The Origami Dripper is capable of brewing the best filter coffee. This can be stated clearly because filter coffee world champion Carlos Medina from Chile showcased the Origami Dripper in his world championship presentation at the World Brewers Cup in 2023. We also appreciate the Origami Dripper and use it repeatedly for the following reasons.
Strengths of the Origami Dripper
The brewer is characterized above all by very high flow rate during extraction. This means that the brew flows significantly faster at the same grind size compared to, for example, V60 filters or the Chemex. The reasons for this are the large opening hole at the bottom and the drainage paths that run around the entire filter. When we brew with classic conical 60-degree filter papers V60, the filter only rests on the inner ridges of the Origami waves. This means that the brewing water, with and without extracted coffee, can migrate sideways across a large portion of the surrounding surface. When we compare this to the Chemex, which allows no lateral escape of coffee water due to the filter paper being completely sealed, the effect becomes particularly apparent.
The Origami Dripper thus allows for a significantly finer grind size. This means we can control the extraction speed on the Origami Dripper much more flexibly through grind size adjustments than with slower brewers, where fine grinds tend to cause clogging. This opens up enormous possibilities for experimentation during brewing.
Bypass - Opportunity and Risk
Bypass is an important factor when brewing with the Origami Dripper. In filter coffee brewing, we call bypass the water that does not come into contact with the coffee, resulting in a dilution of the filter coffee solution. This should be particularly considered when choosing the brewing ratio. Due to the drainage option, not only does already extracted coffee flow faster, but freshly added brewing water also tends to avoid the coffee and run down the sides.
Higher dosages allow for intentionally playing with bypass. 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 clarity and sharpness in acidity. For this type of coffee, we recommend classic conical 60-degree filter papers that make good contact, such as the 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 250 grams brewing water
- 00:00 pour to 50g (preinfusion)
- 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 Your 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? Feel free to write them in the comments. Thank you!
Origami Dripper - Where to Buy?
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