US Brewers Cup Qualifier 2018

Wade Preston
  • Cup strengthRegular Cup
  • Brew time5m 30s
  • Brew ratio1:11

This recipe requires the Fellow Prismo attachment. Wade Preston of Prevail Coffee Roasters was the first person to use a Prismo in a competition environment, and this is his recipe that won first prize in the 2018 New Orleans qualifiers.

Equipment AeroPress + Fellow Prismo
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Coffee Beans
18 g
Kettle
205 g
98ºC or 208ºF
Grind sizeExtra Coarse Grind

Steps

1
Place a paper filter on top of the Prismo metal filter in the cap and attach it to the brew chamber.
2
Grind 18 g of coffee very coarsely. To improve the grind consistency, sift the grounds using a 600-micron screen, such as a Kruve Sifter.
3
Add the grounds to the brew chamber.
4
Pour 50 g of 63ºC water over the coffee.
3:00
5
Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated. Let sit.
6
Pour an additional 155 g of 98ºC water.
2:30
7
Stir 5 times with the paddle and let sit.
8
Stir 5 times with the paddle.
9
Slowly press into the cup. Stop when you hear a hissing sound.