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Technique

The last pours set the strength.

The remaining 60% controls body: more, smaller pours extract more and taste stronger; fewer pours taste lighter.

What it is

In the 4:6 method, the last 60% of the water decides how strong the cup is.

Why it matters

Splitting that water into more, smaller pours extracts more and gives a stronger cup; fewer pours give a lighter one.

In practice

Three pours is the usual start. Try two for a lighter cup or four for a heavier one, keeping the same total water.