How to Brew
Sightglass Coffee Recipe
Here's the basic espresso recipe that we use in all of our Cafés:
- Dose: 18-20g of freshly ground espresso
- Yield: 28-32g of brewed espresso
- Time: 28-32 seconds of extraction
- Age: 7-14 days after roast, when our espresso tastes best.
- Brewing Temp: 200-205F
We would recommend using a lighter dose for fresher coffee (18g for 7 days) and a heavier dose for older coffee (20g for 14 days).
This is a general rule, so feel free to play around with it. Most importantly, trust your taste buds and take notes along the way.
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FAQ
How is our Coffee sourced?
The production of exceptional coffees is a collaborative, meticulous and multi-faceted effort. All coffees are sourced in freshly harvested lots through direct relationships with producers and cooperatives committed to quality and sustainable business practices.
We travel to origin throughout the year, exploring new coffee sources, checking in with cherished producers, and offering premiums for quality. The long-standing partnerships we nurture are built upon trust—trust that our producers will convey to us what they need to thrive and trust that we will do everything we can to support them. Visit Our Company page to learn more about our sourcing practices.
Are all your Coffees organic?
Most of the coffee that we source annually is certified Organic. These coffees go into classic blends like Blueboon, Toketee, Owl's Howl, Banner Dark, Crown Point, and Hunky Dory.
On our single origin menu, Worka Chelbessa from the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia is certified Organic. We purchase other single origin coffees yearly with Organic certifications but are often sold as conventional coffees.
How long does your Coffee stay fresh?
Sightglass coffee tastes best up to six weeks after the roast date printed on the back of the sealed bag. Once opened, we recommend you use the coffee within two weeks for optimal freshness. Coffee will taste best when ground immediately before brewing.
How many cups are in a bag?
Using the recipe that we use in our café, each 12oz bag makes 17 cups of coffee: just the right amount for one person to use in two weeks or for a pair of coffee drinkers to enjoy in a week.
Each 2LB bag makes 45 cups of coffee - just the right amount for one person to use in 3 weeks for two people.
Each 5LB bag makes 113 cups of coffee - just the right amount for one person to use in 8 weeks for two people.
Our Mission
Responsible Sourcing
Our coffee is sourced directly from producers worldwide wo share our devtion to freshly harvested coffee and sustainable farming. We proudly offer USDA-certified organic coffee.
Small Batch Roasting
We take great pride in the art of coffee roasting. We understand that each cup of coffee is unique and warrants the utmost attention to detail. That’s why we roast only in small batches.
Sustainability & Community
We believe that by collaborating with small holder farmers, we can help them achieve sustainable and profitable farming practices that benefit both the environment and their communities.