A timeless holiday classic from Verve Coffee Roasters, bringing together two of their menu staples for a beautiful balance of comfort and complexity, with notes of orange zest, candied chestnut, and pine.
A clean, vibrant washed coffee from Antigua, Guatemala, meets a full-bodied, juicy natural from Guji, Ethiopia, bringing together the distinct qualities of each origin in one beautifully balanced holiday blend.
The result is a comforting yet complex cup that offers a versatile coffee experience, whether enjoyed black, with milk, or as espresso.
We tasted notes of orange zest, candied chestnut, and pine.
Note: Suggested rest time for this coffee is around 10-14 days for peak brewing!
Series 1
To access or edit the Series 1 Shot Profile, use the parameters below or this link.
Series 1 Profile Parameters:
- Dose: 18g
- Output: 36g
- Ratio: 1:2
- Target time: 30 seconds
- Temp: 200°F / 93°C
- Declining temp: Off
- Transition: Smooth
- Grind recommendation: Opus 2 – 1–1.5
Preinfusion:
- Off or On: On
- Duration: 5 seconds
- Pressure: 3 bars
- Fill flow rate: 4.5 ml/s
Infusion:
- Duration: 25 seconds
- Pressure: 9 bars
Ramp Down:
- Off or On: Off
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’s 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
- For cappuccinos and lattes, pull 20g in and 38g out in 26–28 seconds – this keeps the coffee sweet and concentrated so it shines through the milk
- 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
Settings:
- Dripper: Stagg X / flat bottom drippers
- Dose: 18g
- Water: 280g
- Ratio: 1:15.5
- Temperature: 198°F
- Total brew time: 2:20–2:50
Recipe:
- Rinse filter with 205°F water
- Bloom: 50g water, wait 35 seconds
- Continuous pour to 120g
- Continuous pour to 200g
- Final pour to 280g
- Drawdown complete by 2:20–2:50
Grind Settings:
- Ode + SSP: 6.2–7.1
- Ode Gen 2: 5.2–6.1
- Opus: 6–7 (inner ring at 0)
- Opus 2: 6.1–7.1
Grind settings are a starting point – every grinder is a little different, so use this as your baseline and adjust to taste.
Aiden
To access or edit the profile parameters, use this Aiden Profile Link or the parameters below.
Single Serve
Settings:
- Ratio: 1:16
- Bloom Ratio: 1:2
- Bloom Time: 30 seconds
- Bloom Temperature: 205°F / 96°C
- Pulse Temperatures: 205°F / 96°C
- Pulse Count: 3
- Time Between Pulses: 23 seconds
Grind Settings:
- Ode + SSP: 4–6
- Ode Gen 2: 3–5
- Opus: 4–6.1 (inner ring at 0)
- Opus 2: 4.1–6 (Use finer settings for 150–250ml, coarser for larger volumes)
Use the finer end for more sweetness. Use the coarser end if the cup tastes dry, heavy, or too roasty.
Grind settings are a starting point – every grinder is a little different, so use this as your baseline and adjust to taste.
Batch Brew
Settings:
- Ratio: 1:16
- Bloom Ratio: 1:2
- Bloom Time: 30 seconds
- Bloom Temperature: 205°F / 96°C
- Pulse Temperatures: 205°F / 96°C
- Pulse Count: 1
- Time Between Pulses: 30 seconds
Grind Settings:
- Ode + SSP: 6.1–10
- Ode Gen 2: 5.1–9
- Opus: 6–10 (inner ring at 0)
- Opus 2: 6.1–10 (Use finer settings for 450–750ml, coarser for larger volumes)
Use the finer end if the cup tastes thin or muted. Use the coarser end if the finish feels dry or the sweetness disappears.
Grind settings are a starting point – every grinder is a little different, so use this as your baseline and adjust to taste.
