UFO Ceramic Black Dripper

225.00

The UFO Ceramic Dripper is compatible with a wide range of filters. Please make your selection to find your fit!

UFO Variable Wall Thickness Technology, and the reason behind the decision to not include base (holder).

Ceramic UFO is an attempt at stabilizing coffee slurry temperature throughout brewing. Via reducing unnecessary thermal mass from the upper levels of the dripper construction and positioning the dripper as close as possible to the heat retained within the carafe by removing the base, the ceramic UFO is able to create a brewing process that draws from a more stable incubated heat from below the brewer throughout the brewing process.

Ceramic UFO’s uppermost wall thickness is 23.7% thinner than the lowermost wall thickness, removing unnecessary thermal mass.

Ceramic UFO is designed to sit directly on the server, which allows the hot heat from the output coffee inside the server to circulate upwards, constantly providing an additional source of heat towards the thickest part of the dripper for better thermal stability.

This would be an issue in traditional protruding-rib designs where airflow is heavily dependent on the separation of the dripper base and server via base risers, but with UFO’s air channels that provide constant and consistent air flow from behind the filter, fear of clogging (stalling) via air-lock is fully out of question.

Variable wall thickness design for improved thermal stability during brewing

80-degree interior angle for enhanced consistency and clarity in cup profile

Air channel technology to prevent stalling and ensure consistent airflow

The UFO dripper boasts unique geometry, air channel technology, and thermal stability.

Geometry:
Conical drippers are known for their high complexity and pleasant acidity, but reduced consistency when compared to flat-bottoms. Our goal was to create the cup profiles we love from other conicals, while greatly improving consistency. UFO is designed to be the most forgiving conical brewer, using an unprecedented 80 degree interior angle. This slows down the brew to maintain a respectable contact time even with the air channels, and means that it's less sensitive to smaller doses. This is because the shallower the brewer walls, the less the bed depth changes with varying doses. The angle also contributes to greater accumulation of fines above the bed, further increasing clarity.

Air Channel Technology:
UFO incorporates air channels instead of protruding ribs, which combined with the Disputer tool allows for the perfect filter set and consistent bypass. The air channels also contribute to equalizing the air pressure above and below the carafe, mitigating any risk of stalling.

• Color: Black
• Hand washing recommended
• Designed in the USA, Made in South Korea
• Compatible with variety of filters.
• UFO Type A, Sibarist UFO Special Edition, Sibarist UFO B3 Flat