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Cupping Protocol

Weber Bird Weber by Andrew Pernicano

Andrew Pernicano's method in the Weber Workshops BIRD guide translates cupping-table evaluation into a brewer: a long, quiet immersion and gentle vacuum preserve separation, clarity, and an honest view of the coffee.

1:16.7 Ratio
31:50 Total
18g Dose
91°C Temp
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Parameters

18 g
Coffee
300 g
Water
1:16.7
Ratio
91 °C
Temp
7 medium-coarse
Grind
31:50
Total
~300 ml
Yield
Grind · 7/10 · medium-coarse
FINE COARSE

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Method

31:50 · total
  1. Pour 1 / 4
    0:00
    20s

    Pour 300g gently.

    +300g→ 300g Fill gently 91°C
  2. Steep 2 / 4
    0:20
    30m

    Let it steep undisturbed.

    30m
  3. Press 3 / 4
    30:20
    1m30s

    Pull up slowly.

    1m
  4. Done 4 / 4
    31:50

    Press complete.

Notes

Lay a well-rinsed Sibarist paper over the metal screen and avoid stirring so fines settle naturally. Apply vacuum gradually; a hard pull can disturb the bed and trade the intended cupping-like clarity for sediment.

Original source

Recipe by Andrew Pernicano, published at weberworkshops.com.

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