Pour Over
(The Bloom)
Patience rewarded with clarity.
The Ritual
Dose: 20g ground Rooibos.
Prep: Pour 40ml water of 95°C water. Wait 30 seconds.
Extraction: Pour the remaining 160ml slowly over 3 minutes.
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Brew 100ml concentrate. Pour over 4-5 ice cubes, then add 100ml cold water to dilute the taste.
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HEATWater must be 90-95°C. Just off the boil. Never active boiling.
TEXTURESteam milk to a cozy
60-65°C. Aim for silky, not scalded.
SWEETNESSHoney is the preferred companion if sweetness is required.
THE GOLDEN RULEFor all cold drinks, brew strong and hot first. This releases the full flavour profile before chilling.
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HOT CAPPUCCINO(Ratio 1 : 2)
60ml Shot : 120ml Steamed Milk : Foam
HOT LATTE(Ratio 1 : 3)
60ml Shot : 180-240ml Steamed Milk
+ Thin Foam Cap
ICED LATTE5-6 Ice Cubes + 60ml Shot + 150ml Cold Milk (Stirred)
THE LONG BLACK60ml Shot + Water (Hot or Cold)