Playlist | Blue Bottle Coffee

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Playlist

Hazelnut, orange peel, brown sugar

41 Reviews

Light Roast

Back when playlists were crafted with button-pushing care on double cassette players, the effort alone earned undying affection. Today, it takes a perfectly dialed-in cup of coffee to match that level of thoughtfulness.

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Playlist

Two distinct washed coffees — that generally compete for attention with their loud, vibrant profiles — become mild and sweet, with flickers of brightness and whispers of fruit.

We crafted Playlist after the sounds of a love-bound cassette — bright and refreshing, with delicate floral notes and a hint of citrus.

“Playlist is the second violin section in the orchestra. Single origins are first violins, Playlist is second violin.” — James Freeman

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Signature Blends Brew Guide

- Pour Over - Signature Blends

- Espresso, Ristretto - Signature Blends

- Coffee Maker - Signature Blends

- Cold Brew - Signature Blends

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Brew Time

2:30–3:30 minutes

Grind Size

Medium

Coffee Dose

27 g

Water

350 g

Signature Blends Brew Guide

  1. Heat Your Water
    Heat at least 350 g water to 195–205ºF. Darker roasts brew best at the cooler side of the spectrum, while lighter roasts take hotter water.

  2. Grind Your Coffee
    Grind your coffee to a medium grind.

  3. Bloom the Grounds
    Add your coffee to the filter sitting inside your dripper. Shake gently until level.

Start your timer and scale at zero. Beginning in the center of the grounds, pour a spiral pattern: three laps out then three laps in, until you reach 50 g on the scale. You’re aiming to finish this pour in 10 seconds.

  1. Begin Your First Pour
    At 40 seconds, beginning in the center of the grounds, pour a spiral pattern: five laps out then five laps in, until you reach 150 g on the scale. You’re aiming to finish this pour in 10 seconds.

  2. Begin Your Second Pour
    At 1:10 minutes, beginning in the center of the grounds, pour a spiral pattern: five laps out then five laps in, until you reach 250 g on the scale. You’re aiming to finish this pour in 10 seconds.

  3. Begin Your Final Pour
    At 1:40 minutes, beginning in the center of the grounds, pour a spiral pattern: five laps out then five laps in, until you reach 350 g on the scale. You’re aiming to finish this pour in 10 seconds.

  4. Wait for the Finished Cup
    Allow all the water to pass through the dripper into the carafe. Total brew time — depending on coffee, roast level, and grind — can take anywhere from 2:30 to 3:30 minutes.

  5. Enjoy
    Pour the coffee into your favorite mug and enjoy. If you brewed into a mug, give it a stir before drinking.

What You’ll Need

- Blue Bottle Coffee Dripper Add to Cart | $28

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- Wood-Handled Pouring Kettle Add to Cart | $68

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