Quick answer
A leaking BrüMate Pour Over 20oz lid is almost always due to a misaligned or dirty silicone gasket. In minutes, you can reseat or clean it to restore a leakproof seal.
Why leaks happen even with a tight lid
The Pour Over 20oz uses a silicone gasket inside the lid to create a leakproof seal. If that gasket is pinched, rolled, or has a speck of coffee grounds under it, liquid can escape around the drinking spout or lid edge. A tight twist alone won't fix a gasket that isn't seated flat.
Another common cause is overfilling. The lid's seal works best when there's a small air gap at the top. Filling to the brim can push liquid past the gasket when the lid is closed, especially if the tumbler tips.
Diagnose and fix your leaking lid
- Symptom: Liquid seeps from the drinking spout or lid edge when the tumbler is tipped or shaken.
- Likely cause: The silicone gasket is misaligned, rolled, or has debris (e.g., coffee grounds) trapped underneath. Check the gasket before trying anything else.
- Corrective action: Unscrew the lid, remove the gasket, rinse both lid and gasket with warm water, then reinstall the gasket flat and evenly around the lid groove. Screw the lid on firmly but do not overtighten. Test by filling halfway, closing, and tipping upside down over a sink.
- When to stop or choose another option: If the gasket is torn, cracked, or deformed, or if the lid itself is cracked, the part needs replacement. Contact BrüMate customer support for a replacement lid or gasket. Do not use a damaged lid—it will continue to leak.
Product used in this fix
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Pour Over | Camel | 20oz: The leakproof Pour Over Coffee Brewing System is made for reinventing your morning ritual. Its leakproof design depends on the silicone gasket being correctly seated—when it isn't, leaks occur at the lid.
Pour Over | Camel | 20oz
