Toscana Pour-Over Set

What filter size do I need?

The V-shaped filter cup fits standard size 02 cone filters. The 300 ml model uses one filter, the 600 ml model can handle one or two depending on grind and pour rate.

Is the 300 ml Toscana Pour-Over Set enough for one morning mug?

Yes. The 300 ml brews one generous cup, while the 600 ml brews two full mugs or three smaller cups. If you brew for yourself, the 300 ml is the one.

Why does my Toscana pour-over run through fast and taste sour?

The grind is too coarse. Aim for a medium grind, the texture of sea salt, in a size 02 cone filter. Too fine does the opposite: the filter clogs and the brew turns bitter.

Can I pour boiling water directly into the filter?

Yes. The glass is rated for instant temperature swings up to 180 °C. Boiling water is 100 °C. The carafe and filter will not crack from the heat, even if they are room temperature when you start.

Why bamboo instead of plastic?

Bamboo ages better, it darkens slightly over time but never melts or yellows. It is also naturally antimicrobial and does not absorb coffee oils the way plastic does.

Can the Toscana set's bamboo collar go in the dishwasher with the glass?

No. The glass carafe and V-shaped filter cup can, but the bamboo collar is hand wash only, since the dishwasher splits the wood over time. Wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it right away.

Pour over vs French press: what is the difference?

Pour-over runs hot water through grounds in a paper filter, which gives a clean, light cup. A French press steeps the grounds and uses a metal mesh, so the cup is fuller and keeps more oils. This set is pour-over, with standard size 02 cone filters.

Do I need a gooseneck kettle for it?

It helps but is not required. A gooseneck gives a slow, steady stream that wets the grounds evenly. With a regular kettle, pour slowly in small amounts.

What's a nice glass pour-over set?

The Toscana Pour-Over Set: a V-shaped borosilicate glass filter holder with a bamboo collar and a matching glass carafe with measurement marks, in 300 ml (one generous cup) or 600 ml (two full mugs). Carafe and filter can go in the dishwasher; the bamboo collar is hand wash only. More: our glass pour-over makers.

What is a pour through coffee maker and how do I use one?

It is another name for pour-over: you pour hot water by hand over ground coffee in a filter and it drips into a carafe. Use a medium grind, about 1:16, wet the grounds first to bloom for 30 seconds, then pour slowly in circles. The Toscana Pour-Over Set comes in 300 or 600 ml. A gooseneck kettle like the Sentinel Gooseneck Kettle makes the pour easy. Guide: our pour over guide.

Best budget pour-over setup?

The Toscana Pour-Over Set in 300 ml, borosilicate glass dripper and carafe, plus the Sentinel Stovetop Pour Kettle for a controlled pour with a lid thermometer. For a no-paper option, the Workshop Pour-Over Set has a reusable steel filter.