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Pour Over · Intermediate

Onyx Coffee Lab Kalita Wave

A flat-bottom recipe from one of the most decorated roasters in the US. Long bloom, then continuous bursts to keep the bed level.

Method by Onyx Coffee Lab. Parameters summarised by BrewMark from the original. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Onyx Coffee Lab.

Dose22g
Water350g
Ratio1:15.9
Temp201°F
GrindMedium
Time3:10

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The method

  1. 0:00Bloom with three times the dose→ 66g
  2. 0:45Pour in short continuous bursts, keeping the bed submerged→ 200g
  3. 1:30Continue in bursts→ 275g
  4. 2:10Final burst to full weight→ 350g
  5. 3:10Drawdown complete around 3:10

BrewMark’s notes

The Kalita's flat bed is more forgiving of an uneven pour than a V60 cone, which makes this a good method if your pouring is still inconsistent. The 45-second bloom is longer than most — do not rush it on a fresh, gassy light roast.

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