How to use an April Brewer with OddKin
The April Brewer brings a slice of Copenhagen's coffee scene to your home. We're stoked to now stock the April Plastic Dripper, which you can purchase from us online.
You’ll need:
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16-19g coffee (grind size: medium-coarse, filter profile)
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250ml water
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April Filter Paper (or Kalita 185 paper as an alternative)
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Timer
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Mug
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Kettle
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Scoop
Method
For this method, we’ll be using 2 different pour styles:
Circle pour- pouring in concentric circles
Straight pour- pouring straight into the centre of the coffee bed
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Boil the kettle and leave it to rest for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
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Place the April Brewer over your mug and add a filter paper. Then, pour hot water to wet the filter paper and warm the cup.
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Discard the water and put coffee into the base of the filter, giving it a gentle shake to level the bed out.
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Make sure everything is ready on a set of scales, zeroed. Then, start your timer, and in a gentle but quick circular motion, pour 60g of water on top of the coffee. Note: do not shake or agitate the coffee.
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At 40 secs: swiftly circle pour in the water until it reaches 150g.
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At 1 min 10 secs: straight pour until it reaches 250g.
The brew is ready once all of the water has passed through which should take 2:30 - 3:30 mins.
FAQs
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What grind size should I use for April brewing?We recommend using a medium-coarse grind size. Each coffee particle will be roughly 0.5mm in size, with a texture similar to rough sand. For tastiest results, grind your coffee just before you brew. This ensures you keep all the freshness and aromatics in your coffee that you’d typically lose when pre-ground. However, if you don’t have access to a grinder we offer pre-ground options too. What filter paper will I need?We sell genuine April Filter Papers in a pack of 50. The brewer is also compatible with Kalita 185 papers which have a slightly different thickness but make a very decent alternative. What is the best coffee to water ratio for April brewing?For our April Brewer recipe, we recommend using a coffee to water ratio of 1:14. So, for 250g water, you’ll need roughly 17g coffee. But depending on the roast level of your coffee, you can be a bit more flexible with your dose. For a really outstanding cup, we’d recommend choosing a fruiter bean with a filter roast profile. How long does April Brewer coffee take to brew?For our April Brewer recipe, your coffee should finish brewing anywhere between 2:30 mins to 3:30 mins. The grind size, or bean themselves can impact brew times so have a play! Want to know more about different ways to brew your beans? Join one of our fun weekend classes at the OddKin roastery! Suitable for all levels of experience. Bring a pal and mess around with some fab coffee for a morning or afternoon. Click below to read more and see our available classes: https://www.oddkincoffee.com/pages/coffee-classes |
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