Sharing my coffee experiences on The Blog
Specialty Coffee Drip Bags for Travel Convenience
Specialty coffee drip bags have been around for a while, they were introduced in Japan in the 1990’s and has become one of the best solutions to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee on-the-go. That means you won’t have to carry a kettle and a grinder with you, and only need access to a mug and hot water.
What I’m Brewing: Ethiopia Halo Beriti and Panama Graciano Cruz by Archers
I knew Archers meant business when I first brewed their Costa Rica H17. This coffee was super complex and every time I changed my recipe, I got different notes. Strong notes of green apple one time, and sweet and sour pineapple the other time. Was it my inability To brew consistently or was it just magic? Let’s go with the former because I love experimenting.
What I’m Brewing!
My primary way of brewing coffee at home is using the V60, Chemex, and the Aeropress. I also like to change from time to time and opt for a classic French Press or a Mokapot.
Cold Bloom Pour Over on a V60
Casually browsing through YouTube during lunch time and I come across this video by Tales Coffee. To summarize - Vincent who is the head roaster, set out to brew coffee on a V60 with a cold water bloom.
What I’m Brewing: Guatemala, Las Moritas Pacamara by City of Saints Coffee Roasters
This coffee is a carryover from the previous month. But I’m really excited I’m getting to taste and experience some Guatemalan coffee after the DMCC event last month.
What I’m Brewing: Ethiopia Sidamo by Profile Roasters
Profile might be a micro-batch roastery based in Abu Dhabi, but the coffee here has a lot of potential. They opened doors earlier this year and I found out about this place by accident while waiting for a client meeting.
What I’m Brewing: Ethiopia Uraga Indigo Lot 0412 by Grandmother Coffee Roastery
I hate wasting coffee and I also can’t help myself when something unique catches my eye, or in this case - tastebuds. This coffee hails from Uraga which is one of the woredas i.e. another word for district, in Ethiopia.
The Chemex Doesn’t Need any Introduction
My first pour over drink was brewed in a Chemex, this fancy looking glass carafe was why I ordered the drink in the first place and thought to myself that why would one have coffee black and without milk?
My Favorite Pour Over: Hario V60
V60 is perhaps the most popular brewing methods in specialty coffee along with other brewers such as Chemex, Kalita, Melitta etc., all fall under the pour-over or dripper classification.
What I’m Brewing: El Salvador Finca Nazareth by RoR Roastery
I normally brew two different single origin beans at any given time, but during Ramadan I had to cut down on my coffee intake from three times to once a day.