A theatrical brewing method using ice-distilled water in a vacuum pot to extract the bright acidity of Kenyan SL28 beans, paired with a complex tonic featuring smoked cacao nibs and black lime. This technique creates an incredibly clean cup that showcases Kenya’s signature wine-like characteristics.
MethodFrench Press
Prep time30
Coffee24g
Water350ml
Grind sizeMedium-Coarse
Water temp190°F
Instructions
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<h2>Ice Water Preparation</h2> <ol><li>Freeze distilled water in large ice blocks 24 hours ahead</li><li>Allow ice to slowly melt at room temperature for ultra-pure water</li><li>Use this ice-distilled water for brewing (creates exceptionally clean extraction)</li></ol> <h2>Smoked Cacao Preparation</h2> <ol><li>Cold-smoke cacao nibs using wood chips in covered pan for 10 minutes</li><li>Alternatively, toast nibs in dry pan with liquid smoke drops</li><li>Grind smoked nibs coarsely</li></ol> <h2>Black Lime Tonic</h2> <ol><li>Crack black lime, steep in hot tonic water for 5 minutes</li><li>Strain and add simple syrup</li><li>Chill until serving</li></ol> <h2>Vacuum Pot Simulation (French Press Method)</h2> <ol><li>Preheat French press with hot water</li><li>Add ground coffee and smoked cacao nibs</li><li>Pour ice-distilled water at 190°F</li><li>Steep for 4 minutes exactly</li><li>Press slowly and steadily</li></ol> <h2>Assembly</h2> <ol><li>Pour hot coffee into glass</li><li>Add black lime tonic as a side</li><li>Sip coffee, then tonic alternately</li></ol>