Ordered on 7/6/23 and received on 19/6/23, so pretty slow shipping from Japan. The product description says “comes with V60 measuring spoon” (see pic). Not sure what that meant because I only found the Switch brewer and some filter papers inside the box and parcel.The product itself is solidly made and of high quality. The cone is leak-proof when the lever is lifted. It really is the ultimate brewer for pourover, allowing more flexibility over the V60 with seamless transition between percolation and immersion. It has since become my daily driver, replacing the V60. I can’t recommend it enough.While the practical capacity is cited as 200 ml, I am able to brew up to 320 ml (20g dose) without overflow, with 50% water 1st pour (percolation phase) and remaining water in ... MoreOrdered on 7/6/23 and received on 19/6/23, so pretty slow shipping from Japan. The product description says “comes with V60 measuring spoon” (see pic). Not sure what that meant because I only found the Switch brewer and some filter papers inside the box and parcel.The product itself is solidly made and of high quality. The cone is leak-proof when the lever is lifted. It really is the ultimate brewer for pourover, allowing more flexibility over the V60 with seamless transition between percolation and immersion. It has since become my daily driver, replacing the V60. I can’t recommend it enough.While the practical capacity is cited as 200 ml, I am able to brew up to 320 ml (20g dose) without overflow, with 50% water 1st pour (percolation phase) and remaining water in 2nd pour (immersion phase).

The Hario Immersion Switch is a great immersion coffee maker and it is a fully functional V60 dripper too. I’m currently exploring the immersion way, having great results with it but as a test I made some dripper brew as well. The glass cone retains heat (hot rinse of the paper filter) exceptionally so there is no heat loss during the immersion phase. The switch mechanism is very simple and foolproof, no unwanted drippage, the steel ball shuts off the flow perfectly.The materials are high quality (no surprises here, it’s a Hario product) and cleaning is very simple. The server carafe is great, stable, making a brew is a nice experience. Experimenting with it is pure joy.The only downside might be the size, 250g of water is the absolute maximum (200 is the ... MoreThe Hario Immersion Switch is a great immersion coffee maker and it is a fully functional V60 dripper too. I’m currently exploring the immersion way, having great results with it but as a test I made some dripper brew as well. The glass cone retains heat (hot rinse of the paper filter) exceptionally so there is no heat loss during the immersion phase. The switch mechanism is very simple and foolproof, no unwanted drippage, the steel ball shuts off the flow perfectly.The materials are high quality (no surprises here, it’s a Hario product) and cleaning is very simple. The server carafe is great, stable, making a brew is a nice experience. Experimenting with it is pure joy.The only downside might be the size, 250g of water is the absolute maximum (200 is the comfort zone), if you want more, you might have to run it twice or choose a different dripper. For me it’s not a serious issue, just mentioning it, in case 300g or more is your way to go.All in all, the product is pricey but it’s essentially two products, a high quality tool for the job. If you don’t know whether the V60-like drippers or immiersion brewers are your thing, it can be your Hail Mary.

A mix of methods

When you combine the steeping aspect of the French presswith the pour-over filter, you have a 'best of both worlds' cupof coffee that's a subtle improvement on both methods.My preference is the perforated steel Kone filter made by Coava Coffee, which doesn't remove the oily part of the brewthat paper filters take out. The sediment in the cup is okay.

Great argument for pourovers

Picked this up as a bit of a risk; I'm the kind of person who thinks of pourovers as "just drip coffee, for nerds", but it's another way to prepare coffee and I figured I'd at least do the work to hone my feelings about it.The switch solves a bunch of problems I have with pourovers, mostly the amount of preheating. I can just close the valve and pour hot water in. This makes it less of a hurried experience than the chemex I used to use.I kind of wish the bottom wasn't plastic (I'd prefer not having plastic), and if we're using plastic at the base, why use glass as the cone given the thermal advantages of plastic?I have done the "just steep coffee" process in a punch, but I find myself preferring the normal James Hoffman / pulse pouring techniques. Not going to ... MorePicked this up as a bit of a risk; I'm the kind of person who thinks of pourovers as "just drip coffee, for nerds", but it's another way to prepare coffee and I figured I'd at least do the work to hone my feelings about it.The switch solves a bunch of problems I have with pourovers, mostly the amount of preheating. I can just close the valve and pour hot water in. This makes it less of a hurried experience than the chemex I used to use.I kind of wish the bottom wasn't plastic (I'd prefer not having plastic), and if we're using plastic at the base, why use glass as the cone given the thermal advantages of plastic?I have done the "just steep coffee" process in a punch, but I find myself preferring the normal James Hoffman / pulse pouring techniques. Not going to pretend I do it well at this stage, but I like what I make better than from cafes, and I do appreciate how it pulls out the flavour of coffee in a more direct way than espressos do.Highly recommend it if one wants to nerd about the taste of the beans you get.It's easy to clean, which I appreciate. Wish it came in prettier colours, but as a first set that's minimal fuss, it's great.

I got 99 problems, but the Switch ain't one

Yes, it's a little pricey. But Hario is the OG. And what you get is a very versatile tool to explore percolation and immersion in the same cup. It's more consistent than a straight v60 because the immersion component is idiot-proof. Dial up the body and mouthfeel as you like with more immersion, or lean towards more percolation for a brighter cup. Will say that I'm glad to have not started my pourover journey with this, just because the possibilities might be a little overwhelming.

Interesting…but too small (for me)

This versatile immersion/drip combo is very flexible and interesting to experiment with (YouTube is rife with suggested variations in terms of brew methods). The quality (fit and finish) is surprisingly good as well (especially compared to my plastic Mugler V60 😬).However…Not a fan of the glass. Too much heat transfer if it is not preheated piping hot. Some I know (I’m looking at you Nick F 😝) swap a plastic V60 Mugen for the glass Switch, to Frankenstein what is affectionately known as a “Mitch”. Boom. Heat transfer issue solved.Small issue in any event. Preheat the glass vessel (and wet the filter, which should be done anyway), and all is good.What I DO mind, however, is that my Switch 2 is silly small. Even for 1 cup! Yes - I prefer a larger cup of ... MoreThis versatile immersion/drip combo is very flexible and interesting to experiment with (YouTube is rife with suggested variations in terms of brew methods). The quality (fit and finish) is surprisingly good as well (especially compared to my plastic Mugler V60 😬).However…Not a fan of the glass. Too much heat transfer if it is not preheated piping hot. Some I know (I’m looking at you Nick F 😝) swap a plastic V60 Mugen for the glass Switch, to Frankenstein what is affectionately known as a “Mitch”. Boom. Heat transfer issue solved.Small issue in any event. Preheat the glass vessel (and wet the filter, which should be done anyway), and all is good.What I DO mind, however, is that my Switch 2 is silly small. Even for 1 cup! Yes - I prefer a larger cup of coffee, but still. I definitely should have got the Switch 3.Now…all hope is not lost…As mentioned, the plastic V60 on my V60 Mugen will swap out in the Switch. That said, while it takes care of the thermal loss issue, it is a size 2 as well, resulting a small volume coffee (for me) in the end. Sigh.I am on the hunt for a size 3 inexpensive plastic V60 to swap out in the Switch, so I can create my own large cup capable Mitch.TL; DR - if you like a North American supersized mug of coffee, consider the size 3 Switch instead of the size 2.

Make the Switch

I already had a V60 brewer but this one was interesting to me because it allowed me to brew right into a cup and it had the namesake switch function. My only concern was the glass which is breakable and takes more to heat it up. The brewer is your typical Hario quality. I've been using it as my main pourover for a few weeks now and overall I find it quite nice. I don't use it much as a normal pour over brewer as I really want to explore the switch function. I have found I was able to unlock some of those bright notes on lighter roasted coffees quite nicely when combined with having the switch closed and some additional agitation with a stir stick.I only wish it came with some sort of mat or holder that I could put the brewer on after I am done brewing. I generally ... MoreI already had a V60 brewer but this one was interesting to me because it allowed me to brew right into a cup and it had the namesake switch function. My only concern was the glass which is breakable and takes more to heat it up. The brewer is your typical Hario quality. I've been using it as my main pourover for a few weeks now and overall I find it quite nice. I don't use it much as a normal pour over brewer as I really want to explore the switch function. I have found I was able to unlock some of those bright notes on lighter roasted coffees quite nicely when combined with having the switch closed and some additional agitation with a stir stick.I only wish it came with some sort of mat or holder that I could put the brewer on after I am done brewing. I generally put it on my counter which is fine for the most part, but would be nice if there was a dedicated accessory for this. The glass heats up quite nicely especially when you can have the switch closed allowing the water to sit in the cone which allows the glass to get up to brewing temperature.If you don't have a v60 brewer, this would be the one I would suggest getting, it is very versatile in what it can do and can sit on top of a cup or carafe. You can do full immersion, pourover or a hybrid of part immersion and part pourover. Lots of experimenting to find that ulitmate cup. Depending on how much coffee you generally like to brew, this one may be a little small(when using the switch function) and many have suggested the 03 size instead. This one works fine for me, before this I was making 300ml pourover, but now I have cut it back to a 270ml which is not that much less.

Opens up for some experimenting

Prior to picking up this new piece of gear I already have been using a Hario v60 drip decanter for many years after receiving it as a gift. I heard a lot of good things about the switch and thought I would give it a try. I am currently only using the switch as my main pourover brewer. In comparison to the decanter it takes up less space and can brew into almost any vessel. I use the switch function quite often and rarely use it as strictly a normal pourover brewer. There are a lot of different combinations on how you can use this brewer, whether it is full immersion, pourover or a hybrid version of partial immersion and partial pourover. You can choose to agitate it to give it a bit more extraction or just let it sit and extract naturally. The possibilities are ... MorePrior to picking up this new piece of gear I already have been using a Hario v60 drip decanter for many years after receiving it as a gift. I heard a lot of good things about the switch and thought I would give it a try. I am currently only using the switch as my main pourover brewer. In comparison to the decanter it takes up less space and can brew into almost any vessel. I use the switch function quite often and rarely use it as strictly a normal pourover brewer. There are a lot of different combinations on how you can use this brewer, whether it is full immersion, pourover or a hybrid version of partial immersion and partial pourover. You can choose to agitate it to give it a bit more extraction or just let it sit and extract naturally. The possibilities are endless.This particular model is quite small and if you do full immersion brews it will limit your final cup size to approx 250ml give or take. The cone part is also glass so it requires a good preheat so that you get temperature stability. However with the switch mechanism it is quite easy to just leave water locked in there so that it will heat it up. Personally I would prefer some sort of plastic alternative just for a bit better thermal management and to avoid possibly breaking the glass cone.Worth a try for anyone that has existing pourover brewers and also for someone's first brewer this would be great as it allows for a lot of different recipe options.