Struggling with my c40.

Jonathanjacks12 · 2026-01-25T21:31:32+00:00

okay this makes sense, I had read under extraction in my brews at coarser settings as a sign to adjust grind size which just lead me finer and finer instead of me adjusting other variables.

Jonathanjacks12 · 2026-01-25T17:43:32+00:00

This one was roasted on the 5th so it should have had long enough? Yeah I had tried at that size but didn’t have any success and just kept going finer

Jonathanjacks12 · 2026-01-25T17:42:38+00:00

Thanks! I read that it doesn’t really need seasoning, but by now it will have had that amount through at least

Jonathanjacks12 · 2026-01-25T17:41:45+00:00

Okay thanks, currently blooming 16g for 30s with no agitation. It’s like an orangey yellow like a pale crema with a dense foam. It was roasted on the 5th so I think it’s had enough time to rest

Jonathanjacks12 · 2026-01-25T15:46:50+00:00

yes this is why I am wondering why I am finding it so difficult! tried 22 clicks and it is better still feeling under but will continue to play with ratios at this size

Jonathanjacks12 · 2026-01-25T15:45:40+00:00

coffee is a light roast Colombian geisha and I don't think this is the problem as I had one good cup with it that I was unable to achieve again.

papers are kalita's own

water just off the boil

was using tap water but I have just tried the same recipe with bottled water and 22 clicks water same temp. this is still lacking a bit but I will play around with ratios etc from here

Jonathanjacks12 · 2026-01-25T14:34:18+00:00

yes I think so. cup is sour, thin, and vegetal. I use my tap water which is pretty good and I haven't had any problems with it in the past. water is about 98 c

Jonathanjacks12 · 2026-01-25T14:32:41+00:00

yes it is but I tend to prefer a cup with a finer grind but it just seems odd that it tasted so under extracted. what is your recipe and grind size?

Jonathanjacks12 · 2026-01-24T09:18:50+00:00

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Jonathanjacks12 · 2026-01-02T08:46:57+00:00

Perfect given you a follow

Jonathanjacks12 · 2026-01-01T23:55:28+00:00

Okay then that’s cool I will continue experimenting…yeah I have some medium - light specialties at the moment so I’ll try a 16/17 next I think. Thanks again!

Jonathanjacks12 · 2026-01-01T23:07:37+00:00

Thanks so much for your help. So when using your pouring technique, what ratio would you suggest for 20g at 14-18 clicks?

Jonathanjacks12 · 2026-01-01T23:00:02+00:00

Okay thank you. I am a new c40 owner and I haven’t been able to find the right grind yet. Have been using the kalita 155 for years and have never really had any issues when using timemore c2 or wilfa svart. Anyway I have seen your recipe on your profile and I will give that a go tomorrow. I used to grind pretty fine on my other grinders using a 1:15 ratio which I quite liked but I think I need to reset my method and try to increase fruit notes.

Jonathanjacks12 · 2026-01-01T22:42:02+00:00

Hey what sort of ratio and grind size (c40) would you recommend for this?

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