E9: ABID Clever Dripper

Brewer: ABID Clever Dripper
^{Style: Full Immersion/Pourover
Price: $25-40. Price can vary based on size and style.
Biggest Pros: Versatile and forgiving, easy to learn, and easier to clean.
Biggest Cons: Potential for clogging leading to overextraction}

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SIMPLE HOW-TO: Traditional Method
20g grinds to 300g water (1:15 ratio)

An every-time disclaimer: Be sure to pour the proper ratio of water to coffee grinds. For example, if using a 1:15 ratio, 20 grams of coffee would require 300 grams of water to be brewed properly. You may prefer a different ratio, so don’t be afraid to experiment. Generally, 1:15 up to 1:18 are the preferred coffee-to-water ratios to produce enjoyable cups of coffee.

For best results, grind whole beans with a burr grinder immediately before brewing.*

1. Grind your coffee medium-fine.

2. Add a #2 cone shaped filter (fold the tabs over), and rinse with hot water. Dump the rinse water!

3. Add freshly ground coffee and shake brewer to flatten the bed of coffee grinds.

4. Add 45-60g water and let coffee bloom for 20-30 seconds.

5. Add remaining water, stir to prevent clumping of grinds (if necessary).

6. Put on dripper cap to prevent heat loss,* and let brew/steep for 2m-2m30s.**

7. Place dripper on a mug or vessel engaging the plunger and allowing coffee to drawdown 45-60 seconds.

Total brew time: 3m30s-4m.
* Up to you. I usually do because it is there.
**You’ll definitely see recipes with a shorter brew time. I like a fuller, richer cup, and based on the capabilities of my grinder, have found this to be about right for me. Don’t be afraid to experiment with the variables.

You can control your drawdown time by adjusting your grind size

DON’T FORGET!

Try flipping this recipe by adding your hot water first and your coffee second. By making this change you may avoid clogging and clumping.

It’s not a big hole! Try the Coffee Second method to avoid clogging.

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COFFEE VOCAB FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Bypass Water: Water that is deflected to the outside of the filter. This minimal amount of water gets caught outside the water engaged with the coffee grinds, limiting extraction. This water can have minor impacts on your coffee, and good coffee shops will account for any bypass water in their recipe.
  
  Note: Bypass Brewing is a technique that uses this concept to its advantage—often when brewing in large batches—where running all the water directly through the grinds may extend the brew time, overflow the filter, or cause other flavor issues.

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There is a whole world in that coffee dripper.

FROM THE SHOW

• Coffee Ad Astra: If R!WC is your gateway to a better coffee experience, Jonathan Gagné’s blog is where you’ll find yourself when you hit the bottom of the rabbit hole. Gagné’s is a researcher in astrophysics at the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium and an adjunct professor at Université de Montréal. There he studies “brown dwarfs, exoplanets, and young stars.” On the side, he experiments with coffee.
  
  A few of his most recent blog posts include On Gravimetric Measurements of Total Dissolved Solids and The Mechanism Behind Astringency in Coffee. So…light reading. Just kidding, but if you’re listening and find yourself diving deep into the science of coffee, check out Coffee Ad Astra.

• We mentioned two water mineral companies:

  • Third Wave Water - offers simple premixed packets of minerals to add to distilled water. TWW is a Shark Tank success story and is widely available at online retailers and their website: https://thirdwavewater.com/

  • Lotus - offers more customization with potassium, calcium, and magnesium mineral drops in addition to mineral recipes. Lotus Coffee Products is a new offering from coffee vlogger Lance Hedrick. Currently sold out at:

    https://lotuscoffeeproducts.com/

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