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Light Roast

Optimized for light roasts. Higher temperature and finer grind for better extraction of delicate flavors.

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

The Light Roast recipe by Kurasu for the Kalita 101 uses 12 g of coffee and 200 g of water (1:16.7 ratio), at 96°C, with a target brew time of 2:45.

Parameters

12 g
Coffee
200 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 36g in slow circles. Let CO2 escape.

    +36g 8s Circular
  2. 0:35
    Pour

    Pour to 120g in steady circles.

    +120g 25s Circular
  3. 1:10
    Pour

    Pour to 200g in gentle circles.

    +200g 20s Circular
  4. 1:35
    Swirl

    Gentle swirl to level the bed.

  5. 2:45
    Done

    Drawdown complete.

Notes

Light roasts need more energy to extract fully. Higher water temperature and a slightly finer grind help develop sweetness and bring out floral and fruit notes without sourness.

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Original source

Recipe by Kurasu, published at kurasu.kyoto.

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