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Nel Drip Traditional by Hario

Hario's material informs this classic Japanese nel preparation, where reusable flannel replaces paper. The method preserves aromatic oils while trapping sediment, aiming for generous body, rounded sweetness, and a clean finish.

1:13.6 Ratio

4:00 Total

22g Dose

90°C Temp

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Parameters

22 g
Coffee: 300 g
Water: 1:13.6
Ratio: 90 °C
Temp: 7 medium-coarse
Grind: 4:00
Total: ~300 ml
Yield

Grind · 7/10 · medium-coarse

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Method

4:00 · total

Before you brew

1 Boil a new cloth before first use; then rinse it, squeeze it damp and shape it evenly.

Bloom 1 / 4
0:00

45s

Pour in the centre to 50g. Let it bloom.

+50g→ 50g Center pour 3.3g/s 15s 90°C
Pour 2 / 4
0:45

55s

Pour in a spiral to 150g.

+100g→ 150g Spiral 3.3g/s 30s
Pour 3 / 4
1:40

2m20s

Pour in a spiral to 300g.

+150g→ 300g Spiral 3.8g/s 40s
Done 4 / 4
4:00

Finish when the coffee stops dripping.

Notes

Boil the cloth before its first brew and rinse it thoroughly after every use without detergent. Store it submerged in clean water in the refrigerator, replace that water regularly, and squeeze evenly before brewing so retained water does not dilute the bed.

Original source

Recipe by Hario, published at hario.co.jp.

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