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    Origami Pour Over

    2 min readUpdated Nov 13, 2026

    Created: 2026-11-13 10:45
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    The Origami Dripper is a versatile porcelain or resin brewer featuring 20 deep vertical ribs (flutes) that control air channels and bypass. By alternating between flat-bottom (Kalita Wave) and conical (V60/Cafec) paper filters, the Origami shifts between high-sweetness, round body brews and bright, high-clarity extractions.

    Equipment & Baseline Parameters

    • Brewer: Origami Dripper (S or M)
    • Filter Options:
      • Conical Filter (V60 / Cafec Abaca): High bypass air channels between flutes $\rightarrow$ faster flow, vibrant acidity, floral clarity.
      • Flat-Bottom Wave Filter (Kalita 155 / 185): Hugs the 20 ribs closely $\rightarrow$ restricted bypass, more uniform bed depth, enhanced sweetness and rounder body.
    • Grinder & Baseline Setting:
      • Timemore Chestnut C3S Pro: 14–16 clicks (Conical filter: 13–15 clicks; Wave filter: 15–16 clicks)
    • Dose ($D$): 15.0g
    • Water ($Y$): 250.0g (Ratio 1:16.7)
    • Water Temperature: 92°C–95°C on gooseneck kettle
    • Target Total Brew Time: 2:30 – 3:00

    Step-by-Step Protocol (15g : 250g)

    1. Preparation: Place filter (Conical or Wave) gently into the Origami grooves and rinse with hot water from the kettle to seal and preheat. Add 15.0g ground coffee and level the bed.
    2. Bloom (0:00 – 0:40): Pour 45g water in a slow center-out spiral. Give a very gentle swirl (avoiding collapsing Wave filter pleats) and let bloom for 40 seconds.
    3. First Pour — Acidity & Fruit (0:40 – 1:10): Pour from the center outward in tight concentric circles up to 150g. Keep the kettle spout low to minimize excessive turbulence.
    4. Second Pour — Sweetness & Body (1:10 – 1:45): Once the water level drops halfway, pour gently mostly in the center (coin-sized circle) up to 250g.
    5. Drawdown (1:45 – 2:45): Give a slight final wiggle to level the bed and allow complete drawdown.

    Filter Selection & Dial-In Guide

    Filter TypeIdeal Coffee StyleC3S Pro GrindCup Profile
    Conical (V60)Washed Ethiopians, Kenyans, Floral Geishas13–15 clicksCrisp acidity, fast flow, distinct fruit & floral separation.
    Flat Wave (Kalita)Naturals, Honey Process, Colombians, Sweet Mediums15–16 clicksSyrupy body, caramel/stone-fruit sweetness, forgiving extraction.

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