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The following recipe is a guide intended for preparing coffee at home. Results may vary depending on your equipment, settings, and all the variables that influence extraction.

For every coffee we roast, our team performs tests until they find a recipe that highlights all the coffee's qualities. The one you'll see below includes all the necessary information to replicate it. Even so, we always recommend experimenting to discover what you like best: use it as a guide and adapt it to your preference.

Remember: it's the journey, not the destination.

Note: Water is the most important factor in achieving a great cup of coffee. Depending on where you live, its composition can vary drastically. Therefore, we recommend using at least filtered water; another option is a mixture of Bezoya and Lanjarón. When adjusting the recipe, change only one variable at a time to identify how it affects the flavor.

It's common to start by adjusting the coffee-to-water ratio. Once you achieve a cup with a pleasant intensity and mouthfeel, you can modify other aspects of the extraction.

Most pour-over coffee recipes use a ratio between 1:15 and 1:17, with a brew time of 2:30 to 4:30 minutes.

Kalita / Origami / Orea

We have chosen this method to share our recipes because it is very versatile and easy to adapt to other pour-over systems. The flat bottom and wavy folds of Kalita filters create a wide surface that prevents significant flow blockages caused by fine particle migration or clogging.

Kalita/Origami/Orea

Recipe:

• Ratio: 1:17
• Coffee: 20g
• Water: 340g
• Total time: 3:20-4min
• Temperature: 97ºC

Variables:

• Resting time: Minimum 7 days after roasting, but best expressed after 15-30 days.
• Water: 100% Bezoya
• Filter: Kalita 185

Equipment:

Kalita/Origami/Orea, Kalita filter, Scale, timer, grinder, cup/decanter, and gooseneck kettle.

Method:

1. Place the Orea in a cup/decanter and insert the filter. Pour hot water through it to eliminate paper taste and preheat the equipment.
2. Grind the coffee to a recommended level.
3. Discard the water and place the Orea on the scale. Add the coffee, distributing it evenly. Tare the scale and start the timer.
4. Pour 60g of water in circular motions and wait 30-40 seconds for the coffee to bloom. If the coffee has been recently roasted, allow more time.
5. Slowly pour until approximately 200-250g of water, and swirl the Orea once to level the coffee bed and ensure it is fully saturated with water. Never fill to the brim; leave at least a 2 cm gap from the top to limit water bypass around the coffee bed, reducing extraction.
6. Continue pouring water slowly as before until you have added the necessary amount.
7. Swirl one last time and let the water drain.
8. We are aiming for a total time according to the recipe. Adjust the grind size if necessary next time.

Here's our most up-to-date recipe. It's important to remember that this recipe is a reference and that many variables will influence the final result of the espresso in your cup: from the condition of your machine and grinder, the water you use, the storage/brewing time of your coffee, to the temperature/pressure, etc. Therefore, you may need to adjust some parameters to achieve a flavorful and balanced espresso based on your specific needs and equipment.

Recipe:

• Ratio: 1:2.1
• Dry: 18gr
• In cup: 38gr
• Time: 30-36s

Variables:

• Resting time: minimum 2 weeks
• Temperature: 94ºC
• Pressure: 6 bars
• Pre-infusion: No
• GH 60 (ppm as CaCO3) KH 30 (ppm as CaCO3)

Machinery and equipment used for this recipe:

• Espresso machine: La Marzocco PB 2GR
• Grinder: Mahlkonig
• Scoop: 22gr VST (without slot)
• Extras: Barista Hustle WDT, Push Tamper (flat, 100% level)

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When making Cold Brew, we typically make larger quantities than with other brewing methods. So, we're providing a recipe for one liter of Cold Brew. If you want to make more or less than this amount, the ratio is 1:14; 1g of coffee for every 14g/ml of water.

Recipe and equipment:

• 71g of coffee (Coffee recommendations for Cold Brew)
• 21 Commander clicks (medium/coarse grind)
• 1,000g/ml of room temperature water
• We recommend 100% Bezoya water (or water with low mineralization)
• Pitcher or bottle for cold brew.

Preparation:

• Grind the coffee to a medium/coarse grind
• Place the coffee directly into the filter of the pitcher or bottle
• Pour the pre-weighed water into the pitcher or bottle
• Stir gently to saturate all the coffee
• Cover the container
• Let it steep for 16-24 hours in the refrigerator (be careful with strong odors!)
• After this steeping time, remove the filter with the coffee, and it's ready.

BONUS:

Bonus 1:You can do an additional filtration with a V60 paper filter, Kalita, cheesecloth, or something similar to get a cleaner and clearer result.

Bonus 2:For the best flavor, consume as soon as it's ready, as it will oxidize over time.

Bonus 3:Do not shake or press the coffee to avoid extracting bitter flavors or sediment.

Bonus 4:You can freeze Cold Brew into ice cubes and use them to chill your Cold Brew or for making other drinks.

Bonus 5:Food safety: wash your hands and utensils properly. Keep for a maximum of 3 days in the refrigerator in a glass container, preferably closed and without additives (sugar, milk, etc.).