Clever Dripper Calculator
How much coffee for a Clever Dripper? Choose your size and brew style to get grams of coffee, water, temperature and steep time.
How much coffee do I use in a Clever Dripper?
About 23 g for the 12 oz Small (350 ml of water) and 33 g for the 18 oz Large (500 ml) at a 1:15 ratio. Go 1:13 for a bolder cup.
What grind size is best for a Clever Dripper?
Medium, like table salt to slightly coarser. It is an immersion brewer, so it forgives grind, but too fine slows the draw-down. See the
grind size guide.
How long do you steep a Clever Dripper?
Most recipes steep 2 to 3 minutes, then place the brewer on a mug to drain, which takes about a minute. Light roasts like the longer end; stop at 90 seconds for a brighter cup.
What water temperature should I use?
Between 93 and 96 C (199 to 205 F). Hotter water extracts light roasts better; go cooler for dark roasts. See the
water temperature guide.
Is a Clever Dripper the same as a French press?
Both steep coffee in full immersion, but the Clever drains through a paper filter, so the cup is cleaner with no sediment. Compare with the
French press calculator.
Which coffee is best for a Clever Dripper?