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Chocolatey Dark Roast
Rich, smooth, chocolatey dark roast without bitterness. Perfect for those who like bold, roasty flavors.
⭐ beginner
⏱️ 3 minutes
📱 aeropress
✓ 89% success rate
⚖️ Recipe Variables
Coffee Dose
17g
Water Amount
230ml
Temperature
88°C
Steep Time
2:30
Grind Size
medium
Roast Level
dark
Ratio: 1:13.5 (coffee to water)
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Chocolatey Dark Roast Timer
2:30 total
2:30
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Boil water, cool to 88°C (lower temp prevents burnt taste)
- 2
Setup Aeropress inverted
- 3
Add 17g medium ground dark roast coffee
- 4
Pour 230g water steadily over grounds
- 5
Stir gently 5 times (less agitation = less bitterness)
- 6
Cap with wet filter
- 7
At 2:30, flip and press gently for 30 seconds
- 8
Dark roast is already well-developed, so gentle extraction
💡 Pro Tips
- •Dark roasts need LOWER temperature (88-90°C) to avoid bitterness
- •Don't over-extract - keep time under 3 minutes
- •Medium grind (not fine) prevents over-extraction
- •Should taste like dark chocolate, nuts, caramel - not ash or charcoal
Taste Profile
Acidity2/10
Body9/10
Sweetness6/10
Bitterness4/10
Smooth, chocolatey, nutty, caramel notes, low acidity, bold body
Best For
Dark RoastChocolate NotesBoldClassic Coffee
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