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Strong Brew

Full-bodied and rich two-cup brew with a higher dose for the Kalita 102.

  • Chocolate
  • Sweet
  • Full-bodied
  • Medium roast
  • Standard
  • Beginner
Total
3:30
Ratio
1:13.6
Coffee
28 g
Temp
94 °C

The Strong Brew recipe by Kalita for the Kalita 102 uses 28 g of coffee and 380 g of water (1:13.6 ratio), at 94°C, with a target brew time of 3:30.

Parameters

28 g
Coffee
380 g
Water
1:13.6
Ratio
94 °C
Temp
5 medium
Grind
3:30
Total
2
Servings
Grind · 5/10 · medium
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Method

3:30 · total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Pour 55g, gentle swirl.

    +55g 10s Slow
  2. 0:40
    Pour

    Pour to 190g slowly.

    +190g 25s Circular
  3. 1:30
    Pour

    Pour to 380g.

    +380g 25s Circular
  4. 3:30
    Done

    Brew complete. Full-bodied and rich.

Notes

Higher dose at 1:13.5 for a stronger cup. Three holes provide enough drainage even with medium grind. Gentle circular pours prevent channeling.

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Original source

Recipe by Kalita, published at kalita.co.jp.

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