We are very excited to now be distributing Monin Syrups and Sauces in Central Oregon.  The quality of Monin is unmatched as we’ll actually be using 25% less syrup compared to our former brand to get the same sweetness – creating an improved flavored drink with much more depth and richness.  The sauces are equally outstanding as the Dark Chocolate Sauce creates a mocha that has a thick creamy texture that is much more consistent throughout the entire drink.  Needless to say we are very happy with this dramatic improvement to our menu and hope you will enjoy.

We will also be offering Monin Syrups and Sauces to cafes and restaurants across Central Oregon.   If you own a restaurant or cafe, please call Justin at (541) 549-8993 if might be interested in purchasing your syrups or sauces through us!

1) Coffee
- Use a coffee that says “Arabica” on it as that species will provide more flavor and less bitterness than alternatives
- Keep your coffee wholebean until right before you need to use it
- Use the correct grind once you do grind it.
*French Press: Coarse
*Auto Drip: Simi-Coarse, semi-fine
*Single Dripper: Fine
*Espresso: Finest

2) Amount
- Use 1 rounded tablespoon per 4 ounces of water (for most brews)
- For single serve drippers use 1 level tablespoon for every 2 ounces of water.
- For espresso use 9 g coffee or about 2 tablespoons for every 1 oz shot
*Most portafilters are designed to hold the right amount so you can just fill them up

3) Water
- You water should be filtered for impurities unless you have really good water.
*Coffee is about 90% water so this is HUGE
- Water TEMP should be just before boiling or else the coffee will get scorched
*Anywhere from 198-203 degree Fahrenheit

4) Time
*Timing is very important for whether you coffee will taste good or bad
*Errs on either side will leave the coffee weak or bitter
- French Press: Should brew about 4 Minutes
- Automatic dripper: about 4 minutes (should be already adjusted)
- Single Dripper: Should take no longer than 3.5 minutes to drip
- Espresso: Needs to finish pouring within 30 seconds at the LATEST

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1) Rinse French Press with warm water
2) Put coarsely-ground Sisters Coffee in the press. 1 rounded tablespoon per 4 oz water.
3) Add half of the total hot water according to the proportions of coffee. (Water temp should be just before boiling 198 – 203°F)
4) Stir so that all the grounds are wet.
5) Add remaining amount of water and place lid and plunger on top. Wait 4 minutes.
6) Gently apply pressure to the plunger and press down until it presses all the coffee to the bottom. If you face too much resistance raise the plunger a little and then continue to press down, repeat if needed.
7) Enjoy within 30 minutes so it doesn’t turn bitter.

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