A Better 1 Cup
by James Hoffmann.
Medium-fine grind, water at 100 C.
Rinse the paper filter, discard the water, add the grounds, and make a small well in the centre of the bed.
Grind
Medium-fine
Water (100 °C)
250 g
Brew Time
3:00
| Start | Step | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0:00 | PourPour 50 g of water. Spiral out from the centre of the well to wet all the coffee. | 50 g+50 g |
| 0:10 | SwirlGently swirl the brewer in a circular motion until the mixture is even, without any lumps. | 50 g |
| 0:15 | BloomLet the coffee bloom. | 50 g |
| 0:45 | PourPour 50 g of water. Start from the centre to churn the bed, then pour concentrically. | 100 g+50 g |
| 1:00 | WaitLet the coffee brew. | 100 g |
| 1:10 | PourPour 50 g of water. Start from the centre to churn the bed, then pour concentrically. | 150 g+50 g |
| 1:20 | WaitLet the coffee brew. | 150 g |
| 1:30 | PourPour 50 g of water. Start from the centre to churn the bed, then pour concentrically. | 200 g+50 g |
| 1:40 | WaitLet the coffee brew. | 200 g |
| 1:50 | PourPour 50 g of water. Start from the centre to churn the bed, then pour concentrically. | 250 g+50 g |
| 2:00 | SwirlGently swirl the brewer in a circular motion until the mixture is even, without any lumps. | 250 g |
| 2:05 | WaitWait until the coffee has fully drawn down. | 250 g |
| 3:00 | DoneEnjoy your cup. | 250 g |