WAC 2021 Runner-Up

Maru Mallee
  • Cup strengthRegular Cup
  • Brew time2m 15s
  • Brew ratio1:10

Maru Mallee is a Japanese-Dutch barista. For this recipe, he recommends using a mix of 75% classic water and 25% distilled water.

Bean Light roast Guatemala, washed Bourbon and Caturra
Inverted AeroPress
Inverted
Coffee Beans
18 g
Kettle
186 g
93ºC or 199ºF
Grind sizeMedium Grind

Steps

1
Place a paper filter in the cap and rinse with hot water.
2
Add 18 g of ground coffee to the brew chamber.
3
Pour 150 g of 93ºC water over the coffee.
0:12
4
Stir 20 times.
0:13
5
Fasten the filter cap and push out any excess air. Place the cup on top and let steep.
1:25
6
Flip the AeroPress and cup. Swirl 3 times and give it 2 downward taps.
0:05
7
Press into the cup. The plunger should gently touch the coffee puck at the end.
0:20
8
Remove the AeroPress, and gently shake any last drops of coffee into the cup.
9
Add 36 g of room temperature water to the cup.
10
Swirl to cool the brew down.