening mugs/cups. It squeezes perfectly into my mug which I didn't think about before I bought it but I realize now it could even squeeze into slightly smaller ones in theory.On taste: obviously this is subjective but I like it better than the aeropress. Because there's no stopper to fumble around with, you just put in your grounds, and then pour the water at any time, press the button at any time. You could even in theory use a little spoon to break up the grounds instead of a shake. So I feel like it's easier to tweak to get what you want. I notice that small adjustments in amount of water I use, brewing time, and pre-button-press shake, make a drastic change in taste, whereas with the aeropress my adjustments weren't as dramatic.On cleaning: I think this is easier to clean than the aeropress. Basically all I need to clean is the glass, which is wide so it's easy to scrub. There's not really any places for coffee to get trapped.Overall this is my favorite coffee brewer I've had. I'm kind of amazed nobody I know uses this. It's so simple and effective.

This is a great addition to my coffee set up. It is well made and I appreciate the way it looks and its build quality. The glass feels great.The brews I got from it have been excellent. I have always used the regular V60 and this can be used this way but the workflow is a lot easier and combining percolation and immersion brewing opened the door to new ways to enjoy coffee. It is also easier to get the coffee dialed in with this VS the regular V60 where timing and pouring technique is more important. Highly recommend it and will make your pour over feel like they are on easy mode.One thing to note is the size. I would recommend highly to go with 3 instead of 2. Even if you usually only brew one cup. Due to the immersion use purposes you need a bigger volume and even with the 3 size I would be able to do only 500 cc or so. It will also be a good option to do bigger brew for bigger crowd if you use it as a regular V60 when used open. I hope this helps.

The best of both worlds! The brightness of pour-over with the richness of immersion. This size 3 allows us to make two mug-size cups of coffee at once, and gives the convenience of a throw-away filter (yay for not having to clean grounds out of a French press every time!) The switch activates a plastic lever that looks a little flimsy, but I can't complain - it has not leaked or cracked. The ball held by the lever is metal and the main chamber is glass, so there is very little contact with plastic. It seems well made - a nice, thick glass on a rubber-like base that sits securely on a cup or carafe. To clean, we rinse it with hot water after each use, and wash it gently with detergent every few days. Brew time is about 2 to 2-1/2 minutes. There are YouTube videos that will give you ideas for how long to pour with switch open and closed. You can experiment to find your groove.

This is simply the best way to make drip coffee. Period! I have tried a wide variety of methods for brewing the best possible cup of coffee. I like coffee made in a French press, especially the ones that are insulated, but because they lack a paper filter they leave an unpleasant "sludge" in the bottom of my cup. I like a well made pour over coffee, but find it hard to bring out the full body and strength of the coffee that way. The switch on this coffee maker lets the coffee "steep" long enough to get all the great flavor and body a coffee has to offer, and then filters out the sludge. Voila! The perfect cup of coffee. The other contender in this category is the "Clever Coffee Dripper", which also makes great coffee, but is made of cheap feeling plastic. I much prefer the glass and silicone materials of the Hario Switch.

I didn’t need another pour-over device… but then James Hoffmann casually mentioned the Hario V60 Ceramic Immersion Dripper "Switch" was his daily driver for a while, and suddenly I had to have it. Call it peer pressure. Call it coffee cult behavior. Call it what it is: absolutely worth it.The Switch brings together the best of both worlds—immersion brewing and pour-over precision—with a literal flick of the wrist. Want to bloom and steep before releasing? Done. Want to geek out over flow rate and grind size? Also done. Want a foolproof way to get a consistent, clean, flavorful cup without brewing anxiety? Welcome home.The ceramic body feels solid and premium, like it could survive a minor kitchen apocalypse. And the simplicity of the switch mechanism? So satisfying it feels illegal. No drama. No leaks. Just coffee wizardry in motion.This one’s now a solid part of my rotation. Great for mellow mornings or when I want a cup with a bit more body but still clean clarity. Whether you’re deep into your third-wave journey or just trying to impress yourself before 8 a.m., this is a worthy add to the shelf.