dripper white [2-4 cups] CD-2W # 813005 (japan import)

Though I now greatly prefer my Hario V60 drippers, this is a really nice unit which produces consistently good results. You do not have to 'baby' it like a more aggressive unit (such as the V60) but consequently it takes more time to get a cup of coffee out of it. Not a problem, though -- in fact, an advantage -- for a casual or new user.

This is a really good coffee dripper. It is well made in Japan and looks good.I prefer ceramic over steel because most steel is made in China which I am trying to avoid. Also, I would be concerned that steel would allow the coffee to cool down faster during the brewing process which does take some time. I am also trying to avoid plastic, it's bad for the environment and for my health so that rules out a few other drippers.The price on amazon was good and I like that you can use a variety of different filters such as the affordable Melitta filters or the fancy Chemex filters. I like trying different things to see if I can taste a difference.I actually purchased this one because it was recommended in the Blue Bottle book. However, since publishing that book Blue bottle has developed their own dripper. I couldn't believe it but I really think the Blue Bottle dripper makes the coffee taste even better than the Bonmac. The Blue Bottle dripper has a flat bottom similar to a Kalita. Unfortunately, the dripper and the filters appear to be only available on the Blue Bottle website.

The outstanding taste and flavor that you can only get with the pour over method of coffee brewing without the fussiness. I had been using the Hario V60 to brew my coffee but decided to try the bonmac after reading the Blue Bottle book which recommends the bonmac. According to the owner of Blue Bottle Coffee, no great Japanese coffee shops use the V60.The V60 makes a great cup of coffee, but it takes a while to learn the proper technique. Once you learn the proper water temperature and have the right grind for the beans, there is still the actual pour from a goose necked kettle you must master. Gram scales and timers and a thermometer are necessary for a perfect pour over from a Hario V60 every time. Consequently, many people are intimidated by the Hario method. I've found that the Bonmac dripper makes a consistently great cup of coffee with much less fuss. Anyone can master the technique in minutes.Here's the recipe for making a perfect 12 Oz cup cup coffee every time:Begin with 25 grams of freshly ground coffee, a little finer than a drip grind. Start your timer. Add 25-50 grams of just off boiling water (about 210 degrees Fahrenheit) to the coffee in the bonmac dripper. The coffee will "bloom" as it releases CO2 and absorbs the water. After 25-45 seconds, pour enough water into the dripper until you reach about 150 grams total. Wait till the water level in the dripper drops about a half inch, then add another hundred grams of water, bring the total weight to 250 grams. When the water level drops a half inch again, add another hundred grams for a total of 350 grams of coffee and about 3 minutes of brew time. Enjoy your wonderful handcrafted coffee with all the exotic flavor notes that were lost to your pallet with inferior brew methods.I recommend using Melita #2 bamboo filters with your bonmac.

Very handy item for days when you don't need a whole pot of coffee. I use 2 heaping scoops of beans, ground medium, and 350cc of water. I preheat the drinking cup and the Bonmac with wetted filter in the microwave until boiling and then dump the water. I take about 3-4 minutes to pour in 350cc fresh boiling water (205 degrees at my elevation) for a perfect bloom and great coffee. I use ordinary #2 filters, and never had problems with leaking, clogging, or tearing. This fits just fine on a large mug, but would also work on just about any size of cup. Be sure the cup has a broad base, because the whole process is a bit top heavy.You might find the EISCO handcrafted 500ml beaker (available on Amazon) handy.

We use this every morning to prepare coffee. We love it so much that when we broke our first we bought another one. This is the ideal size to buy if you're looking to make a single cup of coffee (12-16oz).Over the years I have used a french press, a percolator, several different traditional coffee filters, and an espresso machine. This is BY FAR my favorite method for getting a high quality single cup of coffee with minimal clean up.Procedure for making coffee:1. Pour boiling water through empty ceramic dripper to warm it.2. Put two scoops of freshly ground coffee in a #2 filter.3. Pour a tiny bit (a tablespoon or so) of hot water over the filter and let this water drain into the sink.4. Put the filter over the cup.5. Fill the filter up with water, wait for the water to drain into the cup.6. Fill the filter up one more time (or to give the volume of coffee you want), wait for the water to drain into the cup.7. Rinse the ceramic dripper with clean water.8. Drink coffee and enjoy!9. We hand wash this off once every few weeks when oils start to build up.

I love this little baby! It's small and sturdy. Comes with a little plastic spoon to scoop your coffee. Both are easy to wash. I just rinse it by hand and let it air dry in my dish rack. Makes about a 10-12 oz cup each time. I don't need anymore than that. I use #4 coffee filter with it. It's a little bigger than the cup so won't spill over. The bonmac has one small hole at the bottom of it. Makes my coffee at a steady pace, and it's still a strong cup of coffee (I put in 3-4 scoops of coffee grind for one cup). I don't use the little slot peep hole that it comes with b/c I actually use a glass measuring cup to serve as my pour over kettle. Since I'm measuring the water, I never over flow the cup. Only down side is it takes 3-4 minutes to make one cup, so I'm thinking of getting another one for when I have guests.