Description
Sunrise Serenade: Your Taste Buds’ Tropical Vacation
Ditch the boring old coffee routine and say aloha to a taste explosion! This ain’t your average cup of joe, it’s a sunrise serenade for your senses, straight outta the tropics.
Imagine this: Ethiopian Sidamo beans like a burst of sunshine, all red berry sweetness and dainty floral whispers. Then, Brazilian beans join the party, bringing the richness of dark chocolate and a malty depth that lingers like a toffee kiss. To finish, Guatemalan beans add a zesty orange twist, a touch of luscious chocolate, and a roasted hazelnut crunch that’ll leave you wanting more.
This ain’t just a coffee, it’s an adventure for your taste buds. Enjoy it black, creamy latte, or fancy cappuccino – your call! But be warned, this blend is so good, it might just become your new addiction.
Brewing Instructions
Espresso:
- Coffee Dose: Start with 17-20 grams of Sunrise.
- 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 28-34 seconds.
- Brew Ratio: The ideal brew ratio for Sunrise 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 Sunrise espresso blend.
- Water Temperature: Heat 200 grams of water to around (93-95°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 Sunrise, 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!