The "switch" I had ordered arrived yesterday. I spent a considerable amount of time searching/watching videos and hoping to see if the thing came apart easily along with how to best prepare the coffee. All videos were mediocre UNTIL I found you this morning and just made the BEST coffee ever! Thank you!!! - LJ 👍

You can actually get a larger cup of coffee using it purely as an immersion brewer. The glass on the switch and the glass v60 03 are interchangeable. I also have been doing a half and half method where I use it as immersion and after 2 minutes I hit the switch and pour another 150-250 G in as it is draining depending on the amount of coffee. This works really well as well if you don't want a pure pour over.

I just got a switch and was using it this morning to try James Hoffmanns new v60 (pulsing) recipe. I tried 2 different grind sized to compare taste, on the last one I forgot to open tot switch during the bloom, I opened it around 1:10 and continued as per the pulsing method, it actually turned out better than the regular receipe. The switch definitely opens up a lot of potential for being creative and trying some hybrid stuff…. I like it!

The Hario Switch is similar to the Aeropress in developing a flavorful cup of coffee except for the pressure capability of the Aeropress. An espresso machine can be used for both espresso and coffee grounds. An espresso machine develops a tasteful cup of coffeee by using a specific temperature range and pressure of water driven through the grinds.. The Hario Switch is a simpler than the Aeropress - too many parts and function. However, they both allow the coffee blended water to steep, time to withdraw the flavor. Two minutes or more is sufficient for steeping, utterly simple to obtain and clean up is as simple as removing the paper filter with grounds to the garbage pail or for mulching and rinsing the Hario.

just purchased the switch about 10 minutes ago. been waiting for it to be back in stock for over 1 month, excited to start brewing great coffee!

The best way to make coffee for me!🙌🏾

If you want several cups of coffee, buy a large French press and follow the James Hoffmann French press brewing technique. Then, pour it through an AeroPress to remove any fines in the final batch. If you follow Hoffmann's technique, this can't fail to deliver delicious coffee.

Interesting review, especially about temperature.

James is amazing just ordered my switch from Hario 😻

Excellent review!!! I just received the Switch in 02 and 03 sizes. My goal is to single brew 12oz into a mug. I think the 03 size is large enough to do the job. I don't have any pour over experience, having only used automatic drip brewers. I plan to experiment with the Switch as immersion brewer and also strictly open as a normal V60 to see if I can get a better cup for my taste preferences than my drip brewer. Thanks

Clever Dripper has a nice handle so it’s not exactly difficult to lift it on and off the carafe. Also it uses standard Melitta No. 4 filters which can be found in any supermarket for as little as 1 cent each.

Great review…probably the most informative take on the Switch I’ve read and that includes Hoffman’s (blasphemy I know) 😂

I have a Switch. I use my v60 more frequently, mainly as I prefer making 500ml at a time. I do like the Switch, though. I am experimenting with recipes for it, and haven't yet settled on one.

Good review, really liked the video. I would've liked to see your brewing technique for the later mentioned method of using it as a percolation brewer.

Yeah this hario switch tend to make sharper taste. Lower temp water seems kinda help

Would you look at that…a Hario spin on the clever dripper! Had I only known before since I prefer v60 style filters compared to Melitta ones…

If you are paying for good specialty coffee don't listen to this guy. Preheat your Switch the best you can and then use boiling water. If you don't believe me just go ahead and test if for yourself.

This has helped me to decide to take a pass on the Switch. I need to make more coffee than what the Switch seems to be able to pull off. Will stick with my V60, french press, and moka pot. Are you planning on doing any reviews of drip coffee machines? I'm in the market for one.

great review, I'm a clever devotee (use it immersion only), but considering the switch to switch. like the glass. looking at the bottom of it, looks like it may not work well to brew directly into one's chosen mug. Mine is 100 percent the ember 16 ounce overpriced self heating. don't want the extra step of a "pot" Hmmmm

Did the water first method work for the Hario Switch like it did for the Clever Dripper? I don't know if you said it sped up the draw down like it does with the Clever. I think you just showed yourself stirring it in the Hario Switch.

I made the mistake of taking it apart to clean it after I made some coffee. Upon reassembling it the water goes straight through it no matter what position the switch is in. Is there a video showing how to re-assemble it?

Is it not possible to buy the base on it's own ? I have both the 02 and 03 glass cones as well as the copper dripper and I really don't need another dripper.

If I have aeropress should I get hario switch?

Can only watch so much of the Hoff. The point gets lost on me. Had one of the best cups at Hatch and asked for the recipe. Was told it was done with a Switch. Of course because of the Hoffs vid there are none to be had in North America so ordered one from Japan. Should be here this week. I use a V60 and an Origami, always looking for the bright, fruity, acidity type flavors. Will see what the switch can do for me.

Thanks for the video! Curious how does Knock Aergrind grinder work for this brew method? What’s your grind setting on the dial? I know it depends on coffee, etc .. but curious what the ballpark is? Thanks

i dont understand this.... complex expensive device for what? so lets say you probably have a normal drip coffee maker so... put your grounds in the coffee pot.pour in your kettle water to soak the grounds then wait how ever long and then pour that through your v60 or just any other filter?