Natural Ea Decaf Recipe

Time12m

Serves2

Make Natural Ea Decaf Recipe in just 12m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Measure beans
Measure 0.375 cups (about 30–34 grams) of naturally decaffeinated East African whole-bean coffee. This quantity yields approximately two 8-oz servings of brewed coffee.
2
Grind beans
Grind the beans to a medium grind appropriate for pour-over or drip brewing. Aim for even particle size similar to granulated sugar. If using pre-ground decaf, skip this step.
3
Heat water
Bring 2 cups (480 ml) of filtered water to just off boil — about 200°F (93°C). If you don't have a thermometer, bring to a boil and let sit 30 seconds.
4
Prepare filter and rinse
Place a paper filter into your pour-over cone or machine basket and rinse it with hot water to eliminate papery taste and preheat the brewer. Discard rinse water.
5
Bloom
Place the ground coffee in the filter. Pour enough hot water (about 1/3 cup / 80 ml) to fully saturate grounds and allow coffee to bloom for 30–45 seconds. This releases trapped CO2 and improves extraction.
6
Continue brewing
After the bloom, slowly pour the remaining hot water in steady concentric circles (if pour-over) or start the drip cycle on your machine, aiming for a total brew time of 3 to 4 minutes. Adjust pour speed or grind size to reach this time: coarser equals faster, finer equals slower.
7
Finish brew
Allow all water to pass through the grounds. Remove the filter with spent grounds and discard.

8
Serve black
Pour the brewed decaf EA coffee into two warmed 8-oz cups (about 1 cup / 240 ml per cup). Taste and enjoy as-is to appreciate natural origin flavors (bright citrus, tea-like acidity, floral notes common to East African beans).
9
Add milk or sweetener (optional)
If desired, heat 1/4 cup milk or milk alternative and add 1 tsp simple syrup (or sweetener to taste) to one or both cups. Stir gently to combine.
10
Garnish (optional)
Sprinkle a light dusting (about 1/8 tsp) of ground cinnamon or cocoa powder on top for aroma and visual appeal.
11
Storage note
Store remaining whole-bean naturally decaffeinated coffee in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture. Grind fresh for best flavor.