Episode 36 - Diving Into Specialty
Variety Topic Show
We discuss various quick topics around specialty coffee like: Why pay more, how to learn to brew different methods, how to taste more consciously, and does water matter?
Links from our episode:
Why Single-Origin Coffee Is So Expensive (YouTube)
Lance Hedrick - V60 Recipe (YouTube)
Rob Pirie - Chemex (YouTube)
Jose’s AeroPress Recipe
Coffee: 16g
Grind: Medium / Medium-Fine
Water: 250g
Water temp: Depending on coffee roast level
AeroPress Set-Up: Inverted
1st Pour: Pour 40g water to bloom
Swirl
Start timer, wait 30 seconds
2nd Pour: Pour remaining 210g in one go
Stir back and forth carefully (may overflow)
Re-start timer, wait 1:30 minutes
Place filter and basket and invert over mug
Press slowly using the weight of your elbow and opposite hand forearm (about 30-45 sec), stop when hissing starts
Enjoy!