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Temperature
25°C optimal
20°C to 30°C range
Room temperature is ideal for this technique
Time
15 minutes
5 minutes – 30 minutes
Equipment
Aroma ()
Compounds: Limonene, Pinene, Eucalyptol
Taste
Texture
Wine Analogy
Like decanting a young Bordeaux - releases aromas without crushing tannins
Coffee Analogy
Similar to Ethiopian pour-over methods where water contact time controls extraction
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to enfleurage technique capturing delicate floral essences
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