The 2023 World Brewers Cup-winning recipe — five equal 50g pours with 30-second rests between. A simple, consistent approach with the Origami Air for full body.
In June 2023, Carlos Medina of Chile won the World Brewers Cup in Athens. He chose a Natural Sida from Cafe Granja la Esperanza and the Origami Air S with a conical Brewista X filter. His approach: simplicity and consistency above all.
The philosophy:
Medina explained in interviews that his goal was to build a recipe that would work identically every time — even under competition time pressure. He avoided complex tricks and chose the simplest possible structure: 5 equal pours, 30-second rest between each.
What's unique about his approach:
1. Five identical 50g pours:
Medina doesn't vary pour size. Each pour is 50g, with the same out-and-in spiral. This creates a brew rhythm — like a heartbeat.
2. 30-second "silent time":
Between each pour is exactly 30 seconds of silence. No swirl, no stir, no water. This lets each pour fully extract the coffee before the next arrives. Add water too early and the agitation muddles extraction.
3. Origami Air S with cone:
The Origami Air S differs from the classic — it's transparent plastic and more thermal. With a cone filter (not Kalita Wave), the bed is narrow and deep — emphasizing body over clarity. This suits the natural-process bean Medina chose, rich in fruitiness.
4. Gentle stir at the end:
After the fifth pour, Medina stirs the brew with a spoon — not during pours, but at the end. This creates final integration of flavor compounds across layers.
5. Water at 65 PPM:
Not too low (like Peng's) and not too high. 65 PPM is balance — enough mineralization to enhance body, but not so much that it overshadows aroma.
The score:
Judges gave him the highest score in body and balance. Presenting his cup, he explained: "This isn't a coffee where you look for tricks — it's a cup that speaks the coffee."
Why the recipe is popular:
After his 2023 win, this recipe became the recommended default for most brewers using Origami. It's very easy to repeat — minimal steps, simple timing, round measurements. With a timer, scale, and Origami, you're set.