Trust the process!

Winter seems to have arrived here in Barcelona. The last few days have been unusually cold but the skies remain blue. I also turned 42 recently. I feel no different than before and kept this birthday on the down low.

I’m still in the process of establishing my new life here while already looking ahead at 2026. There are so many things I want to do, so many things I want to start. Not so many I want to end. Maybe I’m doing too much?

In any case, if anything, I have put my trust in the process and things have worked out exactly as I wanted them to. I always have a plan and never loose sight of my goal. I think this makes a big difference.

Same goes for the coffees that end up in our monthly Coffeevine boxes. I’m always hunting for exciting coffees from talented roasters that can offer our subscribers something special. Last week, we shipped out the November box.

Chockablock full of carefully selected coffees that are sure to delight. Shall we dive in?

☕ What’s in the November Coffeevine Box?

This month’s selection features some incredibly delicious lots from:

• Swerl
• Fjord
• Clever
• Kalei
• Subtext
• Les Révélations

If you’re looking to brew with intent, these recipes will guide your hand and elevate your daily ritual.

🔧 Basic Brewing Setup – What You’ll Need

Before diving into the recipes, here’s what I recommend having on hand:

• Precision scales (with or without timer)

• Burr grinder (e.g. Comandante)

• Your preferred brew method – V60, Origami, Kalita Wave, AeroPress, etc.

• Freshly filtered or custom mineralized water (I use Lotus mineral drops – recipe coming soon!)

• Clean decanter or vessel

• Pouring kettle (or regular kettle + steady hand)

• Agitator or spoon for stirring

🔄 Tip: Always grind your coffee fresh before brewing for maximum aroma.

❄️ Storage Tip: Vacuum-seal in portions, label, and freeze if needed.

If you’re pulling espresso at home, I use the Profitec Pro600 and ProT64 grinder for consistent results.

📋 Brew Recipes – Filter & Espresso

☕ Swerl

Filter (Origami)

• Coffee: 15g

• Grind: Medium-fine

• Water: 249 @ 94°C

• Steps:

  • 0:00 – Add 45g of water into the middle, making sure the whole coffee bed is wet

  • 0:30 – Add up to 100g of water, ensuring all of the coffee is properly covered

  • 1:00 – Add up to 249g more water in slow circular movements

Espresso

• Dose: 18g

• Yield: 45g

• Time: 26 seconds

☕ Fjord

Filter (V60)

• Coffee: 15g

• Grind: Medium-fine

• Water: 250g @ 93-95°C

• Double bloom:

  • 0:00 – Start your bloom with 50g of water

  • 0:40 – Add the second pour and top up to 100g of water

  • 1:10 – Top up to 150g

  • 1:30 – Go up to 200g of water.

  • 1:50 – Add the remaining 50g of water. Once finished remove the dripper and give the coffee a good swirl.

Espresso

• Dose: 20g

• Yield: 45g

• Time: 27 seconds.

☕ Clever

Filter (V60)

• Coffee: 18g

• Grind: Medium-coarse

• Water: 300g @ 94°C

• Steps:

  • 0:00 – Add 50g to start your bloom

  • 0:30 – Add up to 175g of water and wait

  • 1:15 – Add the remaining water and wait until all of the liquid has drained. If its too bitter or dry, go a bit coarser. If it’s too salty and sour, go a bit finer.

Espresso

• Dose: 21g

• Yield: 45-50g

• Time: 25-30 seconds

☕ Kalei

Filter (Orea V3/V4)

• Coffee: 22g

• Grind: Medium

• Water: 300g @ 95°C

• Steps:

  • 0:00 – Start with a 50g bloom for 30 seconds

  • 0:30 – Add 100g in a slow circular motion going clockwise.

  • 1:00 – Add another 100g in the same motion going anticlockwise

  • 1:30 – Add the remaining 50g in a straight pour. Give the brewer a swirl and allow the coffee to draw down completely.

☕ Subtext

Filter (V60)

• Coffee: 16g

• Grind: Medium

• Water: 260g @ 97°C

• Steps:

  • 0:00 – Bloom for 0:30 seconds with 60g of water poured into the brewer in concentric circles, then swirl the slurry three times

  • 0:40 – Pour up to 150g in centre-weighted concentric circles, pause until mostly drained

  • 1:30 – Pour up to 260g in centre-weighted concentric circles. Gently swirl the bed after your last pour and wait for it to completely drain.

☕ Les Révélations

Filter (V60)

• Coffee: 20g

• Grind: Medium-coarse

• Water: 300g @ 90°C

• Steps:

  • 0:00 – Add your coffee and start a bloom using 50g of water

  • 0:30 – Pour up to 100g of water in a slow circular motion.

  • 1:30 – Continue with the rest until you reach 300g. Let drain and enjoy!

💬 Share Your Thoughts

Tried any of these recipes? Have your own method? Drop a comment below or tag @thecoffeevine on Instagram with your brew photos. We love hearing how you’re enjoying your coffee.

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