№ 444 French Press 12 Cup 3:30 1:18 SCA

Dark Roast Large Batch

Adapted for dark roast beans at large scale. Lower temperature and shorter steep prevent over-extraction across the larger volume.

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Parameters

Coffee
50 g
Water
900 g
Ratio
1:18
Temp
88 °C
Grind
9 coarse
Total
3:30
Servings
4
Grind · 9/10 · coarse
FINE COARSE

Method

3:30 total
  1. 0:00
    Pour

    Pour all 900g of water. Stir once gently to ensure all grounds are wet.

    +900g 20s slow
  2. 0:25
    Wait

    Place lid on with plunger up. Steep for 3 minutes only.

  3. 3:00
    Press

    Plunge slowly and steadily. Decant all coffee into cups or a thermal carafe immediately.

  4. 3:30
    Done

    Rich, full-bodied dark roast for a crowd. No bitterness.

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Notes

Dark roasts extract much faster than light roasts. The 88°C water temperature and 3-minute steep time are essential to avoid harsh, ashy bitterness at this scale. A slightly lower coffee-to-water ratio (1:18) compared to light roast recipes compensates for the higher solubility of dark roasts. Stir only once. Serve and decant immediately -- never leave brewed dark roast sitting on grounds. A thermal carafe is ideal for serving a crowd. If the brew tastes flat, increase temperature to 90°C. If it tastes bitter, decrease to 85°C.

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