MEMLI Coffee Lab: Kenya-Karani AA, Washed
Pretty light, but "Nordic" light? — I can't say. I did opt to grind pretty fine (24 on my Kinu) and that "felt" right when grinding (based on my experience of how much resistance I was getting).
9:20am My usual procedure for a new coffee: preheat my V60 Switch (closed) then brew open. I start at 1:16 and 200°F, with one continuous pour (following a 30 second bloom).
The recommended method: ratio 1:15 (but it also suggests dose of 13g to 200g H2O which would be 1:15.4). Water at 92°C (197.6°F), 4x50ml pours, with expected brew time of 2:45 min.
I went with 1:16, 200°F, and four pours: bloom, second pour at 0:30, third pour at 1:00, and held off on fourth pour until almost completely drained (around 2:00 I think). The draw down was VERY slow: 6:13! I let it cool to 132°F before tasting. (I will go to my usual procedure of one pour, adjusting agitation with height of pour, and hoping it will draw down closer to 3:00-3:30).
I think I nailed the grind. I'll probably brew a second cup at 200°F. Body is good so unless it loses body at the lower temp, I probably won't increase the ratio.
First cup is as advertised: pretty juicy, I get the rosehip and grape, maybe a hint of blackberry. I don't get "candy" so maybe I can get more sweetness at a higher temp? Other than that, their profile (see the chart) is on target.
3:00pm Second cup, same ratio, brewed at 205°F in one continuous pour. Drawdown (including 0:30 bloom): 3:40. Perhaps a bit sweeter, still pleasantly acidic.
