Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts from April, 2026

Master the Kalita Wave: George Howell Method (Adapted)

  Recommended Recipe: George Howell Method (Adapted) This method scored 10/10 in Prima Coffee's comparative testing with Honduran coffee and brings out exceptional sweetness, acidity, and complexity. Parameters Parameter Recommendation Coffee Dose 20-22g Water 320-340g (1:15-1:16 ratio) Water Temp 93-95°C (200-203°F) Grind Size Medium-fine (slightly finer than sea salt) Total Brew Time 3:00-3:30 Filter Kalita 185 paper filter Step-by-Step Brewing Process PREP Rinse & Preheat : Place Kalita paper filter in dripper, rinse thoroughly with hot water to remove paper taste, and preheat the brewer. Discard rinse water. Add Coffee : Weigh 20-22g of freshly ground coffee into the filter. Gently tap to level the bed. Zero Scale : Place the brewer on the scale and tare to zero. BLOOM (0:00-0:30) Initial Pour : Start timer and pour 60g of water evenly over the grounds in a circular motion. Stir Gently : Use a spoon or chopstick to ensure all grounds are saturated (this helps with even extr...