WAC 2019 Runner-Up

Benja Khemacheva
  • Cup strengthRegular Cup
  • Brew time1m 45s
  • Brew ratio1:6

This recipe starts out with a “pre-bypass”, adding hot water to the cup before brewing. By using both a metal and a paper filter, it produces an exceptionally clean, bright cup.

Bean Light roast El Salvador, washed Pacas
Equipment AeroPress + Metal Filter
Inverted AeroPress
Inverted
Coffee Beans
35 g
Kettle
210 g
94ºC or 201ºF
Grind sizeCoarse Grind

Steps

1
Pour 110 g of hot water into the cup.
2
Insert one metal and one paper filter into the cap and rinse with hot water.
3
Add 35 g of ground coffee to the brew chamber.
4
Pour 100 g of hot water over the grounds.
0:15
5
Stir continuously.
0:15
6
Give the AeroPress a turbulent wiggle.
0:10
7
Let steep.
0:35
8
Fasten the filter cap, flip, and press into a cup.
0:30