Fellow's Take on Double Feature by Messenger and Black & White

A summer blockbuster collaboration between Messenger Coffee and Black & White Coffee Roasters, blending two competition-grade pacamaras into one vibrant, fruit-forward cup that celebrates the fun, creativity, and nostalgia of the perfect summer double bill.

Messenger Coffee and Black & White Coffee Roasters bring together thermal-shocked washed and natural pacamara lots from husband-and-wife producers Jhonatan Gasca and Alejandra Muñoz Gasca of Finca Zarza, crafting a 50/50 blend for warm days, good vibes, and sipping something that feels like pure blockbuster joy.

The result is a bright and expressive cup with delicate cherry blossom aromatics and juicy notes of peach, mango, and pineapple.

🌎 Origin: Bruselas, Huila, Colombia

⚗️ Process: Thermal Shock Washed + Thermal Shock Natural (50/50)

🔬 Variety: Pacamara

🔥 Roast: Light

Note: Suggested rest time for Double Feature is 2-3 weeks for optimal brewing!

Espresso - Series 1 Settings

You can access this profile in the Fellow Drops folder of your Series 1! To edit the profile with the brew parameters or access it once it's no longer on your Series 1, use this Shot Profile Link.

How to Access:

Turn on your Series 1 espresso machine
Navigate to "Profiles" on the touchscreen
Scroll down and select "Fellow Drops"
Select "Messenger and Black & White, Double Feature"
Follow the guided workflow to pull your shot
Enjoy!

Series 1 Profile Parameters:

Dose: 18g
Ratio: 1:2.5
Temp: 200°F
Declining temp: Off
Transition: Fast

Preinfusion:

Off or On: On
Duration: 10 seconds
Pressure: 3 bars
Fill flow rate: 4.5 ml/s

Infusion:

Duration: 20 seconds
Pressure: 9 bars

Ramp Down:

Off or On: On
Duration: 3 seconds
End Pressure: 6 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!

Tips

Adjust grind size if your shot pulls too fast (grind finer) or too slow (grind coarser)
Clean your Series 1 regularly for optimal performance

Pour Over

Stagg X / flat bottom drippers

Ingredients:

Coffee: 22g
Water: 350g at 200°F
Ratio: 1:16

Grind Settings:

Ode + SSP Burrs: 4 - 5
Ode Gen 2 Burrs: 3 - 4
Opus: 4 - 5

Steps:

Grind coffee at medium to medium-fine setting
Rinse filter with 200°F water
**If you are using Stagg EKG or another electric kettle, do not replace the kettle on the base through the brew. Let temperature naturally decline.
Bloom: Pour to 60g water, wait 40 seconds
Continuous pour stages:
- Pour to 150g
- Pour to 250g
- Final pour to 350g, swirl 5 times
Target brew time: 3:40 - 4:40 minutes

Aiden Brewer Settings

You can access this profile in the Fellow 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

Settings: