Research & journal

Notes from the bench

Experiments, materials and measurements from the VIHI lab.

May 19, 2026

Kalita Wave 155 vs 185 Filter Geometry

The Kalita Wave 155 and Kalita Wave 185 share the same flat-bottom brewing idea, but their filter geometry behaves differently in…

May 19, 2026

Origami Dripper vs. V60: When to Choose Cone Filters for Maximum Clarity

Origami Dripper vs. V60: Cone Filters for Maximum Clarity 1. Introduction The pursuit of clarity in brewed coffee has emerged as a…

May 12, 2026

The Origami Dripper Single Pour Technique: Maximizing Sweetness and Clarity

Introduction The pursuit of optimal extraction in pour-over coffee brewing represents a complex interplay of fluid dynamics, parti…

May 10, 2026

Origami Dripper vs. V60: Which Should You Buy for Your Brewing Style?

Introduction The pursuit of the perfect cup of coffee has driven significant innovation in manual brewing equipment, with the pour…

May 7, 2026

Ceramic vs Resin Origami Dripper: Which Material is Right for Your Brewing?

Introduction The pursuit of the optimal pour-over coffee experience has driven significant innovation in brewing equipment, with t…

May 4, 2026

The Science Behind Origami Dripper Ribs: How They Control Extraction Speed

Introduction The pursuit of precision in pour-over coffee brewing has driven significant innovation in dripper design, moving beyo…

April 11, 2026

Why Your Kalita Wave Coffee Tastes Inconsistent: The Hidden Science of Filter Geometry

Discover why stacked Kalita Wave filters cause extraction inconsistency.