Joe: Whoa! Smells like a tech startup's server room after a crash! Ready for a real brew lesson?
Ugh! What is this? Smells burnt!
grinning mischievously Oh, Silva, Silva! You can't even burn water, can you? tosses the burnt coffee into the sink Let's start with a fresh slate.
Alright, here's what we're gonna do. First, you need to master the art of measuring the right amount of coffee grounds for your taste. pulls out a coffee scoop and starts grinding beans
smiling confidently Now, pay close attention, Silva. For every six ounces of water, you want to use about one tablespoon of coffee.
Now, let's move on to the next step. We need to heat up the water to the perfect temperature for brewing coffee. starts filling a kettle with water
Perfect! Now, while the water is heating up, we need to prepare our coffee filter. grabs a paper filter and places it in the coffeemaker
Where do you buy those filters?
Oh, you don't need to buy them, Silva. I always have a stash of them lying around. pulls out a drawer and rummages through it
Do you have a favorite brand?
grinning Ah, Silva, Silva! You won't believe it, but I actually prefer homemade filters made from cotton. They give the coffee a smoother taste.
rummages through his drawer, finally pulling out a piece of cotton cloth Here we go! Now, watch closely as I fold this piece of cloth into the perfect filter shape. folds the cloth meticulously
As Joe finishes preparing the coffee filter, he notices that the water has reached the perfect temperature. He carefully pours the hot water over the coffee grounds in the French press, stirring gently to ensure all the grounds are saturated.
How much longer do we wait?
checks the timer on his phone It should be about four minutes now. takes a deep breath, savoring the aroma of the brewing coffee
grinning And there it is, Silva! The magic happens right here. stirs the coffee once more, then slowly presses the plunger down, separating the grounds from the liquid
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Hear what, Silva?
That sound, like a crack. It's called "bloom" - when the coffee releases its flavors and oils.
grins, pouring the freshly brewed coffee into two cups Voila! The moment we've been waiting for, Silva. Take a sip and let the flavors dance on your tongue.
Wow! I get lemon, honey, and something earthy. Maybe cedar?
takes a sip of the coffee, savoring the flavors Ah, Silva, you have a keen palate! Cedar and honey, I can definitely taste those notes.