The sound FX are kinda cheesy and unnecessary. Cool idea for a product, I have a ceramic pour over coffee dripper thing like this but having the seal so you can choose how long to steep it for and not have it leak out prematurely is pretty 'clever'.
Those repetitive transitions with the same "whoosh" sound drove me crazy. Also, how did you take so long on such a simple video? Please make shorter videos.
I always pause and make awkward repetitive motions with a whoosh sound in real life.. Could this be why people cross the street when they see me coming? Help!!
I use it every day- it's not a complicated piece of machinery. It would have taken me less than three minutes to go over every detail of it as I've taught several people! 9 minutes into it and I didn't know how to use it- not a good video for the purpose of making coffee with the dripper. One thing I did learn is that you can take it apart without fear of breaking it.
Nice review! It's possible to make lot more coffee if you do the blooming phase as a dripper first. For me it's the best way to make coffee in the clever.
You could use it to make a slow steeped cold tea. Even BPA free plastic, may leech other similar chemicals. Some plastics are better than others though.
This is just a great adaptation of the Teavana Perfectea teamaker that has been around for years now. The construction/design is very similar and it wouldn't surprise me if they're made by the same manufacturer that makes the Teavana products.
The background music reminded me of those 'inspiring' youtube videos like "this horse learns to walk again after lifelong abuse, watch his miraculous recovery!!" Or "watch the first flight of these endangered hummingbirds!!" But this video is just about coffee
you can easily do a pour over with a Bunn coffee holder/funnel- so simple to drill a ball, attach a string- it will plug the exit hole till just the right time. Like pulling the ol'e flusher of yester year. Bunns are everywhere in cabinets and garage sales across America, not to mention more. Filters a plenty. Yes feel free to make coffee at home, simply, just like adults have been doing since WW1 & 2. Gadgets cost money. One person just sat it on a rubber tipped screw that platformed across the cup till, lift off. No 3rd grade education necessary. We all have a microwave, measuring cup, or sharpie line, and clean water. Funnels are available at the dollar store. Good Luck.
How does this compare to the AeroPress? I make 2 cups of coffee each day in my 15 oz. mug, so I would need the large? The trouble I'm having with the AeroPress is that I have to change the seal every 6 months. I tried the Espro Travel, which make great tasting coffee, but clean up is not easy. That why I use the AeroPress, you just push out the grounds in the trash. This Clever Dripper looks easy to clean, just dump the filter of grounds in the trash. Thanks for the video.
Freddie, I have never used the AeroPress, but I have used the large (16 oz) Clever Dripper several years. As the video mentioned, you do get French Press flavor, but filtered. I personally prefer French Press for the house, but use Clever Dripper at the office where I want a quicker/easier cleanup. It's a great compromise.
I love mine (Large). Makes a great, quick pint of coffee to start the morning. All the advantages of French Press brewing with none of the fines. I only wish it was made with brown tinted plastic so it wouldn't appear to be stained after a while.
Really need the large Clever for one large mug. I disagree with you on the grinder. After upgrading from a Baratza Maestro to a Virtuoso I noticed a substantial improvement in the brew, due mainly to the grind being more consistent and less fines. Clever cons: 1. Stains after a few months use and then looks ugly. 2. Cheap valve tends to fall apart after 1 - 2 years use. 3. Plastic is a very poor insulator. Maintaining water temperature is important in brewing an optimal cup of coffee. Bonavita Immersion Dripper pros: 1. Much more attractive than the Clever. 2. Bone china is a much better insulator than the plastic. Bonavita Immersion Dripper cons: 1. Lever rather than Clever. 2. Plastic lever is fragile and tends to break after a year (but Bonavita will send replacement parts). I wish they would switch to a metal lever. They’re well aware of the design flaw. It’s the only real weakness in their dripper.
Something I've been curious about is how is a scale meant for measuring weight used measure volume of water? 12 fluid ounces is not equal to 12 ounces of weighted coffee.
What scale do you use? I am really trying to understand how a scale can convert weight to volume. I did find a scale made Procizian, is that the scale you use? This scale says it can measure ml and fl oz (US & UK). I purchased the scale and it appears to me that conversion from ml to fl oz is UK standard not US standard. Is your scale the same. I am not trying to discredit your information just trying to fully understand.
Wish I could find a reusable stainless steel filter for my clever dripper large. Bought a Cilio Number 4 as instructed by French press coffee but it doesn’t fit. I’m spewing🤮
Is the carpenter's level to demonstrate size a humor attempt= for free you can pick up a 5 gal paint mixing stick/ Found either at Home Depot or Lowes the HD version has 15" marked in eighths. They are both 21.5" but Lowesa was too c heap to add the 15" of graphic assistance. Like the filters of which you speak- not all are created equal
Another useless gadget, coffee quickly gets cold using this method, the subtle coffee notes and aroma escape into the air before you get to enjoy it, plus you need to always have a supply of paper filters with you - the cost adds up over time. Best solution for most people - home and travel - is to use a double wall vacuum flask. A 450 ml capacity is good for one person and 750 ml or more capacity for two people. Warm the flask internally with hot water, empty, then refill with hot water at desired temperature (ideally less than boiling). Now add a 7 - 10 gram coffee bag (use 2 bags for 2 people) and screw the lid on to the flask. A three minute infusion gives a good strength, and up to ten minutes infusion for maximum strength. Simple, no fuss, virtually NO sludge and very easy to clean ready for next time.
@Frau Grimhild What a strange and childish retort! 'Snob' has no legal or scientific definition. Therefore using this word has zero impact. Move on, nothing to see here.
WRONG! The only detail to add is that you should pre-warm the mug and start pouring the water, just off the boil at around 204-5 of course keeping it covered. The coffee stays piping hot (especially if you don't go from one receptacle to another, double walled or not. The first glass pourer is sexy looking but useless if you're making a whole cup of coffee for yourself- simply drip it into your pre-warmed cup direct.y
That woosh is KILLING ME
Measures with a level. How tall is it? Dead center.
The sound FX are kinda cheesy and unnecessary.
Cool idea for a product, I have a ceramic pour over coffee dripper thing like this but having the seal so you can choose how long to steep it for and not have it leak out prematurely is pretty 'clever'.
Those repetitive transitions with the same "whoosh" sound drove me crazy. Also, how did you take so long on such a simple video? Please make shorter videos.
Thanks for feedback. We'll consider it. Enjoy your coffee!
There was a bit of rehash and overstating the obvious but they're baristas not infomercial specialists.
I always pause and make awkward repetitive motions with a whoosh sound in real life.. Could this be why people cross the street when they see me coming? Help!!
They probably made the video so long for ad revenue/viewtime
I use it every day- it's not a complicated piece of machinery. It would have taken me less than three minutes to go over every detail of it as I've taught several people! 9 minutes into it and I didn't know how to use it- not a good video for the purpose of making coffee with the dripper. One thing I did learn is that you can take it apart without fear of breaking it.
Nice review! It's possible to make lot more coffee if you do the blooming phase as a dripper first. For me it's the best way to make coffee in the clever.
Seems like you can also brew tea with it. Which makes it more versatile than aeropress for travel.
You could use it to make a slow steeped cold tea.
Even BPA free plastic, may leech other similar chemicals. Some plastics are better than others though.
Want more coffee? Use the large, make double strength, dilute=4 cups.
Want cold coffee? Add room temperature water and refrigerate 24 hours.
This is just a great adaptation of the Teavana Perfectea teamaker that has been around for years now. The construction/design is very similar and it wouldn't surprise me if they're made by the same manufacturer that makes the Teavana products.
Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your coffee!
There is another colour - black. And it came with coffee paper in the box. Bought it for a friend.
The background music reminded me of those 'inspiring' youtube videos like "this horse learns to walk again after lifelong abuse, watch his miraculous recovery!!" Or "watch the first flight of these endangered hummingbirds!!" But this video is just about coffee
Another use for cold brew coffee too.
The useful stuff in this video = 3 mins max. Thanks for that. However, the other 9+ mins are worthless nonsense. No thanks.
you can easily do a pour over with a Bunn coffee holder/funnel- so simple to drill a ball, attach a string- it will plug the exit hole till just the right time. Like pulling the ol'e flusher of yester year. Bunns are everywhere in cabinets and garage sales across America, not to mention more. Filters a plenty. Yes feel free to make coffee at home, simply, just like adults have been doing since WW1 & 2. Gadgets cost money. One person just sat it on a rubber tipped screw that platformed across the cup till, lift off. No 3rd grade education necessary. We all have a microwave, measuring cup, or sharpie line, and clean water. Funnels are available at the dollar store. Good Luck.
How does this compare to the AeroPress? I make 2 cups of coffee each day in my 15 oz. mug, so I would need the large? The trouble I'm having with the AeroPress is that I have to change the seal every 6 months. I tried the Espro Travel, which make great tasting coffee, but clean up is not easy. That why I use the AeroPress, you just push out the grounds in the trash. This Clever Dripper looks easy to clean, just dump the filter of grounds in the trash. Thanks for the video.
Freddie, I have never used the AeroPress, but I have used the large (16 oz) Clever Dripper several years. As the video mentioned, you do get French Press flavor, but filtered. I personally prefer French Press for the house, but use Clever Dripper at the office where I want a quicker/easier cleanup. It's a great compromise.
Great answer. Thank you!
Good information, but that weird, annoying, and unnecessary transition noise is the absolute worst!
Where can I get that double walled coffee cup you show in almost all your videos
www.bodum.com/us/en/kitchen/mugs-cups-glasses/10604
I love mine (Large). Makes a great, quick pint of coffee to start the morning. All the advantages of French Press brewing with none of the fines. I only wish it was made with brown tinted plastic so it wouldn't appear to be stained after a while.
Thank you for sharing!
I think it's really cool!
it is made in brown. i got mine from amazon
Really need the large Clever for one large mug. I disagree with you on the grinder. After upgrading from a Baratza Maestro to a Virtuoso I noticed a substantial improvement in the brew, due mainly to the grind being more consistent and less fines.
Clever cons:
1. Stains after a few months use and then looks ugly.
2. Cheap valve tends to fall apart after 1 - 2 years use.
3. Plastic is a very poor insulator. Maintaining water temperature is important in brewing an optimal cup of coffee.
Bonavita Immersion Dripper pros:
1. Much more attractive than the Clever.
2. Bone china is a much better insulator than the plastic.
Bonavita Immersion Dripper cons:
1. Lever rather than Clever.
2. Plastic lever is fragile and tends to break after a year (but Bonavita will send replacement parts). I wish they would switch to a metal lever. They’re well aware of the design flaw. It’s the only real weakness in their dripper.
Something I've been curious about is how is a scale meant for measuring weight used measure volume of water? 12 fluid ounces is not equal to 12 ounces of weighted coffee.
On the scale we use you can change measuring units from oz to ml to g and etc., Hope this helps. Enjoy your coffee!
What scale do you use? I am really trying to understand how a scale can convert weight to volume. I did find a scale made Procizian, is that the scale you use? This scale says it can measure ml and fl oz (US & UK). I purchased the scale and it appears to me that conversion from ml to fl oz is UK standard not US standard. Is your scale the same. I am not trying to discredit your information just trying to fully understand.
+George Givens, Jr. a ml of water weighs 1g. So measuring the weight gives you the volume.
Wish I could find a reusable stainless steel filter for my clever dripper large. Bought a Cilio Number 4 as instructed by French press coffee but it doesn’t fit. I’m spewing🤮
Is the carpenter's level to demonstrate size a humor attempt= for free you can pick up a 5 gal paint mixing stick/ Found either at Home Depot or Lowes the HD version has 15" marked in eighths. They are both 21.5" but Lowesa was too c heap to add the 15" of graphic assistance. Like the filters of which you speak- not all are created equal
Seriously.... using a level to measure with, thats classic
pour water first then the coffee leads to faster time and no change in flavor, as seen on other youtube videos
God damn that sound was annoying
Take a sip of Irish coffee every time he says "clever".
Smack your forehead every time you hear a loud, completely unnecessary "SWOOSH".
WwwWacky,waving,inflatable arm flailing clever dripper!wwwwwacky waving inflatable arm flailing clever dripper!wwwwwacky waving inflatable arm flailing clever dripper!
Why TF you measuring with a level?
Aaaaand he never actually demonstrated the product. That would have been nice.
12 minutes for 2 minutes of info. TMI
What a bad plastic dripper , this is first downside and gamechanger
Plastic? No thanks.
Another useless gadget, coffee quickly gets cold using this method, the subtle coffee notes and aroma escape into the air before you get to enjoy it, plus you need to always have a supply of paper filters with you - the cost adds up over time. Best solution for most people - home and travel - is to use a double wall vacuum flask. A 450 ml capacity is good for one person and 750 ml or more capacity for two people. Warm the flask internally with hot water, empty, then refill with hot water at desired temperature (ideally less than boiling). Now add a 7 - 10 gram coffee bag (use 2 bags for 2 people) and screw the lid on to the flask. A three minute infusion gives a good strength, and up to ten minutes infusion for maximum strength. Simple, no fuss, virtually NO sludge and very easy to clean ready for next time.
@Frau Grimhild What a strange and childish retort! 'Snob' has no legal or scientific definition. Therefore using this word has zero impact. Move on, nothing to see here.
You should try it before you judge it!
WRONG! The only detail to add is that you should pre-warm the mug and start pouring the water, just off the boil at around 204-5 of course keeping it covered. The coffee stays piping hot (especially if you don't go from one receptacle to another, double walled or not. The first glass pourer is sexy looking but useless if you're making a whole cup of coffee for yourself- simply drip it into your pre-warmed cup direct.y
What's with all the weird sound effects?
Woof. price doubled