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What Equipment is Needed for Japanese Matsuyama-Style Pour-Over Brewing?

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee briefly describes the pour-over method for selecting a filter cup. The main technique of the Matsuyama-style pour-over method is to use coarsely ground coffee powder, through long-term blooming, when brewing, pour out a fine water stream from a height of 30CM above the filter cup, and finally need to add hot water. This brewing method produces a more prominent taste.

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FrontStreet Coffee's Introduction to Choosing Filter Drippers for Matsuya-Style Pour-Over

FrontStreet Coffee briefly describes how to choose filter drippers for Matsuya-style pour-over brewing. The main technique of Matsuya-style pour-over lies in using coarsely ground coffee, extended blooming time, pouring fine water streams from 30cm above the filter during brewing, and finally adding hot water. This brewing method highlights distinctive flavors and is a way to bring out the unique characteristics of coffee beans.

Choosing the Right Equipment

So how should you choose your equipment? Let me share what I know and give you a brief introduction~

Japanese KEYUCA Spiral Pour-Over Coffee Filter Dripper

KEYUCA is a well-known Japanese home goods brand whose core philosophy is to convey a "Simple & Natural" spirit. This filter dripper is made of stainless steel, which is wear-resistant, durable, and easier to clean.

This filter holder is suitable for cone-shaped filter paper, approximately large-sized filters for 1-4 servings. The choice of this filter paper takes into account that Matsuya-style pour-over requires coffee grounds with a particle size larger than regular pour-over, slightly coarser than granulated sugar. The coarser grind ensures smooth water flow without creating immersion. The blooming time needs approximately 3-5 minutes to allow carbon dioxide to fully escape, making the coffee grounds internally fluffy, ensuring thorough contact between water and grounds, and smooth water flow.

Mount Fuji Style Matsuya Filter Holder

This is produced in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, a famous metal manufacturing area. Tsubame City belongs to Niigata Prefecture on Honshu Island and is an important production center for traditional Japanese metal products, especially in Western tableware, accounting for a significant proportion of Japan's total output. It originates from the joint development and design by Japanese design brand ILCANA and IFNi Roasting & CO. from Shizuoka Prefecture.

Matsuya Coffee Stainless Steel Pour-Over Filter Dripper

The final piece is a typical Matsuya-style coffee equipment from Nagoya, Japan - the Matsuya Coffee stainless steel pour-over filter dripper. The Matsuya-style brewing method was first conceived and created around 1962. There are actually specific requirements for filter paper used in Matsuya-style pour-over - it requires seam-sewn filter paper that won't hinder the expansion of the coffee grounds, while the dedicated metal filter holder is used to maintain the filter paper's angle.

The filter paper consistently features a cone shape sewn with thread. It's precisely because of this thread-sewn construction that during large-scale extraction, it can accommodate the expansion of grounds when large amounts of water are poured without breaking.

Conclusion

The above is an introduction to Matsuya-style filter holders and drippers. While equipment selection is very important, maintaining a stable water flow is also crucial~