The Origami Dripper is capable of brewing the best filter coffee. This can be stated so clearly because the 2023 World Filter Coffee Champion Carlos Medina from Chile showcased the Origami Dripper in his World Championship presentation at the World Brewers Cup. We also appreciate the Origami Dripper and use it regularly for the following reasons.
Strengths of the Origami Dripper
The brewer is primarily characterized by a very high flow during extraction. This means that brewing flows significantly faster with the same grind size than, for example, with V60 filters or the Chemex. The reasons for this are the large hole opening at the bottom and the drainage paths that encircle the entire filter. When brewing with classic conical 60-degree V60 filter papers, the filter only rests on the inner ridges of the Origami waves. This means that the brew water, with and without extracted coffee, can migrate sideways over a large portion of the surrounding surface. If we compare this to the Chemex, which does not allow any sideways escape of the coffee water due to the completely adhering filter paper, the effect becomes particularly apparent.
The Origami Dripper thus allows for a significantly finer grind size. We can therefore control the extraction speed of the Origami Dripper much more flexibly by changing the grind size than with slower brewers, where fine grind sizes tend to cause clogging. This opens up enormous fields for experimentation during brewing.
Bypass - Opportunity and Risk
Bypass is an important factor when brewing with the Origami Dripper. In filter coffee brewing, bypass refers to water that does not come into contact with the coffee, thus leading to a dilution of the filter coffee solution. This should be particularly considered when choosing the brew ratio. Due to the drainage capability, not only does the already extracted coffee flow out faster, but also the freshly added brew water tends to bypass the coffee and slide down the sides.
With higher doses, bypass can be deliberately played with. An example of a bypass recipe is our recipe for the Aeropress.
Which coffees are suitable for the Origami Dripper?
We like to brew heavy, processed coffees with the Origami Dripper. These sometimes lack a certain clarity and sharpness in acidity. For these types of coffees, we recommend classic conical 60-degree filter papers that fit snugly, such as Hario V60 filter paper.
For washed coffees, we recommend wave-form filter paper with a flat bottom.
Our Origami Recipe
The German and Swiss Vice Brewers Cup Champion David Wistorf recommends the following recipe with the Origami Dripper for heavy coffees:
- V60 conical filter paper
- 17g coffee to 250g brew water
- 00:00 pour to 50g (pre-infusion)
- 00:30 pour to 120g (1st main pour)
- 1:00 pour to 180g (2nd main pour)
- 1:30 pour to 250g (3rd main pour)
- 2:30-3:00 total extraction time
Your Feedback and Experiences
How do you brew with the Origami Dripper? Do you have favorite recipes or tips and tricks that you'd like to share with the filter coffee community? Then please write them in the comments. We say thank you!
Origami Dripper - where to buy?
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