KalitaWave 185 dripper
Kalita Wave 185 dripper
A forgiving flat-bottomed steel dripper that only takes Wave 185 filters, sold separately.
$42 at Kalita USASee it
Gifts for pour-over lovers
By Chris Abraham. Last checked Oct 19, 2026. Prices change; we check them by hand.
Grab a cupJust starting
They're new to pour-over and own almost nothing for it.
Also good: the TIMEMORE Basic 2.0 scale ($55, espresso picks), a Hario V60 "Simply" glass kit or V60 Switch (under $50), a plastic Hario V60 with filters (under $25), or a Timemore Chestnut C3s or 1Zpresso Q2 S hand grinder (under $100).
Upgrading
They brew most days and want every cup as good as their best.
Baratza Encore grinder
A reliable, repairable grinder for brewed coffee, though espresso isn't its strength.
$149.95 at BaratzaSee it
AcaiaPearl scale
Acaia Pearl scale
It shows a live flow rate as they pour, not just the weight.
$150 at AcaiaSee it
Also good: the Chemex Eight Cup, for brewing for friends, on our under $100 picks.
Has the whole kit
They own a dripper, a grinder and a scale already.
FellowOde Gen 2
Fellow Ode Gen 2
A 64 mm flat-burr electric grinder made for brewed coffee only, not espresso.
$399.95 to $599.95 at FellowSee it
1ZpressoZP6 Special
1Zpresso ZP6 Special
Home Coffee Expert gave its grind consistency 10 out of 10 for light roasts.
$209 at 1ZpressoSee it
OnyxSanta Cruz Gesha
Onyx Santa Cruz Gesha
A light-roast Gesha from a farm that's won Mexico's Cup of Excellence repeatedly.
$18 to $60 at OnyxSee it
Also good: an Onyx Coffee Lab gift subscription, on our under $100 picks.
Questions people ask
What do you get someone who loves pour-over coffee?
If they don't own a burr grinder, get the Baratza Encore ($149.95). If they do, a scale with a timer or a bag of rare beans fits any setup.
What do I need to start pour-over at home?
A dripper and filters, a scale, a burr grinder, whole beans and a kettle. The Kalita Wave 185 is a forgiving first dripper, $55 with filters.
What grinder is best for pour-over?
For most people, the Baratza Encore ($149.95). For a step up, the Fellow Ode Gen 2 ($399.95) for brewed coffee only, or the 1Zpresso ZP6 Special ($209) hand grinder for light roasts.
Do you need a scale for pour-over?
Not strictly, but pour-over recipes are written in grams, so a scale makes a good cup easier to repeat. The Acaia Pearl ($150) adds a live flow-rate indicator.
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