I Brewed the Same Ethiopian Coffee 4 Different Ways

It Smells Better Than It Taste — a quiet coffee newsletter where I share what I'm learning about coffee, curiosity, and daily rituals, this channel is an extension of that space: https://www.itsmellsbetterthanittaste.com/ I've noticed a difference between brewers for a while, so today I finally put it to the test. Same Ethiopian coffee, same 1:15 ratio, same 200°F water, same grind setting — but four completely different brewer shapes: a cone-style V60, a UFO, a flatbed dripper, and a Deep 27. The question is simple: does the shape of the brewer actually change the acidity and sweetness in the cup, or is that just something coffee people say? Brewed all four brewers side by side with identical variables to isolate the brewer shape itself The cone-shaped brewers (V60, UFO) leaned brighter, with acidity that was more forward and lingered longer The flatbed and Deep 27 toned the acidity down and brought out more perceived sweetness and balance TDS readings climbed alongside the brighter cups, which tracked with what I was tasting My honest take: the flatbed and UFO worked best for this particular coffee's brightness Closing thought — you really only need one flat brewer and one cone brewer to cover most of what you'll want out of a coffee So — do you notice a difference between your brewers, or does it all taste the same to you once it's in the cup? Let me know down in the comments. Timestamps 0:00 – Setting up the test: four brewers, one coffee 0:40 – Brew parameters and grind settings 3:44 – Brews finished, letting them cool 5:03 – Tasting begins: V60 and UFO 6:24 – Tasting the Deep 27 and flatbed 9:19 – Comparing ratios and final impressions 11:34 – Final takeaway: you only need two brewer shapes #coffeebrewing #specialtycoffee #coffeejourney