"Daiso Is Seriously Insane"... The 5,000-Won Dripper Takes First Place in Blind Test, Even Experts Are Shocked

Daiso Tops Blind Test for Coffee Drippers
Compared Using Identical Coffee and Beans: "Overwhelming First Place"
"No Need for Expensive Products... Recommended for Beginners"

As a result of a blind test of coffee drippers conducted by a coffee expert, Daiso took first place. YouTube channel 'Anstar'

"Wow... Daiso is insane. Seriously, this is crazy."

A coffee expert conducted a blind test of coffee dripper products, and Daiso took first place, beating out well-known brands. The expert could not hide his surprise at the unexpected result.

Anstar, the co-founder of the coffee brand Unspecialty and a YouTuber with 230,000 subscribers, recently tested three types of coffee drippers in a video titled "Is the 5,000 won dripper sold at Daiso any good?"

The products tested were: ▲ Daiso coffee dripper (5,000 won), ▲ Hario Double Metal Dripper (around 30,000 won), and ▲ Hario V60 Dripper, which uses paper filters. Anstar introduced the Daiso dripper first, saying, "I bought it because I was intrigued by the claim that it could be used without a filter." The product features a double-layered metal mesh, with a fine inner mesh and a somewhat larger outer perforation. Because the build quality seemed lacking, Anstar naturally expected the Hario dripper, which is six times more expensive, to perform better.

Daiso Ranks First in Both Extraction Speed and Taste

As a result of a blind test of coffee drippers conducted by a coffee expert, Daiso took first place. YouTube channel 'Anstar'

All three products were compared using the same beans and recipe (10g, identical grind size and extraction conditions). The results showed that the Daiso dripper extracted coffee the fastest. In contrast, the Hario Double Metal Dripper had the longest extraction time.

However, the real competition was in the taste. Anstar tasted all three cups blind and chose the Daiso dripper as the best. The ranking was followed by the Hario Double Metal Dripper and then the V60 Dripper. He praised the Daiso dripper, saying, "The apricot-like acidity was clearly expressed." On the other hand, he found the Hario metal dripper to have a pronounced nutty flavor but felt it was somewhat bland, while the V60 lacked impact when hot but became cleaner as it cooled.

When the identities were revealed, he was at a loss for words. The product he had chosen as the most delicious was the Daiso dripper. He repeatedly expressed his astonishment, saying, "Wow. This is crazy. Daiso is insane, seriously." Anstar added, "The syrupy sweetness from the slight amount of fines is appealing," and concluded, "The Daiso coffee dripper was overwhelmingly number one for hot coffee."

"Great for Beginners Without Pressure"

As a result of a blind test of coffee drippers conducted by a coffee expert, Daiso took first place. YouTube channel 'Anstar'

Separate from the taste evaluation, some drawbacks in practical use were pointed out. The Daiso dripper makes it difficult to remove coffee grounds, making cleaning more cumbersome. Anstar noted, "If you dump the grounds directly into the sink, it could clog, so you need to dispose of them separately," highlighting the inconvenience.

Nevertheless, in his overall assessment, he said, "I was surprised at how good the filtration was. It's great for beginners to use without pressure, and you can fully enjoy even high-end beans." He added, "If you just want a simple cup, I recommend using the Daiso metal filter instead of spending extra money."