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How to brew your Bonifacio: a method-by-method guide
By Café Bonifacio · July 11, 2026
Golden rule: grind right before brewing and start from a ratio of 1 g of coffee per 15–16 ml of water, adjusting to taste. A fine Robusta has lots of body, so it brews intense — start light and build up.
Moka pot (our favorite to start). Fill the base with hot water to the valve, add medium-fine grounds without tamping, medium heat. Pull it off the moment golden, creamy coffee starts to flow. The result is an intense, near-espresso cup.
Espresso. Fine grind, 18 g in, ~36 g out, in 25–30 seconds. You will get a dense, stable crema — the signature of fine Robusta. Too fast? Grind finer. Dripping? Coarsen it.
French press. Coarse grind, 4-minute steep, press slowly. Great for a full-bodied cup with no paper filter.
Cold brew. Coarse grind, 1:8 coffee to water, 12–16 hours cold, then filter. Sweet, low-acidity and high-caffeine — perfect for Panama heat.
Store it well. Whole beans, airtight, away from light and heat. Respect the roast date: coffee is best fresh.
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FAQ
What grind for espresso?
Fine and even; aim for ~36 g out in 25–30 s and adjust from there.
What coffee-to-water ratio?
Start with 1 g of coffee per 15–16 ml of water and adjust to taste.
What water temperature?
Between 90 and 96 °C; if it boils, wait 30 seconds before pouring.
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