Hoffmann Clever
Long immersion with controlled drawdown. Immersion body, filter clarity.
Coffee 30 g
Roast Light – Medium
Water 500 ml
Temperature 95 °C
Ratio 1:16.7
Grind Medium
Before you start2
- Rinse filterPour hot water over the filter to remove paper taste. Discard the water.
- Pre-heatLet hot water warm the dripper for a few seconds. Discard before adding coffee.
Steps · 5
01 Single pour — 500 ml 0:30
02 Steep 4:30
03 Break crust 4:40
04 Rest 5:10
05 Release on mug 6:10
Glossary4
- Immersion
- Brewing method where coffee soaks in water for a set time (Aeropress, Clever, French Press). The opposite of percolation, where water flows through (V60, Chemex).
- Crust
- The layer of coffee floating on the surface during immersion (typical of French Press and cupping). Breaking the crust releases aromas and helps fines settle.
- Fines
- Very small coffee particles produced when grinding. They speed up extraction and may clog the filter; agitation helps redistribute them.
- Drawdown
- The time between the final pour and the end of drainage. Too long suggests grind too fine or a clogged bed; too short, grind too coarse.
