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Forte

Variety
Culi
Origin
Central Highlands

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The story

In music, FORTE expresses strength and intensity. For VOC, it represents the powerful character of Vietnamese peaberry coffee. Bold, decisive, and full of energy, FORTE makes its presence known not through unnecessary complexity, but through the authenticity of the bean itself.

Tasting notes

Flavor
Dark chocolate, Caramel, Roasted nuts
Body
Full
Finish
Smooth

How to brew

Vietnamese phin

Coffee
20 g
Water
100 ml
Ratio
1 : 5
Water temp
95°C
Grind
Medium
Total time
4–5 minutes

Steps

  1. Rinse the phin and cup with boiling water
  2. Add 20 g coffee, level it and place the press insert on top
  3. Pour 20 ml water and let it bloom for 30 seconds
  4. Top up to 100 ml, cover and let it drip through
  5. Drink it black, or add condensed milk and ice

Tip: Dripping too fast (under 3 minutes)? Press the insert tighter. Too slow (over 6 minutes)? Loosen it.

Moka pot

Coffee
18 g
Water
125 ml
Ratio
1 : 6,9
Grind
Fine
Total time
4–5 minutes

Steps

  1. Fill the bottom chamber with just-boiled water up to just below the valve
  2. Fill the basket with 18 g coffee, level it, do not tamp
  3. Screw it together and set it on medium heat with the lid open
  4. Once coffee flows steadily lower the heat; take it off as soon as it gurgles

Tip: Starting with hot water keeps the coffee from cooking on the stove and tasting burnt.

Espresso

Coffee
18 g
Water
27 ml
Ratio
1 : 1,5
Water temp
90°C
Grind
Extra fine
Total time
25 seconds

Steps

  1. Grind 18 g right before brewing and distribute evenly
  2. Tamp level and firmly
  3. Pull 27 g of espresso in 25 seconds

Tip: Darker roasts turn bitter fast: stop the shot earlier or lower the temperature 1–2°C.

Cold brew

Coffee
100 g
Water
1000 ml
Ratio
1 : 10
Grind
Coarse
Total time
12–16 hours

Steps

  1. Combine 100 g coarse-ground coffee with 1 litre of cold filtered water
  2. Stir gently and seal
  3. Steep in the fridge for 12–16 hours
  4. Strain through a paper or cloth filter
  5. Serve over ice; dilute with water or milk if too strong. Keeps refrigerated for 1 week

Tip: Robusta makes a bold cold brew that pairs well with milk.