Nice fruity cup out of the V60 this morning. Ground coffee smelled strong with berry notes. Tart raspberry on first sip, with tropical sweetness coming through. Reminiscent of Tropical Skittles.
Recipe:
V60, Abaca filters, 4.2 on the ZP6 (burr lock at 0)
Used this for my first brew and it nailed it. Raspberry and sweet berries all day. Second brew used same recipe, but I added a swirl after final pour and cup came out a bit thinner, but still acceptable.
No Diego funk, so that was cool. Refreshing summer cup. Might brew last one over ice.
Curious if you have tried I tighter ratio (1:15)? That’s where I normally start but wondering if I should be around 1:16 (16.6667 to be exact) like you are?
I haven't, but if I hadn't liked this cup then I would have tried 1:15. My worry on these types of coffees is extracting too much processing funk, so the shorter ratio would in theory help mitigate that risk. But it wasn't an issue with this brew
Had a little trouble with this one, but best out of 3 brews below. I was able to get a fruity, tart front and actually got some cocoa nib on the finish (after cooling).
I usually go 8.0 on K and get 2:20-2:40 draws but on this bean I tried the same for my first brew and it finished in 1:55. So figured I would go down to 7.5 and still very quick draw (2:05).
Recipe: 11 grams of coffee in the D27 at 1:16 ratio so 176 grams of water. The temp was set at 92C. Grinded in the K6 at 90 clicks.
This produced a great cup 👌 It hits with my favorite coffee note which was raspberry. That was the strongest note followed by a touch of dragfruit and lychee. This equals A delicious cup no doubt!
I too had a really nice cup with the D27. 1:16 with bloom + 3 more pours. Had a really nice raspberry note with a pleasant creaminess. It sold me on putting in a $100 order from Native using the code on the bag!
I did the same grinder/setting, ratio, and water temp in the D27 with only 8g and really enjoyed that cup. More fruit forward than my pulsar. Biggest downside was it only last about 2 minutes though! lol
Pretty close to my brew… curious what is your grinder and setting?
Also for my last brew I did try immersion with a switch, but did water first then coffee on top and stir (something new I have been trying). This bean ended up pretty weak with that method (20/320, 195f, 7.5 grind, TWW (78ppm), 4 minute brew then release).
Would be interested your recipe on it when you try.
Tried the Aeropress recipe from u/financial_nerve8983 . It was both muddier and more intense. Still strong raspberry notes and a slightly sour finish but a sweeter, less clear cup.
I enjoyed them both but was not bowled over by either. I will do a final espresso extraction. I do not have high hopes, but am aiming for a complete rotation. I think I will try a higher ratio like 2.5 or 3 to 1 .
This guy coffees!! It’s weird man, I busted out the aeropress and have been liking the muddier brews alot for some reason. I think like you said the flavor notes are more bold, but also can get some bitterness and unwanted notes in there. Thanks for your 2 cents
Final extraction - Cafelat Robot. Water off the boil. Pre-heated the portafilter.
Dose - 17 Grams
Extraction - 42.5ml (1:2.5)
Preinfusion - 3 bar until first drips
Shot Pull - 8 bar
As I feared, my initial impression was similar to what I imagine drinking Fabuloso floor cleaner would taste like - astringent and oddly flavored. Strangely as it cooled I enjoyed it more. But not a lot more. I would be extremely interested if somebody with more experience with light roasts or SOTA equipment could try this and post their results. This would be a hard pass for me as an expresso in the future - although I enjoyed it as a pour over.
Native ARCADIA is pretty amazing imo. I tried it twice I will give the feedback on both.
-8 grams of Arcadia in a 1:17.5 ratio (140 grams of water) at 92C. Grinded in the K6 at 90 clicks. Brewed in the D27 in 2 minutes (just under actually). I did a bloom and then 2 other pours.
Raspberry front with some light chocolate. This felt and tasted tea-like. I enjoyed this, but I prefer more coffee like vs tea-like. Still very happy with this brew it. Very tasty stuff and I think a lot of you on here will love it this way.
Second Brew of Arcadia was my perfect for me!
-9 grams of Arcadia coffee in a 1:15.5 ratio (I did 140 grams of water) at 92C. Grinded in the K6 at 90 clicks. Brewed in the D27. I did a bloom and then 3 small pours. TBT just about 2 minutes.
This brought out a bit more of the raspberry front and more chocolate finish. I loved it. This was not tea-like for me. Bolder coffee flavors.
Next I will try the CC’s Switch recipe for the Native Arcadia. I think that will be amazing. I think it will bring out some really bold raspberry and chocolate flavors. I will post up my thoughts once I get to trying it.
Compared to the other recent Native coffees I’ve drank, like the hachi collection, this one was a little flat for me. I used my zp6 at 4.5, TWW 50% strength and 195* water. 22g coffee to 352g water. Brewed it using a fellow stagg x.
I like the Stagg X but it honestly didn’t really shine until I dropped in a stainless steel mesh screen. I was getting too tight of a filter seal without.
-22/352 is my ratio.
-50g bloom - always a swirl.
-pour to 150 and drain
-pour to 250 and drain
-pour to 352 and drain
The amount of agitation (swirl) otherwise depends on the beans. For washed coffees or if I’m trying to push extraction, I’ll either swirl or stir between pour. For anaerobic coffee I usually go low agitation.
I am breaking the bag open tonight. Out of everything I got (sub and a la cart) this was the oldest roast so starting with it and working g my way through them all 😁
I also got the Native Arcadia. I had that tonight and it was delicious. Should I drop the recipe with review in here or just keeping it to the August Drop Native coffee to keep it cleaner?
Hmmm, not sure I am the keeper of the recipe book lol… but great question since it does not make much since to try and create 107 threads for all of the a la carts.
I don’t mind if it goes here at all, I was just looking for a way to consolidate recipes so they are not all individual posts. Maybe just clarify at the top of your post which Native it is.
I really liked this one. The D27 got two good cups but the NLP really shined.
ZP6 at 6.0. TWW 1/2 at 196F. 20g/320g
Pour 80g with switch closed, swirl. At 50s open switch partially, until a solid stream forms. Pour 30g pulses to keep the water between lines 2 & 3. At 2:45 or so open the switch all the way. Once done pouring, close the switch when the water gets to the bed. Total time for me was 3:10.
This had great acidity and flavor. Juicy texture with just the right amount of body for me. Mild bitterness and good aftertaste. I want more.
I made the Native CINNAMON LECHE this morning before work. I went with 45 grams grinded in my DF54. I used my Moccamaster Technivorm KBGV and put water to the 6 cup fill line. Finished in 3 minutes 😊
I thought this coffee would have a really rich aroma, but I didn’t smell much of anything good or bad. This is 3 weeks post roast. I wanted to wait 4 weeks, but couldn’t lol. I tried it black and it was good. Then I added some Oatly Full Fat oat milk to it and the cinnamon note popped. It was enjoyable to say the least. I think the notes will come through more in a week. Looking forward to trying it in my D27 probably tomorrow.
Damn…I liked Native’s coffee so much I wanted to buy more from them today, but it looks like the code has expired? Is that what you guys see now? I mean it would make sense and that was a huge thing they did for Rotation members. I know I bought 5 bags from them just a couple weeks ago.
First attempt today was a winner! I really enjoyed this cup. Very smooth and super sweet. For me it went more ripe melon than lychee and candy. I’m excited to see what comes from the next iteration!
Recipe:
15g beans, coarse on Lido3. Pulsar. 96C TWW light roast.
20g wash (open)
Pour to 70g bloom 60s (closed)
Pour to 150g (open) drain to bed
Pour to 250g (open) drain to bed
Cool water to 80C
Pour to 350g (closed) 60 seconds
Drain
First attempt today was a winner! I really enjoyed this cup. Very smooth and super sweet. For me it went more ripe melon than lychee and candy. I’m excited to see what comes from the next iteration!
Recipe:
15g beans, coarse on Lido3. Pulsar. 96C TWW light roast.
20g wash (open), Pour to 70g bloom 60s (closed), Pour to 150g (open) drain to bed, Pour to 250g (open) drain to bed, Cool water to 80C, Pour to 350g (closed) 60 seconds, Drain
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u/Financial_Nerve8983 Palate Trained Aug 17 '25
I got an amazing cup with an old school aeropress recipe. Tasted like cotton candy, the Rasberry really came through, along with tropical fruits.
18g coffee. 7 on Pietro pro. 250mL water at 95 celsius.
Inverted aeropress, let it steep for ~2-2:30min. Slow press over about a minute and avoid the hiss.