How to Brew 100% Kona Coffee (Peaberry Reserve) Coffee?
To fully experience the flavor depth of 100% Kona Coffee (Peaberry Reserve), we recommend brewing it with a French press, pour-over, or Chemex. These manual brewing methods highlight the coffee’s citrusy acidity, smooth finish, and floral aroma. Whether you're starting your morning or savoring a weekend ritual, this premium peaberry coffee offers an unparalleled cup worth slowing down for. Peaberry Reserve beans have a rounder shape and denser structure, which affects how they absorb heat during roasting and release flavor during brewing. To bring out their signature smoothness and bright acidity, use a pour-over, AeroPress, or Chemex method with water heated to 200°F (93°C). Grind your beans medium-fine for pour-over, or medium-coarse for French press, and aim for a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio. Peaberry’s dense structure makes it ideal for precision brewing — a slower pour or gentle immersion helps unlock its fruity aromatics and layered flavor profile. For the freshest experience, always grind just before brewing and use filtered water.
Why Brewing Recommendations Differ Between Peaberry Reserve and Private Reserve?
Peaberry Reserve and Private Reserve beans differ in structure and roasting behavior, which affects how they should be brewed. Peaberry Reserve beans are smaller, rounder, and denser, meaning they extract flavor differently and often benefit from a slightly finer grind and hotter water to unlock their bright, aromatic character. In contrast, Private Reserve beans are larger and flatter, which creates a more balanced, smoother cup with slightly cooler water and a coarser grind. These tailored brewing suggestions help you get the best flavor possible from each unique bean — whether you're enjoying the rich complexity of 100% Kona Coffee (Peaberry Reserve) or the clean, velvety smoothness of Private Reserve.