Summer is in full swing and most people are on holiday right now. I usually don’t travel anywhere during this time because it’s literally the best period for being in Amsterdam. Lekker terrasje pakken, they say!

If you do happen to be at home and you’re expecting the August 2024 Coffeevine box, then this is your invitiation to brew like a champ using the recipes from our brilliant roasters. Find the entire overview below.

Basic Setup

As in any good kitchen or bar, you want to be sure to have a few key items at your disposal that will aid you in preparing a delicious cup of coffee.

These include:

• • Scales (with or without a timer – you can use your phone or your watch)
  • A good quality burr grinder such as the Comandante Grinder
  • Your favourite brew method (Origami, Kalita Wave, V60, AeroPress etc)
  • A clean vessel for brewing and decanting
  • A ladle or stirrer for agitating the grounds
  • Water for brewing. I mix my own using the Lotus mineral drops. I’ll share a recipe soon!
  • A pouring kettle but a regular kettle will also do, however, it requires more precision

It’s very important to always freshly grind your coffee just before preparation because coffee is very volatile and quickly loses its full aroma in a matter of minutes.

You can also vacuum pack your coffee in portions, name and number each batch and then keep it in a dry cool place or put it in the freezer.

For espresso, I use my home espresso machine, a Profitec Pro600 espresso machine and a Profitec ProT64 grinder.

Sanctuary’s recipe for filter:

Brewer: Orea V3 Dosage: 12g of coffee Grind: Medium-fine (600µm) Water: 200g Temperature: 92°C

Start with a 60g bloom for 45 seconds. 60g pour for 20 seconds. Wait until the coffee has drained. Then add 80g. Spiral pour the first 40g and pour the rest into the center. Wait until drained and then enjoy.

Sanctuary’s recipe for espresso:

Dosage: 17g Grind size: Fine Yield: 44g Extraction time: 27 seconds

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Redemption’s recipe for filter:

Brewer: V60 Dosage: 32g of coffee Grind: Medium-fine Water: 500g Temperature: 99°C

Start with a 60g bloom for 45 seconds. Give the coffee a good stir to ensure all grounds are wet. Pour 220g into the brewer and give it a swirl. When the water has drained, add the remaining 220g. Wait for it to fully drain and enjoy.

Redemption’s recipe for espresso:

Dosage: 18g Yield: 35g Extraction time: 27 seconds.

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Conscious’ recipe for filter:

Brewer: V60 Dosage: 20g of coffee Grind: Medium-fine Water: 330g Temperature: 94°C

Start with a 30 second bloom with 60g of water. Then add up to 170g in one slow continuous circular pour up until 1:15 minutes. At 1:45 minutes add the remaining water and give the brewer a gentle swirl.

Conscious’ recipe for espresso:

Dosage: 17,5g Yield: 38g Extraction time: 30 seconds

Mirra’s recipe for filter:

Brewer: V60 Dosage: 20g of coffee Grind: Medium Water: 335g Temperature: 95°C

Begin with a pre-infusion using 60g of water for 45 seconds. Then add your first pour up to 220g in slow circular motions. After 1:30 – 1:45 minute, add the remaining water to reach 335g. Allow to draw down and enjoy.

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What did you think of these recipes and and the coffees themselves? Feel free to leave a comment down below to share your own recipes and favourite brew methods.