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The Ultimate Guide to Brewing Specialty Coffee at Home (2024)
Discover how to unlock the perfect cup with our specialty Filter and Espresso roasts.
Why Your Coffee Choice Matters
The secret to exceptional coffee isn't just in the brewing method – it's in the beans. Whether you're using a pour-over, espresso machine, or French press, choosing the right roast is crucial. Let’s explore which brewing method best suits our two carefully crafted roasts: Filter Roast and Espresso Roast.Our Filter Roast: Perfect for Pour-Over & Drip Methods
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Our light-medium Filter roast shines in these brewing methods:
1. Pour Over
- Flavour Profile: Enhanced complex flavours
- Recommended Ratio: 1:15 (coffee to water)
- Grind Size: Medium-fine
2. Batch Brew
- Flavour Profile: Fruity and comforting
- Ideal For: Daily brewing
- Grind Size: Medium
3. AeroPress
- Flavour Profile: Enhanced rich flavours
- Ideal For: Single servings
- Grind Size: Fine to medium-fine
4. French Press
- Flavour Profile: Rich, full-bodied taste
- Grind Size: Coarse
Pro Tip: For pour over, use water (95°C) to extract the optimal flavours from our Filter roast.
Our Espresso Roast: Engineered for Pressure Brewing
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Our medium Espresso roast excels in:
1. Espresso Machine
- Flavour Profile: Rich crema and full-bodied flavor
- Grind Size: Fine
- Flavour Profile: Intense, concentrated brew
- Grind Size: Fine to medium-fine
Quick Brewing Guide
For Filter Roast:
- Coffee: 30g
- Water: 500ml
- Grind Size: Medium-fine
- Water Temperature: 95°C (203°F)
- Brew Time: 2:30-3:00 minutes
For Espresso Roast:
- Coffee: 18g for a double shot
- Output: Aim for 36g
- Extraction Time: 25-30 seconds
Why Choose Our Coffee?
- Small-batch roasted weekly
- Ethically sourced beans
- Roasted for optimal extraction
Limited Time Offer
Try both roasts with our Starter Pack: Get 200g of each roast type at 15% off.
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