Discover how to brew with our PLINC dripper!

Preparing a great cup of coffee might seem challenging, especially when you need specialized tools. However, at Costa Rica Sense, our mission is to bring high-quality specialty coffee to everyone, regardless of the equipment available. Below, we’ve shared simple steps so you can extract the best from your coffee using everyday tools and enjoy a truly exceptional cup

1. Grind:

If you don’t have a grinder, ask your local shop to grind the coffee for a medium-coarse texture, perfect for most brewing methods. If you already have a bag of ground coffee, we already did this step for you.

Grind size:
Medium — slightly coarser than V60 (like coarse sand)

2. Measure:

Use a regular tablespoon—two heaped tablespoons (about 15g) per cup of water is a great starting point.
Water: Heat your water until it’s just about to boil. If you don’t have a thermometer, wait 30 seconds after turning off the kettle to reach the ideal temperature.

Ratio:
15g coffee to 250g water

3. Water:

Heat your water until it’s just about to boil. If you don’t have a thermometer, wait 30 seconds after turning off the kettle to reach the ideal temperature.


Hot water (~91-92°C / 203°F)

4. Brew:

1️⃣ Rinse the filter

Place the filter in the Vandola and rinse with hot water. This removes any papery taste and preheats the ceramic.

2️⃣ Add your coffee

Add 15g of freshly ground coffee. Gently shake to level the bed.

3️⃣ Bloom

Pour around 30g of water over the coffee, wetting all the grounds evenly.

⏱️ Wait for 10–15 seconds.

This step allows the coffee to release trapped gases and begin brewing evenly.

4️⃣ Main pour

Continue pouring slowly and in circles, gradually adding water until you reach 250g in total.

This pour should take around 2-3 minutes.

5️⃣ Let it drip

Allow the coffee to finish dripping. Total brew time should be approximately 4 minutes.

With these easy steps, you can enjoy the rich taste of Costa Rica, knowing that the most important ingredient is the care and attention you put into brewing.

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