STEP 1

• Heat your water to 92–94°C / 197–201°F

• Place the April Dripper on your carafe or mug.

• Insert the April paper filter.

• Rinse the filter with hot water to warm everything up, then discard the rinse water.

• Add 23g of freshly ground coffee into the dripper.

  • Level the coffee bed by gently tapping the dripper.

STEP 2

00:00 — Bloom

Pour 60g of water in gentle circles.

Let the coffee sit for 30 seconds to degas.

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00:45 — Second Pour

Pour up to 160g total.

Keep the pour controlled and mostly in the center to avoid over-agitation.

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01:30-01:40 — Third Pour

Pour to 260g total.

Maintain a slow, steady stream.

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2:30-2:40 — Final Pour

Pour to 360g total.

Keep the water level consistent and the stream relaxed.

RESULTS

TARGET BREW TIME

3:30-4:00

• If brew runs too fast, grind finer.

• If brew runs too slow, grind coarser.

FLAVOR EXPECTATIONS

This method gives you a clean, sweet, rounded cup with high clarity and gentle acidity.
The April dripper’s slow, controlled flow highlights the natural sweetness and character of the coffee.