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Concentrate Bypass

NextLevel's concentrate and bypass method. Low bloom temperature extracts aromatics, higher main temperature extracts body. Dilute with about 300g hot water.

  • Chocolate
  • Sweet
  • Full-bodied
  • Medium roast
  • Standard
  • Beginner
Total
2:30
Ratio
1:8
Coffee
30 g
Temp
88 °C

The Concentrate Bypass recipe by NextLevel Brewer Co for the Next Level LVL-10 uses 30 g of coffee and 240 g of water (1:8 ratio), at 88°C, with a target brew time of 2:30.

Parameters

30 g
Coffee
240 g
Water
1:8
Ratio
88 °C
Temp
4 medium fine
Grind
2:30
Total
2
Servings
Grind · 4/10 · fine-medium
FINE COARSE

Method

2:30 · total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Close valve. Pour 90g of water at 78°C through dispersion cap.

    +90g 15s Slow
  2. 0:30
    Wait

    Open valve. Allow concentrate to drain.

  3. 0:45
    Pour

    Close valve. Pour remaining water at 88°C through dispersion cap up to 240g total.

    +240g 20s Slow
  4. 1:00
    Wait

    Open valve. Allow to drain fully. Add about 300g hot water to the brewed concentrate.

  5. 2:30
    Done

    Dilute to taste and serve.

Notes

The LVL-10 is a bypass/concentrate brewer. The dispersion cap ensures even water distribution. Low bloom temperature (75-80°C) extracts delicate aromatics while the higher main temperature extracts body and sweetness. Add about 300g hot water to reach drinking strength.

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Original source

Recipe by NextLevel Brewer Co, published at nextlevel.coffee.

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