MOST EFFICIENT BREWER: The Tricolate Review, Recipe, and Hack

[@gkseyfu]

Just tried this with a washed Colombian from Origin Coffee Roasters here in London - ground at 30 on the C40 w/ Red Clix (so 15 standard clicks), brew time of 6:45. First ever brew with the Tricolate and I have to say, absolutely delicious! Got the best brew I've had out of the bag so far, very clean and balanced, insane clarity - the aroma was *ever so slightly* less intense but in terms of character, also the best I've got so far. Thanks Lance!

[@chose43]

I did a lot of Aeropress emulation those days and i use a 58 mm precision basket (Decent 24g) as dispersion disc. It makes such gentle shower and fit so well, flat coffee beds brings me so much joy i do not understand

[@JoeyTen]

I was just thinking "I wonder if I can do this with my AeroPress" just seconds before you grabbed the AeroPress. Also, nice catch.

[@LanceHedrick]

You know what they say about great minds

[@runknight]

I just did your method for 1:22 ratio and honestly, I am blown away. Used a Guatemala Atitlán Blue Lake by Othello Specialty Coffee Roastery. Slightly on the darker side of roasting. I didn't expect the result to be that good for the ratio. Will try more with lighter roast coffee (currently have a China Yunnan Double Fermentation by same roastery, but still can't get a satisfying flavor out of it) to compare.

[@Mandragara]

Tea from Tunnan has a pronounced pungency from it, it's the soil IMO. Perhaps the same is true for their coffee.

[@VoxyGon]

Nice to see the Aeropress hack at the end, there! Its not the most glamorous brewer, but surprisingly versatile. The size difference between it and the Tricolate definitely makes a difference, though. It impacts almost all of the variables (brew time, grind size, and grams of grounds).

[@LanceHedrick]

You are absolutely right! The biggest thing is bed depth. Also, the shallow diameter makes it difficult to maintain a flat bed

[@morganbakerable]

I just bought my Tricolate last month and have been loving it with the right coffee, although I actually struggle a bit with consistency compared to traditional pourover, mainly in leveling the bed and filter. Seeing the sepia version is killing me though because I got the sepia Kinto set this summer and it would be a perfect match.

[@LanceHedrick]

Oh I love that glassware so much! And yes, consistency is difficult. Do you have a WDT?

[@morganbakerable]

@@LanceHedrick yes I have a levercraft wdt tool. I should try that after the bloom in lieu of spinning.

[@zachgoldstein4411]

what kinds of coffees have you enjoyed with the Tricolate? Ive had one for months and have really struggled to get something I like. Is *fine* but not on the same level as my Kono or v60 cups

[@morganbakerable]

@@zachgoldstein4411 Mainly fruit forward Nordic coffees have had the best success, although I got some surprisingly good results with some coffees that I didn't anticipate working, like the Holiday Blend from Black and White which was a medium roast that also worked on espresso.

[@paulmillerick4092]

Awesome video!! Very helpful as I am on the fence with this Tricolate Brewer. Seems cool but expense is questionable when i already have many other filter brewers. However, I definitely will try the Aeropress hack. That is genius & looks like fun! Good way to evaluate for deciding if to go for Tricolate. Thank you!!

[@dahlinsprilla8081]

First of all, love your content! Always buzzin to see your videos. As you mentioned in the end of the video, the melodrip, can you do a video with your favorite recipe with the med for kono/v60/kalita/aeropress? Happy new year Lance!

[@LanceHedrick]

Happy New Year! I don't really have recipes that center on the melo drip to be honest with you. I find that it allows too much bypass after the water piles on top of the ground. My coworker elika has a lot of recipes with the melodrip. Check out his Instagram coffeeusername

[@kpurpose1078]

Coincidently I received my Tricolate Brewer this week and brewed a very juicy El Injerto Geisha from Guatemala. Right out of the gate I’m a fan but will continue to experiment with different recipe’s and coffee.

[@LanceHedrick]

There is a lot you can do with it from different ratios to short ratios to diluting and more. Have fun!

[@1257mp]

Love the video! Never seen this brewer before, but that's a fascinating idea with the 0 bypass design. Also, love that turquoise/blue colour a lot. Super clean looking! You also had me dying with the Dora the Explorer stuff lol!

[@LanceHedrick]

Lol! Thank you so much for watching and for the comment

[@benbauer7866]

Cool brewer, but I’m FLOORED that a device that looks like it should be $10 (just a small amount of hard plastic) costs $70.

[@Huskee]

Those cups 🎉 Have you seen our HuskeeRenew range made of the same material as the Tricolate?!

[@coffeenerdaaron]

I know this is an older vid but I just got one of these brewers from my buddy Kim of Pair Coffee and I'm loving it! I've only brewed a couple of times with it but I'm enjoying it, I immediately noticed the difference in body and balance. Thanks for the tips Lance, I'm going to try this method tonight with a great washed process Kenya from Sweet Bloom!

[@LanceHedrick]

I love Kim. Tell him I'm sorry I forgot to ship that handgrinder back. But he isn't missing a ton lol

[@coffeenerdaaron]

@@LanceHedrick Haha! I'll let him know 😄

[@Sinisterg60]

Awesome vid! I'm looking forward to a video of the Nextlevel brewer as I have one pre-ordered 😁

[@LanceHedrick]

Very cool! It will be very similar, except it will be able to do bigger doses.

[@ishyg1601]

I was like “I’ve been doing something like this on my Aeropress” and then that last part of the vid…Nice. Now I know that what I’m missing is the dispersion screen. Thanks.

[@tjahjadialdo3012]

FIrst youtube watch this year. Happy New Year. Keep it up.

[@LanceHedrick]

Happy new year! Thank you for christening you year with me!

[@GoTellJesusSaves]

Thanks for this! I hope 2022 is amazingly good for you!

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah, friend! And same to you!

[@GoTellJesusSaves]

@@LanceHedrick Thanks a kilo, my bro!

[@leaode_cafe]

This reminded me of a experimental brew that I used to make on one of those iced drip coffee philters, the philter section seemed like a Phin to me so I started to experiment with it, ended up using 1:17 a coarse grind and I used to tamp it lightly to even it out, it had a stainless steel mesh, so the oils could pass through it, the liquid chamber was very small, the cups I got with it were very interesting, it's cool to see something similar explored like that, this seems way more interesting.

[@z3r0w1ng]

Happy New Year, Lance.

[@LanceHedrick]

Happy New Year!

[@hoobeydoobey1267]

Coffee in a pot of water (cowboy coffee) the original no-bypass maker, followed by the press pot.

[@guusjuh97]

Little hack for those who find the tricolate too expensive (like me), A cheap phin (Vietnamese style coffee brewer) can get you some very good results and has a wider base compared to an aeropress.

[@paulmillerick4092]

Phin is amazing actually! I've had great results

[@PK3DCGA]

Happy new year Lance! Always love your videos !

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much! And happy 2022!

[@cyrusfontaine2598]

I need to pick one of these up. I'm totally going to try the Aeropress hack in the meantime! I have a mesh filter for the aeropress that may work as a dispersion screen for the water!

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah! Do it and report back!

[@cyrusfontaine2598]

@@LanceHedrick I just got around to giving it a go! I see what you mean about it producing a subtle cup, but it definitely has more texture than I would have expected. I brewed a fairly developed sort of medium-light Huehuetenango SHB that was really sort of tannic and astringent through my V60, and all that is gone! It's a lot less rough, and a little juicier, I think. More sugar on the nose, too! I could stand to dial it in a little bit yet. I used a 22:1 ratio and may try 20 next time, but it's super promising! I'm probably going to order a tricolate later...

[@LanceHedrick]

That is awesome news! So happy to hear that. I love when people unlock new coffee tasting experiences! Thanks for sharing

[@cyrusfontaine2598]

@@LanceHedrick hey, thanks for the idea! 👉👉

[@andrewbourn1513]

Another awesome instructional experience! Thanks Lance!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much Andrew! Means a lot

[@surenza]

If you want the water to land more softly onto the grounds (to avoid dispersion) the dispersion disc should be much closer to the coffee. Thoughts?

[@matthewyasul5649]

New year new learnings! Please do one with Fellow stagg brewer!

[@sunflowerdeath]

I tried this method using Gevi brewer with aeropress and Hario drip assist. I used 12g coffee with 18.5 ratio (222grams) and dialed grind size to have total time around 6:40, and the result was very good!

[@LanceHedrick]

Yes! Those are numbers I love to see!

[@cheekster777]

Yo! Happy New Year Lance! 🥳

[@LanceHedrick]

happy New Year!

[@orrinbelcher6593]

You got the skills and quick reflexes of a Ninja ~ super fun and informative video ~ good stuff ~

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Thank you! Appreciate the support

[@SMspazzle]

Love my Tricolate my favourite brewer. I have been able to unlock florals and really nuanced flavours I never was able to get from my V60. Thank you for sharing your method I will be trying it with my anaerobic natural colombian I am currently drinking.

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah! Report back with results!!

[@SMspazzle]

@@LanceHedrick my coffee is so tasty all the flavours are so pronounced

[@LanceHedrick]

Fantastic! I love hearing that!

[@visancristian504]

Hi Lance! What are the differences between origami, hario V60 or clever dripper, can you do a video about those too?

[@Cherokie89]

Someone should do a test brewing this over a whiskey stone like the cool kids are doing with espresso and see if it retains those aromatics etc

[@andrewwdouglas]

When I did some bypass testing before it was a thing I made a brewer with 3in pvc and a cap with a bunch of holes in it. So it looked like an oversized ap. I used a cut out plastic mesh with a 3in lab filter and with the cap on it makes a nice seal. It's a no bypass brewer that predates the tricolate it's just missing the dispersion topper which is easy enough to DIY. I still use it, total costs about $5.

[@LanceHedrick]

What do you mean "before it was a thing"? I only ask because hacks for no bypass have been attempted for a long time. The Vietnamese Phin brewer, for instance, is a no bypass brewer. You mean before the tricolate last year? In any event, nice!

[@andrewwdouglas]

@@LanceHedrick of course you're right, I meant before gagné/rao started talking about bypass a lot. It made really strong brews and I never quite liked them but I have since adapted tricolate methods to it and the brews are much better. The mesh inbetween the filter and cap is also adapted from gagné/rao's idea of using a mesh. I certainly am no inventor of this method but I was exploring what it would be like to have a brewer where water didn't escape down the sides (I didn't know the word bypass then).

[@LanceHedrick]

Oh yeah! Nice! That is awesome. Yeah, once they picked up on it, it minorly blew up haha

[@illusioniser]

Your explanation of veey fine grind and let it drip through for a long brew time sounds exactly like the south indian filter coffee, which is made in a south indian metal filter press (similar to the phin); which is also a no bypass brewer

[@LanceHedrick]

It's very cool! I guess the biggest difference would be paper filter and better temp stability with this

[@illusioniser]

@@LanceHedrick Yep. Also, the main brewing method is different. The south indian filter makes primarily a milk based drink, so the slightly heavier body is actually good for that.

[@LanceHedrick]

Oh nice! I need to get my hands on one of these

[@SS-ht3cc]

Happy new year lance! Keep up the good work! -Stephen S

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much Stephen! I appreciate you

[@gatsbysmom0424]

Lance, Happy New Year !! Just ordered my Tricolate in blue, wanted clear; but, only available in blue. After listening to you, I am now wondering what version I got. No mention of versions on the site. Is there a way to tell which version you get? Thank you for your hard work, enjoy your videos. Liked the one you did about the Switch hack. Was thinking about getting one, was why I was watched. You taught me about the Tricolate, convinced me to go that route. Thank you again. I’ll be watching you.

[@LanceHedrick]

Sounds fantastic! If you got the blue, you got the 2nd version. So you're good to go. That color choice is only with their new versions.

[@gatsbysmom0424]

@@LanceHedrick Thank you

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely! Cheers

[@Ryan_F.]

I think that explanation about the brewer that you gave before you brewed would’ve been good context for your initial explanation

[@LanceHedrick]

OK! Glad you got the explanation inevitably haha! Thanks sincerely for watching

[@Ryan_F.]

@@LanceHedrick hope that didn’t come off as rude or anything! I hadn’t seen the brewer before. You think the coffee is noticeably different than from an aeropress? That’s what I use for coffee

[@LanceHedrick]

Oh no you're good! There are a lot more rude comments on this thread lol. Yes the difference is vast. Unless you are using the aero press as a pour over device with some sort of shower screen.

[@BariSaxGod25]

Great video. The recipe you recommended has worked well for me this morning. I’ve previously found a 1:22 ratio too weak with one big pour after the bloom, but it’s much better with 2. Also, l love that you can stack tricolates.

[@LanceHedrick]

I'm so glad that you enjoy the recipe! It is definitely one that has worked well for me in the past. And if you ever want more strength, just lessen the ratio but keep the 2 pours.

[@docforven]

I wonder if putting a filter in the pouring basket will encourage gentle and even distribution throughout the holes and prevent large streams that will divot the bed. Kinda like using a Flair 58 puck screen in an espresso machine.

[@davidthomas9960]

This is what I do when I do makeshift tricolate using an aeropress. I use an aeropress cap as the distribution screen but it has holes that are way too big so it just ends up coming out too aggressively so I use a filter to stop that.

[@ToddJohnson15]

I've been using a tricolate for about three weeks. I sometimes get a great cup, but it is hit or miss even with the same beans. It appears that the paper filters are slightly too big, especially after they are wet and expand. This means that they don't often lay flat and then allow a lot of bypass, which produces a very bitter and astringent cup.

[@LanceHedrick]

They have new filters out now! Check it out

[@ToddJohnson15]

@@LanceHedrick Do I need to get them from Aus? I just signed up to wholesale and we are planning to put an order in soon. When I've gotten good results, the cups have been amazing.

[@LanceHedrick]

I got mine from aus but I'd wager they are available with distributors. Shoot tricolate a message with your location and ask about filters

[@Syd7088]

Hi Todd, how did it go after 8 months? Or any recommendation for pour over? Thanks

[@ToddJohnson15]

@@Syd7088 I haven't been using the tricolate because of the bypass issue. I have no idea which filters available are the newer filters and which are the older style, but mine definitely allow a lot of bypass. I find it easier to get good cups from a V60 and the Aeropress.

[@laurenh7558]

my mans definitely has kids - "wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, babadebop, wheeeeeeee" 😂😂

[@orrinbelcher6593]

You got the skills and quick reflexes

[@LanceHedrick]

Thanks!

[@야차-l5o]

This is very Good guiding! I try it this brew in my onix coffee. Thank you very so much! :)

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much for watching! Hope you enjoy the coffee

[@EthanF555]

Awesome vid lance! Hey quick question, have you used or seen info on the Trinity Zero brewer. It looks highly interesting and would love your opinion or a video on it. Anyways, Happy New Year buddy!

[@LanceHedrick]

I have not! I must check it out.

[@tippykaffu4047]

My single pour techniques on v60 tend to go very sweet and brings out some great delicate notes as well. It is amazing that tricolate can increase 6-8 more part water ratio of what I usually do in the v60 and achieve the same result. Thanks for the recipe, I saw Rao's recipe but I can't find any video on how he did it. Speaking of the tricolate, I had been getting some amazing cups. However, i had been using more of the tric-o-shot recipes because I want to compress my dose from 2 glass to 1 glass. Man, I don't think I will be buying any espresso machines or aeropress anytime soon. This makes me wonder, what if we get the water high in the end so that we could bring out the body more but we will also still have delicate notes from the first pour.

[@mikec4714]

Hey, just curious, what grinder are you using?

[@LanceHedrick]

What do you mean bring the water high in the end? Pour amount or temperature?

[@tippykaffu4047]

@@LanceHedrick water height

[@tippykaffu4047]

@@mikec4714 Comandante c40

[@LanceHedrick]

I don't think this would bring out more body. Mostly because I've tried it and it doesn't

[@gudbrandsdaltsost]

The best Tricolate recipe there is, thanks, Lance! Unfortunately, I had quite inconsistent results with this brewer. From my experience, it fits best (if not only) slower brewing coffees such. Quite often it's a challenge to fine tune the grind settings - if the coffee pours too quickly and ends say at 6:00, it's too weak, but often going under 15 clicks on my Commandante MK4 tends to make the coffee harsh, astringent, well just unpleasant :D. Anyone has a similar issue?

[@Foxx_69]

Haha. The coffee is fun , but your vids make me laugh!

[@jamesjenkins9509]

Hi, thanks for the video! What decanter are you brewing into?

[@wardy89]

now i am sitting here wondering if i should design and 3d print a dispersion cap for the aero press!

[@REALjohnmosesbrowning]

Wondered the same thing lol

[@wardy89]

@@REALjohnmosesbrowning my only slight concern would be how it would hold up to temperature, but if you chose a plastic with a high enough glass transition temperature it wouldn't be to much of an issue.

[@LanceHedrick]

Do it! And then send me one lol I love hacks like these

[@wardy89]

@@LanceHedrick so i have designed one that i am currently test printing!

[@chilljlt]

I've been doing this with the aeropress! Also, what are your thoughts on the South Indian Filter tumbler, and it's similarity or lack therof to this?

[@klegdixal3529]

isn't Hsiao 50 also a no-bypass pour-over brewer?

[@LanceHedrick]

Not quite. It is designed to be but the filter is never perfect on the edges

[@JPC326]

Thats funny because i'm doing something similar but with the Hario Switch and the Melodrip. I saturate de ground and a long bloom then open the switch and use 2 pour with the melodrip.

[@LanceHedrick]

Yeah that's awesome! I love hearing all the different ways people have been using melo drip

[@JPC326]

@@LanceHedrick Did you try the NextLevelBrewer ?

[@phcalama]

Are you planning to review the LVL-10 Brewer?

[@noelopez9546]

Any possibility on reviewing Mahlkonig X54. X54 vs Forte BG??? 😁

[@LanceHedrick]

In the works (well, vs vario with forte mods)

[@noelopez9546]

@@LanceHedrick 😍 excited

[@LorenzoNW]

QUESTIONS: 1) I currently own a Clever Coffee Dripper. If you've tried both, how does the taste of the coffee compare? 2) Even after cleaning my Clever right after each use, the plastic still stains over time. Have you noticed the same problem with the Tricolate? 3) Do you like the Ticolate for brewing darker as well as lighter roasts?

[@arunramachandran5012]

This is almost exactly like a South Indian stainless steel filter coffee filter. It has two steel chambers/baskets, a top chamber that has tiny holes in the bottom (aka filter). You grind your coffee fairly fine and load it in the top basket, put a metal screen on top to diffuse the water falling into the coffee powder, and pour boiling hot water on top of the metal screen. The water filters/percolates through the metal diffuser and then filters down the coffee itself and then falls through the steel mesh and into the bottom container.

[@dcuccia]

Interesting. Compared to the water-first Clever technique, all these types of brewers seem slow, tedious, finicky, etc. Can't find very many good comparo videos out there, but would love to see Lance's attempt!

[@dandane3819]

Even after all my grinder upgrades and new brewers bought I haven't ever had better coffee than a clever/encore brew that's done in two minutes. That was my first setup and I can't help but think stopping there would have been fine.

[@LanceHedrick]

That's so odd! It was also one of my first set ups but I'd never return to it because of the cups lol! Truly, to each their own!

[@timecodebreaks]

Happy New Year! What grinders have you been using with this brewer? For drip I use a Baratza Virtuoso. I'm happy with it for my V60 but based on what I've read it seems like this brewer would pair better with a more uniform flat burr grinder. I'm hesitant to invest in a new brewer if the rest of my equipment won't be able to support it properly.

[@LanceHedrick]

Yeah that will produce many fines. And this brewer will likely make the coffee very bitter due to the brew time and amount of fines. That being said, you can always mess with ratio and grind size

[@droidtigger]

Trying this with my aeropress and it seems a 54mm Breville espresso basket fits very nicely.

[@LanceHedrick]

I will say the holes are much too small on the basket to allow an even drip. But if you can get it to work, More power to you!

[@droidtigger]

@@LanceHedrick I should have redacted my comment haha. Yes it FITS, but it just creates a single stream into the middle of the coffee, defeating the purpose.

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha yeah. I figured as much. Maybe you can find an extra aeropress lid online to buy as an accessory for cheap? Idk

[@droidtigger]

@@LanceHedrick oh, I'm just playing with what I having knocking about. I don't even know why I have a 54mm basket when my equipment is 58 :|

[@LanceHedrick]

Lol! That's very curious. Let me know if you think of something else. I'm always looking for good hacks

[@bosco9291]

there's quite a lot more agitation going on at the far side(much less on the near side, close to the wall), of where you pour from, with the gooseneck

[@LanceHedrick]

Which is why the swirl helps! Also, what is done on camera Is a far cry from reality since I'm doing multiple things at once hahaha

[@etern4lgod]

Any thoughts on the Gagne long aeropress method (especially use of prismo to reduce astringency), and would you consider a video on it?

[@LanceHedrick]

I actually have not attempted it yet lol

[@LanceHedrick]

dont tell him!

[@Heckerschee]

Awesome vid!!!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you!

[@AndrewHillis-k9l]

So if I did the Aeropress method with 10 grams of coffee how much water should I use .. thanks

[@twotgfltandahalf]

A real budget alternative is getting cheapo Phin that fit the AP as a dispersion screen.

[@LanceHedrick]

The phin however is made of metal. So the temp stability is absolutely dreadful.

[@twotgfltandahalf]

@@LanceHedrick The thermal mass is quite small though, and stainless steel is one of the better metals when it comes to thermal conductivity. Not saying it's good, but preheated it's a *workable* option. I kind of like the traditional Phin coffee too, so I happened to have one to experiment with. But I don't think I'll do more than experiment. So far, the flavour profiles I want isn't what the Tricolate produces. Glad I didn't buy one myself. I'm pretty curious on the plastic April brewer though.

[@LanceHedrick]

I have a phin. It doesn't do nearly as well even preheated but you are right! And i don't like the tric for lots of coffees. How many attempts did you have with the tric? There are many ways to use it. I'm sure you like a few.

[@twotgfltandahalf]

@@LanceHedrick I only had it on loan for a bit, so a few days of use. Have amassed coffe gear for the past 20 years I am currently in a consolidation phase. Meaning, trying new ways with old gear and both new and old ways with new gear and see what sticks. 😅 Sold the Clever and V60 and kept the Switch and a Mugen funnel. French press for guests, AP for funsies. Sold the espresso gear. Debating what flat bottom brewer to keep. With that said, the Tricolate was a bit too narrow of a use-case to keep for me. About two thirds of the coffee I had I preferred in either cone/flat or AP. The rest was slightly better or equal quality in the Tricolate. In my notes, the Natural Guji and a very light Washed Bourbon was the two where the tricolate was the clear winner. :)

[@friendlyoctopus9391]

James Hoffmann Sent Me Crew checking in :D

[@Dennzio1]

I’ve always wondered why our govt never tried to outlaw caffeine

[@sjorlando7282]

Lance you have s smart grinder pro. PLEASE help. Best grinder settings for Aeropress, V60, Tricolate, etc. really need that. Please!!!!!!

[@TheLachlanL]

What kinds of recipes would you recommend for the Japanese iced coffee you mention at the start of the video?

[@surenza]

This is exactly how I use my Aeropress (without using the press)

[@danielwolman]

on the aeropress method, i upgraded the shower screen on my lelit bianca, could i use the old (clean!) shower screen on the top? ps i love all your interaction

[@jamesplowman5277]

PLEASE REVIEW THE SPINN COFFEE MACHINE

[@paulstevens1493]

So it’s an Aeropress that you don’t press?

[@adriancahyazahroni5063]

Your reccomendation grindsize at comandate C40 Mk. 3?

[@Cenot4ph]

how much do you bench press Lance? a completely random question

[@msj420]

Great video! How do you dial in grind size for this? Hoping to try this with aeropress too

[@LanceHedrick]

I just go fine! Right off the bat. Like a 12-14 on the c40

[@OSUBoxkator]

Since the paper sits flat against the glass in a Chemex, doesn't it already accomplish no bypass?

[@LanceHedrick]

First, if doesn't sit flat. There are always air bubbles. When is it did, you have that massive chute

[@rinzler2211]

hey lance, question here. do we swirl a hot latte with latte art on it before drinking or not? thankyou

[@LanceHedrick]

Id recommended stirring! Latte art pushed the crema in high concentration to the edges. Crema is horribly bitter. Your first sip will be much more pleasant with a stir

[@rinzler2211]

@@LanceHedrick does stirring affects the texture of the coffee?

[@LanceHedrick]

Not any more than letting it sit, no

[@annabelandflostwinworld8123]

Barely any mention of grind size here. What should it be?

[@askroller]

Would it fit for brewers cup? And are you going to try it there

[@LanceHedrick]

no. The brew takes much too long to attempt at Brewer's cup.

[@askroller]

@@LanceHedrick but you can bend the rules!)

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha true that!

[@San7hos]

Perhaps you can enlighten me. If I want to avoid bypass, I could easily go for French press or double sided French press and then reach similar extraction effect. Or...?

[@LanceHedrick]

No. Could not reach similar extraction levels. Immersion is less effective than percolation

[@San7hos]

@@LanceHedrick what if you introduce stirring? I'm just brainstorming here.

[@LanceHedrick]

You can but it would likely clog the filter

[@ishantsingh3366]

can't same thing be done with an aeropress chamber (without using the plunger)?🤔

[@LanceHedrick]

Not quite, no! Would be a dispersion screen. I actually discuss this at The end ofthe video

[@grim_magnus]

I wonder how the no bypass approach impacts caffeine extraction. Would 400ml of coffee using a 1:20 ratio on the Tricolate have more or less caffeine than a comparable 400ml 1:15 V60 brew?

[@joshuawilliams4077]

No bypass vs. bypass will have virtually no impact, given the same amount of coffee used. The amount of caffeine in your cup is almost entirely dependent on the amount of coffee you use, as caffeine is quite soluble and gets extracted quite early in the process. So, the 1:20 ratio brew would have less caffeine than the 1:15 brew.

[@LanceHedrick]

Hey! Joshua is correct. Caffeine is super soluble and will come out almost entirely even with lower extractions

[@grim_magnus]

@@joshuawilliams4077 Thanks Joshua. I'm somewhat caffeine sensitive so this could be a good way for me to drink a bit more coffee.

[@TheModsen]

May someone explain why this device is superior to a "pour over" brew with an Aeropress without pressing? Thanks and I wish you all a good year 2022 😊

[@chrisd3648]

Came here to ask same question. Also this looks wider then the Aero. Is that a disadvantage for extraction?

[@LanceHedrick]

Did you watch the video all the way thru? Lol I show the aeropress as an alternative at the end haha! The tric does have superior draining and a proper dispersion screen. And it being wider helps with maintaining a flatter bed

[@tippykaffu4047]

Yes, you can only brew so little with the aeropress and you can't just do it as fine as the tricolate unless you do some maths.

[@LanceHedrick]

Yup! Thanks for adding

[@TheModsen]

Thanks for answering! I love the no-press Aeropress and will stay with it for now since I'm sure there is still plenty to optimize for me 👍

[@kylekwong9772]

This looks like something I should add to my collection, but the price seems too much for what is it.

[@LanceHedrick]

I'm not going to argue with you, it is expensive. That's why I give you the aeropress hack at the end. Give that a try and if you love it you might want to upgrade for bigger doses

[@nirmalarudra1927]

What s the grind type or size tmorder. Is it same grind type like aeropress or pouriver grind size or frenchoress grindsize ??

[@kevingillespie8145]

is there another alternative for a dispersion disc if I dont have gabby,mellow drip, 2nd aeropress?

[@LanceHedrick]

I'm sure you can think of something! Just needs to have consistent holes that water showers out of evenly

[@waroros]

Thanks for great videos. Quick question, what is the grind fineness, in micron or compared to v60 fineness. Moreover, is this method works well with Onyx's coffee, or lighter roast?

[@LanceHedrick]

This is finer than v60. And can work for onyx but don't go boiling!

[@waroros]

@@LanceHedrick thanks

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching

[@davidrogala7597]

Nice! Thanks 🙌

[@LanceHedrick]

Appreciate your watching my videos!

[@gudbrandsdaltsost]

@@LanceHedrick Hi Lance, thanks for a great video! Just got my Tricolate and going to give it a go. Maybe a dull question - how hot is the water in the 2nd and 3rd pour? Do you boil it again? Thanks!

[@johnmarkharris]

It’s like an Aeropress without the press.

[@LanceHedrick]

Yes! But you also need a dispersion screen for the water. Other than that, yes

[@rogelioangeles9667]

Damn Lance, your amazing communication and brewing skills just me me buy another brewer....

[@LanceHedrick]

lol! I hope that you enjoy it!

[@rogelioangeles9667]

Lance, do you have a suggestion for grinding (niche or odd reference will be fantastic).

[@LanceHedrick]

With the niche, I'd say around 35. For the ode, if stock burrs, can't go fine enough

[@rogelioangeles9667]

​@@LanceHedrick Awesome, thanks for your answer; I tried 20 on the niche and got more than 10 minutes brew time so I will follow your recommendation. Also I'm getting the SSP Burrs for the Ode this week, I except no to screw the installation

[@Sprllys]

Do you have a recommended grind size for the c40?

[@austinglenn2417]

any grind size suggestions for a vario?

[@redrich2000]

What is that little stand you keep your WDT on?

[@LanceHedrick]

It's part of the 3d file I used for the wdt!

[@karlkrasnowsky3895]

A miniature sparge. Need to add a small water shower head.

[@highac3s]

Wait, isn't the aeropress no bypass also? Bit of a noob here.

[@LanceHedrick]

it is! But there is no dispersion screen. If you watch the video until the end, I actually address this. cheers

[@lukasschramm9887]

How nerdy can you get with brewing coffee. I’m totally on board

[@JMcClure81]

I can't believe you didn't say anything about the aeropress hack! Just kidding. I actually watched the whole video. Do you still prefer the next level brewer over the tricolate?

[@LanceHedrick]

No. I have found that the amount of coffee needed in the next level is just too much to make it worth it. There's never a time I brew over 25 g of coffee. I live in the 15 to 20 gram range, which the tricolate is perfect for. And now that they make filters that are perfectly fitted, I don't see a need to separate the brew column from the base.

[@benjaminbutton3476]

How long total time do you aim for?

[@LanceHedrick]

6-12 minutes. Really flexible but that is the time range I'm normally looking at depending on the coffee.

[@ezenn]

thanks for the great vid. i am tempted and almost got 1 of this some time back till i realise the 80cm filter is hard to get and i could not find a round puncher of this size. anyone with any suggestion for this?

[@LanceHedrick]

Yes. That is difficult. Thankfully there are a lot of distributors now. Might look into that?

[@chriswhitfill2785]

Huh, it looks like a Vietnamese phin in a lot of ways. There are some design improvements imo (plastic, taller, dispersion screen on top), but it's kind of funny how there is nothing new under the sun

[@LanceHedrick]

Yes it is very similar! I have one. But not the same. Haha