Brewlette is a new coffee brewing competition Counter Culture created in 2026 as a way to make coffee competitions more accessible. Our first event at our NYC Training Center has unmatched energy, and the coffee was exceptional! We’ve bundled the two featured coffees that challenged our competitors: Valle Inca and Santafé.

Want to recreate the winning recipe? Brewlette Champion, Troy, shared the exact parameters he used. This recipe will highlight the best of both Valle Inca and Santafé.

• The Gear: Hario V60 Switch
  
• The Coffee: 16g
  
• The Grind: Medium-Coarse (EK43: 14.7)
  
• The Water: 240g (Third Wave Water Light Roast Profile)
  
• The Pour:
  
  • 0:00 first pour 60g
    
  • 0:30 close the switch, second pour till 160g
    
  • 1:30 open the switch, let it drain 
    
  • 1:50 third pour till 240g (circle pour, last 20-40g low center pour)