Grind and timing with changing recipes
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I use a Chemex but this question must be valid for all filter drip methods. If you keep the same dose/brew water ratio (in my case, 1:16.6) and reduce the dose and water accordingly from a previous formula, do you tighten the grind and go for the same time as before or just accept a shorter brew time?
With espresso, I would pair a finer grind with less coffee in order to preserve the flow rate. But I don't know if this logic carries over to filter coffee.
Matt
With espresso, I would pair a finer grind with less coffee in order to preserve the flow rate. But I don't know if this logic carries over to filter coffee.
Matt
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I shoot for 4.5 to 5 minutes brew time including a 30-45 second bloom. I wait for the bloom to start to collapse before starting the pour.
I adjust the grind to hit this brew time window.
I set the volume of coffee based on the taste. I find I may need more of one origin than another. I have a starting base weight of 32 grams for my mid sized Chemex (6 cup - 4 US sized cups). I will work up or down from this starting weight based on how the coffee taste (light / strong).
That's just how I do it. I am sure others will have a different methodology.
I adjust the grind to hit this brew time window.
I set the volume of coffee based on the taste. I find I may need more of one origin than another. I have a starting base weight of 32 grams for my mid sized Chemex (6 cup - 4 US sized cups). I will work up or down from this starting weight based on how the coffee taste (light / strong).
That's just how I do it. I am sure others will have a different methodology.
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I do the same as Mick - I tighten the grind, keeping overall brew time constant.
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