Brew Recipe for 2023 Onyx Advent Calendar Coffees

List of coffees included in Onyx’s 2023 Advent Calendar

1. FRAMILY 2. ETHIOPIA HAMBELA BISHAN FUGU 3. KENYA GICHATHAINI AA 4. COLOMBIA APONTE VILLAGE 5. MEXICO PUEBLA ZAPOTITLAN #2 6. COSTA RICA LAS LAJAS BLACK HONEY 7. BURUNDI LONG MILES GAHARO HILL 8. GUATEMALA FINCA TRAVESIA NATURAL 9. EL SALVADOR SANTA ROSA HONEY 10. KENYA MUTHINGINI AA 11. EL SALVADOR SANTA ROSA 12. ETHIOPIA GEDEB BERITI NATURAL 13. KRAMPUS PB 14. PANAMA CREATIVA GIOVANA BOUTET ANAEROBIC 15. KENYA KAGUNYU AA NATURAL 16. ETHIOPIA GEDEB GOTITI 17. MEXICO FINCA LAS CHICHARRAS NATURAL 18. BURUNDI LONG MILES GAHARO NATURAL 19. HONDURAS SAN ANDRES LEMPA 20. ETHIOPIA YIRGACHEFFE HALO LOT #8 21. GUATEMALA LAS NUECES 22. BOLIVIA CARANAVI MATRIARCAS PROJECT 23. ETHIOPIA GUJI BALE MOUNTAIN NATURAL 24. COLOMBIA HUILA FINCA SAMBONI GESHA

Using Stagg X Dripper for a 400g Dose

Ingredients:

25g of coffee from any Onyx Advent Calendar selection 400g of water 200°F

Steps

1. Measure and grind coffee at a medium-fine setting

Measure out 16g of coffee beans and grind them on a medium-fine setting. We used setting 5 on Ode with SSP Burr / 4 on Ode with Gen 2 Burrs, which is about 3 on Ode with Gen 1 Burrs. We suggest around a 7 on Opus.

2. Heat water and rinse the filter

Heat water to 200°F and rinse your filter before putting your coffee grounds in.

3. Pour 50g of water for the bloom 

Fully saturate your coffee grounds with 50g of water, and allow around 30 seconds for the bloom.

4. Continue pouring in a few stages

After the bloom, pour in a spiral to 160g; when water drains about halfway, pour in the center to 220g in the center; when water drains halfway, pour in the center to 280g; when water drains halfway, pour in a spiral to 340g; then finish by pouring in a spiral up to 400g. The total brew time varies, but we’re aiming for 3:30-4:30 minutes. Denser coffees will have a longer total brew time however!

5. Decant into your favorite mug and enjoy!

Look out for many different incredible flavors in each of the 24 offerings!

Using Stagg X Dripper for a 250g Dose

Ingredients:

16g of coffee from any Onyx Advent Calendar selection 250g of water 200°F

Steps

1. Measure and grind coffee at a medium-fine setting

Measure out 16g of coffee beans and grind them on a medium-fine setting. We used setting 4.1 on Ode with SSP Burr / 3.1 on Ode with Gen 2 Burrs, which is about 2.1 on Ode with Gen 1 Burrs. We suggest around a 6 on Opus.

2. Heat water and rinse the filter

Heat water to 200°F and rinse your filter before putting your coffee grounds in.

3. Pour 30g of water for the bloom 

Fully saturate your coffee grounds with 30g of water, and allow around 30 seconds for the bloom.

4. Continue pouring in 3 stages

After the bloom, pour in the center to 100g; when water drains about halfway, pour to 200g in the center; then finish by pouring in a spiral up to 250g. The total brew time varies, but we’re aiming for 2:30-3:30 minutes. Denser coffees will have a longer total brew time however!

5. Decant into your favorite mug and enjoy!

Look out for many different incredible flavors in each of the 24 offerings!