DROP #4 SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 @ 12:00 PM EST
Givette Pérez Orea Washed Marsellesa Brew Guide

Root beer. Tootsie Rolls. Pomegranate. And even some orange. This coffee is straight up delightful. When I cupped this one it felt like a warm hug honestly. It's perfect for fall and better yet – it's versatile AND forgiving. You can't make a bad brew with this one and I encourage you to deviate from the brew guides and experiment. I swear you will taste something different every time.
The Coffee
- Producer: Givette Pérez Orea
- Origin: Veracruz, Mexico
- Elevation: 1250 MASL
- Process: Washed
- Tasting Notes: Root Beer, Tootsie Roll, Pomegranate, Decadent
Filter
For filter I strongly recommend a conical brewer. Any conical brewer will do, but I personally had a better experience with a conical brew vs flat bed. As a matter of fact, the recipe we're using is specifically for the Hario Switch.
- Dose: 14g
- Yield: 200g
- Water Temp: 202 F
- Target Time: About 2:20, it can vary. Follow your taste buds ;)
| Time | Action | Poured | Total |
| 0:00 | Bloom (Valve Closed) | 50g | 50g |
| 0:30 | Open Valve + Pour | 150g | 200g |
| 1:10 | Let drawdown complete | 200g | 200g |
Espresso
This coffee was bangin' on filter, but espresso takes the cake on this drop. I'm a sucker for a washed coffee, but especially on espresso.
The best part about this one is that you can't pull a bad shot. I mean it.
And that's why this brew guide is gonna be a bit more...open ended.
I think you should start at a 1:3 ratio. Something like 20g in 60g out. But, honestly, I encourage you to explore. This was hands down one of the best espressos I've had this year. I pulled shots at different ratios and every single of them had something good to offer.
Taste is subjective though, so that's why I'm encouraging you to start at 1:3 and then explore and find the one you like best.