I currently use a pretty nice Ninja coffee maker but I’m trying to simplify my coffee experience and found using a pour over coffee maker to be somewhat therapeutic. It may sound weird but I felt more connected to the coffee.
So I think I’m down to deciding between a borosilicate carafe pour over with a 304 stainless steel filter and an insulated French press (also 304). I have never used a French press and I like the idea of having the insulation on either, but then I second guess myself and think “Can’t you just make more coffee if you need more or pour more hot water? Why do you need to keep it hot?”
What are your thoughts about it?
The main reason to use insulated over glass is to maintain temperature during brewing. Once the brew time is complete you pretty much want to get the coffee away from the grounds to avoid over extraction. That means transferring to cups, mugs, insulated vessel, etc.
Personally, I’m still using glass. Looking to experiment with an insulated carafe down the line, but not yet.