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Large Batch Party

Large batch Melitta 1x4 recipe for 3+ cups. Coarser grind and higher ratio for entertaining.

  • Balanced
  • Sweet
  • Medium-bodied
  • Medium roast
  • Long
  • Intermediate
Total
4:30
Ratio
1:16
Coffee
40 g
Temp
95 °C

The Large Batch Party recipe by Melitta for the Melitta 1x4 uses 40 g of coffee and 640 g of water (1:16 ratio), at 95°C, with a target brew time of 4:30.

Parameters

40 g
Coffee
640 g
Water
1:16
Ratio
95 °C
Temp
6 medium coarse
Grind
4:30
Total
3
Servings
Grind · 6/10 · medium
FINE COARSE

Method

4:30 · total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Pour 80g in wide circles. Wait 45 seconds.

    +80g 15s Circular
  2. 0:45
    Pour

    Pour steadily to 250g.

    +250g 30s Circular
  3. 1:30
    Pour

    Pour to 450g.

    +450g 30s Circular
  4. 2:15
    Pour

    Final pour to 640g.

    +640g 25s Circular
  5. 4:30
    Done

    Drawdown complete. Swirl server and serve.

Notes

The 1x4 handles up to 8 cups. Coarser grind prevents the deep bed from stalling. Use a 1:16 ratio for larger batches. Pour in steady, confident circles. Great for serving a group.

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Original source

Recipe by Melitta, published at melitta.com.

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