Jolt of Java: A Guide to Specialty Coffees

How To Make the Perfect French Press

Ratios

• 1 Cup- 8oz of water- 2 tablespoons of beans
• 2 Cups- 16oz of water- 1/4 cup of beans
• 4 Cups- 32oz of water- 1/2 cup of beans
• 8 Cups- 64oz of water- 1 cup of beans

Instructions 

1. Measure the coffee beans. 
2. Grind the beans loosely (preferably with a burr grinder).
3. Bring the water to a boil, and wait a minute or two for it to cool down.
4. Add beans and water to the French Press.
5. Steep for 4-7 minutes. (The longer you steep the coffee, the stronger it will be.)
6. Push down the press.
7. Serve right away and Enjoy!

How To Make the Perfect Latte'

Ratios

• 1/4 esperesso
• 2/4 foamed milk
• 1/4 foam

Instructions

*For a 8oz cup measurement *

1. Make 2oz of espresso
2. Froth 4oz of milk using a milk frother and a frothing pitcher.
3. Mix the espresso and frothed milk in a cup. Use a spoon to hold the foam aside.
4. Add any syrups, sweeteners, or powders (such as cinnamon or cocoa).
5. Add the foam.
6. Enjoy!

How to Make the Perfect Cappucino

Ratios

• 1/3 espresso
• 1/3 Frothed Milk
• 1/3 Foam

Instructions

*For a 8-9oz measurment*

1. Make 3oz of espresso
2. Froth 6oz of milk using a milk frother and a frothing pitcher (The rest will be for the foam)
3. Add 3oz of frothed milk using a spoon to hold back the foam
4. Add any syrups, sweetners, or powders (such as cinnoman or cocoa)
5. Add 3oz of foam
6. Enjoy!

How to Make the Perfect ‘Frozen Coffee’

Ratios

½ cup of crushed ice

1 cup of milk

3oz of espresso or 8oz of coffee

2 tablespoons of a coffee syrup

Instructions

1. Add ice to blender
2. Then add Milk and Coffee to blender
3. Add your favorite syrup to blender
4. Blend until smooth
5. Enjoy!

How to Make the Perfect 'Pumpkin Spice'

Ratios

2 teaspoons of cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon of ginger

1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon of cloves

Instructions

1. Measure all of your spices together
2. Mix all spices thoroughly
3. Add to coffee or drink to your liking 
4. Enjoy!