Nel Drip Traditional
Kissaten
by Daibo
Legendary nel drip method from Katsuji Daibo of Daibo Coffee, Omotesando, Tokyo. Ultra-slow drip pouring technique perfected over 38 years.
Parameters
- 20 g
- Coffee
- 200 g
- Water
- 1:10
- Ratio
- 85 °C
- Temp
- 6 medium-coarse
- Grind
- 4:30
- Total
- 1
- Servings
Method
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0:00 01Bloom
Add 20g of coffee to the nel filter in a mound. Create a shallow well in the center. Begin dripping water in tiny drops from the center. Pour about 40g.
To 40g 45s Slow -
0:45 02Pour
Continue dripping slowly in concentric circles, raising and lowering the filter. Roll your wrist to tilt the grounds. Add water to 120g.
To 120g 90s Slow -
2:15 03Pour
Final slow pour to 200g. Keep the same drip-by-drip pace. Never rush.
To 200g 90s Slow -
3:45 04Wait
Allow all water to draw through the flannel filter.
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4:30 05Done
Brew complete. A religious experience in a cup. Rich, complex, velvety texture with no bitterness.
Notes
Original source
Recipe by Daibo, published at youtube.com.
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