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The 4:6 Method: The Easy Way
The 4:6 Method is like a recipe to make your coffee taste just how you like it. You use 4 parts of your water to make the coffee sweet and tangy, and 6 parts to decide how strong it will be.
The 4:6 Method: The Customizable Way
The 4:6 method is like a playground for coffee lovers. You can tweak the amount of water you pour at different times to get a cup of coffee that's uniquely yours. Let's say you're using 20g of coffee. Here's how you can experiment:
| Style | 1st Pour (Steeping) | 2nd Pour | 3rd Pour | 4th Pour | 5th Pour | What You Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 60g | 60g | 180g | - | - | Balanced |
| Sweeter | 50g | 70g | 180g | - | - | Sweeter |
| Brighter | 70g | 50g | 180g | - | - | Brighter |
| Stronger | 60g | 60g | 90g | 90g | - | Stronger |
| Even Stronger | 60g | 60g | 60g | 60g | 50g | Even Stronger |
| Example 1: Sweet & Strong | 50g | 70g | 90g | 90g | - | Sweet yet Strong |
| Example 2: Bright & Light | 70g | 50g | 180g | - | - | Bright yet Light |
Feel free to mix and match these to find your perfect cup. For example, if you want a cup that's sweet yet strong, you could go for the "Sweet & Strong" method. Or if you prefer something that's bright yet light, try the "Bright & Light" method. The possibilities are endless!
The 4:6 Method: The Pro Way
Ready to be a coffee wizard? Here are some pro tips:
- Grind Size: Finer grind = stronger coffee. Coarser grind = lighter coffee.
- Water Temperature: Hotter water = stronger coffee.
- Pouring Style: Circles or zig-zags, each changes the taste.
Why Not Both?
Use your V60 when you have time to play and your Clever Dripper for a quick cup. Curious about the Clever Dripper? Here's a guide for that too.
