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St. Helena Coffee Recipe

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Servings: 1 Person
Calories: 5kcal

Ingredients

  • St Helena coffee beans freshly ground – the star of the show, obviously
  • Hot filtered water – please don’t use weird-tasting tap water unless you enjoy chaos
  • Optional: milk or plant-based milk – for a softer café-style vibe
  • Optional: sweetener sugar, honey, or nothing at all – depends on your emotional state
  • Ice cubes for iced version – because aesthetic drinks deserve options
  • Aesthetic glass or mug – not required but highly recommended for vibes

Instructions

  • Grind your beans
  • Start by grinding your St Helena coffee beans to a medium-fine texture. Not powder-fine like regret, not chunky like confusion—somewhere in between.
  • Heat your water
  • Bring filtered water to about 90–96°C. Translation: hot but not “boiling lava ready to destroy your coffee flavor.”
  • Brew it your way
  • Use your preferred method—pour-over, French press, or drip coffee maker. Pour slowly if you’re going pour-over, like you’re starring in a slow-motion coffee commercial.
  • Let it bloom (yes, really)
  • Pour a little hot water over the grounds first and wait 20–30 seconds. This is called blooming, but honestly it’s just coffee getting emotionally ready.
  • Finish brewing
  • Add the remaining water and let it brew fully. Don’t rush it—this coffee has dignity.
  • Strain or press
  • If using a French press, press gently. If pour-over, let it drip naturally like it’s living its best calm life.
  • Serve immediately
  • Pour into your favorite cup. Pause. Admire. Pretend you’re in a slow café montage.