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Dark Roast

Gentle low-temp extraction for dark roasts on the small Wave 155. The flat bottom ensures even contact.

  • Chocolate
  • Caramel
  • Full-bodied
  • Dark roast
  • Standard
  • Beginner
Total
2:45
Ratio
1:15.4
Coffee
13 g
Temp
88 °C

The Dark Roast recipe by Kalita for the Kalita Wave 155 uses 13 g of coffee and 200 g of water (1:15.4 ratio), at 88°C, with a target brew time of 2:45.

Parameters

13 g
Coffee
200 g
Water
1:15.4
Ratio
88 °C
Temp
7 medium coarse
Grind
2:45
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 7/10 · medium-coarse
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Method

2:45 · total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Pour 25g gently.

    +25g 5s Slow
  2. 0:35
    Pour

    Slow pour to 110g.

    +110g 15s Slow
  3. 1:00
    Pour

    Final pour to 200g.

    +200g 15s Slow
  4. 2:45
    Done

    Drawdown complete.

Notes

The Wave 155 is ideal for single dark roast servings. Its flat bottom and three drain holes prevent channeling. Lower temperature and gentle pours keep bitterness in check.

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Original source

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

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