Cafflano Lever Dripper : Smart Dual-mode (Immersion mode- Pour-over mode) Coffee Dripper

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1. Sambucadog Verified Buyer – 4 November 2024

   I like the idea of this dripper, but unfortunately it is not executed well. The mechanism is very flimsy, and although I didn’t expect it to last too long, it broke on the 3rd use. The button thing just popped off and after struggling to get it back on, the part on the bottom did not stop the flow of liquid. For the 3 times it did work, it was super easy to accidently touch the lever, ever so lightly, and it would leak. I found that it also leaked from where the green silicone part met up with the clear cone when I let it steep while sitting on top of my mug, but letting it steep on a flat countertop it did not leak. Way too finicky for me.
   

2. aschae Verified Buyer – 1 January 2025

   Very surprised by this compact yet very functional pour-over coffee dripper. After experimenting a few times to get the grind and grind/water ratio perfect for my taste, its so easy to use and makes a much stronger coffee than I expected! You can either use the full drop method, where you open the filter with one simple slide of a button and it will drip through your coffee grinds. Or you can choose to let it soak – by closing the filter and letting the grinds steep in the water a bit before opening it and allowing the water to drain. Either way, it made me a good, strong cup of coffee in record time! Great for making a single cup of coffee on the go – I plan to use it on an upcoming solo cross-country trip as is so easy to use that I cant imagine anything else would be more convenient. Simple drop in a filter, put in your grinds, pour in hot water and that’s it! Let it steep or drain and you’re ready to drink! Very happy with it!

   

3. T. Ellison Verified Buyer – 16 January 2025

   I drink a “few” cups of coffee every day. I prefer a pour over but I will do expresso, Turkish copper pot, french press, Keurig, drip, etc. I have them all. 🙂 A couple years ago I imagined having a pour over where I could hold the water and let the coffee bloom a little longer and these guys read my mind! This is exactly what I wanted. How awesome is this thing!?!? First off, the packaging is spot on. The materials are very, very nice. There is a rubber surround on the bottom (green) and the clear plastic main funnel is high quality. There is a lever at the bottom that is activated by a small slider on the top of the handle. So, I started out putting this on the counter for the first cup. My first mistake was not making sure the valve was closed all the way. 🙂 So it leaked a bit, but not a problem. I let it steep/bloom for a couple minutes, then came back and placed it on the cup and let it go. I will want to get a 4 cup paper filter though, because for a solid, strong 12 oz cup, I will need more water than a 2 cup filter will hold with 4 tablespoons of coffee. So, one of the benefits I saw with letting it sit a bit is to produce a smoother, less bitter cup of coffee. Summary: Thank you, thank you, thank you Cafflano. I needed this in my life. Great value. Great quality. Great idea.

   

4. Saturne Verified Buyer – 15 February 2025

   I’m not a coffee drinker, but wanted to try using this technique for brewed cocoa (Choffee/Crio Bru), as well as having it for when coffee-drinking guests are visiting. I was pleased that overall, it works well. I was able to brew an excellent mug of cocoa, and it worked just as well when a friend tried it out for her coffee. This dripper holds 2 cups of water, with the grounds and filter it held enough liquid to make about an average mug of brew. I was a bit frustrated when I was trying to figure out what size filter cone to buy for it, as nowhere did it say; neither on the listing nor on the packaging. I tried the #2 filter first, as it said it was for 1-4 cup coffee makers, but it was substantially too small. The #4 size filters fit perfectly. So, if someone wants to know- buy the #4 size paper filters! I will say, though, that the drain function on this is rather on the slow side. It’s possible that may be a feature rather than a glitch and I’m just unaware of that, but it took an annoyingly long time for my brew to drain down to my cup.

   

5. Austin R. Verified Buyer – 17 February 2025

   This little thing works great! Sort of the best of both percolation and immersion brews. Super easy to use and clean, looks nice, and brews delicious coffee. Highly recommend following some of the James Hoffmann recipes here.

   

6. Otis Verified Buyer – 5 March 2025

   Note this is the C* Lever Dripper, not the Clever Dripper, but similar principle with different mechanics. It ships in a flexible clear plastic box with the instructions visibly printed on the insert. I thought at first there was assembly required, but coffeemakers.us.com shipped this in a plastic bag and it arrived broken with the parts loose in the box. Using some industrial plastic glue I was able to fix the broken slider piece and assemble the unit. What a hassle, taking away a star. The instructions are fine for the basics, but I looked online to find grind information (coarse medium). Takes a standard #4 flat cone filter, conveniently also used in my Bonavita. Produced a cup that is on par with a quality drip maker and approaching pour over. Good alternative when wanting a cup but not wanting to bother with the ceremony and caretaking of pour over; just let it steep for a few minutes with valve closed and drain when done. On first try I thought the valve leaked when hot, since it left a puddle on my scale. After some experimentation I determined the valve is fine and I must have bumped the lever when using the handle. Be aware that the lever is very sensitive, even with the slider fully engaged, so I move mine by holding the sides. Including pictures of the broken part so the manufacturer can address this weak point in the design. I am worried that a drop or mishandling will break this device again. Until then I will continue to use it.

   

7. Lynda Verified Buyer – 5 March 2025

   I really like this coffee dripper. It can be used as a standard pour over dripper, letting the water run right through, or as an immersion dripper. It has a silicone base which helps it to stay securely on your cup when you pour the water. It can hold 500 ml of water at once and although the hole is fairly small for the coffee to expel, it only takes about 2 and a half minutes to run completely. It uses standard #4 filters which are easy to find.
   For a bolder coffee flavor, simply close the valve and allow the coffee to brew for a minute, stir, then open the valve. This allows more of the coffee oils and flavor to bloom.
   This is now my daily use coffee source. It is durable and easy to use.
   

8. MommaJ Verified Buyer – 9 March 2025

   Love this! It has a nice tight seal and doesn’t drip unless you actually open the hatch at the bottom. I like my cold brew, and now I can make it at home without having to buy a big contraption. It calls for cone filters, but I used a traditional basket filter, so it works either way. I simply wet the basket filter before placing it in this Dripper. The silicone base is big enough to cover my larger mug, but secure enough if I use a smaller mug. The button that gets moved back and forth to open and close the door at the bottom is smooth, as is the door. The coffee stays in the hopper overnight, I open the door in the morning, add a little extra water, and have a fresh cup of cold brew! I can wash it out and make another cup for the next day. I can’t wait to take it camping and make pour overs. This is well made, and comes from Korea. I am super thrilled with this coffee maker!

   

9. James Freeman Verified Buyer – 9 March 2025

   I like the idea that I could use this as a tea steeper or a dripper. But the button on the handle likes to move out of place when trying to open or close the unit. Feels like it is going to break at some point and I just don’t have faith it is going to last more then a few months. It does work when everything lines up. Letting you steep before you press the switch and everything flows as you expect.
   

10. Music Fan Verified Buyer – 12 March 2025

    I am not fussy about coffee but have learned that I can make better-tasting coffee than what brews in my coffee maker. When I make it a cup at a time I don’t feel constrained to drink an entire potful like I would if I used the coffee maker. I want to use this for immersion coffee making (which I had never tried before). When this arrived I was skeptical because of the flimsy packaging that left the device slightly damaged in transit. I have been very pleased with the results, however. I used several kinds of filters and left the coffee to sit in the dripper for a while. I thought the results were great. My only real criticism is the opaque green base. When I open the valve to drain the coffee I can’t see how high the coffee is in the mug. I know. I’m supposed to measure the water and weigh everything but I don’t do that. I just make it and drink it. It’s not weak and it’s not bitter. I just don’t want to spill it. This dripper is more solid and substantial than it appears at first glance. I think if the packaging were better it would make a better first impression and could be recommended as a gift. As it is, I am afraid that the valve mechanism can be easily damaged in transit (mine was).

    

11. BM Verified Buyer – 19 March 2025

    This is somewhat similar to two other big name coffee drippers that I won’t name drop. But it is a nice amalgamation of the two.

    Because of its shape, this dripper uses the Melitta style cone filters—#4 to be exact. This filters are quite widespread and cheap, so there’s no hassle of chasing down special niche filters.

    The plastic construction makes this durable, as well as efficient due to not needing to preheat before brewing. The mechanism that opens and closes the hole at the bottom of the dripper is easy to operate, but it does feel a bit cheap and I worry about the lifespan of the mechanism.

    A weird quirk is that this doesn’t fully drain. When it stops draining into your mug or carafe, there is still a few millilitres of liquid floating around in no-man’s-land at the bottom of the dripper. Not a huge issue, but could make a mess if you’re not prepared for it.
    

12. Myranda Verified Buyer – 25 March 2025

    I love this thing, all except that it is a little too easy to drain the liquid accidentally. Emits easy to clean, easy to set up. The cone shaped filters are perfect for this.
    

13. C. Valery Verified Buyer – 3 April 2025

    A good replacement for the clever dripper at a better price point..not quite as robust but still pretty well made. The lock mechanism is a little finicky but overall works fine. Overall an excellent dripper.