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Clever Dripper L Clever by James Hoffmann

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.

1:16.7 Ratio
3:30 Total
15g Dose
95°C Temp
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Parameters

15 g
Coffee
250 g
Water
1:16.7
Ratio
95 °C
Temp
5 medium
Grind
3:30
Total
~250 ml
Yield
Grind · 5/10 · medium
FINE COARSE

Method

3:30 · total
  1. Bloom 1 / 4
    0:00

    Pour 65g in circular motion to wet all grounds.

    +65g→ 65g Spiral 10s
  2. Pour 2 / 4
    0:45

    Pour remaining water to 250g.

    +185g→ 250g Fill gently
  3. Wait 3 / 4
    2:30

    Place Clever on mug. Release.

    60s
  4. Done 4 / 4
    3:30

    Drawdown complete.

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.

Original source

Recipe by James Hoffmann, published at youtube.com.

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Bloom

0:00

65g

+250g add

10s
Bloom · 1/4 0:00