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Large Batch Stage 3

Large batch recipe for sharing. Stage 3 high-flow setting handles the volume. A coarser grind prevents stalling.

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Total
3:45
Ratio
1:17
Coffee
40 g
Temp
96 °C

The Large Batch Stage 3 recipe by December Dripper for the December Dripper uses 40 g of coffee and 680 g of water (1:17 ratio), at 96°C, with a target brew time of 3:45.

Parameters

40 g
Coffee
680 g
Water
1:17
Ratio
96 °C
Temp
7 coarse
Grind
3:45
Total
2
Servings
Grind · 7/10 · medium-coarse
FINE COARSE

Method

3:45 · total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Pour 120g to saturate all grounds. Wait 45 seconds on Stage 0 (closed).

    +120g 15s Circular
  2. 0:45
    Pour

    Switch to Stage 3. Pour 250g in 1-2 steady pours to 370g.

    +370g 30s Circular
  3. 1:45
    Pour

    Allow partial drainage. Pour 160g to 530g.

    +530g 25s Circular
  4. 2:30
    Pour

    Final 150g pour to 680g. Gentle swirl.

    +680g 20s Circular
  5. 3:45
    Done

    Drawdown complete. Swirl server.

Notes

Stage 3 is optimized for 500-700ml brews. The coarse grind prevents the large bed from stalling. Pulse pours keep extraction even across the wide flat bed. Total brew time of 3:30-4:00.

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Recipe by December Dripper, published at decemberdripper.com.

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