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Light Roast

by December Dripper December Dripper

December Dripper recipe for light roasts. Open position for faster flow with finer grind.

  • Floral
  • Fruity
  • Light-bodied
  • Light roast
  • Standard
  • Beginner
Total
2:45
Ratio
1:16.7
Coffee
15 g
Temp
96 °C

The Light Roast recipe by December Dripper for the December Dripper uses 15 g of coffee and 250 g of water (1:16.7 ratio), at 96°C, with a target brew time of 2:45.

Parameters

15 g
Coffee
250 g
Water
1:16.7
Ratio
96 °C
Temp
4 medium fine
Grind
2:45
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 4/10 · fine-medium
FINE COARSE

Method

2:45 · total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Pour 40g in slow circles.

    +40g 8s Circular
  2. 0:35
    Pour

    Pour to 150g in steady circles.

    +150g 25s Circular
  3. 1:10
    Pour

    Pour to 250g.

    +250g 25s Circular
  4. 1:40
    Swirl

    Gentle swirl.

  5. 2:45
    Done

    Drawdown complete.

Notes

Set the December to open position for light roasts. The finer grind compensates for faster flow, and the higher temperature ensures full extraction. Light roasts need more energy to develop sweetness.

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Original source

Recipe by December Dripper, published at december.coffee.

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