Very Okay Kalita 185 Brew Recipe
A simple brew recipe designed specifically to efficiently extract coffee for an excellent cup with a flat-bottomed dripper.
Prep Time3 minutes mins
Cook Time2 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coffee, Kalita
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 1kcal
- 16 grams coffee ground medium fine
- 250 grams 207°F (97°C) water
Bloom coffee with 30 grams of 207°F (97°C) water
At 0:20, pour 70 grams of water in the center
At 0:40, pour 100 grams of water in the center
At 1:20, pour 50 grams of water in a spiral pour
Brew should complete around 2:10
- Ideal for light to medium roasted coffee
- Grind fine for more consistent grind distribution, more body, and more sweetness.
- Use hard water at 150 TDS and 38 kH for faster flow rate and higher acidity
- The hotter water is used for faster flow rate and efficient extraction
- The grind size should be 540 microns, which is around 18 clicks on the Comandante C40 (about 9-10 on Baratza Encore)
- If your total brew time is off, adjust grind size to achieve target drain time +/- 15 seconds
Calories: 1kcal