A pour-over setup doesn’t need to be complicated. It needs a dripper, a compatible filter, a stable holder, and somewhere for the coffee to go. From there, a few practical tools help make the process more consistent.
ORIGAMI’s coffee equipment is designed around these individual parts. Its drippers come in porcelain or resin and can be paired with different holders, servers, and cups, making it possible to build a setup for a single morning coffee or a larger brew to share.
START WITH THE DRIPPER
Start by choosing between ORIGAMI’s porcelain and resin drippers. The dripper material is a separate choice from the holder material: a resin holder is a support for the brewer, not the brewer itself.
The ORIGAMI porcelain dripper has 20 ribs that create air channels between the paper filter and the dripper wall. Those channels give air room to escape as water moves through the coffee. The dripper’s open design also leaves room to experiment with grind size, pouring technique, and filter choice.
Made in Japan, the porcelain drippers combine a distinctive folded shape with a broad range of colors. Choosing a color is the easy part. Choosing a size starts with how much coffee you usually make.
Size S is designed for approximately one to two cups, while size M accommodates approximately one to four cups. These are brewing-size guides rather than exact mug measurements. If your morning coffee fills a large mug, think about your usual finished volume rather than the number of cups alone. Check the size and compatibility details of the specific dripper you select.
CHOOSE A HOLDER
The holder supports the dripper over a mug or server. It’s a separate component, so include it when putting together a setup.
ORIGAMI’s clear resin holder is shaped to fit the ribs of both the small and medium drippers, helping keep the brewer securely positioned. It’s dishwasher safe, making it a practical choice for regular use.
The acacia wood holder offers a different material and appearance, with natural variations in grain and color. Unlike the resin version, it should not go in the dishwasher.
Choose based on how you want the setup to look and how you prefer to clean it. Both serve the same essential purpose: supporting the dripper during brewing.
CHOOSE CONE OR WAVE FILTERS
Filter shape is another way to adjust an ORIGAMI setup. ORIGAMI’s original cone-shaped paper filters come in sizes matched to its drippers: the one-to-two-cup filter fits size S, and the one-to-four-cup filter fits size M.
The ORIGAMI Original Wave Paper Filter offers a different approach. Its pleats are designed to fit the dripper’s 20 ribs closely, narrowing the gaps between the paper and the dripper wall and limiting water escaping around the sides of the coffee bed. Compared with a cone filter, the wave shape creates a shallower layer of grounds.
Wave filters come in a one-to-two-cup size for the S dripper and a two-to-four-cup size for the M dripper, with 50 sheets per pack. Match the filter to your dripper size, then compare the results with the same coffee. Keep notes on grind size, pouring, and brew time rather than assuming the two filter shapes will behave identically.
BREW INTO A MUG OR A SERVER
For one serving, brewing directly into a suitable mug keeps the setup compact and reduces cleanup. Check that the holder sits securely and that the mug has enough capacity for the full brew. The ORIGAMI Barrel Aroma Stacking Mug holds 330 ml and can be used for a small, single-serving pour-over with a dripper and holder placed on top.
A server is useful when making more than one serving or when you want to mix the finished coffee before pouring. ORIGAMI’s matte porcelain server holds 400 ml and has a wide base, narrow opening, and spout designed to limit drips.
Match the recipe to the receiving vessel. A medium dripper can accommodate a larger brew, but that doesn’t mean every server or mug beneath it can hold the result.
ADD TOOLS FOR CONSISTENCY
Beyond the ORIGAMI pieces, a scale, burr grinder, timer, and kettle with a controlled pour make it easier to repeat a brew you enjoy.
A scale lets you measure coffee and water rather than estimate them. The Hario V60 Drip Scale combines weighing with a built-in brew timer, so you can track water weight and elapsed time together.
For an electric grinder, the Fellow Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 uses 64 mm stainless steel flat burrs and is designed for brewed coffee methods, including pour-over, rather than espresso. For a manual option, the Hario Mini-Slim Pro Ceramic Coffee Mill has conical ceramic burrs and a 24 g capacity, enough for the single-serving recipe below. A gooseneck kettle makes it easier to direct the water.
CHOOSE YOUR COFFEE
Our current Canyon Coffee selection includes Sagebrush, Beachwood, and Alentejo. Roasted in Los Angeles, these coffees offer different starting points for a home brewing routine.
Sagebrush is Canyon’s daily drip coffee, intended to be enjoyed black or with milk, making it a straightforward place to start for this setup. Beachwood is developed as Canyon’s go-to espresso coffee, while Alentejo is its darkest roast. Choose according to your taste, then adjust the brewing recipe to the beans rather than expecting every coffee to behave the same way.
As a starting recipe, try 15 g of coffee to 250 g of water. This is a baseline, not a fixed rule. Adjust to suit the beans, your equipment, and your taste, changing one variable at a time so you can understand its effect.
TWO PRACTICAL SETUPS
For a compact, single-serving setup, pair a size S dripper in your preferred material with a compatible holder, matching cone or wave filters, and a mug large enough for your recipe. Add a scale and your usual grinder and kettle.
For a setup built around serving and sharing, choose the dripper size that suits your recipe, add its matching filters and a holder, and brew into a server with sufficient capacity. Cups can then be selected separately, whether you prefer handled mugs or ORIGAMI’s handleless flavor cups.
BUILD AROUND YOUR ROUTINE
The best place to start is with the amount of coffee you actually drink and the way you want to make it. Choose the dripper material and size, match the filter, add a compatible holder, and check the capacity of the vessel underneath.
The colors and cup shapes can be personal. The fit between the parts should be practical.
