The Phantom Gesha

Who doesn’t like David Bowie? We like David Bowie.
Bowie's pretty much always the right choice.
While there are plenty of moments when we reach for that Misfits record and a cup of bright Kenyan coffee or some NSFW early 90's gangsta rap and a cup of fancy Gesha or Pink Bourbon, we also value both music and coffee that's always the right choice, no matter the audience. Something that'll please both the classic rock fans and the hipsterest hipsters.
Sound and Vision is that coffee for us, and as a result, it's the day-in, day-out house espresso in all of our cafés. It’s not quite as poppy and in-your-face as fruity Phantom Limb or many of our single origins, but has just a touch more intrigue than tried-and-true Blue Orchid.
We started out with a chocolatey, full-bodied Latin American base very similar to Blue Orchid, and kicked it up with a small amount of natural-processed East African goodness. A tiny bit of fruit and brightness to keep the more discerning palates satisfied, but also plenty of comforting, traditional flavors for folks who want their coffee to taste “bold” or “like coffee, damnit.” Confident on its own, but also plays very well with milk.
Do you like cold brew, too? This also happens to be the blend that we use in our kegged cold brew, so if you’re too far away for us to deliver a keg, don’t have a tap system, or just want to do it yourself for any other reason, Sound & Vision is our go-to cold brew suggestion. And while we typically serve it as espresso, it also works great as a brewed coffee. Whether it's a shot, a cup full of ice, or a filter brew for a crowd, Sound and Vision is there for you.
Current Blend: 40% Brazil Pocos de Caldas, 40% Costa Rica COOPEDOTA, 20% Ethiopia Chelbesa Natural
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There are a lot of drip coffee makers out there in various sizes. The grind size you should use is dependent on how much you’re brewing, but generally, you’ll want to use a grind size that is considered “medium.” It will feel similar to beach sand.
The aeropress is extremely versatile, and you can look up different ways on the internet to brew coffee using this contraption. For this method, we mostly stick to the devices’ instructions. We use 2 filters instead of just one for a cleaner mouthfeel. Start a timer when you touch water to the grounds. Once all your water is added, stir for 10 seconds, then apply the plunger part to the main portion to create a vacuum and allow it to brew. Make sure to take everything off the scale before you plunge so you don’t ruin your scale. Start pressing gently at 2:00, aiming to finish by 2:30.
Add hot water to the bottom chamber, up to the fill line, before carefully assembling the moka pot and starting the brew.