Your 60-second guide to café-quality coffee at home
No machine. One pod. Here's how to get it right the first time.
Step 1 — Pick your drink
One pod is a double shot (3g).
Black / kopi-o
Stir a pod into hot water. 120–150 ml (more water = lighter).
Americano, stronger
Same, less water. 80–100 ml.
Hot oat latte
Stir the pod into a splash of hot water, then add warm oat milk (a handheld frother makes it café-smooth). 30 ml water + 150 ml milk.
Iced latte
Dissolve in a splash of hot water, then add ice and cold milk. 30 ml water + 150 ml milk + ice.
Step 2 — The #1 mistake is too much water
If your first cup tastes weak, you've over-diluted it. Halve the water, or use two pods for a big mug. Specialty coffee isn't meant to be bitter, but it should never taste thin.
Step 3 — Match the origin to your taste
- Want bold and chocolatey? Colombia: chocolate and cream, low acidity. The safest first pick for lattes.
- Want it dark and strong? Indonesia Mandheling: spiced cocoa, toasted nuts, the fullest body.
- Like it bright and fruity? Ethiopia Guji: tropical fruit, gentle acidity. Best black or iced.
- Like it floral and delicate? Ethiopia Yirgacheffe: floral, soft citrus.
- Can't decide? The Variety box has all four.
Step 4 — Store it cool and dark
It keeps up to 18 months.