2026-03-22 — Switch V60 style (high agitation)

Brew method:

• 17 grams coffee, 250 grams water, 95 degrees
• V60 style pourover, fast and high agitation
• Slightly coarse (26 on my comandante)
• 50 grams bloom, 100g / 100g pour
• Drawdown: 3:00 minutes (stopped with a little bit of coffee still dripping)

I tried a fast and active pour to see if I can bring out the wine characteristics of this coffee.

Initial aroma: feels stronger, and smells a bit sweeter then the last couple of brews

Initial taste: a little more chocolatey and a bit 'wider': some differences between taste & aftertaste. I think there is a tiny hint of acicity, but it's barely there.

As it cools: it seems to be losing its edge and becoming flatter. Finished it off quickly.

Overall: the brew when hot was really nice, but it lost something over time.

2026-03-21 — Switch Hybrid style

Brew method:

• 16.6 grams coffee, 250 grams water, 90 degrees
• Slightly coarse (26 on my comandante)
• 150 grams infusion (for 90 seconds), 100 grams pour
• Drawdown 3:00 minutes (fully drained)

The wet aroma is actually a bit stronger than yesterday's. I noticed that the drawdown was faster than yesterday: same total time including infusion step.

Initial Taste: richer than yesterday, and more full. It's almost like hot chocolate (but without milk). Hint of sweetness.

Maintained consistency as it cooled. I really enjoyed today's brew: a step up from yesterday. Still not my favourite style of coffee, but I appreciate it.

2026-03-20 — Switch V60 style

The beans are tiny. I guess this is a characteristic of the coffee variant?

Brewing notes: I did 16.6 grams coffee for 250 grams water (90 degrees). Standard recipe (50 grams bloom, 100 grams first pour, 100 grams second pour). I noticed that the drawdown was slower than usual: I usually finish in 2:45 (same grind size as my usual -- 23 notches on comandante). This one I stopped at 3:30 and there was still some coffee dripping which I discarded.

Dry aroma: Interesting, but I can't characterise it. Coffee (bold roasted notes) and wine?

Brewed coffee initial aroma: really similar to the dry aroma.

Initial taste: chocolate, hint of vanilla? It's really different from the Milan, but it's still excellent.

Really consistent as it cooled down. Similar taste, aroma.

Overall: this is a less fruity, more 'traditional' coffee. 'Smooth' as Glitch's tasting notes mention. Not the type of coffee I chase, but really excellent regardless.