№ 789 Chemex 8 Cup 4:30 1:16 James Hoffmann
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Hoffmann Style

Scaled Hoffmann pour-over technique for the 8-cup Chemex. Clean, sweet, and balanced.

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Parameters

Coffee
40 g
Water
640 g
Ratio
1:16
Temp
100 °C
Grind
6 medium coarse
Total
4:30
Servings
3
Grind · 6/10 · medium
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Method

4:30 total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Create well. Pour 80g, swirl.

    +80g 12s circular
  2. 0:45
    Pour

    Pour steadily to 380g in circles.

    +380g 40s circular
  3. 1:45
    Pour

    Pour to 640g.

    +640g 35s circular
  4. 2:30
    Swirl

    Gentle swirl.

  5. 4:30
    Done

    Brew complete.

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Notes

Scaled Hoffmann technique for 8-cup Chemex. Create well in grounds for even saturation. Gentle swirl at end. Use bonded circle filters.

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