{"id":2063503,"date":"2025-01-15T12:38:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T18:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=2063503"},"modified":"2025-03-12T15:53:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T20:53:47","slug":"origami-pour-over-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/origami-pour-over-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Origami Pour-Over Review: The Best Pour-Over Coffee Maker We Tried"},"content":{"rendered":"When it comes to kitchen gadgets, the ones that are aesthetically pleasing aren't always functional. Luckily, that's not the case for the Origami pour-over<\/a>. Our team loves this sleek coffee maker for its adorable design\u2014and for the fact that it brews a cup so flavorful, we wanted to stop testing and just sit down to enjoy it!\r\n\r\nWe ranked Origami the top overall option on our list of the best pour-over coffee makers<\/a>. Here's what you need to know about this pretty and<\/em> practical option.\r\n

What is the Origami Pour-Over?<\/h2>\r\nMade out of ceramic, the Origami<\/a> is a pretty classic pour-over coffee dripper. It sits on top of your mug or glass of choice as you brew your coffee. It has a maximum yield of 7 ounces, so it can only make one cup of coffee at a time.\r\n\r\nIts uniquely fluted design is similar to a lampshade, and it comes in a variety of colors, so you can pick one that matches your kitchen. It's hand-crafted by Japanese artisans and made out of the same type of Japanese clay used in Mino ware pottery, which is known for its ability to retain heat. The fluted design also serves a specific purpose: It maximizes airflow and drainage for a smoother end result.\r\n\r\nThe coffee maker is conical-shaped, and you can use any generic disposable filters with it, including Origami paper filters, Kalita Wave filters or V60 paper filters. (And if you're in need of beans, we recommend signing up for a coffee subscription box<\/a> or exploring some of the best organic coffee<\/a>.)\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT product_name=\"Origami Pour-Over Coffee Maker\" short_description=\"We found that our favorite overall pour-over looks as good as it performs\" image=\"2097813\" image_credit=\"MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"Equator Coffees\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.equatorcoffees.com%2Fproducts%2Forigami-dripper%3Fvariant%3D40453617483858\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Equator Coffees\" retailers_2_name=\"Stumptown\" retailers_2_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stumptowncoffee.com%2Fproducts%2Forigami-medium-sakura-pink-dripper-w-holder%3Fvariant%3D43362992488616\" retailers_2_display_text=\"Shop on Stumptown\" \/]\r\n

Origami Pour-Over Features<\/h2>\r\nThe Origami Pour-Over is a beautiful way to make a delicious cup of coffee. It's made from Mino porcelain from Gifu, Japan, which means it boasts a truly gorgeous look. It's available in multiple colors and features a 20-fold design and an Acacia wood dripper holder at the bottom. It's also versatile in its sizing, so it'll fit with most pour-over stands.\r\n\r\nBeyond its aesthetics, it's large enough to make one to four cups of coffee depending on the size of your mug. The ceramic material is great for retaining heat, though it's recommended that you use disposable filters with this model.\r\n

How We Tested the Origami Pour-Over<\/h2>\r\nWe put all of our pour-over coffee makers through the same initial test: making a cup of coffee based on the manufacturer's guidelines. In this case, the Origami pour-over<\/a> didn't come with instructions (a bit of a disappointment), so we used the standard 12 grams of coffee ground to a medium coarseness with 8 ounces of water.\r\n\r\nDespite the lack of directions, this pour-over was very easy and intuitive to use. We used a\u00a0gooseneck kettle, heating the water to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Generally, when making a pour-over<\/a>, you want to start by letting the coffee bloom. Pour in just enough water to moisten the grounds, and let it sit for about 30 seconds. This helps release carbon dioxide, which makes for a smoother cup of coffee. Once it's bloomed, continue pouring the rest of the water (ideally in a circular motion) to make sure all of the grounds are saturated.\r\n\r\nThe end result? A really, really fantastic cup of coffee. Our testing team said they just wanted to stop testing and sit down and enjoy it. The strength ranged between average and strong, with our testers noting that it really allowed the flavors to come through. While there was some bitterness, it nearly completely disappeared once we added cream. After brewing, the temperature was 158.9 degrees, a difference of about 41 degrees.\r\n\r\nCleaning was just as much of a breeze. You can rinse the Origami pour-over in the sink or toss it into the dishwasher. Throw your paper filter in the trash. That's it. While its flutes may make it slightly harder to clean than smoother styles of pour-overs, we didn't have any problem.\r\n\r\n[quote-card quote=\"I'm shocked and amazed how smooth this fluted pour-over made the bitter beans taste. Our team voted this little ray of sunshine as the cutest of the bunch.\" name=\"Sheri Kaz\" title=\"Product Tester\" \/]\r\n\r\nIf you haven't made pour-over before, it requires a little more involvement (but not that <\/em>much more) than a coffee machine or Keurig<\/a>, but it's well worth it. (That's why if you see it on the menu at your local cafe, it costs a lot more than a typical drip coffee.) Luckily, the Origami allows you to enjoy a flavorful cup without the extra expense\u2014and without needing to change out of your pajamas.\r\n

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