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Dark Roast

Low temperature extraction for dark roasts on the classic Melitta 1x2.

  • Chocolate
  • Caramel
  • Medium-bodied
  • Dark roast
  • Standard
  • Beginner
Total
3:30
Ratio
1:16.7
Coffee
15 g
Temp
88 °C

The Dark Roast recipe by Melitta for the Melitta 1x2 uses 15 g of coffee and 250 g of water (1:16.7 ratio), at 88°C, with a target brew time of 3:30.

Parameters

15 g
Coffee
250 g
Water
1:16.7
Ratio
88 °C
Temp
7 medium coarse
Grind
3:30
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 7/10 · medium-coarse
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Method

3:30 · total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Pour 35g gently.

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

    Slow pour to 140g.

    +140g 20s Slow
  3. 1:10
    Pour

    Final pour to 250g.

    +250g 18s Slow
  4. 3:30
    Done

    Drawdown complete.

Notes

The Melitta's single drain hole creates a naturally slow flow. For dark roasts, this means lower temperature is essential to prevent over-extraction. Gentle pours and patience.

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Original source

Recipe by Melitta, published at melitta.com.

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