Tadesse Meskela
Named after a hero of ours, the Tadesse Meskela blend produces some exceptional orange chocolate sweetness. While it is a lighter roast, the natural component provides plenty of red grape notes.
Processing: Natural
Roast Level: Light
Tasting Notes:
orangechocolatered grape
Available Sizes & Prices
250g: $17.50
500g: $33.00
1kg: $63.00
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Brewing Guides
Hario Switch
Temperature
94°C (201°F)
Ratio
1:16 (15g coffee : 240g water)
Grind
1Zpresso J: ~30 clicks (medium-fine; texture like coarse table salt)
Grind Adjustment
if sour: grind finer (+2–4 clicks) and/or raise temp 1–3°C; if bitter: grind coarser (−2–4 clicks) and/or shorten steep by 15–30s
Brewing Steps
- 1. Bloom with 30g water for 30s
- 2. Pour to 240g by 0:45 (steady pour); stir gently once at ~0:50 to ensure full saturation
- 3. Close lid and let steep until 3:30, then flip the Hario Switch to drain; aim to finish draining by ~4:15
- 4. Total time ~4:15. Serve immediately. Enjoy the orange-chocolate sweetness; rinse the Switch after use.
Pro Tips
- 💡 Use full immersion to emphasize the sweet orange and chocolate notes — steady pouring and one gentle stir are enough.
- 💡 Consistency with grind clicks, water temp and timing is the key; small adjustments to grind (±2–4 clicks) will tune acidity vs bitterness.
Troubleshooting
Sour → Grind finer by 2–4 clicks, increase temperature 1–3°C, or extend immersion by 15–30s. Bitter → Grind coarser by 2–4 clicks, shorten immersion by 15–30s, or lower temperature 1–3°C.
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