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Quick 1x2

Quick single-cup recipe for the small Melitta 1x2 dripper. The single drainage hole and small size produce a reliable cup in under 2:30. The original pour-over method, refined.

  • Balanced
  • Sweet
  • Medium-bodied
  • Medium roast
  • Standard
  • Beginner
Total
2:30
Ratio
1:16.7
Coffee
12 g
Temp
95 °C

The Quick 1x2 recipe by Melitta for the Melitta 1x2 uses 12 g of coffee and 200 g of water (1:16.7 ratio), at 95°C, with a target brew time of 2:30.

Parameters

12 g
Coffee
200 g
Water
1:16.7
Ratio
95 °C
Temp
5 medium fine
Grind
2:30
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 5/10 · medium
FINE COARSE

Method

2:30 · total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Pour 30g.

    +30g 8s Slow
  2. 0:30
    Pour

    Single pour to 200g.

    +200g 25s Circular
  3. 2:30
    Done

    Drawdown complete.

Notes

The Melitta 1x2 is the single-cup size of the original 1908 pour-over design. Its single drainage hole naturally restricts flow for a forgiving, consistent brew. Simple bloom and one main pour. Perfect for a quick morning cup.

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Original source

Recipe by Melitta, published at melitta.com.

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