Suwada Blog
What Is the Golden Ratio for Pour-Over Coffee?
There is no single golden ratio for pour-over. Learn how 1:16, 1:17 and 55–60 g/L change strength, how SCA Golden Cup fits in, and how to dial your ratio by taste.
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How Long Should a Pour-Over Take? Brew Time Explained
How long should pour-over coffee take? Learn why brew time depends on dose, grind, filter, brewer and recipe—and when a fast or slow brew actually matters.
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Why Is My Pour-Over Coffee Too Fast? A Troubleshooting Guide
A practical guide to fast pour-over coffee: diagnose grind distribution, paper, dose, brewer geometry and pouring, then adjust by taste instead of chasing a stopwatch.
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Why Is My Pour-Over Coffee So Slow? A Troubleshooting Guide
Why is your pour-over coffee so slow? Diagnose grind distribution, fines, filter paper, brewer geometry, agitation and dose — without chasing a rigid brew-time target.
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Coffee Drippers & Filters Compared: Paper, Cloth, Metal & Wire
A detailed guide to coffee drippers and filter media: paper, cloth, reusable metal and open wire frames, with the science of flow, fines, oils and geometry.
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How to Choose a Pour-Over Kettle: Size, Spout & Heat Source
A practical guide to choosing a pour-over coffee kettle by flow control, working capacity, heat source, handle design and the amount of coffee you actually brew.
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Japanese Pour-Over Coffee Tools Explained: Kettles, Drippers, Grinders & More
A practical guide to the tools behind Japanese pour-over coffee: grinders, precision kettles, drippers, filters, servers and storage, with examples from KOGU and SUWADA.
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What Is KOGU? Japanese Coffee & Tea Tools from Tsubame-Sanjo
KOGU is a modern Japanese line of coffee and tea tools, built around practical brewing, stainless-steel craftsmanship and the manufacturing culture of Tsubame-Sanjo.
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Flower Scissors, Secateurs and Ikenobo Scissors: What’s the Difference?
A practical guide to choosing between Japanese flower scissors, garden secateurs and Ikenobo scissors for pruning, cutting stems and ikebana.
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What Is a Kenzan? How to Choose, Use and Care for a Japanese Flower Holder
A practical guide to the Japanese kenzan (flower frog): what it is, how to choose the right size and style, how to use it, protect your vessel and care for it.
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Hinoki vs Sandalwood vs Agarwood: Which Japanese Incense Should You Choose?
Hinoki, sandalwood and agarwood create very different woody incense experiences. Compare their scent character, cultural context, smoke and product styles to choose the Japanese incense that best suits your preferences.
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Agarwood, Jinkō and Kyara: What Do These Japanese Incense Terms Mean?
Agarwood, jinkō and kyara are closely related terms, but they are not interchangeable. Learn how resin-rich agarwood forms, what jinkō means in Japanese incense culture, why kyara is so prized, and how these terms appear in Kōdō and modern incense products.
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