Controlled Agitation

Purpose

Wet and distribute coffee grounds with bounded stirring.

Controls

Stir Competition Cup gently for 5–10 s; Everyday Cup specifies only a brief wetting stir.

Process

1. Stir to wet the grounds without extending or intensifying agitation beyond the Recipe.

Failure Modes

Symptom	Likely cause	Corrective action
Muddy or harsh cup	Agitation exceeded the authored control.	Reduce stirring as the Recipe directs.