{"title":"UFO Coffee Tools","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5548\/files\/ufo_text_banner_480x480.jpg?v=1788189307\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 0.015625px; margin-left: 0.015625px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual pour-over brewing methods can often feel intimidating, demanding an exacting level of precision and control. In 2021, acclaimed coffee educator Jay Kim set out to change that. Partnering with his close friend, and industrial design specialist, Kenzie Chay, he founded UFO (Utility-Focused Objects) Coffee Tools with the goal of creating a more forgiving pour-over experience. After years of prototyping, the duo perfected their design, replacing traditional ribs with flat channels and introducing a unique 80-degree geometry that results in a dripper that looks like a flying saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it is a piece of award-winning coffee engineering. The latest iteration, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/products\/ufo-v3-02-pour-over-coffee-dripper\" title=\"Buy the UFO V3 coffee dripper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUFO V3\u003c\/a\u003e, was used by Malaysian brewer Nas Jaafar to secure the title of 2026 World Brewers Cup Champion. We are incredibly proud to be the South African distributor for UFO, bringing this uncompromising yet accessible brewer to your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ufo-v3-02-pour-over-coffee-dripper","title":"UFO V3 02 Pour-Over Coffee Dripper","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor its founders, Jay Kim and Kenzie Chay, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/ufo-coffee-tools\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View our UFO Coffee Tools range\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUFO Coffee Tools\u003c\/a\u003e, or Utility-Focused Objects, began as a quest to address the limitations of iconic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/pour-over\" title=\"Browse our pour-over gear\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econe brewers\u003c\/a\u003e. While those classic devices offer an exciting amount of flavour complexity, they also require an exacting degree of precision. Jay, an acclaimed brewer and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/newest-coffee-beans\" title=\"Buy our freshest beans\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecoffee\u003c\/a\u003e educator based in Korea, is well-known for his unfiltered approaches to brewing and hospitality with compassion and consideration. Looking to develop a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/accessories\" title=\"Get general coffee accessories\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etool\u003c\/a\u003e that offers enthusiasts what they love about conical drippers, but with more repeatable results, Jay tapped his close friend and talented industrial designer, Kenzie Chay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, the two created the out-of-this-world UFO Dripper. In 2024, after months of rigorously testing prototypes, the UFO made its breakout debut at the World Brewers Cup (WBrC) in Chicago. Japanese competitor Wataru Iidaka used the UFO to brew his way to second place, instantly putting the UFO on the specialty coffee map. Recently, the UFO climbed even higher, earning Malaysian barista Nas Jaafar the coveted title of 2026 World Brewers Cup Champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the UFO Dripper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UFO Coffee Tools V3 Pour-Over Dripper is crafted from high-grade, single-walled Tritan plastic to offer brewers exceptional thermal stability and rugged durability. It features an innovative 80-degree wall angle designed to offer clarity in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/cups-mugs-glasses\" title=\"Explore our serve ware\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecup\u003c\/a\u003e alongside consistency across brews. When compared to traditional 60-degree angle brewers, the UFO's wide, flattened geometry optimises the contact time between coffee and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/water-related-items\" title=\"Build your water profile\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewater\u003c\/a\u003e, allowing for optimal extraction rates even across different doses. This shape promotes an even drawdown without stalled flows. Brewers can confidently adjust coffee doses without needing to tweak other brewing variables thanks to the UFO's shallow walls and more uniform bed depth. This means that unlike other drippers, increasing your coffee dose won't affect the central coffee column's height as much, or create more water resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UFO responds well to both \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/all-coffees\/Light-roast\" title=\"Get light roast coffee beans\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elight\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/all-coffees\/Medium-dark-roast\" title=\"Buy medium to dark roast coffee beans\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edark\u003c\/a\u003e roasted coffees, but perhaps more importantly, its wide surface area remains forgiving despite unexpected changes to your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/kettles\" title=\"Fine-tune your pouring with a coffee kettle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epour\u003c\/a\u003e rates or accidental shifts during a brew. Instead of traditional protruding ridges or ribs, such as those found on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/products\/hario-v60-pour-over-coffee-dripper\" title=\"Brew with the Hario V60\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHario V60\u003c\/a\u003e or an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/origami\" title=\"Explore our Origami range\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrigami\u003c\/a\u003e's pleated folds, the UFO features recessed air channels that work to vent pressure and keep the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/accessories\/Filters\" title=\"See our coffee filters here\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efilter\u003c\/a\u003e stable. This results in fewer clogs, more consistent drawdowns, and a smooth cup, even if your pour is imperfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UFO V3 also includes a detachable silicone base that fits comfortably over most carafes or servers. When detached from this base, the inner cone is built to sit directly onto a Hario \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/hario\/products\/hario-mugen-switch-immersion-coffee-dripper\" title=\"Buy the Hario Mugen with Switch base\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSwitch\u003c\/a\u003e base. This means you can use the UFO V3 to shift between standard percolation and immersion brewing, offering professional and amateur brewers a highly versatile range of techniques. Enter the UFO era with 2026 World Brewers Cup Champion Nas Jaafar's winning recipe, available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ufocoffeetools.com\/article\/notice\/1\/8\/\" title=\"Follow the 2026 WBrC winning UFO recipe\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e, thoughtfully provided by UFO Coffee Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUFO V3 Pour-Over Coffee Dripper features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80° angled walls offer a steeper angle to ensure optimal contact time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Hario Switch Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecessed air channels prevent flow stalling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent coffee bed depth across doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from BPA-free Eastman Tritan for thermal stability \u0026amp; durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher walls for greater single pour capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes detachable silicone base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUFO V3 Pour-Over Coffee Dripper specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300ml (1-4 cups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e UFO Type A (medium flow) \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/products\/ufo-type-f-02-size-coffee-filters\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy UFO Coffee Tools Type F paper filters\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eType F\u003c\/a\u003e (fast flow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food-safe Tritan Resin (BPA-free \u0026amp; non-toxic), silicone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W 135 x L 135 x H 85 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"UFO Coffee Tools","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44322575450246,"sku":"UFO02DRIPPER","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5548\/files\/ufo_coffee_dripper_V3_02_1.jpg?v=1788185281"},{"product_id":"ufo-type-f-02-size-coffee-filters","title":"UFO Type F 02 Size Coffee Filters","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrew delicious \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/pour-over\" title=\"Get pour-over coffee gear\"\u003epour-over\u003c\/a\u003e coffee with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/ufo-coffee-tools\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse our UFO Coffee Tools\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUFO Coffee Tools\u003c\/a\u003e Type F 02 filters, specially designed for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/products\/ufo-v3-02-pour-over-coffee-dripper\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy the UFO V3 coffee dripper\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUFO V3 Coffee Dripper\u003c\/a\u003e. Featuring a unique 80-degree conical angle, these Type F \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/accessories\/Filters\" title=\"Find all our coffee filters here\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epapers\u003c\/a\u003e create a wide, shallow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/newest-coffee-beans\" title=\"Buy tasty specialty beans\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecoffee\u003c\/a\u003e bed tailored to the dripper's internal geometry. This promotes a stable, smooth drawdown, allowing you to confidently use a finer grind than standard pour-overs for a vibrant, well-extracted cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from an innovative blend of Lyocell wood fiber and plant-based PLA, these Type F (Fast) filters are optimised for efficient flow rates and quick drawdowns. The uniform structure of the Lyocell membrane regulates \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/water-related-items\" title=\"Optimise your water for coffee\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewater\u003c\/a\u003e passage, while the PLA fibre maintains the filter's shape to guarantee a consistent flow rate from bloom to finish. This unique material blend delivers a clean \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/cups-mugs-glasses\" title=\"Buy serving ware for coffee\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecup\u003c\/a\u003e with no pre-rinsing required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUFO Type F 02 Coffee Filters features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 50 filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast drawdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes cup clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposed of natural-derived fibres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains structural integrity with heavy pours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo papery residue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom 80-degree wall design compatible with the UFO V3 02 size coffee dripper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUFO Type F 02 Coffee Filters specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 02 (1-4 cups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e PLA \u0026amp; Lyocell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"UFO Coffee Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44322660647046,"sku":"UFO02FILTERS","price":419.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5548\/files\/ufo_type_f_filter_e64dda48-f3c9-4109-963e-c682445133da.jpg?v=1788191048"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5548\/collections\/ufo_coffee_tools_logo.jpg?v=1788189350","url":"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/ufo-coffee-tools.oembed","provider":"Cape Coffee Beans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}