How to brew with the Clever Dripper
The Clever Dripper is a simple yet brilliant brewer—it combines the clarity of a pour over with the body of an immersion brew, making it approachable and consistent every time. Here’s our go-to recipe for getting a delicious cup at home.
What You’ll Need
24g of coffee
400ml filtered, low-mineral water
Clever Dripper & paper filter
Scales & timer
Your favourite mug or server
Step-by-Step Brewing Guide
1. Measure & Grind
We recommend 24g of coffee for 400ml of water. Grind your beans on a medium setting, similar in texture to granulated sugar.
2. Prepare the Brewer
Place a paper filter in the Clever Dripper and rinse it thoroughly with hot water. This removes any papery taste and preheats the brewer.
3. Add Coffee & Water
Set your scale to zero and pour your ground coffee into the Clever Dripper. Tare and start your timer to pour all 400ml of hot water in one go. Once all the water is in, stir gently to break up any clumps, then place the lid on the brewer.
4. Steep
Let the coffee steep for 2 minutes. After that, give it one final stir to make sure all the grounds are incorporated, especially those that may have stuck to the filter.
5. Draw Down
Set the Clever Dripper onto your cup or server to release the valve. The coffee should take about 2 minutes to drain, leaving you with a balanced, clean brew.
Handy Tips for Dialling In
Too acidic / drains too quickly? → Grind finer.
Too bitter / drains too slowly? → Grind coarser.
Want a stronger cup? → Add +1g coffee.
Prefer it lighter? → Use -1g coffee.
Enjoy Your Brew
And that’s it—your Clever Dripper coffee is ready to enjoy. It’s an approachable, forgiving method that consistently brings out sweetness and balance in the cup. Perfect for everyday brewing at home.
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