Sibarist Booster

Sale price¥3,520

A new coffee experience with your usual dripper! A new type of filter that attaches to the bottom of the dripper used by world champions

size: 22mm
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Introduction

◯ Points of this product

  • Boost your extraction
  • Comment from World Champion Matt Winton
  • Kigu team verification
  • How to use/care instructions

Boost your extraction

Booster is a tool that adjusts and strengthens the flavor and concentration during extraction by changing the flow rate.

By placing it between the paper filter and the dripper, it dramatically increases the number of contact points of the paper filter directly below the coffee bed.
This allows for varying flow rates and extractions that are less prone to channeling.

As a result, you can extract coffee without bitterness or dryness even when making a large amount of coffee, and by simply adding a booster under the paper, you can make various changes such as grinding finer, making it sweeter, or bringing out more body, without changing the brewing equipment you use!

The Booster was tested over a year with Matt Winton (2021 World Brewers Cup Champion) to optimize hole size, diameter and material to ensure the most consistent flow possible.

Matt Winton's comment:

"When I first started using flat-bottom coffee drippers, I had heard of other people using fine grinds to achieve high extraction, but for me it always ended up being too bitter, so I didn't really see the benefit.

After asking around, I was directed to a blog post written by Jonathon Gagne that suggested placing a mesh screen under the paper filter of a Fellow Stag Brewer. I gave this a try and was amazed at how well it worked!

After experimenting with different mesh diameters and hole sizes, we realized that the appeal of this technology is not in moving the paper away from the dripper, but in increasing the number of contact points between the paper and the mesh, thereby improving the flow.

Working with a Shivalist, we found the perfect mesh size that dramatically improved flow and eliminated clogging when brewing rich light roast coffee! Now I can use other people's recipes and get a consistent, fast flow without the bitterness that I had before. No clogging!

I currently use this mesh in all my flatbed brewers including Olea, Stag, Kalita and April.

This allows for a completely free flow and consistent results without clogging. Works great with many different paper filters including Kalita, Sybarist FAST, Sybarist B3, APRIL, etc. In all cases it has helped improve the brewer.

The B3 Hybrid + 22mm disc combo also produced a richer, sweeter, and clearer flavor that was consistent from hot to cold coffee. I wish I had this setup during competitions to further enhance my brews on stage.

Even if you brew your coffee using a really slow drip method with no bypass, you can still increase the flow rate and ultimately it won't taste bitter, it's just more efficient and less prone to clogging and uneven brewing!"

From the Sibarist website:

Kigu team verification

The Kigu team also tested the Booster 45mm size with each of the April, Orea, and Kalita drippers. We realized that the taste definitely changes when using the same dripper.

The key points are as follows.

  • Increased body and sweetness
  • Increased sourness and juiciness
  • Less likely to cause clogging
  • Easier to achieve a consistent flavor
  • You can create different flavors using the same recipe
  • The flow rate (time it takes for the coffee to drip) does not change much.

Tips on how to use it

The key is to press the paper filter into the Booster until it sticks to the surface and rinse it. This product promotes water flow by contact between the paper filter and the metal surface, so if it is not firmly attached, it will not function properly.

Also, since the coffee is often extracted quite strongly, you can make more delicious coffee by adjusting the grind size, etc.

How to use

  1. Before first use, wash gently with soap and water.
  2. Place the booster in the dripper so that it is parallel to the ground. (For the 22mm size, place the protruding part facing down.)
  3. Place the paper filter in the dripper. Make sure that the bottom of the paper filter is firmly attached to the Booster.
  4. Rinse the paper filter so that the bottom of the filter is in contact with the Booster.
  5. Add the coffee grounds as you normally would and start brewing.

Variations

  • 45mm: Can be used with most flat-bottom drippers (cannot be used with trapezoid or cone-bottom drippers)
  • 22mm: Only available when using the B3 Hybrid with the cone dripper.

Contents

  • 1 metal filter

Introduction

◯ Points of this product

  • Boost your extraction
  • Comment from World Champion Matt Winton
  • Kigu team verification
  • How to use/care instructions

Boost your extraction

Booster is a tool that adjusts and strengthens the flavor and concentration during extraction by changing the flow rate.

By placing it between the paper filter and the dripper, it dramatically increases the number of contact points of the paper filter directly below the coffee bed.
This allows for varying flow rates and extractions that are less prone to channeling.

As a result, you can extract coffee without bitterness or dryness even when making a large amount of coffee, and by simply adding a booster under the paper, you can make various changes such as grinding finer, making it sweeter, or bringing out more body, without changing the brewing equipment you use!

The Booster was tested over a year with Matt Winton (2021 World Brewers Cup Champion) to optimize hole size, diameter and material to ensure the most consistent flow possible.

Matt Winton's comment:

"When I first started using flat-bottom coffee drippers, I had heard of other people using fine grinds to achieve high extraction, but for me it always ended up being too bitter, so I didn't really see the benefit.

After asking around, I was directed to a blog post written by Jonathon Gagne that suggested placing a mesh screen under the paper filter of a Fellow Stag Brewer. I gave this a try and was amazed at how well it worked!

After experimenting with different mesh diameters and hole sizes, we realized that the appeal of this technology is not in moving the paper away from the dripper, but in increasing the number of contact points between the paper and the mesh, thereby improving the flow.

Working with a Shivalist, we found the perfect mesh size that dramatically improved flow and eliminated clogging when brewing rich light roast coffee! Now I can use other people's recipes and get a consistent, fast flow without the bitterness that I had before. No clogging!

I currently use this mesh in all my flatbed brewers including Olea, Stag, Kalita and April.

This allows for a completely free flow and consistent results without clogging. Works great with many different paper filters including Kalita, Sybarist FAST, Sybarist B3, APRIL, etc. In all cases it has helped improve the brewer.

The B3 Hybrid + 22mm disc combo also produced a richer, sweeter, and clearer flavor that was consistent from hot to cold coffee. I wish I had this setup during competitions to further enhance my brews on stage.

Even if you brew your coffee using a really slow drip method with no bypass, you can still increase the flow rate and ultimately it won't taste bitter, it's just more efficient and less prone to clogging and uneven brewing!"

From the Sibarist website:

Kigu team verification

The Kigu team also tested the Booster 45mm size with each of the April, Orea, and Kalita drippers. We realized that the taste definitely changes when using the same dripper.

The key points are as follows.

  • Increased body and sweetness
  • Increased sourness and juiciness
  • Less likely to cause clogging
  • Easier to achieve a consistent flavor
  • You can create different flavors using the same recipe
  • The flow rate (time it takes for the coffee to drip) does not change much.

Tips on how to use it

The key is to press the paper filter into the Booster until it sticks to the surface and rinse it. This product promotes water flow by contact between the paper filter and the metal surface, so if it is not firmly attached, it will not function properly.

Also, since the coffee is often extracted quite strongly, you can make more delicious coffee by adjusting the grind size, etc.

How to use

  1. Before first use, wash gently with soap and water.
  2. Place the booster in the dripper so that it is parallel to the ground. (For the 22mm size, place the protruding part facing down.)
  3. Place the paper filter in the dripper. Make sure that the bottom of the paper filter is firmly attached to the Booster.
  4. Rinse the paper filter so that the bottom of the filter is in contact with the Booster.
  5. Add the coffee grounds as you normally would and start brewing.

Variations

  • 45mm: Can be used with most flat-bottom drippers (cannot be used with trapezoid or cone-bottom drippers)
  • 22mm: Only available when using the B3 Hybrid with the cone dripper.

Contents

  • 1 metal filter

Specifications

brand

Sibarist

Size and weight

◾️Size
45mm Can be used with many flat-bottom drippers.
Can be used when using the B3 Hybrid with a 22mm cone dripper.

country of origin

Spain

Material/Standard

◾️Material
Stainless steel (gold plated)

Care Instructions

1. Allow the brewing equipment to cool at room temperature. (It may be hot immediately after brewing.)
2. Remove the paper filter and Booster from the dripper. The Booster will either remain at the bottom of the dripper or be attached to the paper filter side.
3. Rinse lightly with warm water and dry thoroughly.

◾️Caution
・When discarding the paper, please make sure there is no Booster attached to it. You may accidentally discard the Booster.
- The protrusions on the 22mm size may break if subjected to excessive force or repeated bending and stretching, so please do not touch them with your fingers or apply force to them.

Product introduction from staff

Product introduction from staff

Kurasu recipe

Kurasu recipe

Instructions

Instructions

Notes

  • Do not wash with metal scrubbers, etc.
  • Please be careful not to throw away this product together with the paper filter.
  • Be careful not to apply pressure to the small protrusions on the 22mm size, as this may cause it to break.

Notes

  • Do not wash with metal scrubbers, etc.
  • Please be careful not to throw away this product together with the paper filter.
  • Be careful not to apply pressure to the small protrusions on the 22mm size, as this may cause it to break.

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Customer Reviews

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Thigh
Must-try accessories

Combined with the April Dripper, I think the coffee is extracted more evenly, resulting in a cleaner, more balanced taste.
I was able to enjoy the rich flavor of light roast coffee without any clogging. This is one of the best accessories I've acquired recently.

Y
YABO family
A fun item that lets you enjoy your usual coffee even more

● Flat bottoms you have ・April Ripper ・Kalita Wave ・SIMPLIFY
・Blue Bottle Dripper

When I drank it I thought...
[The outline of the taste and aroma is clear]
That's all I can say.

Until now, I've found it hard to understand the characteristics. <br>I began to see what I was thinking more clearly.

especially ・Sweetness
・Quality of touch [Mouthfeel]
・Flavor

The reason why it was hard to feel any change with the dripper was...
The only thing I didn't really see any benefit from the Booster was the Blue Bottle dripper.

Of course, April SIMPLIFY,
Kalita Wave benefits most from Booster <br>It was my impression that it was well received.

c
covfefe
Useful to have

I think the value of stable hot water flow during extraction is more important than the change in taste. When using the trapezoid filter with Orea for zero bypass extraction, it no longer clogs and is now more comfortable. It also fits perfectly with the metal Kalita Wave dripper.

D
DeepArch
It works! But it doesn't work well with OreaV4.

When done well, it certainly adds sweetness and body, and the acidity becomes juicy.
However, it is not compatible with OreaV4, which was the original purpose, and it can only be used properly.
The only bottom was OPEN. Fast, Classic, Apex, etc. were slower in flow. <br>In most cases, the taste was a bit over-extracted.
It doesn't work when the Booster and paper are not tightly attached, or even when it's tilted a little. <br>Tools with uneven bottoms can be nerve-wracking and increase the chances of failure, so they are not suitable for regular use.
The effect can definitely be felt with the only stable bottom called OPEN and the older product Orea V3.
By the way, brewing it with a Graycano and using a wave filter was also a no-no (lol).

So, in conclusion, it is an effective but nerve-wracking tool.
I hope there will be a development plan for OreaV4 specifically.

t
tks

After using the Sybaris Booster, the coffee was noticeably cleaner and sweeter!
I will use this whenever I use a flat bottom dripper from now on!

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