Best Budget Pour Over? OXO Dripper After 1.5 Months

It Smells Better Than It Taste — a quiet coffee newsletter where I share what I’m learning about coffee, curiosity, and daily rituals, this channel is an extension of that space: https://www.itsmellsbetterthanittaste.com/ After 6 weeks of daily brewing with the OXO Pour Over Coffee Dripper, I'm replacing my V60 as my go-to brewer. This honest review breaks down why the single-hole design, slow drawdown, and coarse grind compatibility changed how I brew coffee at home. The OXO dripper works for everyone in your household - coffee geeks who want precision control and casual coffee drinkers who just want a good cup without measuring anything. I tested the drip assist feature, tried multiple filter types (Pegasus, April, V60), and discovered what makes this plastic dripper punch above its weight class. Key takeaways: slow extraction brings out more coffee flavor, coarse grinds work better than fine grinds, the drip assist makes zero-effort brewing possible, and universal filter compatibility means endless experimentation. Plus honest discussion of drawbacks including plastic heat retention and drip assist limitations. Whether you're starting your coffee journey or looking for a versatile addition to your brewing arsenal, this review shows you exactly what the OXO dripper does well and where it falls short. What's your experience with slow drawdown brewers? Drop a comment and let's talk about your brewing preferences. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro: 6 Week OXO Dripper Review 0:28 - Single Hole Design & Slow Drawdown Benefits 1:30 - Why OXO Replaced My V60 1:42 - Drip Assist Feature Explained 2:25 - How Drip Assist Works for Non-Coffee Geeks 3:33 - Perfect for Family Members & Partners 4:22 - Back-to-Back Recipe Testing with Assist