The history of Kyoto-style slow drip is fascinating. Dutch traders brought the idea of cold coffee to Japan in the 1600s. Still, the drip coffee maker is a Japanese invention. It was particularly popular in Kyoto, so we now call it Kyoto-style slow drip (3). More recently, the method has gained favor in specialty cafes worldwide. This is partly due to the flavorful cold-brew it creates and partly due to the showy nature of the brewing apparatus, which makes customers feel they are getting their money's worth.