The Origami Dripper is one of the most versatile pour-over tools available, capable of using both regular "cone" filters (like V60) and "wave" style filters for different flow rates and flavor profiles. After extensive testing, here's what I've discovered about the differences between these two filter styles.
Example Recipe Setup
- Coffee: Light roast 13g or medium/medium dark 15g
- Hot water: 200g at 91℃
- Method: Total 4 pours, with agitation
- Equipment: ORIGAMI dripper S size
The Data
Looking at the average numbers across multiple brews:
V60 Filter Results
Wave Filter Results
- Wave filter brews slower by 9 seconds on average
- V60 achieved a slightly higher TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)
- V60 tended to brew with a slightly higher yield
Taste Comparison
V60 Filter Results:
- More fruity and defined cup
- Cleaner texture and mouthfeel
- More pronounced acidity and brightness
Wave Filter Results:
- Less obvious fruitiness
- Distinctive body and sweetness
- Rounder, more balanced flavor profile
Brewing Behavior Analysis
The timing differences revealed interesting patterns:
- V60 brew: Took around 6 seconds most of the time, occasionally 8 seconds depending on the coffee
- Wave filter: Less stable timing, fluctuating between 3-5 seconds, but generally quicker drawdown than V60
This timing variance suggests that the significant taste differences may be caused by the blooming process and how each filter manages water flow during the initial saturation phase.
Final Thoughts
V60 filter extracts flavor more effectively and produces a more fruity, acidic cup with exceptional clarity. The consistent timing makes it more predictable for dialing in recipes.
Wave filter proves equally effective at extraction, but the slightly longer brewing time (9 seconds average increase) gives the final cup better sweetness and body compared to V60 brews. The trade-off is less consistency in timing.
Recommended Recipe
Final Perfected Recipe:
- Coffee: 15g
- Water: 250g at 90°C
- 0:00 - Bloom with 40g water
- 0:40 - Pour 110g in 10 seconds (total 150g)
- 1:00 - Pour remaining 100g (total 250g)
Which Should You Choose?
Choose V60 filters if: You prefer bright, acidic coffees with pronounced fruit notes and want consistent timing for repeatability.
Choose Wave filters if: You enjoy sweeter, more balanced cups with better body and don't mind slight timing variations between brews.
The beauty of the Origami dripper is that you can easily switch between both styles depending on your coffee selection and mood. Light, fruity coffees shine with V60 filters, while darker roasts and chocolatey beans often benefit from the Wave filter's enhanced body and sweetness extraction.