Twist Dripped – Simple, Affordable Immersion Brewer

A simple, well‑designed steep‑and‑release brewer that delivers great coffee without the fuss

Introduction

Reviewing gear isn’t really our core thing— but we do enjoy playing with coffee kit, like all coffee geeks.

When Dylan walked into our roastery early in January and told us he’d co‑invented a new dripper, my first reaction was a familiar one: “Yet another dripper?” To his credit, Dylan didn’t oversell it. He explained that he’d looked closely at existing steep drippers and felt there was room for something simpler, more practical, and more affordable.

So I told him to drop one off and let us play.

Who is this dripper for?

Before getting into what we liked (and didn’t), it’s worth being clear about who this brewer is designed for.

I love the geeky side of coffee — scales, grinders, recipes, but also know it is not for everyone. The Twist Dripper can satisfy the coffee nerd, but that’s not its main audience.

This brewer is aimed at people who want to make a good cup of coffee at home. Dylan even said many users will probably buy “pre‑ground” coffee (whatever that is ;)) — and that tells you a lot about the design intent.

As a design goal, it does exactly what it set out to do — without the fiddly bits you find on some competing brewers.

For the coffee geeks

Of course, the geek in me wanted to see how far this thing could go.

Armed with a hand grinder, scales, temperature‑controlled kettle, and fresh coffee, I started experimenting.

What’s in the box?

But first — a closer look at the brewer itself.

• 1 × Twist Dripper (available in various colours — we chose yellow)
• 50 × 02 V60‑style paper filters

Materials and build

The main brewing vessel is made from Tritan plastic — the same material used by the AeroPress and widely regarded as one of the best polymers for brewing applications.

The twisting base feels solid and well thought‑out. It’s clear an industrial designer had a hand in this: balanced, sturdy, and pleasing to use.

Design notes

The vessel uses a familiar 60‑degree angle, similar to a V60, but without internal fins — especially noticeable near the top.

The lower section forms a rounded hexagon, which helps water drain quickly once the valve opens.

The valve mechanism is simple and easy to replace, using a common air‑conditioning gasket (or so we were told).

You close the valve by twisting anti‑clockwise and open it clockwise.

An extra clockwise turn detaches the vessel from the base, making cleaning and maintenance easy.

The twisting base also doubles as a stable stand, allowing you to brew directly into a cup or server.

Recipes tried

The standard recipe:

1. Add 15 g of coffee
2. Close the valve (twist anticlockwise until the vessel meets the base)
3. Add water up to 250 ml
4. Wait 3 minutes
5. Twist clockwise to release the coffee

You can tweak the grind size to adjust the flavour. The result is a solid, satisfying cup — exactly what this brewer promises.

The one step up brew

This is where things get more interesting.

1. Place the dripper and target vessel on a scale
2. Tare and add 18 g of freshly ground coffee
3. Close the valve
4. Tare again
5. Add:
   • 36 g of water for clarity and complexity, or
   • 52 g for more body
6. Bloom for 40 seconds
7. Twist open to release the bloom, then close the valve
8. Add remaining water up to 300 g
9. Steep for 3 minutes
10. Twist open and let it drain fully

Personally, this recipe takes the Twist Dripper to the next level. We really enjoyed these brews.

Two for coffee, and coffee for two.

This recipe is designed for those that like to share:

1. Add 30 g of coffee
2. Close the valve and tare
3. Add 60 g (for complexity) or 90 g (for body)
4. Bloom for 40 seconds
5. Release the bloom and close the valve
6. Add water up to 280 g — wait 2 minutes
7. Release, close again
8. Add water up to 500 g total
9. Wait 2 minutes, then release fully

We also tried 36 g in, 600 g out — and it worked well.

Our verdict

What we like

• Clean, thoughtful design
• Very easy to use
• Works well with scales, without fuss
• Clear ml markings for beginners
• Noticeably better coffee than a standard steep dripper
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Quick and repeatable
• Hario filters fit exceptionally well (even better than in the Hario)

We genuinely like this brewer. We reach for it more often than expected.

What we are not so fond of

• The twisting action takes some force and can disturb the coffee bed
• A small amount of brewed liquid remains trapped at the base
• It doesn’t work well as a traditional pour over — there’s too much bypass for that style

Would we buy one

Honestly — yes.

That said, we already own around twelve different pour‑over brewers. Even so, the Twist Dripper makes great coffee and has earned regular use.

Is it better than a Hario Switch? No — but that’s a tough comparison. The Switch offers more capacity, smoother valve control, and the benefits of brewing in glass. Personally, I still prefer the Switch for those reasons.

That said, the Twist Dripper is a great, practical little brewer. It feels well thought‑out, approachable, and capable. For many people, it could be the gateway away from plungers and AeroPresses, and into better‑quality brewed coffee.

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Rating

Overall rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

• Ease of use: ★★★★★
• Design & build: ★★★★☆
• Coffee quality: ★★★★☆
• Value for money: ★★★★☆
• Flexibility for advanced brewing: ★★★☆☆

Best suited to everyday brewing rather than traditional pour‑over.