A Cup of Amore
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Americano
Servings: 1
What you will need:
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Double shot of espresso: 18 grams (2 oz) of fine-ground fresh coffee
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Water: 6-8 oz of water
Instructions
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Before brewing your espresso, start to boil your water
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Pack your finely ground coffee into the portafilter
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Distribute and tamp the espresso
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Brew espresso - 36 grams brewed
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Pour 6-8 oz of water at a temp between 194-201 degrees F into a mug
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Pour your espresso shot on top of the water
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Add your choice of creamer if desired
Enjoy your Cup of Amore!
Coffee Press Cold Brew
Servings: 4 cups equivalent to 8-10 servings
What you will need:
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A Coffee Press (also known as a French Press)
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Fresh coffee ground to a coarse grind size
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Tablespoon
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Spoon to stir
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Filtered Water
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Ice
Coffee to Water Ratio:
4 tbsp of course ground coffee per 6 fl oz of water
For a 34 oz/1 litre press: 140 grams (2 cups) coffee beans and 3 1/2 cups of filtered water
Instructions
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Add coffee grinds to the press
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Pour water over the grinds
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Lightly stir the grinds
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Place the coffee press cover on the press - do not plunge it yet
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Let coffee sit 12-18 hours (you don't have to refrigerate but you can if you want)
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Slowly push the plunge to the bottom of the press
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Pour the concentrate into a serving pitcher
To Serve
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Grab your favorite vessel to drink iced coffee in
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Add ice to your cup
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Add filtered water to your cup - this is important - the coffee concentrate will be super strong - we recommend a 1:1 water to coffee ration
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Add the coffee concentrate to your cup
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Add your favorite dairy or keep it black and enjoy your Cup of Amore!
Storing your Cold Brew
Store your coffee concentrate in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.