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Hybrid Method

by December Dripper December Dripper

The December Dripper's hybrid immersion-percolation recipe using its adjustable valve. Start closed for immersion, then open to percolation for a cup with body and clarity.

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  • Sweet
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  • Beginner
Total
3:30
Ratio
1:15.6
Coffee
16 g
Temp
95 °C

The Hybrid Method recipe by December Dripper for the December Dripper uses 16 g of coffee and 250 g of water (1:15.6 ratio), at 95°C, with a target brew time of 3:30.

Parameters

16 g
Coffee
250 g
Water
1:15.6
Ratio
95 °C
Temp
5 medium fine
Grind
3:30
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 5/10 · medium
FINE COARSE

Method

3:30 · total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Valve CLOSED. Pour 50g. Steep.

    +50g 10s Slow
  2. 0:45
    Pour

    Valve still CLOSED. Pour to 250g. Immersion steep.

    +250g 20s Slow
  3. 2:00
    Wait

    OPEN valve halfway. Controlled percolation begins.

    60s
  4. 3:00
    Wait

    Open valve fully for final drawdown.

    30s
  5. 3:30
    Done

    Drawdown complete.

Notes

The December Dripper's adjustable valve allows switching between immersion and percolation mid-brew, similar to the Hario Switch but with finer flow control. Start fully closed for immersion body, then open halfway for a controlled percolation that adds clarity. The six-position valve allows precise tuning.

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Original source

Recipe by December Dripper, published at decemberdripper.com.

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