Description
Meet Mid City, a versatile coffee blend featuring a harmonious mix of Brazilian, Indian, and Ethiopian beans, crafted for an exceptional all-around experience. Roasted to a medium level, Mid City introduces a distinctive note from Ethiopia’s Shakisso Estate, where beans are grown wild and foraged under a natural tree canopy. This unique blend of heirloom varietals, part Typica and part Geisha, produces a tropical fruit bomb in the cup, adding an exotic layer to your coffee journey.
Mid City is your perfect allrounder for a balanced and flavorful coffee experience. Whether enjoyed straight with milk or as a cold brew, its versatility and exotic Ethiopian twist make it a standout choice for coffee enthusiasts.
Brewing Instructions
Espresso:
- Coffee Dose: Start with 17-20 grams of Mid City.
- 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.
- Portafilter Prep: Distribute the coffee evenly in the portafilter basket, ensuring a level surface.
- Tamping: Apply firm and even pressure while tamping the coffee grounds. Aim for a level and compact puck.
- Brew Time: Initiate the extraction process, aiming for a total brew time of 28-32 seconds.
- Brew Ratio: The ideal brew ratio is 1:2, meaning you should aim for 40 grams of espresso output from the 20 grams of coffee dose.
- 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.
- Taste: EXPERIMENT with grind settings to find the balance that suits your taste preferences, dialing in the bitterness to your liking.
AeroPress
- Coffee Dose: Begin with 15 grams of finely ground Mid City.
- Water Temperature: Heat 200 grams of water to around (93°C).
- Assembly: Set up the AeroPress in the inverted position. Attach the filter cap securely.
- Coffee Loading: Add the coffee grounds to the AeroPress chamber.
- Pre-Wet Filter: Moisten the filter with hot water, ensuring a good seal. Discard the rinse water.
- Water Pour: Pour the hot water over the coffee grounds, making sure to saturate them evenly. Stir gently to ensure uniform wetting.
- Brewing Time: Attach the plunger and let the coffee steep for about 1 minute and 30 seconds.
- Plunge: After the steeping time, slowly and steadily press the plunger down. Aim to complete the press within 30 seconds.
- Serve: Dilute the concentrated espresso with hot water if desired or enjoy it as is.
- 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 Mid City, 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!