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Jessica Chen Kalita Wave 2025 WBC

Jessica Chen's World Barista Championship 2025 recipe using the Kalita Wave for precise temperature control and flavor clarity.

BeanPanama Geisha Washed
Roastmedium
MethodPour-over
Water Temp90°C
Coffee Dose20g
Total Water300ml
Total Time200s

Flavor Profile

bitterness
2
sweetness
5
aroma
4
body
5
acidity
3

Step-by-Step

  1. Blooming (40s) · 50g
    Evenly saturate the coffee grounds to release CO₂ and activate flavor compounds.
  2. Main Extraction (50s) · 100g
    Pour remaining water to extract target compounds, controlling draw-down rate to finish.
  3. Main Extraction (55s) · 90g
    Pour remaining water to extract target compounds, controlling draw-down rate to finish.
  4. Main Extraction (55s) · 60g
    Pour remaining water to extract target compounds, controlling draw-down rate to finish.

Extraction Science & Quality Guide

Follow the step-by-step pour intervals and target water temperatures to maintain hydraulic pressure stability and achieve the ideal SCA Golden Cup extraction yield (18%–22%) and TDS concentration (1.15%–1.45%).

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📚 Academic Reference Citations (APA Style)
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