The Clever Dripper is the best of the pour over and brewed coffee, allowing the hot water to sit on the ground coffee until you are ready to release the coffee into your cup. I prefer it to a French press. As a single-cup morning coffee person, I find this simple device to make the best tasting coffee for me. I let the grounds bathe in the water a little longer on those days when I need a stronger cup. I was having a difficult time finding this product again but Java Works had them available at a great price. Very happy with my purchase. I purchased one for a back-up in case the one I currently own ever breaks (although have been using it for 8 years now and it’s still going g strong) and another to use when I have company.