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Organic, Owl's Howl

Cacao Nib, Stone Fruit, Candied Orange Peel

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While components and flavors change seasonally, our flagship Owl’s Howl Espresso invariably delivers a balanced, and refined espresso experience... READ MORE

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Details

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Taste Notes

Cacao Nib, Stone Fruit, Candied Orange Peel
altitude

Growing Altitude

Varying
variety

Variety/Processing Method

Blended/Washed
location

Location

Central America & East Africa/Varying

Our Owl's Howl espresso is light/medium roast. It's a bright and fruity espresso with a blend of chocolate, fruit and balanced acidity.

Placing a bulk order? See our FAQ page for more details.

Brewing Guide

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Chemex

  • Dose

    40g

  • Grind

    Medium

  • Brew Weight

    630g

  • Brew Time

    4:00

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French Press

  • Dose

    38g

  • Grind

    Medium-Coarse

  • Brew Weight

    600g

  • Brew Time

    4:00

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Aeropress

  • Dose

    17g

  • Grind

    Fine

  • Brew Weight

    255g

  • Brew Time

    2:30

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V60

  • Dose

    20g

  • Grind

    Medium-Fine

  • Brew Weight

    315g

  • Brew Time

    2:30

Here's the basic espresso recipe that we use in all of our shops:

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.

If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out to us at orders@sightglasscoffee.com

Have fun, experiment, and smile often!

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Shipping

We roast your coffee to order Monday-Friday every week. Please see our schedule below: 

Orders placed before 1:00 PM PST on Sunday through Thursday - processed the same day and roasted the following day. 

Orders placed after 1:00 PM PST on Thursday - processed on Friday - roasted on Monday.

Orders placed between 1:00 PM PST Friday and 1:00 PM PST Sunday - processed on Sunday and roasted on Monday.


Please note Sightglass does not roast or ship eCommerce orders on the weekend.

Pssst... This item is a Pre-Order!

All other products included in your order will ship on the same schedule as this coffee. See ship date below.

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April 28th, 2021
145 reviews
  • Peter G.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/13/23
    Delicious coffee

    Makes an excellent Americano!

  • Alexander S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/5/23
    So good!

    Hands down my favorite espresso. Can’t wait to try the other offerings.

  • Jeff D.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/1/23
    Very nice

    I had an oddly hard time getting it dialed in but once I did it was fabulous. I guess it's time for a 2lb bag!

  • Marilen R.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/30/23
    Owls Howl for the night crew :-)

    First of all Thank you Sight Glass..

    I appreciate you :-)

    I bought this to share at work with my coworkers and friends..to help us stay awake and focus during the night shift..

    good coffee and smells heavenly :-)

    packaged beautifully and no problems with shipping :-)

  • Carlos V.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    8/21/23
    I’m happy

    The smell is amazing! Easy to work with espresso blend. Not blown away but happy enough to buy again.

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FAQ

Is Sightglass coffee organic?

Most of the coffee that we source annually is certified Organic. These coffees go into classic blends like Blueboon, Toketee, Owl's Howl, 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.

What are the brewing instructions for espresso? What is the recommended brewing temperature and extraction time/ratio?

Here's the basic espresso recipe that we use in all of our shops:


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.

If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out to us at orders@sightglasscoffee.com


How many cups of coffee are in a bag?

Using the recipe that we use in-store, 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

Is Owl's Howl a dark, medium or light roast?

Our Owl's Howl espresso is light/medium roast. It's a bright and fruity espresso with a blend of chocolate, fruit and balanced acidity.

Compared to other espressos, it's a good deal lighter than most other roasters.


How long does Sightglass 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 To Brew

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