Origami Air
The Origami Air: the lightweight AS resin version of the 20-ribbed Origami dripper. Sizes, weight, heat, care, how to brew with it and Air vs porcelain.
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What is the Origami Air?
The Origami Air is the resin version of the Origami dripper. It keeps the same 20 ribs and takes the same cone or Kalita Wave filters, but it's made of AS resin, which ORIGAMI says is about 50% lighter than the porcelain dripper and tough against knocks. It comes in S (about 64 g) and M sizes and can go in the dishwasher.
At a glance
- Ratio
- 1:18
- 15 g : 270 g
- Grind
- Medium-fine (table salt)
- Water
- 88–90 °C
- Brew time
- 1:20
- approximately
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Origin
- Japan
Method
Choose and rinse a filter
Fit a cone filter or a Kalita Wave filter, rinse it with hot water and pour that away.
Add the coffee
Add 15 g of coffee, ground fine for pour-over, and level it.
First pour30 s
Start a timer and pour 40 g of water at 88–90°C in the first 30 seconds.
Second pour30 s
Pour 130 g slowly over the next 30 seconds.
Final pour20 s
Pour the remaining 100 g, finishing by about 1:20, then remove the dripper.
The Origami Air is the resin version of the Origami dripper. It has the same 20 deep ribs and takes the same cone or Kalita Wave filters, but it’s made of AS resin instead of porcelain. ORIGAMI says that makes it about 50% lighter and tough against knocks, though it also says resin holds heat less well than porcelain, so the brewing temperature tends to drop slightly. Here’s how it compares and how to brew with it.
The short version
- The Origami in AS resin, with the same 20-rib shape.
- About 50% lighter than porcelain, ORIGAMI says, and tough against impacts.
- Same filters: cone or Kalita Wave.
- Sizes S and M; the S weighs about 64 g.
- Dishwasher safe, but not for the microwave or oven.
Origami Air vs porcelain Origami
| Origami Air | Porcelain Origami | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | AS resin | Porcelain |
| Weight | About 50% lighter (S about 64 g) | Heavier |
| Toughness | Impact resistant | Can chip or break if dropped |
| Heat | Holds less heat, so the brewing temperature tends to drop slightly, ORIGAMI says | Thinner than many ceramic drippers, so it gives up heat faster (Kurasu) |
| Filters | Cone or Kalita Wave | The same |
| Brewing | The same | The same |
What sizes are there?
| Air S | Air M | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | About 118 mm across, 70 mm tall | About 142 mm across, 87 mm tall |
| Weight | About 64 g | About 90 g |
| Drain hole | 25 mm | 25 mm |
Weights and sizes vary slightly between listings; these are from ORIGAMI and its retailers.
How do you brew with the Origami Air?
Exactly like the porcelain Origami. This is Kurasu’s Origami recipe:
- Choose a filter, cone or Wave, rinse it and pour the water away.
- Add 15 g of coffee, ground fine for pour-over.
- Pour 40 g at 88–90°C in the first 30 seconds.
- Pour 130 g slowly over the next 30 seconds.
- Pour the last 100 g by about 1:20, then remove the dripper.
For more on choosing cone vs Wave filters, see the main Origami guide.
How do you clean it?
Throw away the filter and grounds, then rinse or wash it. It’s listed as dishwasher safe. Don’t put it in the microwave or oven.
General guidance only. Take care pouring hot water, and follow the instructions that come with your dripper.
Should I buy the Air or the porcelain Origami?
- Buy the Air if you want something light and hard to break, for travel, camping or a busy kitchen.
- Buy the porcelain Origami if you prefer the feel and look of porcelain.
- Look at the AeroPress Go if you want a travel brewer that packs into its own mug.
Origami Air vs other brewers
- Origami dripper: the porcelain original.
- V60: the cone the Origami can imitate.
- Kalita Wave: the flat-bottomed dripper it can imitate.
- Bee House: a ceramic wedge dripper.
Explore every pour-over in the pour-over chapter.
What you’ll need
Words in this guide
- Pour-over
- Pour-over is a way of making filter coffee by hand: you pour hot water over ground coffee in a filter cone and let it drip through into a cup or jug.
Questions & answers
What is the Origami Air?
The resin version of the Origami dripper, with the same 20-rib shape. It's made of AS resin, which ORIGAMI says is about 50% lighter than porcelain and tough against impacts.
Origami Air vs porcelain Origami?
They brew the same way and take the same filters. The Air is lighter and harder to break; ORIGAMI says porcelain holds heat better, so with resin the brewing temperature tends to drop slightly.
What sizes does the Origami Air come in?
S, about 118 mm across and 70 mm tall, weighing about 64 g, and M, about 142 mm across and 87 mm tall. Both have a 25 mm drain hole.
Is the Origami Air dishwasher safe?
Yes, it's listed as dishwasher safe. Don't put it in the microwave or oven.
Is the Origami Air good for travel?
It's light and impact resistant, so it's easy to pack, but it's still a pour-over, so you'll need a kettle and filters.
Sources
- Dripper Air S. ORIGAMI
- Dripper Air M. ORIGAMI
- [Porcelain or resin] ORIGAMI dripper: a different material transforms. ORIGAMI
- ORIGAMI dripper Air (AS holder incl.). Stitch Coffee
- ORIGAMI dripper brewing recipe: how we do it at Kurasu. Kurasu
General guidance only. Not medical, food-safety or professional advice. Always follow your equipment's own instructions.