UFO Dripper

Most drippers manage heat from the outside in. The UFO Ceramic Dripper approaches it differently, pulling warmth upward from the server below and concentrating it where the coffee needs it most. The result is a more stable brew bed temperature from start to finish, without adding complexity to your pour.

The UFO is designed to sit directly on your server. That contact point is intentional: hot air rising from the output coffee inside the server circulates upward into the thickest, most thermally active section of the dripper wall, supplementing the heat the ceramic itself retains. It is a passive system, and it works precisely because of where the dripper sits, not despite it.

The Design Rationale

Variable wall thickness is the core of what makes the UFO work. The uppermost wall is 23.7% thinner than the lowermost wall. This reduction removes thermal mass from the top of the dripper, where it would have little useful effect, and concentrates it at the base, closest to the heat source below. Thicker walls at the bottom retain more heat. Thinner walls at the top stay out of the way.

Conventional drippers that use protruding rib designs rely on separation between the dripper base and the server, typically via base risers, to maintain airflow. That separation, while necessary for airflow, also cuts off the dripper from any heat the server provides. The UFO resolves this with internal air channels that deliver consistent airflow from behind the filter without requiring the dripper to be lifted away from the server. Airlock and stalling are not concerns.

Product Details

The Setup

The UFO Ceramic Dripper sits directly on your server, carafe, or cup without a separate holder. This is a deliberate design choice, not an omission. Removing the base keeps the dripper in direct thermal contact with the vessel below, enabling the upward heat circulation the design depends on. A holder would interrupt that connection.

Compatible Filters

The UFO Ceramic Dripper is compatible with the following filters:

•       UFO Type A Filter (available separately)

•       Sibarist UFO Special Edition Fast Cone (available separately)

•       Sibarist UFO B3 Flat (available separately)

Trying different filters is the best way to explore what this dripper can do. Each one changes the flow dynamic in a way that is worth experiencing.

What's in the Box

•       UFO Ceramic Dripper  x 1

The UFO Ceramic Dripper is compatible with a wide range of filters. Please make your selection to find your fit!

UFO Variable Wall Thickness Technology, and the reason behind the decision to not include base (holder).

Ceramic UFO is an attempt at stabilizing coffee slurry temperature throughout brewing. Via reducing unnecessary thermal mass from the upper levels of the dripper construction and positioning the dripper as close as possible to the heat retained within the carafe by removing the base, the ceramic UFO is able to create a brewing process that draws from a more stable incubated heat from below the brewer throughout the brewing process. 

Ceramic UFO’s uppermost wall thickness is 23.7% thinner than the lowermost wall thickness, removing unnecessary thermal mass.

Ceramic UFO is designed to sit directly on the server, which allows the hot heat from the output coffee inside the server to circulate upwards, constantly providing an additional source of heat towards the thickest part of the dripper for better thermal stability.

This would be an issue in traditional protruding-rib designs where airflow is heavily dependent on the separation of the dripper base and server via base risers, but with UFO’s air channels that provide constant and consistent air flow from behind the filter, fear of clogging (stalling) via air-lock is fully out of question.

Filters Compatibility

Compatible with variety of filters.

UFO Type A, Sibarist UFO Special Edition, Sibarist UFO B3 Flat 

The 2026 World Brewers Cup Champion Nas Jaafer (representing Malaysia) brewer of choice.

The UFO Dripper  V3 is a standalone dripper that can be adapted to the "Hario Switch" brewing system.

Geometry That Guides Extraction

At the core of the V3 is an 80° interior angle designed to promote steady drawdown while maintaining even bed saturation. This angle supports efficient flow through the coffee bed, helping reduce channeling and minimizing stall. Rather than relying on aggressive flow restriction or mechanical intervention, the structure itself regulates movement and extraction.

This geometry also improves performance across a wider grind spectrum - extraction remains controlled and predictable, allowing grind size and pour adjustments to translate clearly into the cup.

Profiles remain expressive yet structured.

Negative Channels and Flow Stability

The negative channel design supports balanced airflow during drawdown, preventing vacuum lock and reducing turbulence. By stabilizing the brew bed and minimizing uneven water distribution, the V3 maintains clarity and a controlled flow.

The result is faster, consistent drawdown without sacrificing balance.

Expanded Capacity for Recipe Flexibility

The larger brew chamber increases practical flexibility. It accommodates higher doses and a broader range of brew ratios while offering greater tolerance for controlled agitation. This enables movement between lighter, clarity-focused brews and fuller extractions without destabilizing the bed.

Designed for Hybrid Brewing

The V3 functions as a standalone percolation dripper with stable flow characteristics. It is equally engineered for adaptation. When paired with the Hario Switch base, it becomes a hybrid immersion system.

In this configuration, you can extend contact time, hold water before release, and intentionally increase extraction depth. The same geometry that supports clean percolation also ensures controlled immersion drawdown once the valve is opened.

One brewer with two distinct extraction approaches. The 80 degree UFO Dripper V3 delivers structural clarity, adaptable workflow, and repeatable results without unnecessary complexity.

Material: Food Safe Triton Resin

Weight: 250g approx

For up to 4 cup brewing.

Introducing the UFO Dripper — Type F Filters

Built for brewers who want speed without compromise.

The Type F filter is designed to flow fast while maintaining balance and control, giving you the freedom to push extraction without sacrificing clarity or structure in the cup.

Produced with 100% FDA-approved lyocell and PLA, Type F filters are engineered as a true fast-flow option within the UFO ecosystem. The material composition creates a strong yet open filter structure that supports quick drawdown while staying stable throughout the brew.

What sets Type F apart is how it handles water movement. The faster flow allows you to:

• Brew efficiently without choking
  
  

• Explore finer grind sizes with confidence
  
  

• Maintain sweetness and balance, even at higher extractions
  
  

The result is a cup that feels clean, controlled, and expressive; highlighting origin character while keeping the mouthfeel intact.

Whether you’re dialing in light roasts, refining your competition recipes, or simply looking for a more efficient daily brew, Type F offers speed with intention.

Designed specifically for the UFO Dripper ecosystem, the Type A is a medium-flow paper filter engineered for balanced extraction and cup clarity.

The Type A regulates drawdown to support even water movement through the coffee bed, allowing for consistent extraction without rushing or stalling. This controlled flow helps preserve sweetness and structure while minimizing the risk of over-extraction across a wide range of coffees.

The filter geometry works in harmony with the UFO Dripper’s unique 80-degree form, promoting even saturation and consistent drawdown from bloom to finish. When paired with a slightly coarser grind and steady pours, the result is a clean, articulate cup that highlights origin character and balance.

Whether you’re dialing in a daily brew or refining a competition routine, the UFO Type A paper filter is built to support precision and repeatability in your pour-over process.

The UFO Ceramic Dripper is compatible with a wide range of filters. Please make your selection to find your fit!

UFO Variable Wall Thickness Technology, and the reason behind the decision to not include base (holder).

Ceramic UFO is an attempt at stabilizing coffee slurry temperature throughout brewing. Via reducing unnecessary thermal mass from the upper levels of the dripper construction and positioning the dripper as close as possible to the heat retained within the carafe by removing the base, the ceramic UFO is able to create a brewing process that draws from a more stable incubated heat from below the brewer throughout the brewing process. 

Ceramic UFO’s uppermost wall thickness is 23.7% thinner than the lowermost wall thickness, removing unnecessary thermal mass.

Ceramic UFO is designed to sit directly on the server, which allows the hot heat from the output coffee inside the server to circulate upwards, constantly providing an additional source of heat towards the thickest part of the dripper for better thermal stability.

This would be an issue in traditional protruding-rib designs where airflow is heavily dependent on the separation of the dripper base and server via base risers, but with UFO’s air channels that provide constant and consistent air flow from behind the filter, fear of clogging (stalling) via air-lock is fully out of question.

Filters Compatibility

Compatible with variety of filters.

UFO Type A, Sibarist UFO Special Edition, Sibarist UFO B3 Flat 

The UFO Dripper is compatible with a wide range of filters. Please make your selection to find your fit!

An unprecedented 80º interior angle

The team at UFO Dripper aimed at creating the cup profiles they love from conicals brewers. They have found that the 80º interior angle of this brewer design slows down the brew to maintain a respectable contact time even with the air channels, and means that it's less sensitive to smaller doses. This is because the shallower the brewer walls, the less the bed depth changes with varying doses. The angle also contributes to greater accumulation of fines above the bed, further increasing clarity.  

UFO is designed to be the most forgiving conical brewer, using an unprecedented 80º interior angle, creating consistency the UFO team is looking for. 

Air Channel Technology

UFO incorporates air channels instead of protruding ribs, which combined with the Disputer tool allows for the perfect filter set and consistent bypass. The air channels also contribute to equalizing the air pressure above and below the carafe, mitigating any risk of stalling.  

Thermal Stability

The UFO team conducted extensive thermal testing, leading them to the current single-walled, solid Tritan design for the injection-molded V2. The Tritan material maintains superior thermal stability in the slurry, while also being extremely resistant to warping at boiling temperatures. 

Filters Compatibility

Compatible with variety of filters.

UFO Type A, Sibarist UFO Special Edition, Sibarist UFO B3 Flat 

The UFO Special editions are the filters that perform the maximum potential, yield and fitting of the UFO dripper.

The filters ensure the no bypass but let extraction be driven through the UFO original air channels design, achieving an special and stunning cup profile.

The UFO dripper is a Jay and Kenzie development, they based all the R&D to create the UFO around the Sibarist filters due the performs consistently every single time. The UFO special edition goal is to share the utmost consistent brewing experience with the brewing community.

UFO: “We wanted to create a conical dripper that can not only capture clarity and complexity, which are characteristics of a traditional 60-degree wall angle conical dripper but also sweetness and even extraction of a flat bottom dripper, leading to cups with incredible clarity and intensity. Once we achieved that through UFO’s unique 80-degree wall angle, our next mission was to solve the consistency issue of a conical dripper. That’s when we designed our UFO air channels alongside UFO blocks that the filters sit on with enough surface tension to not collapse into the air channels. The result is something truly special, a cup profile that has never existed before. One that combines the best of the flat bottom and the conical geometry. We cannot wait for you all to experience it soon.”

 There are two filter paper technologies available for the UFO dripper:

• The B3 Specialty Coffee Filters (The filter is delivered unfolded, se HOW TO USE below)

“B3 flows slower than FAST. We enjoy B3 for fast flowing process impact-heavy (natural/anaerobic natural/carbonic maceration/co-ferment/yeast-inoculated, etc) coffees that require coarser grind sizes and a slower flow rate to provide sufficient contact time to extract all the good things while avoiding over extraction of the mega funky flavours that can often be overwhelming. This can also apply in roast levels. The more developed the roast, the more we will lean towards the B3 and grind even coarser.”

 As a safety precaution, all filters are final sale and not returnable.

A perfect fit with your UFO Dripper

Reinvent your recipes, reach new cups, and rediscover your coffees!

Introducing the FAST UFO Special Edition Filter, crafted to elevate your brewing experience with your UFO Dripper to new heights. Specially designed to seamlessly complement the UFO Dripper's 80 degree angle, this filter + brewer combination is a game-changer for coffee enthusiasts seeking unparalleled performance.

Engineered for excellence, the no-fold FAST UFO Special Edition Filter boasts a unique geometry that goes beyond the capabilities of standard filters. Experience a balanced drawdown speeds and heightened extractions that surpass not only our regular filters but also industry standards.

Designed to avoid bypass during the brewing process, the Sibarist UFO Special Edition Filters unlock the potential for extraordinary extractions. This innovative approach is perfect for those who appreciate the balanced drawdown rate of the 80 degree angle UFO Drippers.

Upgrade your brewing ritual with the FAST UFO Special Edition Filter, where precision meets innovation for a cup of coffee that transcends expectations.