Red Monarch by Jhoan Vergara

Red Monarch is a Red Bourbon variety meticulously cultivated by Jhoan Vergara at the Las Flores farm in Acevedo Huila, Colombia. Utilizing advanced microbiology techniques in an anaerobic thermal-shock washed process, this coffee achieves a smooth, expressive, and well-structured profile. From espresso to cold brew, Red Monarch consistently delivers an incredible taste that will leave you amazed.

Jump to Recipe:

• V60
• French Press
• Aeropress

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Flavor Profile

Notes of grape soda, zesty lime, marshmallow, cotton candy, sweet licorice, fragrant orange blossom, and a hint of sweet spice. With a clean body and sparkling grape acidity, this coffee offers an extraordinary sensory experience.

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Coffee Details

• 🌱 Variety: Red Bourbon
• 🌊 Process: Anaerobic Thermal-Shock Washed
• 📍 Farm: Las Flores
• 🏔️ Altitude: 1750m
• 🌍 Region: Huila, Colombia
• 👨‍🌾 Farmer: Jhoan Vergara
• 🌾 Harvest: 2024 (October)
• 👍 Recommended For: Pour-overs, conventional coffee makers, immersion, and espresso

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V60

Recipe Summary

• Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 15g coffee to 250ml water (1:16.6)
• Grind Size: Setting 3 on Fellow Ode 2
  • For other grinders, refer to Honest Coffee Grind Size Chart
• Water Temperature: 205°F (96°C)
• Total Brew Time: 3:00 – 3:30 minutes

What You'll Need

Equipment:

• V60 dripper and paper filter
• Coffee scale
• Kettle (preferably with temperature control)
• Mug or carafe

Ingredients:

• 15g of Red Monarch coffee beans
• 250ml of water heated to 205°F (96°C)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Measure and Grind the Coffee

• Weigh 15g of Red Monarch coffee beans.
• Grind the beans to a medium-fine consistency (setting 3 on Fellow Ode 2).
  • If using a different grinder, find the comparable setting by following Honest Coffee Grind Size Chart.

Step 2: Prepare the Equipment

• Heat 250ml of water to 205°F (96°C).
• Place the V60 dripper on your mug or carafe.
• Insert the paper filter into the dripper.
• Rinse the filter thoroughly with hot water to eliminate any paper taste and preheat the equipment.
• Discard the rinse water from the mug or carafe.
• Add the ground coffee to the filter and gently level the coffee bed.
  • Optional: Make a small divot in the center of the grounds to aid in the blooming phase.

Step 3: Blooming Phase (0s – 45s)

• Start your timer.
• Pour 50ml of water over the grounds in slow, small-to-large circular motions, ensuring all the coffee is saturated.
• Swirl the dripper gently to promote even extraction.
• Wait until the timer reads 45 seconds.

Step 4: Main Pours – Building Sweetness and Strength

• Optional: We love using Melodrip, you can find it here

Pour 2 (45s – 1:15s):

• At 45 seconds, pour water up to a total of 150ml in wide circular motions.
• Finish this pour by 1:15 minutes.
• Gently swirl the dripper.

Pour 3 (1:25s – 1:35s):

• At 1:25 minutes, pour water up to a total of 200ml in narrow circular motions, focusing on the center.
• Finish this pour by 1:35 minutes.
• Gently swirl the dripper.

Pour 4 (1:45s – 1:55s):

• At 1:45 minutes, pour water up to a total of 250ml using a combination of wide and narrow circular motions.
• Finish this pour by 1:55 minutes.
• Gently swirl the dripper.

Step 5: Allow the Coffee to Brew

• Let the coffee drip through completely.
• Aim for a total brew time between 3:00 and 3:30 minutes.
• Adjust grind size if necessary to reach the desired brew time.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

• Swirl the coffee in your carafe to aerate the brew and ensure even flavor distribution.
• Pour into your cup if brewed into a carafe.
• Enjoy the vibrant flavors and aroma of the Red Monarch coffee.

Additional Tips

• Grind Adjustment:
  • If your brew time is shorter than 3 minutes, use a finer grind.
  • If longer than 3:30 minutes, use a coarser grind.
• Water Quality:
  • Use filtered water for the best flavor extraction.
• Consistency:
  • Maintain steady pouring techniques to ensure even extraction.
• Experiment:
  • Feel free to adjust the coffee-to-water ratio to suit your taste preferences.

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French Press

Recipe Summary

• Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 25g coffee to 425ml water (1:17)
• Grind Size: Setting 8 on Fellow Ode 2
  • For other grinders, refer to the Honest Coffee Grind Size Chart.
• Water Temperature: 200°F (93°C)
• Total Brew Time: 9 minutes

What You'll Need

Equipment:

• French Press
• Scale
• Kettle
• Timer

Ingredients:

• 25g of Red Monarch coffee beans
• 425ml of water heated to 200°F (93°C)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Measure and Grind the Coffee

• Weigh 25g of Red Monarch coffee beans.
• Grind the beans to a coarse consistency (setting 8 on Fellow Ode 2).
  • If using a different grinder, find the comparable setting on the  Honest Coffee Grind Size Chart.

Step 2: Prepare the French Press

• Preheat the French Press by rinsing it with hot water.
• Discard the rinse water.

Step 3: Begin Brewing

• Add the ground coffee to the French Press.
• Start your timer.
• Pour 75ml of water over the coffee grounds.
• Swirl the French Press vigorously to ensure all grounds are saturated.

Step 4: Continue Brewing

• At 1 minute, pour the remaining 350ml of water, bringing the total to 425ml.
• Leave the French Press uncovered for 4 minutes.

Step 5: Skim and Steep

• At 5 minutes, scoop out the floating coffee grounds from the surface.
• Cover the French Press with the plunger but do not press down.
• Allow the coffee to steep for an additional 4 minutes.

Step 6: Press and Serve

• At 9 minutes, slowly press the plunger down.
• Let the coffee sit for a moment to settle.
• Pour the coffee into your cup.
• Enjoy the rich and full-bodied flavors of Red Monarch brewed with the French Press method.

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Aeropress 

Recipe Summary

• Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 15g coffee to 210ml water (1:14)
• Grind Size: Setting 4 on Fellow Ode 2
  • For other grinders, refer to the Honest Coffee Grind Size Chart.
• Water Temperature: 205°F (96°C)
• Total Brew Time: 3 minutes 30 seconds

What You'll Need

Equipment:

• Aeropress
• Aeropress paper filter
• Scale
• Kettle
• Timer
• Stirrer or spoon
• Mug or carafe

Ingredients:

• 15g of Red Monarch coffee beans
• 210ml of water heated to 205°F (96°C)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Measure and Grind the Coffee

• Weigh 15g of Red Monarch coffee beans.
• Grind the beans to a medium-fine consistency (setting 4 on Fellow Ode 2).
  • If using a different grinder, find the comparable setting by following the Honest Coffee Grind Size Chart.

Step 2: Prepare the Aeropress (Inverted Method)

• Assemble the Aeropress in the inverted position (plunger at the bottom, chamber on top).
• Place one filter in the filter cap and rinse it with hot water.
• Attach the filter cap to the Aeropress.
• Add the ground coffee into the Aeropress chamber.

Step 3: Bloom

• Start your timer.
• Pour 50ml of water over the coffee grounds.
• Swirl the Aeropress gently to saturate all the grounds.
• Wait until the timer reads 1 minute.

Step 4: Add Remaining Water

• At 1 minute, pour the remaining 190ml of water, bringing the total to 240ml.
• Stir gently to ensure even extraction.

Step 5: Prepare to Plunge

• Secure the filter cap onto the Aeropress if not already attached.
• Carefully flip the Aeropress onto your mug or carafe.
• Wait until the timer reads 3 minutes.

Step 6: Plunge and Serve

• At 3 minutes, slowly plunge the Aeropress over the course of 30 seconds.
• Finish plunging by 3:30 minutes.
• Swirl the brewed coffee to aerate.
• Enjoy!

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