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The Kono Meimon dripper: Japanese pour-over tradition with ribs only at the bottom for controlled flow.

  • Sweet
  • Caramel
  • Medium-bodied
  • Medium roast
  • Standard
  • Beginner
Total
4:00
Ratio
1:15
Coffee
20 g
Temp
92 °C

The Classic recipe by Kono for the Kono Meimon uses 20 g of coffee and 300 g of water (1:15 ratio), at 92°C, with a target brew time of 4:00.

Parameters

20 g
Coffee
300 g
Water
1:15
Ratio
92 °C
Temp
5 medium
Grind
4:00
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 5/10 · medium
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Method

4:00 · total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Pour 40g very slowly at the center. Bloom.

    +40g 15s Slow
  2. 0:45
    Pour

    Pour from center only to 150g. Keep the stream thin.

    +150g 30s Slow
  3. 1:50
    Pour

    Continue center pour to 300g.

    +300g 35s Slow
  4. 4:00
    Done

    Brew complete. Target ~4:00.

Notes

The partial ribs create a natural seal at the top for better extraction. Pour at the center.

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Original source

Recipe by Kono, published at kfrm.com.

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