Dark Knight

Description

Have you ever bought a bag of coffee from your local coffee shop and never been able to extract the same taste?

Meet Dark Knight, the ultimate Italian-style espresso blend crafted specifically for your home coffee machine. This blend is roasted to provide hassle-free extraction that’s a breeze for both automated and manual machines no matter what type of home machine you have.

Experience the richness of a well-bodied espresso shot, boasting distinct woody and savory undertones with a touch of satisfying sweetness. Dark Knight takes your taste buds on a flavorful journey, weaving together dark chocolate and butterscotch notes to elevate your coffee game.

What makes Dark Knight stand out is its made-for-home design, ensuring an easy brewing process just for you. Not just for straight-up shots, this blend effortlessly integrates into milk drinks, maintaining its bold character while creating a creamy symphony of flavors. With lingering notes of dark chocolate and butterscotch, Dark Knight becomes the perfect sidekick for your cosy coffee moments at home.

Brewing Instructions

Espresso:

1. Coffee Dose: Start with 17-20 grams of Dark Knight.
2. Grind Size: Adjust your grinder to a fine setting. If you desire more intense, bitter notes, grind finer. For a smoother profile, opt for a slightly coarser grind.
3. Portafilter Prep: Distribute the coffee evenly in the portafilter basket, ensuring a level surface.
4. Tamping: Apply firm and even pressure while tamping the coffee grounds. Aim for a level and compact puck.
5. Brew Time: Initiate the extraction process, aiming for a total brew time of 28-34 seconds.
6. Brew Ratio: The ideal brew ratio for Dark Knight is 1:2, meaning you should aim for 40 grams of espresso output from the 20 grams of coffee dose.
7. Adjustments: If your shot is extracting too quickly, consider using a finer grind to slow down the flow and intensify flavors. Conversely, if it’s too slow, go for a slightly coarser grind for a smoother extraction.
8. Taste: EXPERIMENT with grind settings to find the balance that suits your taste preferences, dialing in the bitterness to your liking.

 

AeroPress

1. Coffee Dose: Begin with 15 grams of finely ground Dark Knight espresso blend.
2. Water Temperature: Heat 200 grams of water to around (93-95°C).
3. Assembly: Set up the AeroPress in the inverted position. Attach the filter cap securely.
4. Coffee Loading: Add the coffee grounds to the AeroPress chamber.
5. Pre-Wet Filter: Moisten the filter with hot water, ensuring a good seal. Discard the rinse water.
6. Water Pour: Pour the hot water over the coffee grounds, making sure to saturate them evenly. Stir gently to ensure uniform wetting.
7. Brewing Time: Attach the plunger and let the coffee steep for about 1 minute and 30 seconds.
8. Plunge: After the steeping time, slowly and steadily press the plunger down. Aim to complete the press within 30 seconds.
9. Serve: Dilute the concentrated espresso with hot water if desired or enjoy it as is.
10. Adjustments: Experiment with the coffee dose, water temperature, and steeping time to fine-tune the flavor to your liking.

These guidelines are crafted to bring out the best in Dark Knight, allowing you to enjoy a consistently delicious cup. Adjustments to grind size offer a personalized touch, enabling you to tailor the bitterness level according to your individual taste preferences. Happy brewing!