Coffee resting & Brewing

Mellow Coffee Resting Period
We recommend resting our coffee for at least 1.5 to 2 weeks before consumption.
As a general rule of thumb: the lighter the roast, the longer it may need to open up; conversely, our more developed roasts tend to be ready for use after a shorter resting period


Mellow Brewing Recommendation

Context
We would like to share how we typically brew our coffee — though we also admit it’s not straightforward, as we often adjust our recipe depending on factors such as the coffee itself, roast level, available grinder, and water composition

Below, we share a generic recipe and our adjustment logic to take you along in our thought process

Disclaimer: This recipe is not one-size-fits-all. You will likely need to fine-tune it to your own taste. We have also included some additional brewing logic at the end to support you when making those adjustments


Brewing Parameters

  • Typical coffee dose: 15g

  • Brew ratio (coffee-to-water): 1:14 – 16

  • Grind size: EK43S 10–11, Weber EG1 Ultra burrs 6–7, Comandante C40 24–26 clicks

  • Dripper: We often use the Hario Switch, V60, or Origami, but the Orea and many other drippers work well too

  • Water temperature: Varies across pours, typically 70–94°C

  • Water composition: Usually around or below 80 ppm (We will share more about water in a later post/video, as this largely defines the cup quality next to the coffee you are using  — work in progress, bear with us)

  • Total brew/extraction time: Typically between 1 min 40 sec and 2 min 30 sec

  • Pouring interval: Every 15–30 seconds (depending also on the type of paper filter you are using)

  • Pour duration: Typically less than 10 seconds

Generic Brewing Recipe

First Pour – Bloom (30–45 sec)

  • Water temperature: 90–94°C

  • Ratio to coffee dose: 1:2 – 1:3

  • Water addition: 30–45g

  • Total weight: 30–45g

  • Purpose: Saturate the coffee grounds and release CO₂ for better extraction

Note: If you’re using a Switch, you can lock the valve so no coffee passes through during blooming, which makes blooming more effective. For very fresh coffee, consider extending the bloom time slightly


Second Pour – Main Extraction Phase

  • Water temperature: 90–94°C

  • Water addition: 120g

  • Total weight: 150–165g

  • Purpose: Extract aromatic and flavor compounds.


Third Pour – Balancing the Cup

  • Water temperature: 70–93°C (Use lower temperatures if you detect an unpleasant aftertaste such as dryness or bitterness. If using a Switch, you can lock the valve to stop extraction)

  • Water addition: 55-75g

  • Total weight: 225g

  • Purpose: Control extraction and improve overall balance and mouthfeel


Note: You can also aim for a four-pour recipe, for example: 45g bloom, Then three subsequent pours of 60g each. The choice between three or four pours depends on the level of extraction you want to achieve. See our brewing logic below for guidance.

 

Brewing Logic & Flavor Adjustments

Water composition, grind uniformity, roast level, resting time, and many other factors all influence the brew. We aim for a balanced cup with every coffee and mainly focus on two macro metrics: coffee-to-water ratio and extraction yield

We first ask ourselves: What is the ideal coffee-to-water ratio for this coffee? What cup presentation am I looking for? A lower ratio (less water) typically gives more body. A higher ratio (more water) usually leads to greater clarity but a lighter body.

Next, we consider the level of extraction we want. If our coffee tastes more bitter than usual, often with a dry finish, we reduce extraction slightly by:

  • Grinding coarser

  • Using fewer pours (e.g. 3 pours including bloom instead of 4)

  • Lowering the water temperature for the full brew or final pours

  • Reducing agitation during the final pours (e.g., using a Melodrip or centered pour)

If the flavors taste muted compared to previous brews and the cup feels overly acidic, we do the opposite:

  • Grind finer

  • Increase the number of pours (e.g., 4 pours including bloom instead of 3)

  • Raise the water temperature for the first few pours or full brew 

  • Agitate throughout the pours


Preferably, just change one variable at a time - this way you can more easily track the impact of your adjustment in the cup. Happy brewing!