Know your Coffee Well!
- Light: Light Roast coffees are characterized by their light brown color, lack of oil on the beans, and light body (or viscosity). They are roasted for a shorter period of time, resulting in a lighter color and a more subtle flavor profile. It is usually intended to preserve a coffee bean’s natural aromas and flavors. If you prefer a brighter and more acidic taste, this is for you.
- Medium: Medium Roast coffees are brown and have a little thicker body than a Light Roast and strikes a balance between light and dark roast. It offers a well-rounded flavor with moderate acidity and a slightly sweeter (caramelized) taste created by a longer roast time. This is a versatile option that suits many coffee drinkers.
- Dark: Dark roast coffee beans have been roasted for a longer time, resulting in a darker color, bolder flavors, and lower acidity. The beans are characterized by drawn-out oil that glosses the surface. If you enjoy a rich, full-bodied coffee with hints of caramel or chocolate, this option is perfect for you.
- Light: Light Roast coffees are characterized by their light brown color, lack of oil on the beans, and light body (or viscosity). They are roasted for a shorter period of time, resulting in a lighter color and a more subtle flavor profile. It is usually intended to preserve a coffee bean’s natural aromas and flavors. If you prefer a brighter and more acidic taste, this is for you.
- Medium: Medium Roast coffees are brown and have a little thicker body than a Light Roast and strikes a balance between light and dark roast. It offers a well-rounded flavor with moderate acidity and a slightly sweeter (caramelized) taste created by a longer roast time. This is a versatile option that suits many coffee drinkers.
- Dark: Dark roast coffee beans have been roasted for a longer time, resulting in a darker color, bolder flavors, and lower acidity. The beans are characterized by drawn-out oil that glosses the surface. If you enjoy a rich, full-bodied coffee with hints of caramel or chocolate, this option is perfect for you.
- Whole Beans: Whole beans are coffee beans that have not been ground yet. Grinding your own coffee beans just before brewing ensures maximum freshness and flavor. But do this only if you have a coffee grinder only!
- French Press: This grind size is coarser than others, typically resembling coarse sand because the larger grounds aren’t as likely to slip through the steel mesh filter of the french press. The coarse grind size, as a result, is what leads to the longer brewing time of the french press: usually around 4 minutes long. That’s because it takes longer for the hot water to seep into the grounds and extract all the yummy flavors you want in your final cup, attaining a robust taste and texture.
- Espresso Grind: Espresso grind is finely ground coffee, similar to the texture of powdered sugar. It is suitable for making espresso using an espresso machine, resulting in a concentrated and strong espresso shot. The grounds have to be super-fine for the brewing to work. If the grounds are even just “fine”, the water will rush through without achieving any extraction (creating watery, weak coffee)
- South Indian Filter: This grind size is medium-coarse and specifically used for brewing coffee in a traditional South Indian filter. Coffee should be ground like a powder - between an Espresso and Turkish grind. It allows the water to extract flavors slowly, producing a unique and aromatic cup of coffee.
- Moka Pot: Moka pot grind is fine, but not as fine as espresso grind. It is designed for brewing coffee in a Moka pot, which produces a strong and intense coffee reminiscent of espresso. The brewer forces hot water vapor through fine coffee grounds to create the rich, syrupy brew.
- Drip Coffee/Vacuum: Drip coffee/vacuum grind is medium-fine and is commonly used in drip coffee makers or vacuum coffee brewers. It strikes a balance between extraction rate and flavor.
- Chemex: Chemex grind is coarser than espresso, but finer than French press. It is similar to sea salt and should feel gritty when rubbed between your fingers, but be relatively large and easy to pick up. This particle size allows for balanced extraction of flavor by allowing hot water to move freely through the coffee bean grinds. It is used specifically for brewing coffee in a Chemex, resulting in a bright, crisp, citrus-forward clean and balanced cup.
- Cold Brew: A coarse grind size (closer to a French Press grind) helps to bring out a balanced and sweet taste of coffee. We recommend a minimum of 12 hours brew entirely in the fridge to achieve the perfect cup of brew.
- Whole Beans: Whole beans are coffee beans that have not been ground yet. Grinding your own coffee beans just before brewing ensures maximum freshness and flavor. But do this only if you have a coffee grinder only!
- French Press: This grind size is coarser than others, typically resembling coarse sand because the larger grounds aren’t as likely to slip through the steel mesh filter of the french press. The coarse grind size, as a result, is what leads to the longer brewing time of the french press: usually around 4 minutes long. That’s because it takes longer for the hot water to seep into the grounds and extract all the yummy flavors you want in your final cup, attaining a robust taste and texture.
- Espresso Grind: Espresso grind is finely ground coffee, similar to the texture of powdered sugar. It is suitable for making espresso using an espresso machine, resulting in a concentrated and strong espresso shot. The grounds have to be super-fine for the brewing to work. If the grounds are even just “fine”, the water will rush through without achieving any extraction (creating watery, weak coffee)
- South Indian Filter: This grind size is medium-coarse and specifically used for brewing coffee in a traditional South Indian filter. Coffee should be ground like a powder - between an Espresso and Turkish grind. It allows the water to extract flavors slowly, producing a unique and aromatic cup of coffee.
- Moka Pot: Moka pot grind is fine, but not as fine as espresso grind. It is designed for brewing coffee in a Moka pot, which produces a strong and intense coffee reminiscent of espresso. The brewer forces hot water vapor through fine coffee grounds to create the rich, syrupy brew.
- Drip Coffee/Vacuum: Drip coffee/vacuum grind is medium-fine and is commonly used in drip coffee makers or vacuum coffee brewers. It strikes a balance between extraction rate and flavor.
- Chemex: Chemex grind is coarser than espresso, but finer than French press. It is similar to sea salt and should feel gritty when rubbed between your fingers, but be relatively large and easy to pick up. This particle size allows for balanced extraction of flavor by allowing hot water to move freely through the coffee bean grinds. It is used specifically for brewing coffee in a Chemex, resulting in a bright, crisp, citrus-forward clean and balanced cup.
- Cold Brew: A coarse grind size (closer to a French Press grind) helps to bring out a balanced and sweet taste of coffee. We recommend a minimum of 12 hours brew entirely in the fridge to achieve the perfect cup of brew.
- Drip Coffee Maker: This automatic coffee maker is user-friendly and commonly found in households. It simplifies the brewing process and is suitable for those who prefer convenience without compromising flavor.
- French Press: A French press is a manual brewing method that involves steeping coffee grounds in hot water and then pressing them down with a plunger. It produces a full-bodied and flavorful cup of coffee.
- Pour-Over: Pour-over is a manual brewing method where water is poured over coffee grounds in a slow and steady manner. It allows for more control over the extraction process and results in a clean and nuanced cup.
- Espresso Machine: An espresso machine is used to brew concentrated coffee by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee under high pressure. It produces a rich and bold shot of espresso that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for other coffee beverages.
- AeroPress: The AeroPress is a versatile and portable brewing method that allows for experimentation. It combines immersion and pressure to create a smooth and clean cup of coffee.
- Cold Brew Setup: Cold brew is a brewing method that involves steeping coffee grounds in cold water for an extended period, usually overnight. It produces a smooth and less acidic coffee concentrate which can be diluted with water or milk.
- South Indian Filter: The unique South Indian filter coffee method extracts the most authentic, aromatic flavors using a cylindrical brewer with upper and lower chambers to produce a robust, full-bodied dark roast concentrate. This is carefully blended with frothed hot milk to create the quintessential smooth, velvety texture South Indian coffee is renowned for.
- Drip Coffee Maker: This automatic coffee maker is user-friendly and commonly found in households. It simplifies the brewing process and is suitable for those who prefer convenience without compromising flavor.
- French Press: A French press is a manual brewing method that involves steeping coffee grounds in hot water and then pressing them down with a plunger. It produces a full-bodied and flavorful cup of coffee.
- Pour-Over: Pour-over is a manual brewing method where water is poured over coffee grounds in a slow and steady manner. It allows for more control over the extraction process and results in a clean and nuanced cup.
- Espresso Machine: An espresso machine is used to brew concentrated coffee by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee under high pressure. It produces a rich and bold shot of espresso that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for other coffee beverages.
- AeroPress: The AeroPress is a versatile and portable brewing method that allows for experimentation. It combines immersion and pressure to create a smooth and clean cup of coffee.
- Cold Brew Setup: Cold brew is a brewing method that involves steeping coffee grounds in cold water for an extended period, usually overnight. It produces a smooth and less acidic coffee concentrate which can be diluted with water or milk.
- South Indian Filter: The unique South Indian filter coffee method extracts the most authentic, aromatic flavors using a cylindrical brewer with upper and lower chambers to produce a robust, full-bodied dark roast concentrate. This is carefully blended with frothed hot milk to create the quintessential smooth, velvety texture South Indian coffee is renowned for.
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