{"id":2063504,"date":"2025-01-15T12:12:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T18:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=2063504"},"modified":"2025-03-12T16:02:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T21:02:07","slug":"stanley-pour-over-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/stanley-pour-over-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Stanley Pour-Over Review: A Heavy-Duty Yet Lightweight Coffee Maker Built to Last"},"content":{"rendered":"You might know Stanley for its social media-famous Quencher<\/a>\u00a0or editor-approved Aerolight<\/a> tumblers, but the brand is also popular in the coffee-making world. Heavy-duty materials, easy-to-clean features and a filter-free design ensure the Stanley Perfect Brew pour-over<\/a> is ready for camping trips and busy mornings alike.\r\n\r\nAfter thorough testing, we named the Stanley Perfect Brew the most durable option on our list of the best pour-over coffee makers<\/a>. Here's what you need to know about this mini-yet-mighty gadget.\r\n

What is the Stanley Classic Perfect Brew Pour-Over?<\/h2>\r\nThe Stanley Perfect Brew pour-over<\/a> is made of stainless steel with a maximum capacity of 20 ounces, which is larger than some other pour-overs and means you can either serve multiple people or be very well-caffeinated. The overall look (including the colors it comes in) is a bit utilitarian, but its appearance is in line with its durability. Our team thought it felt solid enough to last a lifetime, and even with this hardiness, it's still pretty light.\r\n\r\nUnlike other pour-over coffee makers, which require paper filters, this one has its own stainless steel filter, designed to be easy to clean. That also makes it easier to take on the go\u2014campers and hikers, take note. The pour-over works with many Stanley products, although it didn't work with our slim Stanley coffee tumbler.\r\n\r\nNot familiar with making pour-over coffee<\/a>? It's a manual brewing process that's celebrated for yielding a smoother, more flavorful cup of coffee than you can achieve with coffee machines. It involves putting ground coffee into a filter and pouring hot water over, with coffee dripping through the filter. Making your cup of joe would only be easier if you used a Keurig<\/a> or other single-serve coffee maker<\/a>!\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT product_name=\"Stanley Perfect Brew Pour-Over\" short_description=\"Made of stainless steel, the Stanley pour-over should hold up for plenty of years\u2014and brews\u2014to come\" image=\"2097806\" pr_name=\"Stanley\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stanley1913.com%2Fproducts%2Fclassic-perfect-brew-pour-over\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Stanley\" retailers_2_name=\"Amazon\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Stanley-Perfect-Brew-Pour-Hammertone-Green\/dp\/B088JT37CR?tag=tohmke-20\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" retailers_3_name=\"REI\" retailers_3_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F185725%2Fstanley-pour-over-set\" retailers_3_display_text=\"Shop on REI\" \/]\r\n

Stanley Pour-Over Features<\/h2>\r\nThe Stanley Pour-Over is large, durable and versatile. At 20 ounces, it has a bigger capacity than other similar models we've seen. It's stainless steel but still lightweight enough (0.6 ounces!) to travel with if you're hitting the trails or a weekend getaway. While it's not as pretty as competing pour-overs like the Chemex<\/a>, for example, it's guaranteed to handle the elements \u2014 busy toddlers and hyper pets included.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to cleaning, it's pretty handy: It doesn't require disposable filters and it's dishwasher-safe. It's BPA-free, too, which is a thoughtful bonus we definitely appreciate.\r\n\r\nLastly, if you're already a Stanley fan and own the brand's iconic water bottle or mugs, it's designed to fit right on top for a breezy, hands-off process.\r\n

How We Tested the Stanley Pour-Over<\/h2>\r\nOur Product Testing team set out to see if the Stanley pour-over<\/a> could live up to its claim of making the perfect brew.\r\n

To start, we followed the manufacturer's instructions to make the cup. The directions said to use 20 ounces of water with 3 to 5 tablespoons of ground coffee. We used 24 grams, ground to a medium coarseness, with 8 ounces of coffee, which comes out to one cup. We heated the water in a\u00a0gooseneck kettle to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/p>\r\nThe instructions were very clear, dictating that you wet the grounds with about half a cup of hot water and watch them rise. This is also called blooming, a process when the grounds release carbon dioxide for a smoother cup of coffee. Once the coffee has bloomed, start at the center and move outward, pouring in the remaining hot water in a circular motion. This is a pretty standard way to make pour-over coffee. After about three to four minutes, the coffee should be done. You can remove the pour-over and enjoy.\r\n\r\n\"Toha24\r\n\r\nMaking coffee with the Stanley pour-over was especially simple because there wasn't a filter to prime. The unit has water-measuring lines inside, which is helpful when filling a thermos, and while a metal tab is used as a handle, it wasn't hot to the touch.\r\n\r\nThe end result was a very robust cup of coffee, which our team ranked as very strong. It was slightly bitter, as to be expected at that strength. A few minuscule grounds snuck into the mug\u2014something that happened with many of the units we tested\u2014and the temperature had dropped by 61 degrees to 139 degrees. Overall, we were impressed. It would certainly perk you up if you were making it after a night of camping.\r\n\r\nThis Stanley pour-over is very easy to hand-wash. The filter unscrews, so it's simple to rinse out all the grounds, and then you can wipe down the interior. It's also dishwasher safe.\r\n\r\n[quote-card quote=\"This Stanley pour-over has a unique filter system compared to the others we tested. It cleans up easily and brews a decent amount of coffee, enough to fill a 20-ounce thermos in one brew.\" name=\"Sheri Kaz\" title=\"Product tester\" \/]\r\n

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