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Competition-style bypass method. Brew a concentrated 120g with coarse grind, then dilute with 120g of hot water. Produces an exceptionally clean, tea-like cup with high clarity.

1:8 Ratio
2:00 Total
30g Dose
93°C Temp
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Parameters

30 g
Coffee
240 g
Water
1:8
Ratio
93 °C
Temp
8 coarse
Grind
2:00
Total
~240 ml
Yield
Grind · 8/10 · coarse
FINE COARSE

Method

2:00 · total
  1. Pour 1 / 5
    0:00

    Pour 120g of water over the grounds. Stir gently.

    +120g→ 120g Fill gently
  2. Stir 2 / 5
    0:30

    Stir 3-4 times to ensure even saturation.

    5s
  3. Press 3 / 5
    1:15

    Press slowly and steadily for ~30 seconds.

    30s
  4. Bypass 4 / 5
    1:45

    Add 120g of hot bypass water to the concentrate.

    +120g→ 240g
  5. Done 5 / 5
    2:00

    Stir gently and serve.

Notes

The bypass method brews a strong concentrate (1:4 ratio) which is then diluted. The coarse grind prevents over-extraction during the concentrated brew phase. The bypass water can be adjusted to taste — more water for lighter body, less for more intensity. Popular in WAC competitions.

Original source

Recipe by ACE Coffee Roasters, published at acecoffeeroasters.com.

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