I love how the SIBARIST coffee filter packaging states "EXTRACT YOUR PASSION" under where you open it up, and I know that if you are reading this post, you have a passion for excellent coffee. A couple of the other statements written on the packaging include "Reinvent your recipes, reach new cups and rediscover your coffees". To which I say yes, yes, and yes again! I believe I was one of the first people in the United States to purchase an Etkin 8-cup dripper, but I only recently discovered these filters. They were made to fit the dripper perfectly. The price initially put me off from trying them; they cost about 50 cents (US) per filter, and then you have to fold them yourself. I didn't think they would be worth the cost, and I questioned why I had to fold the filters - couldn't they be packaged pre-formed? After using my first package of filters, I now believe I couldn't have been more wrong. From a practical perspective, sending the filters flat is brilliant because they were made especially for Etkin in Spain. Also, going through this short ritual for my pour-over coffee reminds me of when my mother made coffee; she made a ceremony out of it, and her's was a drip brewer. When I think of the cost of an excellent pour-over at a coffee shop, I can make several cups of coffee using Etkin for less than the cost of a single cup at a coffee shop, so it's cost-effective, too. I love my coffee made with my Etkin 8-cup pour-over and Sibarist filters. Coffee time isn't just "get some caffeine in me" time; now I can taste all those notes listed on every bag of coffee beans. Thanks Etkin, and thanks Sibarist!
I spent weeks looking for an 8-cup dripper than wasn't made out of plastic. Very happy I found Etkin! I use it on top of the thermal carafe of my Bonavita, and while it's not a 100% perfect fit, it is sufficiently solid *and* it makes great coffee.
Was excited to find this large capacity pour over set. The dripper is nice, but the carafe seems to be a cheap afterthought. Thin, fragile glass. One week in and it broke. Technically my fault I guess but just a light tap on the top while moving a pan and it shattered. Expensive mistake. I'm so bummed I paid so much for something that is now useless. It seems at this price the glass should be a bit thicker and more resilient. Looking for something else I can use to brew the coffee into! For now, I'm sadly bringing back out my old plastic auto-drip brewer back off the pantry shelf... and no the Etkin dripper doesn't fit on top of that carafe :(
I was looking for something with a large capacity that brews excellent coffee, and this is it. Simple, beautifully designed, and easy to clean and store. I also appreciate the packaging, it really made me feel like I was getting something special. A+ I want to brew coffee all the time now.
The filter works fantastic in the Etkin 8 cup. My only issue is that I have to take the round disc and push it into the Etkin. Sometimes I don't know how good of a job I do. It's not formed you have to just form it into the brewer. Once I do that though, it works great it's very fast and the coffee comes out really full bodied nd smooth.
Super practical way to make a lot of pour over coffee. We use it everyday to make about 3.5 mugs for our household of 2. Tastes great!
Our only complaint is the carafe is a bit delicate. We’ve broken ours twice now by accidentally knocking it against the sink while washing it. Maybe more our fault than the carafes fault though…
Great product. Good looking and elegant. I have enjoyed experimenting to find the right recipe for me. I really like the ability to make a pour over for a large group of people. A well worth it purchase.
We love this Porcelin 8 cup dripper.Wanted to get back to boiling water in a tea kettle and doing pour over instead of an electric coffee machine. (especially since we cook on a 1950s 6 burner Wedgewood vintage stove). The trick was finding a stainless steel carafe that had the appropriate size opening to facilitate the ring on the bottom of the Etkin dripper. Really appreciate it that Etkin provides the critical measurements on this issue. The Hastings Collection 50 oz. carafe is a perfct fit for the Etkin dripper.
Really great grinder. Very smooth grinding mechanism and solidly built. Looks grrat and i enjoy using it every morning. The box set was a super bonus and coffee was delicious.
Would recommend this grinder for anyone looking to buy a quality made product that’s well designed and I foresee lasting a lifetime.
I am new to pour overs and this has been the best investment. I'm figuring out the technique but the coffee tastes amazing and I love the flat bottom design. The dripper drains and cleans easy too.
The porcelain 8-Cup Coffee Dripper holds heat well, drains easily, and is very easy to clean. I am enjoying the best coffee that I have ever been able to brew. This is a happy step to less plastic in my life.
I love my etkin 8 cup! I use it all the time especially for when we have friends over. I love being able to brew a litre on a flat bed.
The porcelain used is very high quality. Brews large batches nicely.
By far the BEST filters for this brewer! I wish they made the same one for the 2 cup!
I bought the Etkin 8-cup, 1,5 liter carafe and a pack of Sibarist filters because I wanted to brew large pour-over brews for guests. I was not ready to settle for an automated solution. This manual pour over setup is out of this world.
The sibarist filters improves the brew in my opinion. They give me the ability to highlight a lot of the notes, I enjoy in light roast coffees.
The 8-cup dripper gives me the ability to make a lot of coffe that I like and I want to serve my guests.
I love this thing… pour over goodness but one jug at a time. It’s become part of my morning ritual for months and I’m super glad. Use the Bunn filters though, the other brands all clog at any grind size.
I got this when buying a new carafe for my Bonavita automatic coffee maker (8-cup). I was replacing the carafe and wondered about getting a ceramic dripper while at it to get more away from plastic. It works great and makes great coffee with this setup. Sits well on top of my Hario 03 size carafe. It doesn’t lock on or anything but fits right inside the rim and is totally stable. Coffee seems to maintain heat well through the brew and doesn’t have any obvious channeling or anything.
We LOVE the Etkin 2 cup pour over dripper. It's made of Turkish porcelain. It feels nice to the touch and is the perfect amount for 2 servings.
The Etkin filters were created specifically for it and fit perfectly.
This is a great set up for people who love to slow down a little and enjoy pour over coffees.
I’ve enjoyed using the 8 cup dripper for large family or friends gatherings to make a batch pour over, but the results I’m getting with now using the Sibarist Fast filters is on another level!
Absolutely beautifully designed. A delight to use and importantly a very easy to make a delicious cup. I love it.
Etkin has also won the prize for the most expensive shipping fees I've ever paid in all my years shopping online. $76 to the UK. More than doubling the cost of the dripper itself.
Using this courier service is sadly counterproductive to Etkin's own business model. I would have bought both the 8 cup and the 2 cup drippers but that bumped the shipping cost up to a staggering $147. That is a lost sale to Etkin because customers are giving all their money to the courier company Please find a better shipping option.
This little drip over is extremely functional and high quality. I got the little paper filters too and they are high quality also.
This is my favorite new coffee maker of all time. I just put it over a good size mug.
Due to my cheap grinder and relatively recent start with pour overs, this was probably not the best entry point.
I would offer the following to anyone else struggling to get this going:
1. I grind at the highest setting that still meets a medium, which is a 9.75ish on my Oxo conical burr grinder.
2. I use a WDT to fluff the grounds once in the filter. This has been a game changer for my flow rates. I use the cheap Bunn filters, dry out of the box.
3. I do 55 grams of coffee with a 120-130 gram bloom, then 3 pours up to 900 g total water with a light wiggle after the last pour. The first pour is aggressive, the second and third are as gentle as possible while maintaining a laminar flow.
I don't have to touch the filter, and I have no clogs this way. I do not pre-wet and I am still able to get cups that have no paper taste and are sweet and fruity with CC Hologram.
Excellent piece of kit, I use this daily to make coffee for me and the wife.
Absolutely game-changing for larger brew quantities. I suggest grinding slightly finer, but keeping your water temp as normal. I was able to do a continuous pour on 750mL, as well as 1L batches—anywhere from 2m-3:30 completion time.