
Recipe Series: "Poor Man's Cortadito"
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A Masterclass in No-Nonsense Coffee from Your Own Filter Basket
So, you fancy yourself a coffee connoisseur but can't be bothered with baristas and their fancy equipment? Welcome to the "Poor Man's Cortadito" Hack, where we're elevating your brew game with cocoa and brown sugar—straight from your humble filter basket.The No-Frills Setup:
Ingredients:
- Coffee grounds (nothing too crazy, obviously Octave coffee roasts are preferred)- Cocoa powder (from your baking shelf)
- Brown sugar (the one you forgot about)
Equipment:
- Coffee maker with a filter basket (no PhD required)- Your favorite mug (because we're not monsters)
The "Sophisticated" Process:
1. Prepare Your Coffee Maker: No need for a meticulous setup; just make sure the filter basket is there.
2. Dump Cocoa in Coffee Grounds: Liberally toss a teaspoon of cocoa powder into your everyday coffee grounds. Who knew coffee could be this complicated?
3. Sprinkle Brown Sugar Like a Pro: Artfully sprinkle brown sugar onto the coffee grounds. Adjust based on your sudden urge for sophistication.
4. Dump It All in the Filter Basket: Marvel at your creation as you drop the cocoa-infused, sugar-laced grounds into the filter basket. You're practically a barista now.
The "Refined" Sipping Experience:
- Savor the Fragrance: Inhale the scent of cocoa mixing with your regular coffee. It's almost like you're in a high-end café.- Feel the "Luxurious" Texture: Experience the velvety texture that the cocoa and brown sugar provide. Who said coffee couldn't be fancy?
- Taste the "Balanced" Symphony: Revel in the harmonious blend of bold coffee, cocoa, and brown sugar. It's almost as good as that artisanal café you avoid.
The Filter Basket Revolution:
Because who needs to pay for a pricy Cortadito when you can effortlessly create one at home? The Filter Basket Hack—because your coffee deserves a touch of the good life.Related Posts
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I tried the LO-FI Roast Sumatra. I ground the beans for a stovetop, Bialetti espresso pot. The coffee flavor was very smooth and I enjoyed sipping it slowly, while reading a book. I also tried it as an espresso shot, and the dark chocolate note came through even more pronounced. I highly recommend this blend. Thanks Octave Coffee!
Man oh man, I was able to get my hands on the hip hop blend and must say using a v60 made it a great experience.
Tea like notes really came through! Subtle.
Could taste that blueberry, not as much citrus as expected but lovely finish.
I also had a chance to brew some up with a splash of cream and noticed that the cream gave a nice balance didn’t throw off the profile much.
Would highly recommend the hip hop, excited to venture in some other blends and single origins.
Some of the best and freshest coffee I've ever had. Easy ordering and fast delivery. This coffee (Funk, Folk, Hip-Hop, Classical, and Grunge Rock so far) tastes so smooth and complex. Kinda like it was roasted this week instead of last year, because it was! (unlike the coffee beans I've been buying at the grocery store) Steve and company are so knowledgeable and friendly. The music themes on their coffee, their website and Instagram are cool, amusing, and actually informative. If you enjoy great, fresh roasted coffee, you owe it to yourself to try any of Octave Coffee's selections.
Ordered three whole bean bags, shipped very fast with great packaging. First blend bag done; on to the second one. Both bags have a strong yet smooth taste with no bitterness. Bean quality is excellent and good resealable (not twisted!) bags are a plus! Highly recommend!! :)