This week's Drop comes from Kafiex, named Roaster of the Year by Roast Magazine in 2026. A dark roast sourced from approximately 75 growers in Popayán, Cauca, Colombia, the program is built on long-term relationships, with producers receiving premiums of up to 20% above market price for higher-quality lots.
Rich and comforting, with notes of dark chocolate and toffee nut. Clean and balanced in the cup.
🌎 Origin: Cauca, Colombia
⚗️ Process: Washed
🔥 Roast: Dark
Note: Kafiex suggests that ideal rest time for this coffee is four to seven days.
Espresso - Series 1 Settings
To access or edit the espresso brew profile parameters, use the outline below or this Espresso Profile Link.
Series 1 Profile Parameters:
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Dose: 18g
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Ratio: 1:1.77 ideal, 1:1.5-1:1.2 will work well!
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Temp: 198°F
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Declining temp: Off
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Transition: Smooth
Preinfusion:
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Off
Infusion:
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Duration: 30 seconds
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Pressure: 9 bars
Ramp Down:
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On
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Duration: 5 seconds
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Pressure: 3 bars
Grind Guidance
Start in the middle of your espresso range on your grinder, and Series 1 will tell you to go finer or coarser after your shot pulls. It is expected that you might need to adjust based on your specific variables (i.e. location, climate, water mineral content, etc.). Small adjustments go a long way!
Espresso Recipe
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Dose: 18g
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Yield: 32g
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Ratio: 1:1.77
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Temperature: 198°F
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Pressure: 9 bars
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Pull time: 22-26 seconds
Tips
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Adjust grind size if your shot pulls too fast (grind finer) or too slow (grind coarser)
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Clean your Series 1 regularly for optimal performance
Espresso
Recipe:
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Coffee: 18g
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Yield: 32g
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Temperature: 198°F
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Ratio: 1:1.77
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Pressure: 9 bars
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Pull time: 22-26 seconds
Aiden Brewer Settings
You can access this profile in the Drops folder of your Aiden! To edit the profile with the brew parameters or access it once it's no longer on your Aiden, use this Brew Profile Link.
Single Serve
Grind Settings:
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Ode + SSP: 5.1 - 7.1
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Ode Gen 2: 4.2 - 6.2
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Opus: 5.2 - 7.2 (Use finer settings for 150-250ml, coarser for larger volumes)
Batch Brew
Grind Settings:
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Ode + SSP: 7.1 - 10
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Ode Gen 2: 6.2 - 9
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Opus: 7.2- 10.2 (Use finer settings for 450-750ml, coarser for larger volumes)
Pour Over
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Stagg X / flat bottom drippers
Ingredients:
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Coffee: 20g
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Water: 320g at 196°F
Grind Settings:
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Ode + SSP Burrs: 6.1 - 7.1
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Ode Gen 2 Burrs: 5.2 - 6.2
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Ode Gen 1 Burrs: 4.2 - 5.2
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Opus: 6 - 7 (inner ring at 0)
Steps:
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Grind coffee at medium setting
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Rinse filter with 196°F water
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Bloom: Pour to 40g water, wait 30 seconds
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Continuous pour stages:
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Pour to 120g, swirl when water is 4 inches above grounds
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Pour to 220g
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Pour to 280g
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Final pour to 320g, swirl
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Target brew time: 3:00 - 3:15 minutes
