The joy of pour-over coffee lies not only in the variation of flavors, but also in constantly trying new accessories. This article focuses on a small accessory called Lily drip, which originated from an accidental inspiration—placing glass marbles into a conical dripper unexpectedly gave rise to a small toy that can change the extraction effect. The article will combine a brewing example of Yirgacheffe Gedingding to share parameters such as 15g of coffee grounds, a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio, 92°C water temperature, and a three-stage pour, and will also explore whether the V60 dripper is compatible with cake filters. If you are interested in optimizing pour-over details, you may as well follow Front Street's perspective and take a look. [more…]

In the world of pour-over coffee, the shape of the dripper often determines the structure of the coffee bed and the direction of extraction. Flat-bottom drippers and V60 conical drippers each have their own followers, while the large-hole flat-bottom drippers that have emerged in recent years have attracted considerable attention for their combination of immersion and percolation characteristics. This article will compare the differences between the two types of drippers from the perspectives of coffee bed distribution, flow rate, and extraction balance, and, using Front Street Yirgacheffe Gutingding as an example, share in detail the adjustment approach for brewing parameters and practical techniques for the large-hole flat-bottom dripper, helping you find a brewing solution that suits you better. [more…]