№ 891 Melitta 1x4 4:00 1:16.7 Melitta
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Melitta Traditional

Melitta's original pour-over method for the 1x4 dripper — the method that started all pour-over coffee in 1908. Classic German-style brewing with the iconic wedge-shaped filter.

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Parameters

Coffee
30 g
Water
500 g
Ratio
1:16.7
Temp
95 °C
Grind
6 medium
Total
4:00
Servings
2
Grind · 6/10 · medium
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Method

4:00 total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Pour 60g to wet all grounds.

    +60g 10s slow
  2. 0:30
    Pour

    Steady pour in small circles to 250g.

    +250g 30s circular
  3. 1:30
    Pour

    Continue to 400g.

    +400g 25s circular
  4. 2:15
    Pour

    Final pour to 500g.

    +500g 20s circular
  5. 4:00
    Done

    Drawdown complete. Target ~3:30-4:00.

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Notes

Melitta invented pour-over coffee in 1908. Their traditional method is straightforward and reliable. The single drainage hole naturally controls flow rate. Pour in small, steady additions. This method prioritizes consistency and ease over complexity.

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