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April Brewer

April Brewer April

Dark Roast

by April Coffee Roasters

Adjusted recipe for darker roasts. Lower temperature and coarser grind prevent bitterness while preserving body.

1:15 Ratio
3:00 Total
18g Dose
88°C Temp

Parameters

18 g
Coffee
270 g
Water
1:15
Ratio
88 °C
Temp
6 medium-coarse
Grind
3:00
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 6/10 · medium
FINE COARSE

Method

3:00 · total
  1. Bloom 1 / 5
    0:00

    To

    50g

    +50g add
    10s Slow

    Bloom with 50g. Gentle swirl.

  2. Pour 2 / 5
    0:45

    To

    130g

    +80g add
    12s Slow

    Pour to 130g.

  3. Pour 3 / 5
    1:20

    To

    200g

    +70g add
    10s Slow

    Pour to 200g.

  4. Pour 4 / 5
    1:50

    To

    270g

    +70g add
    10s Slow

    Pour to 270g.

  5. Done 5 / 5
    3:00

    Brew complete. Rich body with minimal bitterness.

Notes

Lower temperature tames the roast character. The April Brewer's consistent flat bed still delivers even extraction at this coarser setting. Best with medium-dark to dark roasts. Increase grind size if bitter.

Original source

Recipe by April Coffee Roasters, published at aprilcoffeeroasters.com.

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