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James Hoffmann Clever Dripper Recipe — 1:16.7, 4min | Pour Over Timer

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James Hoffmann Clever Dripper

James Hoffmann's Clever Dripper technique — a water-first method, adding coffee after the water for a quicker drawdown.

Official Recipe

Extraction Info

Dripper

Temperature

90°C

Coffee

18g

Water

300ml

Ratio

1:16.7

Total Time

3:42

Grind Size

Medium Fine

Difficulty

Intermediate

Brewing Steps (6)

0:00

Pour (water-first)Pour 300g water into the empty dripper, then add 18g coffee

300ml10 sec

0:10

StirStir with a spoon so everything is saturated

·5 sec

0:15

WaitSteep for 120 seconds

·120 sec

2:15

StirStir or shake to break the crust and settle the grounds

·5 sec

2:20

WaitWait 22 seconds

·22 sec

2:42

DrawdownPlace the dripper on the cup for drawdown (~1 minute)

·60 sec

3:42Done300ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the coffee-to-water ratio?: A 1:16.7 ratio. 18g coffee with 300ml water.
What water temperature should I use?: We recommend brewing at 90°C.
How long does the brew take?: The total brew time is about 4 minutes.
Which dripper do I need?: This recipe is designed for the Clever dripper.