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The V60 scores 89/100 here because its conical bed and open bottom drain rate pair well with a moderate-grind light natural. At 445μm — 55μm finer than a default V60 setting — the grind compensates for Catuai's light roast low-solubility without creating a backup in the V60's single-hole drain. The 92°C brew temperature, pulled 2°C below default due to natural processing, is enough heat to push through the the acidity that light roasting preserves without driving off the aromatic compounds from natural fermentation that support the fresh bread and hazelnut character — roast-developed compounds that support the fresh bread and hazelnut character. The paper filter eliminates the oils that natural drying leaves in the bean, which would otherwise muddy the delicate caramel finish. Swirl during the bloom and main pour to promote even wetting across the bed.

The Kalita Wave's flat-bed, three-hole design naturally limits channeling — useful for a natural-process Catuai that grinds with slightly variable fines due to its lower bean density at 1200m. The recipe lands at 475μm, 55μm finer than the Wave's standard starting point, to account for Catuai's light roast density. Temperature sits at 92°C, protecting the natural process's fermentation compounds while still maintaining enough driving force for CGA extraction in this underdeveloped roast. The paper filter does the same work here as in the Chemex: stripping the oils that natural drying embeds in the bean and letting the caramel-bread profile come through cleanly. Don't pour on the filter walls — the corrugated Wave filter can collapse, channeling water around rather than through the bed.

The AeroPress recipe runs at 92°C — well above the standard AeroPress default — to support extraction from this light-roast Catuai's dense structure in the short 1-2 minute window. Natural processing's fermentation-derived compounds benefit from the elevated temperature to fully express in the brief contact time. The grind at 345μm is notably fine, amplifying surface area to drive extraction in under 2 minutes before the plunge. The paper filter strips natural process oils entirely, delivering a cleaner cup than the bean's processing would imply. Expect the caramel and hazelnut to come through with good clarity — this is a fruit-lean Catuai natural and the AeroPress paper filter lets those roasted-sweet notes dominate.

The Clever Dripper's immersion-then-drain design gives this light natural Catuai longer, uninterrupted contact time than a V60 pour-over, which matters because light roasts are slow extractors. The 475μm grind and 92°C temperature follow the same logic as the other paper-filter brewers: finer and hotter than a medium-roast default to push through Catuai's intact CGAs. The 3-4 minute steep allows the caramel and Maillard compounds to dissolve fully before the valve opens. Because the Clever holds water in contact with grounds without bypass, it's more forgiving of minor pour inconsistencies than the V60 — useful for a bean where extraction evenness directly determines whether you get caramel or sourness. Keep the drain stage within the 4-minute window to avoid over-extraction on release.

At 73/100, this Catuai natural can work as espresso but requires patience. The light roast pushes the recipe to a 1:2.4 ratio (19g in, 45g out) — significantly longer than a medium-roast default — because light roast's lower solubility means insufficient extraction at the typical 1:2 stop. Temperature drops to 92°C (1°C less than default) reflecting the processing adjustment, which helps protect the fruit and caramel character under pressure. At 195μm, the grind is 55μm finer than the default espresso setting to compensate for light roast density. The result should be a bright, fruit-adjacent shot with caramel sweetness — not the typical chocolatey espresso. Preinfusion at low pressure (3-4 bar) for 10-15 seconds before ramping to 9 bar helps even extraction through the puck.

The Moka Pot's 44/100 match score signals a real compatibility problem with this bean: the metal basket passes natural process oils directly into the cup, and those oils compete with the clean caramel and hazelnut profile that makes this Brazilian Catuai interesting. The recipe drops temperature aggressively to 92°C (8°C below default) — achieved by using pre-boiled water and keeping heat low — partly to limit over-extraction through the medium-fine 295μm grind. The delicate fruit character from natural processing is heat-sensitive; high heat in a sealed pressure environment can diminish it. Expect a denser, less refined cup than you'd get from a V60 with this bean. If the Moka Pot is your only option, grind at the coarser end of the recommended range and remove the pot the moment sputtering begins.

French Press scores 40/100 here — the metal mesh is the fundamental problem. This Catuai natural light carries fruit-derived fruit compounds that read cleanly through paper but diffuse into a murky, oily-textured cup through metal. The coarse 945μm grind (55μm finer than a standard French Press setting) and 92°C temperature (4°C lower than the method's usual near-boil) attempt to limit overextraction through the long 4-8 minute steep while preserving what fermentation character remains. The extended post-press settling time from Hoffmann's method — waiting 5-8 minutes after the plunge before pouring — helps somewhat by letting fines settle, but won't fix the fundamental oil issue. If you must use a French Press, pour through a paper filter in the server to recover some of the clarity this Catuai is capable of.