№ 496 Clever Dripper L 3:30 1:16.7 James Hoffmann
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Hoffmann Ultimate Clever

James Hoffmann's "Ultimate" Clever Dripper technique. Two-stage pour: bloom first, then add remaining water. Steep for 2:30, then release. Simple and incredibly consistent.

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Parameters

Coffee
15 g
Water
250 g
Ratio
1:16.7
Temp
95 °C
Grind
5 medium
Total
3:30
Servings
1
Grind · 5/10 · medium
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Method

3:30 total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Pour 65g in circular motion to wet all grounds.

    +65g 10s circular
  2. 0:45
    Pour

    Pour remaining water to 250g.

    +250g 15s slow
  3. 2:30
    Wait

    Place Clever on mug. Release.

    60s
  4. 3:30
    Done

    Drawdown complete.

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Notes

Hoffmann's refined Clever technique prioritizes consistency. The brief bloom ensures all grounds are wetted before the main steep. At 2:30, place the Clever on a pre-heated mug. The drawdown takes about 1 minute. This produces one of the easiest, most consistent cups of any brew method.

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100g

+50g Add water

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