GoKawiilOn more than one occasion, I've embarrassed myself by brewing coffee outdoors and spilling a freshly made cup onto an unsteady camping table. Not to mention, light packers would scoff at the weight of my coffee gear -- a necessary sacrifice to avoid instant coffee. Savoring high-quality joe in the open air feels special, though, hence why I bring a coffee-making setup every time.
Finally, I've found the easiest option: The MiiR Pourigami. Put together, the pyramid-shaped dripper fits atop any trusty travel mug. Taken apart, this Miir Pourigami resembles a card holder, slim enough to fit into my pants pocket. It functions like other pour-over setups, meaning I can still dial in tasting notes. If you're like me and think about coffee no matter the circumstances, this nifty setup lets you play barista in any environment.
A look at the Miir Pourigami
Yup, that's a coffee maker in my hand. Nikita Ephanov/CNET
Right out of the box, the Pourigami looks sleek. Disassembled, the brewer consists of three thin stainless-steel trapezoids. I can't imagine the pieces bending or chipping -- crucial, as I'm prone to breaking camping equipment. Handily, the dripper stores flat, occupying a rectangular size smaller than 10 by 16 centimeters. Weighing just shy of 8 ounces, the brewer isn't featherweight, but it offers great portability nevertheless. Contained in an unassuming synthetic case, the Pourigami seamlessly fits into any bag.
Honestly, I'm terrible at paper origami, but assembling this brewer into the pyramidal shape is a breeze. It only takes me about 20 seconds to slip the three indents into the respective slots -- there's no confusion to the construction. The completed dripper holds steady without a wobble and comes apart just as easily.
Put together, the interior forms a triangular pyramid shape that can accommodate any #2 cone-shaped filters. I find that Miir's own filters, available for purchase online function most reliably, creating steady streams without slipping. Not to mention, the brand's paper-based filters are compostable, a small but satisfying environmental win. A compatible filter is easy to find, making the Miir Pourigami simple to set up and get to brewing.
Brewing with the Pourigami
The Pouragami functions much like other pour-over coffee devices. Miir
If you've used pour-over vessels like a V60, Chemex or a Kalita Wave, the Miir Pourigami is familiar territory. The dripper requires a hot water source, the aforementioned paper filter, and a cup or carafe to catch the coffee. A kitchen scale and thermometer help brew with utmost accuracy, but I've produced solid cups while eyeballing proportions outdoors.
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