Santiago Alvarez
Rigorous gear reviews—drippers, filters, kettles—with durability, QC consistency, and hard-water performance focus.
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About
Test lead who stress-tests pour-over gear under real constraints: hard tap water, mid-tier grinders, weekday cadence. Looks for reliability and compatibility across filters and kettles.
Background
On a rainy weekend, I ran nine brews across three waters—tap at 220 ppm, filtered, and a mineral recipe—swapping only drippers. The sleeper pick, a thick-ribbed polymer, beat a hyped cone in clarity with hard water. I repeated Monday at 6 a.m.; results matched, so the review wrote itself.
Perspective
I trust brands with consistent QC, repair paths, and clear specifications over influencer buzz.
Author Articles
Brewer & Gear Comparisons
Kalita Wave vs V60: Flat Bottom vs Cone Pour Over Tested
Learn how water hardness, grinder quality, and pour technique should drive the choice between Kalita Wave and V60. Expect weekday-friendly consistency from the Kalita with hard water, and peak complexity from the V60 when conditions and technique are dialed in.
Brewer & Gear Comparisons
OXO Brew vs Chemex: Real-World Convenience Tested
Get a practical, data-backed comparison of OXO Brew and Chemex under hard water, mid-tier grinders, and weekday time pressure. Learn when OXO’s consistent, hands-off brewing beats Chemex’s high-clarity ritual - and which one fits a real morning routine.
Brewer & Gear Comparisons
Ceramic vs Glass Pour Over: Stop Guessing Your Brew
Discover how heat retention and water chemistry - not aesthetics - should drive your choice of pour-over dripper. Get clear, test-backed guidance on when ceramic, glass, plastic, or stainless steel yield the most consistent results for your routine.