1942 Blend - Mr Higgins Recommends – H. R. Higgins (Coffee-man) Ltd.

The month of April brings longer Spring days encouraging us to spend more time out of doors, and weather permitting, coffee enjoyed out in Spring sunlight with family and friends.

My selection for April’s coffee is our 1942 Blend. Created by my son David as a tribute to his grandfather who began H R Higgins (Coffee-man) Ltd., in 1942. Though David created this blend of Central and South American coffees especially for preparation by espresso coffee makers, have no qualms about preparing it in whatever method you use.

I find it also ideal for filters, pour overs, Cafetières, in fact I have yet to find the method that fails to show its rich full flavour, caramel like finish and fruity undertones. It is ideal when entertaining, a perfect finish to a meal, or just with a croissant or pastry at any time of the day. I wish you happy Spring days with our 1942 Blend

Sincerely

Tony Higgins

Espresso

You will need;

Espresso machine, 18g coffee, grinder, tamp, knock box, tamp mat, scales.

Remove the portafilter from the group head and wipe clean and dry with a towel.
Grind your 18g coffee to a fine, powder-like consistency
Put the coffee into the portafilter and tamp evenly with a medium-hard pressure on the tamp mat. The ground coffee should be flat and level.
Rinse the group head to remove any spent coffee that may have been left behind. Position the scales under the espresso cup and tare off.
Insert the portafilter and press the double espresso button to begin extraction. The espresso should look thick and creamy as it begins to extract.
The overall time of the extraction should be 28 seconds (+/- 5 seconds), any faster or slower and the grind will need to be adjusted.
Total weight of the espresso should be 36g.
Remove the portafilter, knock out the spent coffee, wipe clean and place back in the group head.
Serve and enjoy your espresso.

Stove Top Espresso

You will need;

Stovetop, 16g coffee, grinder, filtered water, hob.

Unscrew the top half of the Stove Top and remove the basket.
Fill the bottom chamber with hot water until it is just below the pressure valve on the side.
Grind your coffee to a medium-coarse, castor sugar, consistency and fill the basket with around about 16g, levelling it off with your finger once finished.
Place the basket back into the bottom chamber and screw the top back on. Turn on your stove to a medium heat and sit the Stove Top on.
Watch the amount of coffee coming through into the top chamber remembering how much water you put it, once it reaches half the volume remove the Stove Top from the heat and allow the rest to flow through.
Serve and enjoy! Allow the Stove Top to cool before you dismantle it.

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