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by Berg Wu Clever Dripper S

Competition method from Berg Wu, 2016 World Barista Champion. Multi-temperature pours create different extraction zones for a complex cup.

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Total
3:15
Ratio
1:15
Coffee
16 g
Temp
97 °C

The Sauna recipe by Berg Wu for the Clever Dripper S uses 16 g of coffee and 240 g of water (1:15 ratio), at 97°C, with a target brew time of 3:15.

Parameters

16 g
Coffee
240 g
Water
1:15
Ratio
97 °C
Temp
4 medium fine
Grind
3:15
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 4/10 · fine-medium
FINE COARSE

Method

3:15 · total
  1. 0:00
    Pour

    Dripper on server, valve open. Pour 50g water at 97°C in circular motion. Some liquid drains immediately.

    +50g 10s Circular
  2. 0:30
    Pour

    Pour 100g water at 97°C in circular motion. Valve still open.

    +150g 15s Circular
  3. 1:00
    Pour

    Cool kettle to 90°C. Pour 50g water.

    +200g 10s Slow
  4. 1:30
    Pour

    Cool water to 82°C. Lift dripper off server to close valve. Pour final 40g.

    +240g 8s Slow
  5. 1:50
    Wait

    Steep 20 seconds with valve closed.

  6. 2:10
    Wait

    Place back on server to drain completely.

  7. 3:15
    Done

    Complex, layered cup with bright acidity and clean sweetness.

Notes

The Sauna name refers to multi-temperature pour stages. Initial high-temperature pours extract brightness and acidity. Cooler later pours extract sweetness without over-extracting bitterness. Requires a variable-temperature kettle. The dripper starts ON the server with valve open for partial bypass, then lifted OFF to close valve for immersion.

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Recipe by Berg Wu, published at youtube.com.

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