Key Highlights 80° interior angle for improved consistency and dose forgiveness Air channel technology for stable bypass and stall-free brewing Reduces fines migration, contributing to cleaner cup clarity Includes Disputer tool for precise filter placement Used at World Brewers Cup 2024 (runner-up, Wataru Iidaka) Ceramic construction for excellent heat retention Hand wash recommended Designed in the USA, made in South Korea Specifications Type: Conical Ceramic Dripper Interior Angle: 80° Filter Type: Standard conical paper filter Rib Design: Recessed air channels Includes: Disputer tool Care: Hand wash recommended Designed: USA Made: South Korea Notable Use: World Brewers Cup 2024, Chicago Some brewers ask you to adapt to them. The UFO adapts to you. The UFO Dripper is one of those rare pieces of equipment that quietly changes how you think about pour-over. It was used by Wataru Iidaka in his runner-up performance at the 2024 World Brewers Cup in Chicago, not as a gimmick, but as a genuine tool for precision brewing under pressure. What sets the UFO apart begins with its geometry. Most conical drippers trade consistency for complexity. The UFO was designed to close that gap, using an unprecedented 80° interior angle that slows the brew flow, extends contact time, and reduces sensitivity to dose variation. Shallower walls mean bed depth stays more stable across different grind amounts, making each cup more repeatable without flattening the expressive, clarity-forward qualities conicals are known for. Rather than raised ribs, the UFO uses recessed air channels that work in tandem with the included Disputer tool to set the filter cleanly and encourage consistent bypass. These channels also help equalize air pressure between the brewer and server, reducing the risk of staling mid-brew. The result is a dripper that rewards both the careful and the curious. Whether you're dialing in a competition-level recipe or simply brewing a more thoughtful morning cup, the UFO gives you the structure to brew with confidence and the latitude to explore. Designed in the USA. Made in South Korea. Why We Chose This The UFO earned its place in our lineup because it addresses a real tension in pour-over brewing: the trade-off between expressiveness and consistency. It's the kind of brewer that makes sense the more you use it.
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