Brewer and filter: Hario Switch 03; Hario 03 paper
Grinder, burr and calibration: KINGrinder K6; 48 mm conical burr; 92 clicks from zero
Bean, roaster, process and roast date: Ethiopia Bombe; SEY Coffee; natural; roast date 2026-08-04
Dose and water mass: 15.0 g coffee; 250 g water
Temperature and water profile: 96°C; Lotus-style remineralized distilled water, moderate hardness / low alkalinity
Pour/agitation schedule: 60 g bloom for 45 s, then pulse pours roughly every 30 s to 250 g
Drawdown time: 3:05
Expected and perceived flavour: expected floral sweetness and clear acidity; perceived cup is flatter and drier than expected
Changes already tested: changed filter paper and repeated the same recipe
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