Quick answer: After a year of use, we rate the Codale 3-in-1 metal pour over set 4/5. The dripper is beautifully made, feels high quality and makes coffee that tastes great with Tetsu Kasuya’s 4:6 method. The paper presser is well made but more ornament than tool, the narrow base doesn’t sit on every mug, and at $99.99 it costs far more than a Hario V60. Buy it if you want a good-looking piece of coffee gear; skip it if you only care about the cup.
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The Codale 3-in-1 metal pour over coffee dripper set bundles Codale’s Blossom dripper, a metal filter-paper presser and a stack of wave-shaped filter papers in a gift box. We have owned and used it for a year, and we still enjoy brewing with it. This review covers how it brews, what it’s like to live with and who it’s worth $99.99 to. Customer reviews of the set are almost non-existent online, so this is one of the few long-term looks at it.
In this guide 11 sections
- Our verdict at a glance
- What’s in the box, and is the bundle a deal?
- Design and build quality
- How it brews: our 4:6 method recipe
- How does the coffee taste?
- Is the paper presser worth it?
- Filters: what fits and what refills cost
- Codale vs Hario V60 vs Kalita Wave
- Who should buy the Codale set (and who shouldn’t)
- Final verdict: 4 out of 5
- Frequently asked questions
Our verdict at a glance
| Our rating | 4 / 5 |
| Price | $99.99 at Codale (checked October 2026) |
| In the box | Blossom metal dripper, metal paper presser, wave filter papers |
| Colours | Purple, Rose Gold, Gray, White, Blue, Deep Gray |
| Capacity | 1–2 cups (Codale’s rating) |
| Filter type | Flat-bottom wave (basket) papers |
| Best for | Pour-over fans who want their gear to look as good as it brews |
| Time with it | One year of regular use |
What we like
- The coffee tastes great, and the 4:6 method works well in it.
- It feels genuinely high quality, from the dripper to the presser.
- It’s one of the best-looking drippers you can put on a counter.
- All-metal and paper construction: no plastic parts.
What we don’t
- The price. A plastic Hario V60 costs a fraction of it.
- The base is narrow, so it doesn’t fit all of our mugs.
- The paper presser feels like a gimmick, however nicely it’s made.
What’s in the box, and is the bundle a deal?
Codale sells each piece on its own, so you can check what the bundle saves you. At Codale’s own prices in October 2026, buying the three parts separately costs $115.97, so the set saves about $16:
| Item | Bought separately |
|---|---|
| Blossom metal dripper | $69.99 |
| Paper presser for basket filters | $29.99 |
| WAVE filter paper, 50 pack | $15.99 |
| Total | $115.97 |
| 3-in-1 set | $99.99 |
If you’d never buy the presser on its own (see below), the fairer comparison is the dripper plus filters: $85.98. Either way, the set is the cheapest way to get the dripper from Codale. Refill papers work out at about 32 cents a brew at the 50-pack price.
Design and build quality
This is where the Codale earns its price. After a year it still feels like a high-quality object, not a gadget. The outside is a fluted, flower-like shell; inside, Codale lists these features:
- Two-layer metal body: a 304 stainless steel inner wall and an aluminium alloy outer shell, which keeps it light.
- 16 internal ribs: they hold the paper off the wall so water and grounds stay in contact evenly.
- A 7 mm outlet hole for a steady flow.
- An insulating base that Codale says protects against heat, noise and knocks.
There’s no plastic anywhere in the set, which matters if you’d rather keep hot water away from plastic.
The one design flaw: a narrow base
Our only real complaint about the design is the base. It’s narrow, so the dripper won’t sit securely on every mug we own; wide mugs are the problem. Before you buy, measure the rim of the mug you brew into most. If it’s wide, plan to brew into a carafe or server instead. Codale sells its own double-wall glass server for this, or any pour-over server with a narrow neck will do.
How it brews: our 4:6 method recipe
We brew with Tetsu Kasuya’s 4:6 method, the technique that won him the 2016 World Brewers Cup. It splits the water into two phases: the first 40% sets the balance of sweetness and acidity, and the last 60% sets the strength. A 20 g dose sits comfortably in the Codale. Here is the recipe we use, following Kasuya’s published steps (our V60 recipe guide compares it with Hoffmann’s and Rao’s methods):
| Coffee | 20 g, ground coarse |
| Water | 300 g at about 92°C |
| Ratio | 1:15 |
| Pours | 5 (2 for taste, 3 for strength) |
| Total time | About 3:30 |
- Put a wave filter in the dripper and seat it with the presser (or your fingers). Rinse it with hot water to warm the metal and wash out any paper taste, then tip the water away.
- Add 20 g of coarsely ground coffee and shake the dripper gently to level the bed.
- 40% phase (120 g): pour 50 g, then 70 g at 0:45. A smaller first pour makes the cup sweeter; a larger one makes it brighter.
- 60% phase (180 g): pour three 60 g pours, each once the previous one has drained. Fewer, larger pours make a lighter cup; more pours make it stronger.
- Lift the dripper off at about 3:30, swirl and serve.
Kasuya designed the 4:6 method for the cone-shaped V60, but it adapts well to the Codale’s flat-bottom filter. If your brew runs long, grind a little coarser; if it races through, go finer. Need to scale it for two cups? Our coffee to water ratio guide shows how. A grinder that makes an even coarse grind helps more than anything else here: see the best burr grinders for pour over.
How does the coffee taste?
Great, and that’s the main reason we still enjoy using it after a year. Pretty drippers are easy to buy and easy to put back in the cupboard; this one has earned its place because the coffee it makes is good.
Several parts of the design point the same way. The flat-bottom basket filter gives a level, even bed of coffee, so the water passes through all the grounds rather than channelling down the middle. The internal ribs keep the paper off the wall, so the brew drains steadily instead of stalling. And the double-wall metal body is built to hold the brew at temperature from the first pour to the last. Paired with the 4:6 method, that gives you a repeatable cup you can steer: change the first two pours to move it sweeter or brighter, change the last three to make it lighter or stronger.
Taste still depends most on the beans, the grind and the water. A $99.99 dripper won’t rescue stale coffee or a blade grinder, and it won’t out-brew a well-used $10 V60 by itself. What it does is make good coffee consistently and look lovely doing it. If your pour over tastes off, our guide to slow and choked pour over covers the usual causes.
Is the paper presser worth it?
Honestly, it feels like a gimmick. It’s a heavy, nicely finished piece of metal, with petal-shaped fins (Codale lists 20, angled at 18°) meant to press the wave filter flat against the dripper so water can’t slip past the coffee. It does that, but so does running a finger around the filter after you rinse it. It’s a lovely thing to own, but not something the brew needs.
One creator who was sent a Codale dripper and presser by the brand said on TikTok that the presser had become a must in their routine, so some people clearly love it. If you’re weighing the set against the dripper alone, it’s the part to think hardest about.
Filters: what fits and what refills cost
The set uses flat-bottom wave (basket) filters. Codale’s are made from natural wood pulp with 20 wavy folds, and refills are $15.99 for 50 from Codale. Other brands’ wave filters may fit, but we haven’t tested any, so compare the size before you buy a box. We’ll update this review if we find a reliable alternative.
Codale vs Hario V60 vs Kalita Wave
These are the drippers most people weigh the Codale against. The V60 and Kalita are the coffee-shop standards and cost far less; the Codale’s case rests on looks and build.
| Codale 3-in-1 set | Hario V60 | Kalita Wave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Flat-bottom with ribs | Cone with spiral ridges | Flat-bottom |
| Outlet | One 7 mm hole | One large hole | Three small holes |
| Filters | Wave (basket) | Cone | Wave |
| Materials | Steel and aluminium | Plastic, ceramic, glass or metal | Stainless steel, glass or ceramic |
| Extras | Presser, filters, gift box | None (starter kits available) | None |
| Best for | Looks and build quality | Control and value | Forgiving, consistent brews |
Hario Plastic V60 Coffee Dripper
The budget benchmark, and what the 4:6 method was built around. Light, hard to break and good at holding heat. If you want the cup and not the object, start here.
Hario Metal V60 Coffee Dripper
The closest thing to the Codale’s metal feel at a lower price: stainless steel, durable and easy to clean. It gets hot, so take care if you swirl it.
Kalita Wave
The classic flat-bottom dripper, and the nearest match to the way the Codale brews. Its three small holes make it forgiving if your pouring isn’t perfect.
Whichever dripper you choose, a gooseneck kettle makes the 4:6 pours much easier to control. If yours dribbles or splashes, see how to fix a gooseneck kettle that pours unevenly.
See gooseneck kettles on Amazon
Who should buy the Codale set (and who shouldn’t)
Buy it if…
- You want a piece of good-looking coffee equipment that stays out on the counter.
- You’re buying a gift for a pour-over fan: it arrives in a gift box with everything needed to brew.
- You value build quality and an all-metal, plastic-free brewer, and the price doesn’t sting.
Skip it if…
- You only care about the coffee: a V60 or Kalita Wave plus a better grinder is the smarter spend.
- You brew straight into wide mugs, because the narrow base may not sit on them.
- You regularly brew for three or more people; it’s rated for 1–2 cups.
Final verdict: 4 out of 5
A year in, we still enjoy the Codale 3-in-1 set. The coffee tastes great, it feels high quality, and it’s one of the best-looking drippers around. It loses points for the price, the narrow base and a presser that’s more ritual than necessity. The quality can justify the price for the right person: if you want beautiful coffee gear that also brews well, buy it. If you just want great pour over for less, get a V60.
Check the current price at Codale
Frequently asked questions
Is the Codale pour over set worth it?
For the right person, yes. It makes great coffee and is built to a high standard, but you pay mostly for design. If looks matter to you, it’s worth it; if you only want the best cup per dollar, a Hario V60 is better value.
How many cups does the Codale dripper make?
Codale rates it for 1–2 cups. We brew a 20 g dose to 300 g of water (one large mug) in it comfortably.
What filters does the Codale Blossom dripper use?
Flat-bottom wave (basket) filters. Codale sells refills at $15.99 for 50. Other brands’ wave filters may fit, but check the size first; we haven’t tested alternatives.
Can you use the 4:6 method with a flat-bottom dripper?
Yes. It’s how we brew in the Codale. Keep Kasuya’s 20 g to 300 g recipe and five pours, and adjust the grind if the total time drifts far from 3:30.
Does the Codale dripper fit on any mug?
No. The base is narrow, so it doesn’t sit on every mug, especially wide ones. Use a narrower mug or brew into a server.
Where can you buy the Codale 3-in-1 set?
It’s sold on Codale’s own store, where it costs $99.99 in six colours. Codale’s single drippers are also listed on Amazon, but we haven’t seen the 3-in-1 set there.
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