Black Tea (Assam Fully Oxidized) vs. V60 Pour-Over Filter Coffee
Comparing 2 standards across 13 specifications. 13 key differences identified.
Assam black tea (Camellia sinensis assamica) is 100% fully oxidized tea leaf from northeast India. Steeping 2.5g in 200ml boiling water (95–100°C) for 3–5 minutes yields a robust, malty liquor with ~45mg caffeine per 100ml, theaflavins, and thearubigins.
V60 filter coffee is gravity percolation through a 60-degree conical paper filter. Using a 1:16.7 brew ratio (15g coffee to 250g water at 92–96°C) over 2.5–3.5 minutes, it produces a crystal-clear cup with 1.25–1.45% TDS and high clarity.
Specification Comparison Table
13 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Product Class
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Fully Oxidized Leaf Infusion (100% Oxidation) | Gravity Paper Percolation Coffee |
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Brewing Water Temperature
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95 – 100°C (203 – 212°F / Full Boil) | 92 – 96°C (198 – 205°F) |
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Caffeine Content (per 100ml)
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~40 – 50 mg (200ml cup = ~80–100mg caffeine) mg | ~60 – 75 mg (250ml mug = ~150–180mg caffeine) mg |
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Standard Brew Ratio (Leaf : Water)
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2.5g leaf in 200ml water (1 : 80) | — |
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Steeping Duration
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3 – 5 Minutes | — |
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Oxidation Level
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100% (Complete enzymatic polyphenol oxidation) | — |
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Theaflavin & Thearubigin Content
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~80 – 120 mg per cup (Gives deep red color and brisk astringency) mg | — |
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Standard Brew Ratio (Dose : Water)
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— | 1 : 16.7 (60g coffee per 1.0 Liter water) |
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Extraction Pressure
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— | Ambient Atmospheric (1.0 Bar Gravity) |
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Extraction Time
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— | 2.5 – 3.5 Minutes (including 45s bloom) |
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Grind Size Range
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— | 500 – 700 µm (Medium-Fine) |
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Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
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— | 1.25 – 1.45 % % |
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Extraction Yield (EY)
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— | 19.0 – 21.5 % (SCA Golden Cup Standard) % |