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Competition Pour-Over Method

Competition Pour-Over Method

Hario Switch Hario Switch recipe by @rbrigleb

A precision pour-over method using the Switch's valve for controlled extraction phases. Based on competition techniques for highlighting specific flavor notes.

Ingredients
Water 22g
Brew Amount 360ml
Dose Medium-fine (slightly finer than V60)
Temperature 92°C
Yield 1:16.4
Filter V60 paper filter
Brewing Steps
0:00
Rinse filter, preheat Switch with valve open
0:10
0:10
Close valve, add coffee, create divot in center
0:20
0:30
Start timer, pour 50ml for bloom in spiral motion
0:30
1:00
Open valve briefly at 0:30 to release gases, then close
0:45
1:45
Pour to 150ml total by 0:45
1:00
2:45
At 1:00, open valve and let drain to bed level
1:30
4:15
Close valve, pour to 260ml by 1:30
2:00
6:15
At 2:00, open valve for final drainage
2:10
8:25
Pour final water to 360ml in center
3:00
11:25
Should finish by 3:00. This method highlights sweetness and clarity

Total brewing time: 11:25

11:25

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Created 3 months ago

Brewing Details
Method
Hario Switch
Total Time
11:25

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