【Who Is Kendrew?】
Kendrew is a barista at Navva Coffee House, a well known coffee shop based in Jakarta. Navva Coffee House is recognized locally for its distinctive approach to coffee, offering both thoughtfully prepared coffee drinks and creative flavor focused beverages that set it apart within the city’s café scene.
Working closely with Navva Coffee Roasters, Kendrew is involved in daily brewing and recipe development, with a focus on clarity, balance, and repeatability in the cup. His brewing approach emphasizes practical techniques that can be consistently applied, rather than theoretical adjustments.
In this session, Kendrew shares his personal brewing methods, grinder settings, and tasting observations, based entirely on his hands on experience during the brews.
A4Z — Simple Workflow and Clean Pour Over Results
When using the FEMOBOOK A4Z, Kendrew describes the grinder as very simple to use. He turns it on, feeds the beans, and the coffee is ground smoothly. He sets a medium-coarse grind around 150 to 160 clicks and focuses on low agitation during pouring, resulting in a balanced cup with blueberry-leaning acidity.
A2 — Efficient Brewing Workflow
With the FEMOBOOK A2, Kendrew emphasizes ease of adjustment and workflow. He explains that grind size can be adjusted quickly using the rotation system, and notes that having an electric grinder allows him to prepare other brewing steps while grinding. He also mentions that the A2 is easy to clean and easy to carry, especially compared to manual grinding, which he finds tiring.
A5 — Consistency, Versatility, and Easy Cleaning
For the FEMOBOOK A5, Kendrew highlights ease of use and consistency. He says he chooses this grinder because it can be used for both espresso and filter brewing. He points out that the grind size and RPM are consistent, resulting in an even grind size distribution. He also notes that cleaning is very easy, as the magnetic parts can be removed and reattached without any tools.
【Pour Over Recipe Used in This Session】
- Coffee: 15 g
- Coffee-to-water ratio: 1:14
- Target yield: 210 g
- Dripper: Origami / Hario Switch
- Total brew time: approximately 1’45’’ to 2’00’’
- Water temperature: approximately88°C to 89°C
This recipe remains consistent across the session. Adjustments are made to grinder, dripper, grind size, and pouring speed to match the coffee and brewing setup.
Coffee and grinder combinations used in this session
- East Java Ijen
Grinder: FEMOBOOK A4Z
Dripper: Origami
Grind size: medium coarse, around 150 to 160 clicks
Pouring style: staged pours to 100 g, 160 g, and 210 g with low agitation
Tasting notes: blueberry forward acidity with a balanced, sweet profile
- Flores Fully Washed
Grinder: FEMOBOOK A2
Dripper: Hario Switch
Grind adjustment: approximately one and a half rotations from the finest setting[1]
Pouring style: closed bloom for 30 seconds, brief release, then staged pours to 210 g
Tasting notes: clean and sweet, brown sugar sweetness, citric acidity leaning toward lemon and lime, very low astringency
- Kerinci (Sumatra)
Grinder: FEMOBOOK A5
Dripper: Hario Switch
Grind size: 160 clicks
Pouring style: slower, continuous pour to 210 g due to the coffee’s bold character
Tasting notes: bold cup with citric acidity, hints of stone fruit, fresh and refreshing with pleasant sweetness
Frank
Femobook's Editor
1. The A2 uses a bottom adjustment system, with 40 clicks per full rotation.
In this session, the grind size is set by starting from the finest setting and turning the adjustment dial one and a half rotations. This equals approximately 60 clicks and serves as a practical reference point for pour over brewing.
FAQ
FEMOBOOK A4Z
Q: What grind size is suitable for pour over brewing
A: In this session, the A4Z is used at a medium coarse grind setting, around 150 to 160 clicks, for pour over brewing.
Q: What kind of flavor profile is shown in the cup
A: With the same base recipe, the cup shows balanced sweetness with acidity leaning toward blueberry, described as clean and pleasant.
FEMOBOOK A2
Q: Can this grinder be used with immersion style brewers like the Hario Switch
A: Yes. In this session, the A2 is used with the Hario Switch, combining a closed bloom phase with staged pours.
Q: What are the workflow advantages during brewing
A: Grinding can be done while preparing other brewing steps, supporting a smoother and more efficient workflow.
Q: What flavor characteristics are observed
A: Using a washed coffee, the resulting cup is described as clean and sweet, with brown sugar sweetness and citric acidity leaning toward lemon and lime.
FEMOBOOK A5
Q: Can this grinder be used for both espresso and filter brewing
A: The A5 is described as suitable for both espresso and filter brewing, allowing users to adjust grind size depending on the brewing method.
Q: How does grind consistency affect brewing
A: Consistent RPM and grind size distribution are highlighted, contributing to even extraction and predictable brewing results.
Q: What flavor profile is shown in this session
A: The cup is described as bold and fresh, with citric acidity, hints of stone fruit, and a pleasant balance of sweetness and acidity.
Choosing What Works for You
Choosing a grinder comes down to how you brew and the types of coffee you drink most often.
Your preferred brewing method, frequency of use, and the flavor profiles you tend to enjoy all play a role in determining which grinder makes sense for your daily routine.
There is no single solution that fits everyone. Understanding your own habits and preferences is the most practical way to select a grinder that integrates naturally into how you make coffee.
