How to make mesquite using a Pour Over

Step-by-step

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • 10-14g | 2T of Mesquite
  • per 8oz water

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A woman making Kamana mesquite coffee, a coffee substitute for energy
alternative with a pour-over setup

Preheat water to 205°F. Rinse the filter with hot water and empty it out, leaving the filter in the pour over. 

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A woman scooping Kamana mesquite coffee, a natural alternative to coffee for energy alternative into a pour-over filter

Use 2T of mesquite per serving. You can play around with the amount of mesquite and water to your liking!

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Woman pouring freshly brewed Kamana mesquite coffee, the best coffee alternative using a pour-over setup

Pour hot water until the grounds are saturated. Wait 45 seconds allowing the grounds to bloom.

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Woman pouring freshly brewed Kamana mesquite coffee, a morning coffee alternative using a pour-over setup

Add the remaining water in a spiral motion.

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Let your mesquite brew, adding more water as needed.

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Enjoy!

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French Press

Depending on desired strength, put 3-4 heaping tablespoons of grounds into the French Press. Pour 1.5c of hot water over and let steep for 3 minutes. Plunge and serve.

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Espresso Machine

Fill portafilter with 1.5 tblsp of grounds (roughly 3/4 full). Do not tamp. Extract espresso like normal.

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ChemEx

Place filter into ChemEx and fill with 1 tablespoon of grounds per 5oz cup of mesquite.

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Pour Over

Place mesquite in filter (according to desired strength). Pour hot water in spiral motion. Allow to brew.

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