Named the “Best Coffee Shop in America” by Food & Wine Magazine, Brooklyn-based Sey specializes in delicately roasted, clean coffees: those with very clear, distinct flavors. This lot is from their new project showcasing the high quality of Kenyan coffees. We tasted sweet grapefruit, pomegranate, and plum.
🌍Origin: Nyeri, Kenya
💦 Process: Washed
🔬 Variety: SL-28, SL-34
⛰️ Elevation: 1,783 MASL
🔥 Roast: Light
⚖️ Bag Size: 250g (8.8 oz)Brew Guide for SEY Ruarai
Pour Over
* Stagg X/ flat bottom drippers
Ingredients:
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Coffee: 15g
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Water: 270g at 212°F
Grind Settings:
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Ode + SSP Burrs: 7.2 - 8.2
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Ode Gen 2 Burrs: 6.2 - 7.2
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Ode Gen 1 Burrs: 5.2 - 6.2
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Opus: 7 - 8 (inner ring at 0)
Steps:
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Grind coffee at medium-coarse setting
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Rinse filter with 212°F water
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Bloom: Pour to 55g water, wait 35-40 seconds
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Continuous pour stages:
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Pour to 110g, swirl when water is 0.5”above grounds
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Pour to 165g, optional swirl for more extraction
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Pour to 220g, optional swirl for more extraction
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Final pour to 270g, swirl
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Target brew time: 2:00 - 3:00 minutes
Espresso
Recipe:
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Coffee: 16g
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Yield: 32 - 48g
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Temperature: 200°F
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Ratio: 1:2 - 1:3
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Pressure: 5 bars preinfusion, 9 bars infusion; optional ramp down
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Pull time: 30 - 35 seconds total
Note: If ramping down as well, add 10 sec on to total time.
Aiden Brewer Settings
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Single Serve
Grind Settings:
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Ode + SSP Burrs: 6 - 7
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Ode Gen 2 Burrs: 5 - 6
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Opus: 6 - 7 (Use finer settings for 150-250ml, coarser for larger volumes)
Batch Brew
Grind Settings:
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Ode + SSP: 7 - 9.2
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Ode Gen 2: 6 - 8.2
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Opus: 7 - 9.2 (Use finer settings for 450-750ml, coarser for larger volumes)