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We’re thrilled to share with you the brew guide for our most recent Coffeevine edition. This one contains a selection of really unusual, delicious and most importantly interesting coffees that will tickle your senses. They come from the likes of Newground, Sandbox, Cayo, Enjoy, Portebleue and Calm.

Ready to enjoy what’s inside your box? Let’s get cracking!

☕ What’s in the May 2026 Coffeevine Box?

This month’s selection features some truly delicious coffees from:

• Newground
• Sandbox
• Cayo
• Enjoy
• Portebleue
• Calm

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 we 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 (We use Lotus mineral drops and Apax Lab mineral drops)

• 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, we use the Profitec Pro600 and ProT64 grinder for consistent results.

📋 Brew Recipes – Filter & Espresso

☕ Newground

Filter (Flat bottom or Switch brewer)

• Coffee: 15g

• Grind: Medium

• Water: 250g @ 99°C

• Steps:

  • 0:00 – Start your bloom by pouring 50g of water while making sure your coffee is entirely wet

  • 0:30 – Continue with two even pours until you reach 200g or add in one pour if using a brewer with a valve

  • 2:00 – Now either open the valve or let your brew drip through and then remove the brewer. Enjoy!

Espresso

• Dose: 20g

• Yield: 42g

• Time: 28 seconds

☕ Sandbox

Filter (V60)

• Coffee: 20g

• Grind: Medium-coarse

• Water: 255g @ 94°C

• Steps:

  • 0:00 – Start with a 55g bloom

  • 0:50 – Now, pour up to 150 pretty fast, making sure you get a bit of agitation in there.

  • 1:25 – Add the remaining water in a steady pour. The extraction will usually finish at around 2:30 minutes.

Espresso

• Dose: 18g

• Yield: 54g

• Time: 18 – 20 seconds

☕ Cayo

Filter (V60)

• Coffee: 15g

• Grind: Medium

• Water: 245g @ 94°C

• Steps:

  • 0:00 – Start with a 35g bloom into the middle of your coffee bed

  • 0:35 – Continue with a slow steady pour in a circular motion to reach 155g

  • 1:10 – Add your final pour in the same motion to reach 2:45g.

Espresso

• Dose: 17,5g

• Yield: 36g

• Time: 18 seconds

☕ Enjoy

Filter (UFO/V60)

• Coffee: 15g

• Grind: Medium-coarse

• Water: 200g @ 92°C

• Steps:

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

  • 0:40 – Continue with a slow circular pour up to 100g

  • 1:10 – Add a bit of speed and pour up to 150g

  • 1:40 – Finish with a slow pour down the middle

☕ Portebleue

Filter (Hario Switch)

• Coffee: 20g

• Grind: Medium

• Water: 320g @ 94°C

• Steps:

  • 0:00 – Start with a 30 second bloom using 50g of water with the valve closed

  • 0:30 – Add up to 120g of water in a slow steady pour

  • 1:00 – Open the valve and then add up to 220g of water

  • 1:45 – Add the final pour of 100g of water in a slow circular motion. The total brew time will be around 2:30 minutes

☕ Calm:

Filter (V60)

• Coffee: 15g

• Grind: Medium-coarse (decaf coffees prefer a coarser grind)

• Water: 250g @ 90°C

• Steps:

  • 0:00 – Bloom with 30g for

  • 0:30 – Continue with your pours, this time adding up to 150g.

  • 1:00 – Add another pour, this time completing the required amount up to 250g.

💬 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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