Hey there coffee lover. This is how to make the perfect caffeinated homemade coffee brew using a medium roast bean. Grab these Sherlock Brews and let’s get cooking;
- Sherlock’s Sumatra Lake Toba Mystery Roast
- Sherlock’s Smooth Liscio Blend
What you’ll need:
- 18g of our star player: Sherlock’s Smooth Liscio Blend
- 300ml of your favourite filtered water
- Your trusty coffee grinder
- Espresso machine or Moka pot (whichever you prefer!)
Let’s get brewing:
- Start with fresh, cold water. Your coffee deserves the best!
- Grind those beautiful beans to espresso fineness. Breathe in that aroma – heavenly, right?
- Espresso machine fans:
- Warm up your machine and cup. We’re going for the full experience here!
- Fill your portafilter with that aromatic ground coffee and tamp it down.
- Watch the magic happen as 30-40 ml of liquid gold streams out in about 25-30 seconds.
- Moka pot enthusiasts:
- Fill the bottom with water, just up to the valve.
- Add your ground coffee to the funnel – don’t pack it too tight!
- Heat it up and listen for that satisfying gurgle. That’s your cue, it’s ready!
- Feeling fancy? Let’s make it milky:
- Steam some milk to your heart’s content.
- Pour it over your espresso for a luxurious latte, creamy cappuccino, or smooth flat white.
Now, sit back and enjoy your creation! Notice those vibrant berry and stone fruit notes? That’s the Sherlock’s Smooth Liscio Blend working its magic. And if you’ve gone for a milky treat, savour those delightful vanilla and milk chocolate flavours.
Why you’ll love medium roast:
- It’s the Goldilocks of coffee – not too light, not too dark, just right!
- You get to taste more of what makes each bean special.
- It’s a crowd-pleaser, perfect for any brewing method.
- Less bitter than dark roasts, but with a richer flavour than light roasts.
- Packs a good caffeine punch to get you going!