Piña Colada Colombia Pour-Over Recipe
· The Angry Roaster
Spotted: a Colombian coffee that spent its fermentation with pineapple and came back tasting like a beach holiday. No umbrella required.
Short answer: Brew 16g of Piña Colada Colombia, ground medium-fine, with 250g of water at 92°C (198°F). Bloom with 40g for 45 seconds, pour to 150g, then to 250g by 2:00, for a total brew time of 2:30 to 3:00.
- Coffee: 16g Piña Colada Colombia
- Water: 250g
- Temperature: 92°C (198°F)
- Grind: Medium-fine, think fine sea salt
- Brewer: Your favourite dripper, a gooseneck kettle and a scale
- Total time: 2:30 to 3:00
Steps
- 0:00. Pour 40g of water in a slow, even spiral. Let it bloom for 45 seconds. Do not rush.
- 0:45. Continue pouring gently in circles until you reach 150g. Take your time, about 30 seconds.
- 1:15. Pour the remaining water to reach 250g by 2:00. Give one final, gentle swirl to level the bed.
- Let it draw down completely. Total brew time should be 2:30 to 3:00.
Why this works
This recipe is designed to highlight the vibrant, fruity character of co-fermented coffees. The slightly lower temperature (92°C) preserves the delicate aromatics, while the gentle pour structure keeps the cup clear and balanced. That lets the pineapple, coconut and tropical fruit do the talking.
If it tastes off
- Sour or thin: Grind a little finer next time, and check that your brew is not finishing well before 2:30.
- Bitter or dry: Grind a little coarser next time, and keep the pours gentle so the brew does not run past 3:00.
Quick answers
Can I use this recipe for other coffees?
Yes. This recipe was written for the Piña Colada co-ferment, but it works with any fruity coffee.
Can I make it as cold brew?
Yes, this coffee also makes a lovely cold brew. Steep coarsely ground beans in cold water overnight, strain, and add a splash of coconut milk.
What does co-fermented mean here?
This coffee was fermented together with pineapple. That is where the pineapple, coconut and tropical fruit character comes from.
Bring the beach to your kitchen with Piña Colada Colombia. If the cup is not behaving, here is how to fix sour or bitter coffee.
Read next: What Is Co-Fermented Coffee? · Co-Fermented, Infused or Flavoured? Where Coffee Draws the Line · Sudan Rume Colombia V60 Recipe: A Small, Safe Brew
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xoxo, The Angry Roaster