The Origami Dripper is capable of brewing the best filter coffee. We can say this so clearly because the 2023 World Filter Coffee Champion, Carlos Medina from Chile, used the Origami Dripper in his World Championship presentation at the World Brewers Cup. We also value the Origami Dripper and use it time and again for the following reasons.
Strengths of the Origami Dripper
The brewer is characterized primarily by a very high flow during extraction. This means that, with the same grind size, the brew flows significantly faster than with, for example, a V60 filter or the Chemex. The reasons for this are the large hole opening at the bottom, as well as the drainage paths that run along the entire filter. When we brew with classic conical 60-degree V60 filter papers, the filter only rests on the internal ridges of the Origami waves. This means that the brewing water, both with and without extracted coffee, can migrate sideways across a large part of the surrounding area. Comparing this with the Chemex, which does not allow any lateral escape of coffee water due to the filter paper lying completely flat, this effect becomes particularly obvious.
The Origami Dripper therefore allows for a significantly finer grind. We can control the extraction speed on the Origami Dripper much more flexibly through changes in grind size than with slower brewers, where fine grind sizes tend to lead to clogging. This opens up enormous possibilities for experimentation when brewing.
Bypass - Opportunity and Risk
Bypass is an important factor when brewing with the Origami Dripper. When brewing filter coffee, we use the term "bypass" to describe water that does not come into contact with the coffee, thus leading to a dilution of the filter coffee solution. This should be taken into account particularly when choosing the brewing ratio. Due to the drainage capability, not only does the already extracted coffee flow out faster, but the freshly added brewing water also has a tendency to bypass the coffee and flow down the edges.
Bypass can be consciously played with through higher dosages. An example of a bypass recipe is our recipe for the Aeropress.
Which coffees is the Origami Dripper suitable for?
We like to brew heavy, processed coffees with the Origami Dripper. These sometimes lack some clarity and precision in their acidity. For these types of coffees, we recommend classic conical 60-degree filter papers that sit flush, such as the Hario V60 filter paper.
For washed coffees, we recommend wave-style filter paper with a flat bottom.
Our Origami Recipe
The German and Swiss Vice-Brewers Cup champion David Wistorf recommends the following recipe for heavy coffees using the Origami Dripper:
- V60 conical filter paper
- 17g coffee to 250 grams of brewing 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 you'd like to share with the filter coffee community? Then please write them in the comments. We thank you!
Origami Dripper - where to buy?
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