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Cafec Flower Oval 101

Oval Swirl

Published by the Netherlands coffee shop Kohiraifu for the Flower Oval 101, this method uses a brisk oval-shaped first pour followed by calmer additions. Reaching the long edges early promotes even saturation, then quieter flow yields a sweet, balanced cup.

1:16 Ratio
2:30 Total
15g Dose
87°C Temp
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Parameters

15 g
Coffee
240 g
Water
1:16
Ratio
87 °C
Temp
7 medium-coarse
Grind
2:30
Total
~240 ml
Yield
Grind · 7/10 · medium-coarse
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Method

2:30 · total
  1. Bloom 1 / 5
    0:00
    30s

    Pour 30g in a spiral. Let it bloom.

    +30g→ 30g Spiral 3g/s 10s 87°C
  2. Pour 2 / 5
    0:30
    20s

    Pour in an oval to 90g.

    +60g→ 90g Oval 3g/s 20s
  3. Pour 3 / 5
    0:50
    30s

    Pour in an oval to 150g.

    +60g→ 150g Oval 2g/s 30s
  4. Pour 4 / 5
    1:20
    1m10s

    Finish over the centre of the bed to 240g.

    +90g→ 240g Center pour 3g/s 30s
  5. Done 5 / 5
    2:30

    Drawdown complete.

Notes

During the first main pour, mirror the dripper's oval without striking the paper; this is the best chance to wet the corner zones. Shift to a slower central stream afterward. A medium-coarse grind helps the single outlet drain without flattening sweetness.

Original source

Recipe by CAFEC, published at kohiraifu.com.

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