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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.

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

The Bypass recipe by ACE Coffee Roasters for the AeroPress uses 30 g of coffee and 240 g of water (1:8 ratio), at 93°C, with a target brew time of 2:00.

Parameters

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

Method

2:00 · total
  1. 0:00
    Pour

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

    +120g 10s Slow
  2. 0:30
    Stir

    Stir 3-4 times to ensure even saturation.

    5s
  3. 1:15
    Press

    Press slowly and steadily for ~30 seconds.

    30s
  4. 1:45
    Pour

    Add 120g of hot bypass water to the concentrate.

    +240g 5s Slow
  5. 2:00
    Done

    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.

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

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