Coffee with April

  • Cup strengthRegular Cup
  • Brew time2m
  • Brew ratio1:15

This recipe was designed to highlight the juicy and bright qualities of coffee, and works especially well with a more expressive bean, such as a Kenyan or Ethiopian.

Bean Light roast Kenyan or Ethiopian
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Coffee Beans
13 g
Kettle
200 g
88ºC or 190ºF
Grind sizeCoarse Grind

Steps

1
Add 13 g of ground coffee to the brew chamber.
2
Pour 50 g of hot water using a fast, circular motion to saturate all the grounds.
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3
Give it a stir. Insert the plunger at the top of the brew chamber and lift up slightly to create a seal. Let steep.
4
Remove the plunger and add an additional 150 g of hot water. It should be a relatively quick pour.
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5
Reinsert the plunger and let sit.
6
Slowly press into the cup. Stop when you hear a hissing sound.
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