Grind finer, brew faster, and prevent choking.
Expect more developed sweetness and deeper flavors.
Water temperature: 97.8°C (98°C) or just off boiling.
Grind size: Coarse table salt consistency, 14 on Baratza Encore, 1 on Fellow Ode, 24 clicks on Comandante C40.
Paper filter preparation: Fold filter, rinse with hot water to eliminate paper taste.
Variation: Experiment with different water temperatures, grind sizes, and steep times.

Recipe Steps

0:00

Add 400g of water to the Clever Dripper as quickly as possible.

Add 25g of medium-finely ground coffee to the water and start timer.

Stir to saturate all grounds for up to 30 seconds, ensuring no clumps or floating islands.

0:30

Place the lid on the Clever Dripper.

1:00

Push any grounds stuck to the sides of the filter back underneath the water.

1:30

Give four quick stirs.

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1:40

Place the Clever Dripper on the decanter to drain.

2:30

Draining should complete between 2.5 and 3 minutes.

3:00

Remove the Clever Dripper and serve.