Brew Recommendations

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• Signature Drip
• Signature Espresso
• Decaf Drip
• Decaf Espresso

Every Saint Bachis coffee is roasted with the intention that the coffee itself takes center stage, not the machine used to brew it. Therefore, our recipes are developed around each coffee's varietal and flavor profile, rather than the default settings of any particular brewer. The guidelines below are designed as starting points to help you experience each coffee the way we intended: cozy, balanced, and full of flavor.

Use fresh, filtered water whenever possible, and don't be afraid to make small adjustments to match your personal taste and machine used.

Freshly Roasted to Order

Every bag is roasted fresh to order, which is why you'll find the roast date handwritten on the package. Freshly roasted coffee naturally releases carbon dioxide for several days after roasting, a process known as degassing. For the best flavor, sweetness, and brewing consistency, we recommend keeping the bag sealed and waiting until at least 10 days after the roast date before opening it. Once opened, reseal the bag tightly after each use and store it in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.

Coffee-to-Water Quick Reference

These recipes are designed as starting points. Our Standard Recipe produces a balanced, approachable cup, while the Saint Bachis House Recipe reflects how we roast and brew our coffees to showcase greater sweetness, body, and depth.

For the most consistent results, we recommend weighing your coffee with a digital scale rather than measuring by scoops.

Standard Recipe: Approximately 1:15

Saint Bachis House Recipe: Approximately 1:14.3. This is our preferred recipe for bringing out the rich body, natural sweetness, and balanced character we developed each coffee to express.

Grind Recommendations

Every grinder is slightly different, so use these as starting points and adjust according to taste and brew time.

Premium Automatic Brewers (Moccamaster, Fellow Aiden, Bonavita)

• Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 70 g per liter (approximately 1:14.3)
• Grind: Medium-coarse (slightly coarser than table salt). Most other premium brewers perform best around a medium grind.
• Brewing Temperature: 198–202°F (92–94.5°C)

Standard Drip Coffee Makers

• Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 67 g per liter (approximately 1:15)
• Grind: Medium
• Brewing Temperature: 198–202°F (92–94.5°C)

Brewing Tips

Coffee tastes weak or watery?

If the coffee also tastes sour or thin, grind slightly finer.

If the flavor is balanced but you'd simply like a stronger cup, increase the coffee dose while keeping the water amount the same.

Coffee tastes sour or under-extracted?

• Grind slightly finer.
• Increase brew or extraction time where possible.
• Verify your brewing water is hot enough.

Coffee tastes bitter, harsh, or dry?

• Grind slightly coarser.
• Shorten the brew or extraction time.
• For espresso, consider ending the shot at a slightly lower yield.
• If your brewer allows temperature adjustment, lower the brewing temperature slightly.

Make only one adjustment at a time so it's easy to identify what improves the cup.

Water Makes a Difference

Brewed coffee is more than 98% water, making water quality one of the most important ingredients in your cup.

For the best results:

• Use fresh, filtered water.
• Avoid distilled or reverse-osmosis water unless it has been properly remineralized.
• Brew between 198–202°F (92–94.5°C).
• Start with the recommended recipe, then make small adjustments to suit your taste, grinder, and brewing equipment.

Signature Drip

Tasting Notes

Dark Chocolate • Caramel • Black Cherry

Our Signature Drip is roasted with one goal in mind: creating an exceptional everyday cup.

Crafted from the same carefully selected Brazilian coffee as our Signature Espresso, this roast is developed specifically for filter brewing to emphasize sweetness, body, and balance. Expect layers of deep dark chocolate, smooth caramel, and a gentle black cherry character, followed by a rounded finish and creamy mouthfeel.

Whether you're enjoying a quiet morning at home or sharing a pot with family and friends, Signature Drip is designed to be approachable, consistent, and deeply satisfying from the first sip to the last.

Roast Level: Medium-Dark

Coffee Details

Origin: Brazil
Region: Minas Gerais — Machado, Poço Fundo, and Campestre
Elevation: 1,100 meters
Varietals: Mundo Novo, Yellow Catuaí, Red Catuaí
Process: Natural
Harvest: June
Drying: Patio Drying
Export: August
Green Coffee Lot: RNY #61858

Best Brewing Methods

• Premium Automatic Drip Brewers
• Technivorm Moccamaster
• Ratio
• Fellow Aiden
• Bonavita
• Standard Drip Coffee Makers
• Pour Over
• French Press

Starting Brew Recipe

Premium Automatic Drip Brewers

Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 70 g per liter of water, approximately 1:14.3
Grind: Start medium-coarse for a Moccamaster. Begin around medium for other automatic brewers and adjust according to taste and brew time.
Target Brewing Temperature: 198–202°F

Standard Drip Coffee Makers

Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 67 g per liter of water, approximately 1:15
Grind: Medium
Target Brewing Temperature: 198–202°F

Signature Espresso

Tasting Notes

Dark Chocolate • Caramel • Black Cherry

Roasted from the same carefully selected Brazilian coffee as our Signature Drip, this profile is developed specifically to produce rich, sweet, and balanced espresso.

Expect a syrupy body with deep dark chocolate, smooth caramel sweetness, and a subtle black cherry character, followed by a lingering creamy finish. Designed to shine both as a straight espresso and in milk-based drinks, Signature Espresso delivers sweetness and depth without excessive bitterness.

Whether you're crafting your morning cappuccino or pulling an afternoon espresso, this roast is built for consistency and exceptional balance.

Roast Level: Medium-Dark

Coffee Details

Origin: Brazil
Region: Minas Gerais — Machado, Poço Fundo, and Campestre
Elevation: 1,100 meters
Varietals: Mundo Novo, Yellow Catuaí, Red Catuaí
Process: Natural
Harvest: June
Drying: Patio Drying
Export: August
Green Coffee Lot: RNY #61858

Best Brewing Methods

• Espresso
• Latte
• Cappuccino
• Flat White
• Cortado
• Moka Pot

Starting Brew Recipe

Dose: 19 g
Yield: 38–40 g
Brew Time: 28–34 seconds
Water Temperature: 199–200°F

Adjust your grind until the shot reaches the target yield within the recommended brew time. Once the timing is consistent, make small adjustments according to taste.

Decaf Drip

Tasting Notes

Dark Chocolate • Toasted Almond • Graham Cracker • Brown Sugar

Comfort should never depend on caffeine.

Our Decaf Drip begins with the same premium Brazilian Swiss Water decaffeinated coffee used for our Decaf Espresso, then receives a roast profile developed specifically for filter brewing.

Expect rich dark chocolate and graham cracker at the foundation, complemented by toasted almond and brown sugar sweetness. Its full body and naturally low acidity create a smooth, comforting cup that can be enjoyed at any hour of the day.

Decaf Drip delivers the warmth, sweetness, and balance you'd expect from any Saint Bachis coffee—without compromise.

Roast Level: Medium-Dark

Coffee Details

Origin: Brazil
Decaffeination Process: Swiss Water Process
Elevation: Not specified by the importer
Varietals: Not specified by the importer
Harvest: Not specified by the importer
Drying: Not specified by the importer
Export: November
Green Coffee Lot: RNY #61288

Best Brewing Methods

• Premium Automatic Drip Brewers
• Standard Drip Coffee Makers
• Pour Over
• French Press

Starting Brew Recipe

Premium Automatic Drip Brewers

Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 70 g per liter of water, approximately 1:14.3
Grind: Start medium-coarse for a Moccamaster. Begin around medium for other automatic brewers and adjust according to taste and brew time.
Target Brewing Temperature: 198–202°F

Standard Drip Coffee Makers

Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 67 g per liter of water, approximately 1:15
Grind: Medium
Target Brewing Temperature: 198–202°F

Decaf Espresso

Tasting Notes

Dark Chocolate • Graham Cracker • Toasted Hazelnut • Brown Sugar

Exceptional espresso doesn't require caffeine.

Our Decaf Espresso is roasted from the same premium Brazilian Swiss Water decaffeinated coffee as our Decaf Drip, then developed specifically for espresso extraction.

Deep dark chocolate and graham cracker form the foundation of the cup, complemented by toasted hazelnut and brown sugar sweetness. A silky body and low acidity create a balanced espresso that performs beautifully on its own or in milk-based drinks.

Whether it's an after-dinner espresso or an evening latte, this coffee delivers the depth and sweetness of a premium espresso while allowing you to enjoy another cup whenever you choose.

Roast Level: Medium-Dark

Coffee Details

Origin: Brazil
Decaffeination Process: Swiss Water Process
Elevation: Not specified by the importer
Varietals: Not specified by the importer
Harvest: Not specified by the importer
Drying: Not specified by the importer
Export: November
Green Coffee Lot: RNY #61288

Best Brewing Methods

• Espresso
• Latte
• Cappuccino
• Flat White
• Cortado
• Moka Pot

Starting Brew Recipe

Dose: 19 g
Yield: 38–40 g
Brew Time: 30–36 seconds
Water Temperature: 199–200°F

Decaffeinated coffee may require a different grind setting than regular espresso. Adjust the grind until you reach the target yield within the recommended brew time, then fine-tune according to taste.

From Our Roastery

Every Saint Bachis coffee is selected for origin transparency and roasted in small batches with one goal: creating coffee that is approachable, comforting, and consistently enjoyable.

Rather than chasing trends, we focus on natural sweetness, satisfying body, balance, and careful craftsmanship, so every cup feels as rewarding as the last.

Thank you for making us part of your daily ritual.