"Like choosing a coffee shop"
I like coffee shops, but I don't like brewing my own.
I want to turn such a home coffee time into a fun and delicious time.
The excitement of entering a coffee shop is also used for home coffee.
---- Prologue ----
The history of flannel drip, which is said to be the oldest drip extraction method, has always been with coffee shops. Coffee shops have a culture of custom-making flannel filters according to the taste of the coffee they want to express, and they have created "local coffee shops" and "regional flavors" by creating flavors not only from beans and roasting but also from utensils.
Such commitment is disappearing with the decrease in the number of privately owned coffee shops. There are three types of flannel filters for spiels that express regional characteristics. You can experience the precious culture that you want to leave for future generations at home.
Choose a flannel filter like you would choose a coffee shop, and enjoy the old and new coffee experience.
---- The awesomeness of coffee shops that have created "local flavors" ----
The history of coffee in Japan is said to date back to the Meiji era. Coffee beans, which are imported agricultural products, were by no means of high quality at that time. Even in such a situation, the famous masters of each region continued to study to provide a satisfactory taste while fulfilling their role as a salon in the region.
One of them is the "custom-made flannel filter".
Pride in supporting ---- Japan coffee ----
We continue to create a flannel filter that continues to respond to requests.
The reason why the original flannel filter was sought after is simple: it changes the taste. In an era when it is difficult to differentiate with beans, the taste changes with the extraction method. You can see the importance of that.
The textile companies that continued to respond to such custom-made requests were scattered all over the country at the time. There are a wide range of factors that bring about changes in taste, such as shape, material, and brushing, and it must be tailored not only to the taste but also to the workflow of each store.
It can be said that the accumulation of taste creation by two people has created the current flannel drip culture unique to Japan.
---- What is the best part of flannel drip----
Nowadays, the quality of the beans and the extraction method are different from those days, but what is the taste of flannel drip, which still has many fans?
Generally speaking, it is said to be "thicker than paper drip" and "has a better texture". There are many people who have the image of "extracting deep-roasted beans at low temperatures for a long time by drip".
I think there are various features and ways to enjoy it, but I think the real pleasure of flannel drip that you can enjoy at home is "freedom".
When you combine a custom-made flannel filter with a drip type, you have a wide range of options for touching hot water and beans. I think that's why so many coffee shops have differentiated themselves with flannel drip.
It may be a luxury in this day and age when we want immediate answers, but you can slowly get closer to your favorite coffee. I think there is such a charm in flannel drip.
---- What will be lost with the decline of coffee shops----
In recent years, the number of privately owned coffee shops has decreased significantly, and there are only a few textile companies with the technology and understanding to handle flannel filters.
I think that the coffee know-how surrounding flannel drip, which has been accumulated over a long period of time, can already be said to be a culture unique to Japan. There is a world that can only be spun with flannel drip, a world that has been created by many of our predecessors.
Nowadays, there are various ways to enjoy coffee, but I would be happy if more people came into contact with the old and new world of flannel drip, and more people would find their own favorite coffee, not coffee that someone else said was delicious.
Why don't you take a step forward and ask the roaster at the shop you were interested in, "What beans do you recommend?"
---- Reviewed by Kyoto Rokuyosha Coffee Shop Owner Kunhei Okuno ----
> Nagoya style
"This Nagoya type, which is probably a versatile type, is a type that uses the dough side as the basic outer surface, and the brushed side is provided on the inner surface, so there is a slight difference, but it is filtered to some extent at the time of extraction and then falls as a coffee liquid, so I think it will be possible to extract stably with little blurring. The Nagoya-style dough side itself is moderate, and the fact that it can produce a variety of ways to enjoy "royal" coffee by drip while reflecting the amount of coffee beans and the preference of the temperature of the water in the grind is something that everyone will like. I thought."
> Tokyo style
"In fact, it was the flannel that I was most familiar with. In short, the Tokyo style, in which the brushed side is facing the outer surface, has a sense of being able to extract delicately and clearly, and I always dare to extract with the brushed side on the outside. The dough side is on the inside, so the order in which the coffee being extracted is filtered on the brushed side while falling directly down, so for better or worse, the original taste and extraction technology of the coffee beans are reflected, and it is thought that there is an element that allows you to enjoy various tastes and preferences such as the amount of coffee beans, the temperature of the ground water, etc., with a "playful spirit". Personally, I think the most wide-ranging flannel extraction method is the Tokyo style."
> Osaka style
"It has the same specifications as the Nagoya style, but I think that the fabric side is used with the outer surface facing the outside and the fabric that is likely to have a fine mesh is filtered and extracted while staying for a while until it falls off as a liquid, so I feel that it will be a form of "expert" line that can extract coffee that is condensed as an image with a rich taste. Conversely, it is not affected by the extraction speed, and the hot water is connected to the liquid through the coffee grounds rather slowly, so there may be an advantage that the individuality of the coffee beans can be extracted regardless of the technique. Unnecessary miscellaneous flavors can be removed by the action of the fine dough knitting, so it seems that you can produce clear and flavorful coffee.
> Review
"The pleasure of being able to change the expression of the flannel with just the cloth fabric and the front and back of the flannel, which does not change at first glance, is perfect for those who want to express and direct their own color of coffee, as well as expanding the depth of coffee.
In addition, the method of drip brewing with your own hands not only makes you think of coffee as a coffee brewed for yourself or someone else, but also makes you feel that the place and space are important, and I think that it creates a value that makes you think that time is even more important, so even if it is familiar and casual, it will give you that "special feeling" to your usual casual time and place, isn't it?
I'm glad that people will become familiar with Nell, which may take a little time, and above all, I hope that you will realize that a little time and effort will become an element that makes coffee more fun and delicious.
This time, suzugama's proposal was for cloth fabric, but for that matter, even the shape of flannel such as round and oval should be able to develop the effect of taste to make it more attractive. If you want to explore the depths of it, I hope you will get more and more immersed in that swamp (laughs)."
----Message----
Thank you for watching. My name is Suzuhara from Suzugama, the developer of Spiel. Here, it's a little troublesome from a developer's point of view (?) I would like to talk to you.
Coffee extraction is a matter of course, but it is about controlling how hot water (or water) touches the beans. It's simple to put into words, but there are a lot of things going on inside the filter during the actual extraction. We started by extracting the variables.
Effects on extraction include the strength of steaming, the speed of hot water drainage, clogging, and the amount of coffee oil permeation. And as for the fabrics that cause change, the material of the thread, the weaving, the front and back of the brush, etc. There are about 45 items in total. And when we actually used them, we took data on changes in taste and usability after using them for a certain period of time. Of course, it also compares with other extraction methods.
When you hear this, it's magnificent(?) I mean, I don't know why (laughs), but in fact, it is enough to have a delicious and easy-to-use filter, and after all, professionals who brew many cups of coffee every day have a sensible grasp of what kind of filter is good, and opinions are coming out in a group of opinions for custom-made requests. If you read Mr. Okuno's review, you will understand.
Since the Spiel is a drip set for home use, we choose a combination that is as large as possible in taste and comfort depending on the filter. I think it's pretty easy to understand and you will have different tastes.
However, I think that the time to enjoy coffee at home is a taste that can be enjoyed from the time of brewing and the time of selecting the coffee beans before it. First of all, we would like to provide you with an opportunity to learn about the background of flannel drip, want to go to a coffee shop that you have been interested in, talk to the roaster, and learn about new pleasures.
For this purpose, it is essential to have not only filters but also a comprehensive design related to lifestyles, such as drippers. If you don't use it, you won't have any children. We will continue to make fun proposals in the future. Thank you for your patience.