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Closed Bloom Pour Over

by December Dripper December Dripper

Start at Stage 0 (closed) for bloom immersion, then open to Stage 1 for pour over. Extended contact time creates a sweeter cup.

  • Balanced
  • Sweet
  • Medium-bodied
  • Light roast
  • Medium roast
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  • Beginner
Total
3:30
Ratio
1:17
Coffee
15 g
Temp
96 °C

The Closed Bloom Pour Over recipe by December Dripper for the December Dripper uses 15 g of coffee and 255 g of water (1:17 ratio), at 96°C, with a target brew time of 3:30.

Parameters

15 g
Coffee
255 g
Water
1:17
Ratio
96 °C
Temp
6 medium coarse
Grind
3:30
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 6/10 · medium
FINE COARSE

Method

3:30 · total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Set to Stage 0 (closed). Pour 45g to bloom. Full immersion wetting.

    +45g 10s Slow
  2. 0:30
    Pour

    Adjust to Stage 1. Pour remaining 210g in 2-3 steady pours.

    +255g 40s Circular
  3. 3:30
    Done

    Drawdown complete.

Notes

The December Dripper shines at small doses with coarse grounds. Stage 0 during bloom allows full immersion wetting. Open to Stage 1 for drawdown. Total brew time of 3-4 minutes produces a sweet, balanced cup.

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Recipe by December Dripper, published at decemberdripper.com.

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