Slow Pulse
Open in appChemex's method provides the basis for this 10-cup slow-pulse version, which follows the bloom with 5 count measured additions and partial drainage. The format promotes even saturation and a clear, composed large batch.
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Parameters
- 50 g
- Coffee
- 850 g
- Water
- 1:17
- Ratio
- 96 °C
- Temp
- 7 coarse
- Grind
- 5:30
- Total
- ~850 ml
- Yield
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Method
5:30 · total-
Bloom 1 / 60:0045s
Pour 100g in a spiral. Let it bloom.
+100g→ 100g Spiral 6.7g/s 15s 96°C -
Pour 2 / 60:4545s
Pour in a spiral to 270g.
+170g→ 270g Spiral 6.5g/s 26s -
Pour 3 / 61:3045s
Pour in a spiral to 440g.
+170g→ 440g Spiral 6.5g/s 26s -
Pour 4 / 62:1545s
Pour in a spiral to 610g.
+170g→ 610g Spiral 6.5g/s 26s -
Pour 5 / 63:002m30s
Finish in a spiral to 850g.
+240g→ 850g Spiral 6.5g/s 37s -
Done 6 / 65:30
Drawdown complete.
Notes
Original source
Recipe by Chemex, published at chemexcoffeemaker.com.
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