Clever Dark Roast

Clever Dripper L Clever by Kaldi's Coffee

Clever Dripper recipe tailored for dark roast coffees. Lower temperature and coarser grind prevent bitterness. Shorter steep time respects the high solubility of dark roasts.

1:16.7 Ratio

2:45 Total

18g Dose

88°C Temp

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Parameters

18 g
Coffee: 300 g
Water: 1:16.7
Ratio: 88 °C
Temp: 7 coarse
Grind: 2:45
Total: ~300 ml
Yield

Grind · 7/10 · medium-coarse

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Method

2:45 · total

Pour 1 / 4
0:00

Pour all 300g at 88°C.

+300g→ 300g Fill gently
Stir 2 / 4
0:15

Gentle stir to wet all grounds.

5s
Wait 3 / 4
2:00

Place on cup to release.

45s
Done 4 / 4
2:45

Drawdown complete.

Notes

Dark roasts extract much faster than light roasts. This recipe uses cooler water (88°C) and coarser grind to slow extraction and prevent bitter, ashy flavors. The shorter 2-minute steep is sufficient for dark roasts. Release at 2:00 for a smooth, chocolatey cup.

Original source

Recipe by Kaldi's Coffee, published at kaldiscoffee.com.

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