Issue #7 - Classic & Approachable Pack Brew Guides
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94 CELCIUS MICRO-TORRÉFACTEUR: Mexico Alejandro Martinez
Method: Origami with wave-style flat bottom filter
What you'll need:
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Origami dripper (plastic is preferred over ceramic)
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If you don’t have an Origami dripper, you can use either a Kalita Wave dripper, or a V60 cone-style dripper, depending on the paper type. If the recipe calls for a wave-style filter, please use a Kalita Wave, and grind slightly coarser. If the recipe calls for a cone-style filter, please use a V60, and grind slightly coarser.
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Wave-style paper flat bottom filter
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Carafe
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Gooseneck Kettle
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320g of water at 94°C/201°F
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20g of coffee (medium grind, approx. 900 microns)
How to make it:
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Start by wetting the filter in your Origami dripper.
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Pour the 20g of ground coffee into the Origami.
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Start your timer, pour 50g of the hot water in slowly and gently.
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At 0m30s, gently pour an additional 45g of water (to ~95g).
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At 0m50s, gently pour an additional 45g of water (to ~140g).
- At 1m10s, gently pour an additional 45g of water (to ~185g).
- At 1m30s, gently pour an additional 45g of water (to ~230g).
- At 1m50s, gently pour an additional 45g of water (to ~275g).
- At 2m00s, gently pour the remaining 45g of water (to ~320g).
- The coffee should drip through between 2m30s to 2m45s.
Dustin’s notes: "This recipe utilizes more pulse pouring and a slightly longer brew time to bring out more sweetness and balance in the cup. The fruit notes are expressed as raisin and wine-like sweetness, and it is complemented with the dark chocolate and vanilla notes.”
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DRUMROASTER COFFEE: Diner Blend
Method: French Press
What you'll need:
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A French Press
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Kettle
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400g of water at 100°C/212°F
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25g of coffee (medium-fine grind, approx. 820 microns)
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Two spoons
How to make it:
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Add your coffee grounds to your French Press.
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Start timer, pour water over coffee grounds, leave plunger aside.
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Wait 4 minutes.
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Stir the grounds 3 times gently, breaking through the crust that forms on top.
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Use the two spoons to scoop or skim the foam and floating coffee grounds out of the vessel.
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Wait another 5 minutes.
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Put the filter plunge on, and plunge gently to separate liquid from coffee grinds.
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Pour and enjoy!
Dustin’s notes: "This recipe brings out a great everyday, morning or afternoon cup of coffee. The caramelized sugar note is maximized to ensure a sweet cup. Try it black without any sugar or dairy, and you should get a super sweet, silky cup of coffee!”