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  • Introduction of Yasukiyo Kamiotoshi Dripper

    We have seen drippers like Phoenix 70 and Mt.Fuji that remove the wall and ribs, replaced by a simple structured frame to support the filter so we...
  • Thoughts on Hario V60: Regular Ceramic and 老岩泥

    I bet you have heard or even used different material versions of Hario V60, like plastic or ceramic, but how about a special ceramic version. I go...
  • Thoughts on Sibarist FAST Flat Filter

    When you use wave filter on your flat bottom dripper, do you have concern on the side flow (bypass) situation which makes your coffee tastes light...
  • Filter test: Cafec Abaca and Abaca+

    Few years after Cafec launched their world-famous Abaca filter, they have released a new version of it called “Abaca+” earlier this year. I got my ...
  • Thoughts on Sibarist FAST Filter

    I have been testing this filter recently and I think some findings are worth to mention:1. The surface is smooth for both inside and outside of th...
  • Introduction of Yasukiyo Wooden Dripper

    Yasukiyo Wooden Dripper is a very unique product in the market since it is one of very few drippers that purely made by wood. Every dripper is hand...
  • Heat preservation: Which material helps keeping temperature

    Temperature plays an important role in brewing; it directly affects extraction. And material of dripper is one of the decisive factors of temperatu...
  • Introduction of Kadou M1 Dripper Bone China Version

    After few years of Kadou M1 launched, the designer introduced a special version that made by Bone China recently. Even though two versions have si...
  • Introduction of CDK Wave Type Dripper

    Flat bottom, three small holes, bottom support, the dripper structure of CDK Wave Type Dripper looks similar to Kalita Wave, but that doesn’t mean ...
  • Filter test: Origami vs Cafec Medium-Dark vs Kono

    The main characters of this filter test are Origami filter (Origami), Cafec Medium-Dark Roast filter (Cafec M) and Kono filter (Kono). These three ...
  • Thoughts on April Brewer and Kalita Wave Hasami

    Been using April brewer (April) and Kalita Wave Hasami (Wave) recently, just realized that I haven’t really talk about this dripper since I purchas...
  • How to fold fan shaped filter for Torch Mountain Dripper?

    Many people who used Torch Mountain Dripper only use wave and cone shaped filter cause they don't need extra step to fold, so I am going to share h...