SAMPLE Honduran Fair trade, Organic, Specialty Coffee

This coffee is named after Cerro Azul Meambar National Park, a 400 square kilometer park roughly 50 km north of Siguatepeque. The park is found on the eastern banks of the famous Yojoa Lake and plays a vital role role in generating electric power for the country, supplying over 50% of the water for the El Cajon Dam in Honduras.

Cerro Azul is a Strictly High Grown blend composed of Catuai, Pacas and Caturra varietals grown at 1300-1700 meters above sea level. 

Altitude: 1300+ masl

Processing: Wet

BREWING INSTRUCTIONS 

RATIO'S & TEMPERATURE

• We suggest using a scale for best consistency
• Suggested Water Temp 200°F - 210°F (93°C - 99°C)
• 1:16 weight ratio of grounds to water -OR- 1 ounce grounds to 2 cups water 

WITH SCALE

• 1:16 weight ratio of grounds to water
• 2 oz of coffee will take 32 [weight] oz of water and yield approx 4 cups of coffee.
• 1 oz of coffee will take 16 [weight] oz of water and yield approx 2 cups of coffee.

NO SCALE

• Suggested Water Temp 200°F - 210°F (93°C - 99°C)
• 2 oz of coffee will take 3 4/5 cups of water
• 1 oz of coffee will take 1 9/10 cups of water

FRENCH PRESS

• See above for suggested grounds to water ratio & water temperature.
• Pour desired amount of coffee grounds into french press
• Add pre-measured amount of water (see above for ratio)
• Stir - grounds will float to top.
• Stir again to dunk the grounds and begin extraction
• Lower french press plunger knob as to put the spiral plate/filter screen half way down the water line
• Raise the plate/filter screen back towards the top of the water line, but keep below froth.
• Let set 3.5 -4.5 minutes depending on desired strength of coffee. We don't suggest going more than 5 minutes.
• Decant (stop extraction) by pouring the coffee into a separate vessel
• Serve, sip, and save the planet.

POUR OVER

• See above for suggested grounds to water ratio & water temperature.
  
• Pour desired amount of coffee grounds into coffee filter
  
• Add pre-measured amount of water (see above for ratio) but do not go above the filter.
• Stir & swirl the grounds/water mixture as to extract maximum coffee. 
• Continue adding water until your pre-measured amount is gone.
• Continue stirring & swirling until no coffee is dripping.
• Serve, sip, and save the planet.