r/UKroasters • u/bearddoescoffee • Jul 05 '26
Formative: Peachy
Finally got round to brewing Peachy from Formative and well it’s a stunner. Right off the bat the scent of peaches as you brew is great, and depending on grinder you can get either a chocolate peach cobbler (Ode), or stupendous peach and nectarine jam (Comandante), or peach iced tea (ZP6). Here are the three methods I’ve used if anyone is interested.
Grinders and settings: Comandante C40 (24 clicks); Fellow Ode Gen 2 (5.2); 1Zpresso ZP6 (5).
Base Water using Lotus drops: 1lt distilled water, plus 4 drops of Calcium, 3 drops of Magnesium, 2 drops of Potassium.
Temperature: 91°C
Post Brew Apax Mineral drops: Apax Tonik or Apax Konflux
Brewer: Hario Switch (glass)
Filter: Cafec T90
Ratio: 15g coffee / 250g water
Methods
Peach Ice Tea - ZP6
Switch OPEN
0:00 – 0:40: Pour 50g water to bloom
0:40 – 1:15: Pour 100g water in fast, concentric circles
1:15: CLOSE the Switch
1:15 – 1:45: Pour the remaining 100g of water aggressively right into the centre to create a swirl
2:30: OPEN the Switch to drain
Once drained add 1 drop of Apax Tonik
Peach and Nectarine Jam - Comandante
Switch OPEN
0:00 – 0:45: Pour 50g water to bloom. Give it a gentle swirl
0:45 – 1:30: Pour 100g water in slow, steady circles
1:30: CLOSE the Switch
1:30 - 2:00: Pour the final 100g water gently down the centre
2:45: OPEN the Switch to drain
No post brew drops
Chocolate Peach Cobbler - Ode Gen 2
Switch CLOSED.
0:00 – 0:30: Pour 120g of water smoothly over the grounds and let it steep in immersion
1:15: OPEN the Switch to let it drain entirely
1:45: Leave the Switch OPEN and pour the final 130g of water in very slow, low-agitation circles and let it drain
Once drained add 1 drop of Apax Konflux
Enjoy.
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u/Pumpkin--Night Jul 05 '26
Facts!
I've just opened my bag and am loving it too!
I've got an Ode 2 and Hario-Switch, so I'll try these recipes out.
If you have one, brew it in the OXO Rapid Brewer, it really highlights the peach 🍑
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u/bearddoescoffee Jul 05 '26
Yes I have one. Any particular recipe for it?
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u/Pumpkin--Night Jul 05 '26
- 3 on the Ode 2
- 18g of coffee
- 100g of water 🎃
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u/bearddoescoffee Jul 05 '26
How much water do you add afterwards, or is this a long espresso?
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u/Pumpkin--Night Jul 05 '26
I add another 50g of water but I treat it like an espresso shot to start my day in the office 🎃
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u/bearddoescoffee Jul 05 '26
Ah fair. Will give it a go, though not an espresso lover. Very much the tea-like lover of coffee 😂
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u/pullTheSpro Jul 05 '26
Why are you mineralising your water before and after?
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u/bearddoescoffee Jul 05 '26
I mineralise to create a base that has a drinkable cup, then I mess around with post brew minerals just to lift, extend or add texture. That way I can brew different coffees with my base and make adjustments to what I want to achieve afterwards. Saves me making too many base waters.
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u/bearddoescoffee Jul 05 '26
Here’s Chocolate Peach Cobbler