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Yaroslav Yasel
Brew Guide - French Press

Brew Guide - French Press

BREW GUIDE - FRENCH PRESS I Bring enough water to fill your French Press to a boil. For a 17-ounce press, you will need about 350-grams or 12-ounces for our US friends. II Grind your INVITO beans while the water is heating. French Press coffee calls for an even coarse grind. Yaro recommends starting with a 1:12 coffee-to-water ratio, but if you use 350-grams of water, you will want 30-grams of our Medium Roast coffee. III Begin by gently pouring twice the amount of water that you have coffee onto the grounds. If you have 30-grams of coffee, you will...

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Helen Siwak
Brew Guide - Espresso

Brew Guide - Espresso

BREW GUIDE - ESPRESSO I Remove the portafilter from your espresso machine’s grouphead. Then place it on a scale and tare the weight. II Purge your grouphead thoroughly with a steady stream of hot water. III For a double shot, ensure you grind between 18 to 21-grams of coffee into the basket. The proper grind is crucial to create a balanced and delicious shot of espresso. You may find it necessary to adjust its fineness a bit. In general, the grind should be pretty fine. IV Smooth the coffee by moving your finger back and forth across in a swiping...

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Yaroslav Yasel
Costa Rica Coffee Plantation - INVITO Coffee - Organic Beans

Why Organic Coffee is Best

Organic. Organic. Organic. The word is everywhere in our lives! We understand the importance in our food and farming, but how important is it for coffee? Is the coffee you have been drinking for years any different than organic coffee? Let's explore this. What is Organic Coffee? Coffee can be deemed organic when grown without fertilizers - both chemical and synthetic, pesticides, or harvested from bushes produced from GMO seeds. Suppose your beans have been exposed to pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and harmful fertilizers; would that taint your taste and enjoyment of your morning cup? For many, it does! For those brewers,...

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Yaroslav Yasel
Brew Guide - The Pour Over

Brew Guide - The Pour Over

The smooth and effortless process of the Pour Over contributes to its popularity. Without a pricy machine to get in the way with all its bells and whistles, the joy of mastering this process is its reward.

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