Brewing via Infusion

Brewing via Infusion Three Drip Methods to Try

Infusion brewing, more commonly known as the drip method, works by pouring hot water over ground coffee in a filter and letting it drip through into a container below. It's a less is more style of brewing, most drippers used for infusion are small, portable, and inexpensive, making this one of the most accessible ways to brew a genuinely great small batch cup.

Chemex Brewer

Dr. Peter Schlumbohm, a chemist, introduced the Chemex to the world in 1941, building a brewer around elegance and simplicity as much as flavour. The Chemex with Wooden Collar is priced at Rs. 4,599 and remains close to the original design decades later.

1. Grind your coffee to a medium coarse consistency.
2. Place the filter in the Chemex with the three layer side aligned against the spout.
3. Add ground coffee based on how many cups you're brewing.
4. For the first pour, wet the grounds evenly to let them bloom. For the second pour, work outward in concentric circles.
5. Spread your pours across roughly 2 minutes 30 seconds for a total brew time close to 5 minutes.

It can feel a little fiddly the first time, but once the rhythm clicks, it's one of the more rewarding manual methods to master.

Hario V60 Drip-in

Small, light, and easy to transport, the Hario V60 Drip-in at Rs. 1,999 pairs a cone shaped dripper with a compact server in one unit.

1. Bring your water to a boil, then let it sit for 30 seconds before pouring.
2. Grind 15 to 20 grams of coffee to a medium coarse consistency.
3. Place the filter in the dripper, and the dripper on the decanter.
4. Add the ground coffee.
5. Pour just enough water to evenly saturate the grounds for blooming, and let this sit for 45 seconds.
6. Once bloomed, slowly pour 250ml of water in concentric circles.

Once the water has fully drained through, your cup is ready.

Kalita Wave Brewer

Unlike the V60's cone shape, the Kalita Wave Stainless Dripper at Rs. 3,699 uses a flat bed design, which means longer dwell times and more forgiveness for uneven pouring.

1. Insert the filter into the Kalita dripper.
2. Place the carafe on a scale and tare it to zero.
3. Add the coffee to the filter and give it a shake to level the grounds.
4. Wait a moment before pouring freshly boiled water over it.
5. Start a timer and pour 40 to 60 grams of water into the filter in a circular motion.
6. Let the coffee bloom for 45 seconds.
7. Stir gently with a spoon, then continue with pulse pours, maintaining an even water level above the grounds until you reach your target water weight.
8. Aim for a total brew time of around 3 minutes.

Pour into your mug and enjoy, this method's flat bed design tends to be more forgiving of small pouring inconsistencies than the V60's cone shape.

Choosing Between the Three

All three produce a clean, filtered cup, but each rewards a slightly different brewing style. If you're deciding where to start, browsing the full pour over collection alongside these three is worth doing before committing to one setup.